Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

John Patrick Gilligan

Dónal Ryan -
John Patrick Gilligan

Died 27th October, 2024

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Predeceased by his parents Celia and James, sisters Nelly and Rachel and brother Michael.

Loving husband of Sarah and dear father of Johnny, Carmel Kane, Tommy, James, Eileen Feeney and Sarah Hynes.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Veronica and Geraldine, sons-in-law John, Jack and Gerry, grandchildren Tara, Monica, Kayleigh and James, Johnny Michael, Ryleigh and Ashleigh, brother Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Reposing at his son’s residence, beside his own residence (F91 DD2E) on Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Thursday morning at 11:00am for Requiem mass. Funeral will arrive to The Church of The Sacred Heart, Fairymount, Co. Roscommon at 2:00pm for friends and neighbours to sympathize with John’s family. Funeral will then proceed to Fairymount Old Cemetery for burial.

You can stream John’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Croí, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

Dónal Ryan -

Condolences

Martin keaney

To Johnny and the gilligan family our deepest sympathy to yee all at this sad time may he rest in peace amen from martin and marion keaney and family

Michael Feeney

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father our families go back a long way may he rest in peace

Frank Lynott

Very sorry to hear of the passing of, John, many good times we had in Earley Bar & Foleys Bar, very kind person to know, my condolences to his wife, Sarah and his family, May He R.I.P

Eamon & Anne Scanlon

Deepest Sympathy to Sarah and all Johns Family and Friends at this Very Sad Time for You All. May John Rest in Peace.

Bernadine Walsh

Deepest sympathy to Sarah and family on the passing of John. I have very fond memories to treasure. May John rest in eternal peace and watch over us all

Carmel and Jimmy O Regan

Sincere sympathies to all the Gilligan Family on the passing of John may he rest in peace

Gabriel Conlon

To all the Gilligan Family.Sorry to hear of the passing away of John recently.He was great crack to meet out and about anywhere.Got great memories of him over the years.I actually watched the funeral mass online today in the UK.Thinking of you all on this sad occasion.