Sunday, 9th March, 2025

Thomas McGowan, (known as Tommy),

John Lynch -
Thomas McGowan, (known as Tommy),

Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his caring family.

Predeceased by his parents Phil and Elizabeth. Tommy will be forever remembered by his wife, Maura, daughters Deirdre (Justin), Sinead (John) and Nuala (Glenn). Much loved by his grandchildren Cora, Rory, Robyn and Luke.

Reposing at McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Tuesday from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock. Removal from his late residence on Wednesday at 10.30am to arrive at St. Josephs Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o'clock, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 2 o'clock.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

House private to family, neighbours and close friends.

Those wishing to offer their condolences can do so by leaving a personal message in Tommy's condolence book below.

John Lynch -

Condolences

John & Ann Vaughan

Sincere condolences to all the Mc Gowan family, Tommy was one of Ballyshannon's great characters and will be sorely missed in the many circles he was involved in .

Donie and Maria Tynan

Maureen and family we were shocked to hear of Tommy's passing.He was a gentleman to his fingertips may he rest in eternal peace.

Mandy Doherty

Sincere condolences to Maura and the girls.

Peter Gallagher

Very sorry to hear about Tommy many a good laugh we had at the Sligo races or a football match. Condolences to the extended Mc Gowan family. May Tommy's gentle soul rest in peace .

Lawrence and Brenda Sweeney and family

Sincere condolences to Maura and the family on the death of Tommy. He was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sean Crawford Ballyshannon

Sincere condolences to Maura and all the Mc Gowan family on the sad death of Tommy.May he rest in peace .

Irene Quinn

Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing condolences from Margo Collette and Irene Quinn Bundoran RIP Tommy

Jim, Eileen Kane Ballyshannon

Sincere condolences to Maura and family a good friend and neighbour . may he rest in peace

Ray and fidelma Gaughan

Deepest sympathy to all his family may he rest in peace

Ann & Michael Crawford

Deepest Sympathy to his wife Maura Daughters Deirdre, Sinéad and Nuala and extended family on the sad passing of Tommy, will always remember him as a gentleman and true friend, Rest In Peace Tommy

Paul Helen McGuinness and family

So very sorry for your loss Tommy was a gentleman

ANDREW DOHERTY

RIP Tommy......We had many's a great night in Lifford such a good greyhound trainer. Great memories of Invincible Lad and Nuala's Boy last wins. You will be missed! Condolences to all the family......Andrew

Seamus Rooney Bundoran

Deepest condolences to Tommy's family & friends. A regular attendee at the Galway races when he had his full health, easy and pleasant company. May He rest in peace.

Paddy and Bernie Clancy

So sorry to lose my regular partner at Sligo Rovers games. Tommy will be missed. RIP

Michael and Bernie Finan

Sincere condolences to all Mc Gowan family. A great gentleman may he rest in peace

Thomas Quinn

Sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy Sincere sympathy to the McGowan family

Eunan Doyle

Sincere Condolences to Maura and all the McGowan Family on the sad passing of Tommy, May he Rest in Peace

Joan Gallagher, West Port, Ballyshannon

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing R.I.P. Sincere condolences to Maura, Snead, Deirdre, Nuala and extended family. May Tommy's soul rest in peace.

Natalie & Pádraig Feeney

Sincere condolences to Nuala and the family on the death of your father Tommy. He was a lovely man May he rest in peace.

Rosemarie and Jack Downey

Sincere sympathies to Maura, Deirdre, Sinéad and Nuala and extended family members on the passing of Tommy. A real gentleman always. May he rest in peace.

Sandra Rooney, upper creevy, Ballyshannon

Deepest sympathy to maura & all the family on the sad passing of Tommy, may he rest in peace.

Pat Dolan

Sincere condolences to Tommys family. May he rest in peace! He was always great company either at work or at the races and supporting Sligo Rovers

Carrie Gillespie

Sincere Condolences to Maura & Family on the sad passing of Tommy. May he rest in Peace. Management & Staff of the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit

Marilyn & Dermot Fox Legaltion.

Sincere Condolences to all of the McGowan family.

Ray Mc Gough

I’m so sad to hear of Tommies passing a gentleman true and true May God console you at this sad time I pray he’s at rest and enjoying eternal happiness and bliss rest in peace

Anthony & Clodagh Sheerin

Sincere condolences to Maura and all the family. May Tommy rest in peace

Mary Roper

Sincere sympathy to Nuala and all the McGowan families on the sad passing of Tommy. May his soul rest in peace

Maura Daly

Sincere sympathy to Maura & family on hearing of Tommy’s passing. Memories of great chats and a very proud Ballyshannon man whenever we met. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Maura Daly, Manorhamilton

Dan Mcgloin

Sincere condolence to all the Mcgowan family may Tommy rest in peace

Brendan Gallagher

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing many a good time I had with him at the Ireland games. Please accept our sincere sympathy to all Tommy's family. May he rest in peace Brendan & Joan Gallagher Cloghore

Seamus Langan

Condolences to Thommy's family, R.I.P Tommy, a kind sole.

Ellie Rix

Sincere condolences to Maura, Deirdre, Sinead and Nuala.Tommy was a gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace.

Paulie Donagher Goldrick

Sincere condolences to Maura and family on Tommys passing, may he rest in peace.

Pat & Jean O Malley Ballyshannon

We were greatly saddened on hearing of the death of Tommy our condolences to his family RIP

Christine Gaughan and Richard

Dear Maura, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband Tommy. Thinking about you and your family at this sad time! God bless you all and May Tommy RIEP xx

Cormac and Maureen Meehan, Bundoran

To the McGowan family with our sincere sympathy, may Tommy rest in peace.

Aidan & Connie Clancy Bundoran

Condolences and deepest sympathy to all of Tommy's family RIP Tommy

Margaret Lang Sligo /Ballyshannon

Sincere condolences to all of the Mc Gowan family on the passing of Tommy. May Tommy rest in peace.

John and Antoinette Gallagher Ballyshannon

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Gowan family may Tommy rest in peace

Martin & Marina Dolan

Our sincere sympathy to the McGowan family on their sad loss of Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Mary Duggan Larry Duggan

Sincere condolences to Maura and family on your sad loss. Tommy was a special gentleman. May he RIP

Joanne Makarus

My sympathies to the McGowan family on the loss of a beautiful soul. I met Tommy many times at various courses and he always made a point of coming to say 'Hello' and have a chat and put me at my ease. He will be sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him.