Peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Brendan, predeceased by his parents Joan and Tony.
Beloved brother of Conor, Kieran, Brian, Marie and Anthony, and father of Laurie and Luke. Brendan is now reunited with his ever loving mother Joan and father Tony.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo F91 YR61 on Monday 9th February from 1:00pm. A celebration of life will take place at 2:00pm followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.
Family flowers only place, donations if desired to Sligo Rovers Development Fund.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Brendan’s family below.


It was an absolute pleasure to know Brendan . An absolute gentleman with only love and positive to share . Always met with a smile .
Rest in peace Brendan, condolences to all the family.
RIP Brendan. So sad to hear of your passing. The summer we shared in London back in 1987 will always be with me. Sleep well!🙏❤️
Sorry to hear this news. Rest in Peace Brendan.
My sincerest condolences to Anthony and family at this sad time.
Rest in love Brendan
Rest In Peace, Brendan, condolences to all family, friends and associates,GOD Bless.
Sincere condolences to the Finnegan family at this time. Rest in peace Brendan.
So very sorry to hear about Brendan passing away. Have such dong memories of Brendan growing up in Thornhill and the jazz sessions and bumping into him whenever I was in Sligo. He was such a kind, gentle person.
RIP Brendan, schoolmate from summerhill
Gerry hopkins
Sincere condolences to all Brendan’s family thinking of you all at this difficult time,may heaven be his bed,Rest In Peace, Brendan x💙🌹 your cheeky monkey smile will be missed my friend 👍.
Sincere condolences to the Finnegan family.
Brendan will be sorely missed.
Very sorry to hear this, deepest condolences to Brendan’s family and many friends. A decent intelligent man whom it was always a pleasure to catch up with.
RIP Brendan. We had some good nights in the swag and mc g’s over the years ..always a gentleman.your gone too soon . condolences to Anthony and family
RIP Brendan. Brendan was always a kind and genuine person when I met up with him. He always showed an interest in other people.
Rest easy Brendan 🕊️