Evelyn Sharkey (née McDonagh)

Evelyn Sharkey (née McDonagh)

Woodstream, Castlerea and formerly of Buckhill, Fairymount, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (April 12th, 2026) – peacefully, at Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill, in her 97th year.

Predeceased by her parents, Pat and Bridget McDonagh; her first husband, Thomas; her sisters, Monica and Phyllis; her brothers, Gerry and Paschal; and her husband, Christey.

Evelyn will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Marian Birmingham (Trien), Dolores Duffy (Springfield), and Evelyn Davern (London); her grandchildren, Michael, Margaret, Ann-Marie, Jonathan, Patrick, Ava, and Sofia and her great-grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters, Joan Forde (Mullingar) and Gertie Lynch (Ballaghaderreen); her sons-in-law, Tom, Tony, and Ray; her nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4), on Tuesday evening from 6:00p.m. until 7:30p.m.

Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Fairymount, for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by burial in Fairymount Old Cemetery.

Published On: April 13th, 2026

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Liam Mac Gowan
1 month ago

Sympathy to Evelyn family on her passing. Rest in Peace

John Ann Cox Lisacul
1 month ago

Sorry to hear of Evelyn’s Passing….we often met her in Brusna Inn on night out..she was a lovely friendly Lady May she now Rest in Peace .

Willie and Sheila Broderick brackloon ballyhaunis.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the sharkey and McDonagh families and extended families on the sad passing of Evelyn. May she rest in peace 🙏. 🙏

Colette Patrick mcdermott loughglynn
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all family so sorry for your loss rip

Madeline O Donnell Mullen Castlehill Castlerea
1 month ago

Smypathy to Evelyn’s daughters Sisters and all the Sharkey and McDonagh family’s May her soul rest in peace 🙏🕊️

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