The Trustees and members of St. Brigid’s wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Downey family on the recent passing of Sheila Downey, mother of Fergal Downey.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

Notice extract

Downey, Sheila (née Lang), (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Sooey, Co. Sligo) October 31st 2025 (peacefully) at home.
Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Conor, Darvree, Fergal and Evin, a devoted grandmother of Ciaran, Shane, Niall, Elaine, Aoibhín, Éanna, and Cúan.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, son-in-law Donal, daughter-in-law Gillian, grandchildren, relatives, friends, and kind neighbours. Predeceased by her grandchild baby Liam, her parents John and Elizabeth, and her beloved siblings Padraig, Maura and Sean.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday evening (November 2nd) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Removal on Monday morning (November 3rd) to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by cremation at Newland’s Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to to St Marys Hospital, Phoenix Park

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