Alan McMeekin

Mervue, Finisklin, Sligo.

14 Aug, 2025

Peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and carers at Sligo University Hospital and North West Hospice.

Predeceased by his baby daughter Margaret and his brother David.

Beloved husband of Una and dear father of Gwyneth, Sheila Foley and Helen.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Phelim and Colin, grandchildren Matthew, Cillian, Ella, Aoife and Darragh, brothers Duncan and Alister, sisters-in-law Pauline, Mary and Tina, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

At Rest

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Sunday 17th August from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Funeral will arrive to Sligo Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Sligo on Monday 18th August at 1:00pm for Funeral Service. Funeral will proceed to McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a Cremation Service after.

You can watch Alan’s Funeral Service by clicking ‘Watch Service’ below.

House private please.

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

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence below for the family – please see form at bottom of page. Alternatively, you can send a private message to the family on info@sligofuneralhome.ie

6 Comments

  1. Helen I am so sorry for your loss x x

  2. Deepest sympathy to all the family

  3. So sorry to hear of Alan’s passing, McMeekins are a big part of the Donnelly’s lives 🥰

  4. Una,
    Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Alan. He will be sadly missed by his friends at the Club.

  5. Dear Sheela,

    I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your father, Alan. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.

    Alan was a remarkable person, and I know how much he meant to you and your family. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may his memory bring you peace.

    If there’s anything I can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

    With sympathy,
    George

  6. So sorry to hear of Alan’s passing , May God rest his soul, a lovely, kind and funny man. He was my first boss in Hansons.

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