Cecilia Donnellan (née Gardiner)

Donnellan, Cecilia

Cloonmore, Dunmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Belville, Athenry – peacefully, at Central Park Nursing Home, Clonbern on March 8th, 2026.

Predeceased by her husband Andy, grandson Patrick, sister Marie, parents John and Ellen.

Cecilia will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons Andrew and James, daughter-in-law Rose, brother John, sister Dolores (Gorman), nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Glynn’s Funeral Home, Dunmore (H54NY61) this Tuesday, March 10th from 5pm with removal at 7pm to The Church Of Our Lady & St. Nicholas, Dunmore (H54Y573).

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Dunmore cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

The funeral mass will be available on the parish website: www.dunmoreparish.com.

Condolences can be left on the online book.

Published On: March 8th, 2026

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Thomas and Mary Marren, Cloonfinish, Swinford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Andrew and your family on the sad passing of your mother. Cecilia was a very well respected member of Connacht council of the PTAA.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Rachel & Thomas Gerrard
1 month ago

Andrew,so sorry to hear your beloved mum has passed away, condolences also to James, Rose and extended families and neighbours. May Cecelia rest in peace

Mairead and Padraic Carney, Balla
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Andrew, James, Rose and extended Donnellan family on the death of Cecilia, May she rest in peace.

David & Mae Doherty Tavneena Charlestown
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Donnellan family on the passing of Cecilia. May she rest in peace.

Joe and Ann Hosty, Lavallyroe, Ballyhaunis.
1 month ago

Andrew, James, Rose and all Cecilia’s family and friends, our sincere sympathy on the passing of a most beautiful, loving and respected lady. On her arrival in the parish as a young bride I had the privilege of working with her in Garrafrauns Girls N.S. I can never forget her sincerity and kindness.
Andrew, I know Cecilia was your best friend and you were the best son a mother could have, ye took great care of each other. Your Mam and Our Lady of Knock will reward you for your goodness to them. May Cecilia rest in peace.

Westport Regional P.T.A.A
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Andrew and the extended Donnellan family on the passing of your dear mother.
Met her many times at pioneer meetings in Knock, a true Lady.
May her gentle soul Rest in peace.
John and Bernadette Walsh on behalf of all centres under the Westport Region. P.T.A.A.

Kathleen and Dan Shaughnessy Glencorrib Pioneer Centre, and family Glencorrib
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Andrew, James and Rose and extended family on the death of Cecila, a great Pioneer lady lovely to chat to her at the meetings. Cecila, may your gentle soul rest in Heavenly Peace.

Pauline Ryder
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to Andrew, James and Rose.
And all of Cecilia’s family and friends. May she rest in peace amen.

Theresa Keaveney &family lisduff
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the Donnellan family, and extended family. Cecelia was a great teacher, lovely and kind to all the children, and very approachable always. She was just what the children needed when first starting their school life.
Rest in peace Cecelia.

Joe Redmond, Springfield, Castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Andrew and all Celia’s family and relations. She was a very gentle and kind lady. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Esther and paddy slattery Garrafrauns
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Donnelllan and Gardiner Family on the passing of Cecilia. May she rest in peace

Mary & Martin Mc Enteggart (Corcoran).
1 month ago

My sincere Sympathy to Andrew, James and families on the death of your Mother, may she Rest In Peace. She taught me in Carrowkeel and a very good teacher she was, anytine I was home, she would always call me by my name, she was a Lady.

Mary + Michael Butler Knockmore
1 month ago

Condolences to all the Donnellan family and relatives on the sad passing of Cecelia. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Knock Shrine Society
1 month ago

We wish to offer our sincere condolences to our colleagues Andrew and his family on the passing of your mother. We are sure that Our Lady of Knock was there to welcome Cecilia to her heavenly home. May she sleep with the angels.

John and Catherine Hynes
1 month ago

We wish our most sincere condolences to Andrew and his immediate and extended family on the passing of of Ceclia. Andrew spoke of her frequently we are sure he will miss her a lot.
May she rest in peace.

Michael Rattigan Knock
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Donnellan family on the of Cecilia. May her soul rest in peace.

Kieran and Chris Comer Currabell
1 month ago

So sorry to hear about the passing of Cecilia…….She taught my sons in Dunmore N.S and they have very fond memories of her……She was so kind to all the children……May her gentle soul rest in Peace…….

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