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Dawn Gawley (née Higgins)

DAWN-GAWLEY

Carrowcarden, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo and formerly of Carraroe, Sligo.

12th July 2026, peacefully in the loving care of the doctors, nurses & staff at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Ivy Higgins (Carraroe, Sligo), sisters Jewel Lindsay & Violet Frazer.

Dawn, sadly missed by her loving husband Ivan and loving mother of Caroline (George), John (Trish), Mervyn (Margaret), Robert (Maeve), Rachel (John) and Neville (Deirdre), brothers Sam & Albert, sister Ina, sisters-in-law Lorna & Ettie, brothers-in-law Noel, Ivan & Richard, her beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

AT PEACE.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (F26 V274) on Tuesday evening from 5.30pm until 7pm.

Funeral will arrive to Killanley Church of Ireland on Wednesday for 2pm Service followed by burial in Church Grounds.

House Private Please.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Northwest Hospice or Killanley Church of Ireland Restoration Fund c/o Mc Gowans Funeral Home, Ballina.

Published On: July 13th, 2026

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Kevin & Ann Foody & family
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gawley family on the sad death of Dawn,a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

John & Sheila Lavelle
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Ivan Caroline John Mervyn RobertRachel and Neville and extended Gawley and Higgins families on the passing of Dawn may she rest in peace

Bernard ,Joan & Eamonn McDermott, Keenagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan, John Meryvn and Gawley family on passing of Dawn, May she rest in peace.

Pádraig &Teresa Morrell
3 weeks ago

With our deepest sympathy John and Trish your dad Ivan and all your family on the passing of your beloved mother Dawn. May her gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Pat and Noelle Henry nee Anderson
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all the Gawley family on your loss. May Dawn rest peacefully.

May Foody & Family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and family on the sad passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Tommy and Catherine (Keane Castletown) Easkey.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Ivan and Family on the death of Dawn. May her Soul Rest in Peace.

MARTIN AND MICHELLE GARRETT ERREW CROSSMOLINA
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gawley family on the passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe Margaret O Grady and Family Callow , Foxford
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Ivan and the all the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. RiP. she was a lovely lady.

Christina and Tommy Flynn
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the death of Dawn. She was a wonderful neighbour, a hard worker and a great community person, blessed with a great sense of humour and an ability to connect with everyone she met. May she rest in peace.

Michael & Carol Clarke, Scurmore / Galway
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley and Higgins family.
A lovely lady and great neighbour. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Myra, Pat and Darragh Flynn, Castletown
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan, John, Trish, Emily, Jack, Stephen and all the Gawley families on the death of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Joe & Ann Queenan
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Ivan, Caroline, John, Meryvn, Robert, Rachel, Neville and extended families on the death of Dawn. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Eileen O Brien
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Ivan and all Dawn’s Family, Relatives and Friends on the sad passing of your beloved Dawn. She was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace Amen. So sorry I was unable to attend the funeral.

Jack Strong
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy and condolences to John, Trish and the Gawley family at the passing of Dawn, a lovely woman.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Christina and Tommy Flynn
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the death of Dawn. She was a wonderful neighbour, a hard worker and a great community person, blessed with a great sense of humour and an ability to connect with everyone she met. May she rest in peace.

Stephen&Mary Noonan &family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on your sad loss. Rest in peace Dawn.

Henry and Patricia Gawley Aclare and Family
4 weeks ago

We were very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Dawn. Sincere apologies we were unable to attend her funeral due to circumstances beyond our control. Please accept our deepest sympathy Ivan and family. May Dawn Rest in Peace

Michael John and Mary Finan Castleconnor
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Ivan and all your family on the sad passing of Dawn, a wonderful lady..Our thoughts and prayers are with ye all at this difficult time..May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus & Geraldine Reddington.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan and the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. RiP.

Julianne and Holly Kenny
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Gawley and Higgins family on the loss of Dawn, R.I.P. A great loss to all who knew her, may happy memories soothe you in your grief.

