The death has occurred peacefully of Paddy Dooney at North West Hospice, Sligo.
Predeceased by his parents Joan and Padraig Dooney.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Clare O’Connell, son Seán, sisters Siobhán and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, auntie Anne, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday 29th July 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral will arrive at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Thursday 30th July 2026 at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a Cremation Service for family and friends.
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 Paddy’s family below.
So sorry to hear the news.
He was a great friend. Rest in Peace Paddy
Sincere sympathy to Clare , Sean , Siobhan , Ann + all Paddy’s extended family + friends . May Paddy rest in peace 🙏
Clare and Sean , so sad for your great loss, paddy was a great husband and dad . We will miss him so much ,a jovial person and kind man.
Very sad news and a great loss to everyone that had the pleasure of your company. True gentleman . RIP. 🥀🍻🥲
It is with sadness that we learn of Paddy’s passing after a short illness sincere condolences Clare Sean Siobhan and Anne
extended families and friends We will miss Paddy and remember him always in good form and humming away he was a true gentleman Rest easy Paddy with your dad and Joan
So sorry to hear this very sad news, my condolences to Clare, Sean, Siobhan, Ann & all the extended family
Deepest sympathy to Clare, Seán, Ann, Siobhán and all the extended Dooney and O’Connell families on Paddy’s untimely passing.
We will always remember Paddy as a mainstay of Sligo city centre who entertained both residents and visitors alike with his relaxed inimitable style and humour while sending them home with a lovely new geansaí.
Condolences to Clare,Sean and extended family. A true gentleman and lovely neighbour. May Paddy rest in eternal peace.
Sorry for your loss. Used to work in Hargadons and always enjoyed paddy’s company and chats. RIP Paddy
Deepest sympathy to all the family on your loss. May Paddy rest in peace.
Our deepest Sympathy to Paddys wife Clare and son Sean to his sisters Siobhan and Anne
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time
May Paddy rest in peace
Deepest sympathy to family and friends. Very sad news.
Oh dear, this is very sad news. Knew Paddy well
A really lovely person. May he find peace now. God bless his good soul.
Deepest sympathies to all his family, relatives and friends
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So sorry to be reading this
Sincere condolences to Clare and Sean
Paddy was always part of the soul of Sligo town and will be very sadly missed
From Shane Mitchell and family Hazelwood
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Paddy.I remember him as a lovely jovial man who loved a good chat. Condolences to Clare,Sean,Siobhan & Ann & extended family.May his gentle soul R.I.P.
John and Sheila Brett
Our sincere sympathy to Claire and Sean and all the Dooney family
Condolences to all of Paddy’s family on your sad loss. May he rest in peace 🙏🏼✝️
Very sorry to hear this sad news. Paddy was always pleasant to meet, chat and banter with. Friendly, quick witted and humorous. Deepest condolences to Clare, Sean, Siobhan, Ann & extended family. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Condolences to the Dooney Family.Clair ,Sean etc. Another Gentle Soul gone to Heaven. Paddy was always a good decent man and friend as was Paddy snr and his mother Joan a genuine human being.
So,very for your sorry to hear this sad news of Paddy passing. My, sincere sympathy to Clare and his son Sean and all the Family. Rest in peace Paddy and prayers for the entire family, Claire Foley O’connor (Tavares Florida) you, were such a kind loving gentleman.
Rest in peace paddy… Lovely man to chat to. Condolences to Clare and family.
So sorry for your loss. A true gentleman of Sligo. Condolences to all the family.
My deepest sympathy on the sad and untimely death of Paddy , may he rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy to the Dooney family on Paddy’s passing, a gentleman.
May he rest in eternal peace.
On our annual visit back home to Sligo, dropping in to dooneys was always on the agenda. Paddy was a lovely man and guaranteed a good chat. Always ended up buying a jumper or 2. I will miss this very much. My condolences to Paddys family…
O’Connell St. won’t be the same without having Paddy to drop into.
Sincere condolences to Claire, Sean and family. Paddy was a true gentleman . Rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear of Paddy ´s passing. I loved calling into the shop for a little chat, always so calm and entertaining. I have very fond memories of Paddy calling into Mc Garrigles Pub when I used to work there years ago. One day the stove started smoking and the fire alarm went off, everyone panicking and trying to get rid of the smoke. Meanwhile, Paddy raised his hand to order another pint of Guinness 🙂 My sincere condolences to all the family, what a loss to the town!
I was Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paddy one of Sligo best a true gentleman. My sincere condolences to all his Family . John Foley .
Such sad news for his family, friends and Sligo. Paddy was absolutely lovely. I always made sure to bring my visiting Yanks into his shop to buy and enjoy his banter. My heart goes out to Clare and son.
Mi más sentido pésame para Clare y Sean.
Eras pura calidez, generosidad y amabilidad. Gracias por hacerme sentir tan acogida en tu tierra.
My Deepest Sympathy to Clare, Seán, Siobhán, Ann & extended families on this sad loss of lovely Paddy. A gentleman indeed & his jovial & quirky humour.
I will miss my yearly drop-in visit when visiting back home.
May you Rest In Peace Paddy until we meet again.
Our deepest sympathy to the Dooney family on Paddy’s passing.
One of life’s true gentlemen.
A huge loss to his family, his friends, and our street.
Rest In Peace neighbour…
Go ndéana Dia tróchairè ar anam uasal Paddy.
I met Paddy twice at his shop. Both times he shone with his lightheartedness and fun, and made my day better. My sincere condolences for your loss
So very sad to hear of Paddy’s passing. We were in Summerhill College together. A lovely kind gentleman. My sincere condolences to all his family. Rest in peace old friend.
Sincere sympathy to all the Dooney family on Paddy’s passing. We will miss his warmth and good humour. May he rest in peace.
Siobhan, and the extended family, sincere sympathies on the death of your brother, Paddy.