Bernadette (Bernie) Callaghan (née Adams)

83 Garavogue Villas, Sligo.

21 Feb, 2026

Peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at North West Hospice, Sligo.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, daughter-in-law Angela and sisters Patsy, Rosie and Theresa.

Loving mother of Graham, Colin, Elaine and Jacqueline.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Gina, sons-in-law Dean and Martin, grandchildren Kerry-Anne, Nicola, Gavin, Gary, Jack, Sophie, Katie, Scott, Sam, Sid and Jody, ten great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren, sisters Lily, Margaret and Ethel, her favourite niece Tricia, brothers Michael, Frankie, Billy and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday 26th February from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Friday 27th February at 11:00am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Bernadette’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Livestream’ 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 her 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

12 Comments

  1. Condolences to the entire Adams family on the passing of Bernie, may she rest in peace

  2. Deepest sympathy

  3. To a lovely lady whose strength and resilience during her long journey of illness was greatly admired by us both. Rest in peace Bernie.

  4. Would like to send heartfelt condolences to all the family at this very sad time, thinking of you all.

    From Kathleen and Veronica Gilmartin in the UK

  5. Sincerest condolences to the Callaghen & Adams families on the passing of Bernie. I will miss our phone calls Bernie. Another lovely neighbour gone from Garavogue. May heaven be her bed.

  6. Bernie, after your long illness, may you now rest in peace and be free from pain.

  7. I’m so sorry for your loss. Bernie was a truly wonderful woman — kind, warm, and deeply loved. Thinking of you all and sending all my love at this difficult time x

  8. To Colin, Gina and all the family.

    So sorry to hear the news of the passing of Bernie. Thinking of you both and all the family at this very sad time. Sending prayers, hugs and much love.

    Jane, Olivia, Taylor, Lucy and Calum.
    x x x x x

  9. Sincere condolences. Rest In Peace.

  10. So so sorry for your loss.
    I will always have special memories of Bernie and Mick from Ronald St. She was a truly lovely lady and never changed.
    Colin Graham Elaine Jackie and all the extended family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless

    Danny Jane and the Ayres Family

  11. Beautiful service. Bernie would have been so proud of all of you.
    I am so sorry for your loss and have lots of memories that are forever with me.
    Rest in peace Bernie with Mick
    God bless
    Sue Callaghan x

  12. Sincere Sympathy to the Callaghan and Adams families on the passing of Bernadette.
    May she Rest in Peace.

    Seán Mullane and Ciara Mc Niff

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