Bernard & Margaret Cumiskey
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Gawley family on the death of Dawn .May she rest peacefully

Pat Chris Hughes and family Corballa
4 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of your Mum’s Passing.
Our Condolences to all the Extended Families RIP

Boland Family Scurmore
4 weeks ago

We are so sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing,what a beautiful kind lady.May her soul rest in peace.

Vivienne Armstrong ( Egan)
4 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Dawns passing.
Sincere condolences to Ivan and family and extended family.
Great friends and neighbour to my parents in Carrowcarden.
May she rest in heavenly peace.

Jack & Noelle Harte & family
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Ivan, Caroline, John, Meryvn, Robert, Rachel, Neville and extended families on the death of Dawn. Also our sympathy to Sam, Albert,Ina and extended families.

Chitra Cawley
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Gawley Family.
Dawn was a marvellous person, may she rest in peace.

John Joe, Mary Naughton.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Mahony
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gawley and Higgins families on the sad passing of Dawn.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Padraig and Anne Colleary Enniscrone
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan and Family extended Gawley and Higgins Families on the sad passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Kilcullen family Seaview
4 weeks ago

Oh Jesus bring Dawn to a bright home in Heaven where you and your Blessed Mother have woven for her a crown of unending bliss.

Eamon & Anne. Scanlon
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathies to Ivan Caroline John Mervyn Margaret Robert Rachel Neville and Dawns Brothers Sam and Albert at this Very Sad Time for you all. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Gerard and Margaret Upton
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan and all the family on the sad passing of Dawn. May her kind and loyal soul rest in peace.

Sean , Margaret (flynn) McDonnell and family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan , Caroline , John , Mervyn , Robert , Rachel , Neville extended Gawley and Higgins families on the sad passing of Dawn, a true lady and a wonderful neighbour , may her gentle soul rest in peace

Tom and Mary McManus
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Ivan and all the Gawley family and extended families on the passing of Dawn, a lovely Lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Robert and Majella Rogan and Family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and Family & to all the extended Gawley and Higgins Families on Dawn’s passing, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat & Mary Sweeney
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and all the family on the sad passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

Ruth Lillie-O’Connell & Cormac O’Connell, Limerick city
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Gawley and Higgins families on the death of Dawn.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.

Tommy&Phil Cronin
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Ivan and family and extended Higgins families on Dawns passing. May she rest in peace.

Anna Ryan Cabra Rathlee
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gawley family on the death of Dawn May her gentle soul rest in peace

Edward and Mary Gaughan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and family
on the passing of Dawn.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Gabriel & Mags McCafferty. Killala Road. Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gawley and Higgins families on the passing of Dawn.
May she rest in Peace.

Tony and Dorothy Duffy
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Robert ,John, and the Gawley Family.

Walter & Caroline Bournes
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Martin and Mary Earlis and family castleconnor.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Ivan, John and Rachel and all the extended Gawley families on the sad passing of Dawn..A lovely lady ..Our thoughts and prayers are with ye at this difficult time..May her gentle soul rest in peace..

Gertie Gardiner and Family Mullafarry
4 weeks ago

Ivan deepest sympathies to you and your family on Dawn’s sad passing. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in Peace. Gertie and Family

Martin & Breege O’Hara Ballinahaglish,Knockmore.
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ivan and Family on the sad passing of Dawn.May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Alice Roche(Gilmartin) Ennis
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Tom and Kay treacy. Main Street Ballinrobe Co.mayo
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan and all the family. She was one lovely lady we loved meeting her. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sean, Josephine and Deirdre Finnerty
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies Ivan and family on the passing of Dawn. Condolences to the exteded families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

The Ruane Family,Emlymoran.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Ivan and family on the passing of Dawn a lovely lady may her soul rest in peace 🙏

Keith & Anne Bain Amana Est, Ballina
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ivan & family on the sad passing of Dawn. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Loretta Carden
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolence to Ivan and family ,extended Gawley and Higgins families on the sad passing of Dawn. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace .

Noel and Liz Boland
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan. John, Trish and family on your great loss. May Dawn rest in eternal peace.

John & Carmel Johnston
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ivan & family on the sad passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Hugh & Mary Mc Donnell and Family .
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Ivan & Family & extended Families on the sad passing of Dawn may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jim and Helen Smyth
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gawley family at this sad time. May she Rest in Peace.

Ann Ormsby &family.Crossmolina.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy
to Ivan and all of the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn.She was a lovely lady.May she Rest in eternal peace.

Mary Flynn
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan and all the family on the passing of Dawn, she was a true lady and a brilliant neighbour. May her kind soul rest in peace.

Angie & Damian Jones
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan, Rachel, John and all the Gawley family on the death of your beloved wife and Mum. May she rest in peace.

Ann Langan
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the extended Gawley Family on the passing of Dawn. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Michael, Marguerite, Stephen & Grace Rogan
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley Family on the sad passing of Dawn.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret Rochford Lough Talt (Keane, Castletown)
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan and all the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. May her soul rest in peace.

Sally O’ Dowd & family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and all the family on the passing of Dawn, may she rest in peace

Michael & Helen Gordon Quigabar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Ivan & family & to the extended Gawley families & friends on the passing of Dawn. Neighbour & good friend to my mother many years ago in Carrowcarden. May she Rest in Peace

Aine Regan Killala/Swinford
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Gawley and extended family on the passing of Dawn. My mother Ann Regan (now R.I.P) spoke very fondly of Dawn and her time spent together in Ballina Country Markets. May she rest in peace.

Michael/Phyllis Finnerty and family
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Ivan and family and extended Gawley,and Higgins families.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Mary and Barnes Murphy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ivan and Gawley family,also Albert and Higgins family on the sad passing of Dawn. May Dawn rest in peace.

Tom and Trudy Bourke
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and family on the sad passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Leo and Msrgaret Conlon
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the extended Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Martin and Kathleen Carrabine
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ivan and family and Extended Gawley families on the passing of your mother Dawn.
May her soul rest in peace

Caroline fox and John Walsh glenedagh ballycastle
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family, may she rest in peace. RIP

Noel and Carol Granahan, Bonniconlon.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan and family and extended family on the passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Mary Keane and Family
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley Family on the passing of Dawn.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sheila Hedley (Gilmartin)Australia
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to Ivan and all the Gawley family on the death of Dawn. May her gentle soul Rest in peace

Zeda Nicholson nee Higgins
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Ivan and all your family on the sad passing of Dawn. Also to Sam, Albert ,Ina and your extended family at this difficult time . May Dawn now rest in peace.

Ann Rutledge
4 weeks ago

I wish to convey my sincere sympathy to Ivan and family on the passing of Dawn, she was a lovely kind and friendly lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Daragh and Alison Quinn
4 weeks ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Ivan, Caroline, John, Mervyn, Robert, Rachel, Neville and the extended Gawley and Higgins families on the passing of Dawn.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Philip and Ellie
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family, so sorry we cant be there,, Rest in Peace Auntie Dawn

Seamus and Margaret Connolly Carns
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley families on the passing of Dawn ,a very talented lady , always baking for any occasion in the parish.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie & Bernie Naughton Castleconnor
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. A lovely lady . May her gentle soul rest in peace.

James and Mervyn rolston
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to all the family. May she rest in peace

Gerry O’Regan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and all the Gawley family on the very sad passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Carrie Conmy
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to you Ivan and all of your family on the sad passing Dawn.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

John & Deirdre Bourke & Family, Carra
4 weeks ago

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Gawley & Higgins families as you mourn the passing of your beloved Dawn.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Margie Tuffy & Family.
4 weeks ago

Our Sympathies to you Ivan, Family,and extended Families on the sad passing of Dawn.
Such a lovely Lady.
May she Rest Peacefully.🙏🙏

Larry & Kathleen Jones
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the extended Gawley family’s on the passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Maureen Mc Dermott & Family, The Moorings, Ballina, Co.mayo
4 weeks ago

My condolences to the Gawley & Higgins family on the passing of Dawn, thinking of ye at this sad time, May Dawn rest in peace.

kenneth carnegie
4 weeks ago

my condolence to the Gawley family for the sad passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace

MARY MARTIN
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Dawns husband Ivan and family and extended families on the very sad passing of of your beloved Dawn. May her kind gentle soul rest in peace

Alan Flynn
4 weeks ago

Very sad to hear of the sad passing of Dawn, My condolences to Ivan and family at this sad time. Sorry I can’t make her funeral. Thinking of you all.

Dolly McGreal
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan and the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dawn. She was a lovely person. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Irving and Liz Moore
4 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of dear Dawn. She was such a wonderful character. Always ready with a smile and a laugh. So sorry we are not able to make the funeral as we are away on holidays. Deepest condolences to all the Gawley Family.

Mary Ruane.
4 weeks ago

Deeply saddened to hear of Dawns passing. What a wonderful neighbour over the years with the kindest heart. Thinking of you Ivan & family & may Dawns gentle soul RIP.

Sean and Angela Gordon
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Ivan and Family on the sad passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Marie Kelly
4 weeks ago

Condolences to John & Patricia and all the Gawley gamily on the passing of Dawn….may she rest in peace

Eamon, Eileen & Gerard Murphy.
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Ivan & family and extended families on the sad passing of Dawn, May she Rest In Peace.

Fearghal Morrissey
4 weeks ago

My condolences to the Gawley And Higgins Families on the passing of Dawn

Willie and Finnola Murphy
4 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Ivan, John, Trish, and all of the Gawley family on the passing of Dawn.
May she rest in peace.

Bart, Sharon Barrins and family, Castleconnor
4 weeks ago

To Ivan and family we send our sympathies on the sad passing of Dawn, a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Martin & Sheila Murphy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and family on the passing of Dawn. May she rest in peace.

Gladys Lynch
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John and Trish and Gawley family on the passing of yer mum. May her gentle soul RIP

Mick, Morgan & staff, MK Tyres, Ballina
4 weeks ago

Our sincerest condolences to the Gawley family & friends on the sad passing of Dawn. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus and Dympna Egan Enniscrone
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Gawley family on the sad passing of Dwan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Brian and June Harte(Lindsay)
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gawley Family on the passing of Dawn. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time

Doris Clements (Rev. Canon)
4 weeks ago

My heartfelt sympathies to Ivan and to all the family, on Dawn’s passing! Dawn was a wonderful person, we went back a long time. Always there when I needed support with, and in the church. Her hospitality could not be surpassed. I am so sorry that I cannot be there in person to say goodbye to her but my prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May God give you strength and peace.

Harrison family, Killanley.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John, Trish and all the Gawley family on your sad loss. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul clarke beltra
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to IVan and the Gawley and Higgins families onthe death of Dawn rip

Elma Yates (nee Higgins)
4 weeks ago

Sending heartfelt condolences to Ivan and all the family at the sad loss of Dawn. She battled illness for a long time. Rest now Dawn
Sending lots of love ❤️ from Elma (your flower girl many years ago) and Daniel Yates xx

Aggie Flynn
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ivan and family on the death of Dawn.
A pure lady and great neighbour.
May she rest in peace with all gone before her.
Sorry I am unable to be with you.

Derek and Elizabeth Fair and family Rathkip, Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Dawn’s husband Ivan and her daughters Caroline and Rachel, sons John, Mervyn, Robert and Neville, brothers, in-laws, grandchildren, neighbours, relatives and friends. Dawn was a lovely lady – may she rest in eternal peace with all those gone before her.

PJ and Tina Gallagher
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ivan and the extended Gawley family. Always a joy to visit especially at Halloween. She put her heart and soul into it. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🕯️

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