John Flynn

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Enabeg and Abbeytown, Crossmolina

Died: 6th April 2026 – Peacefully at Blackrock Nursing Home, Foxford

R.I.P.

Remains reposing at Billy & Mary Sweeney’s home, Enabeg (F26 WP30) this Thursday from 3pm with removal on Friday at 11.30am to St Tiernan’s Church Crossmolina for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Burial afterward in Crossmolina cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/crossmolina

Deeply mourned by the Sweeney Families, neighbours and many friends.

Published On: April 8th, 2026

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Cllr PatsyO Brien
3 days ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Flynn family on the death of John
You are in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time May his gentle soul rest in peace

John f Caden Ross Lodge killala
4 days ago

My condolances to Billy and Family on john,death and i was privilged to meeting him in foxford over the last year.

Therese Gallagher, Scullibeen, Crossmolina,
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to Billy, Mary and family and all the Sweeney families on the sad passing of John, he was a very nice man and very witty, May his gentle soul rest in peace,

Rita O’Donnell
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family and neighbours. John was well looked after by Katie, Jonny and Lena McGoff. He was a good neighbour of ours. I remember bringing him to school on his first day. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Dermot & Vanessa O’Donnell, Dooleeg
4 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Sweeney Family on the sad passing of John. Fond memories of him calling to Evelyn’s shop each evening on his way home from Bord na Mona. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael & Mary Keane Lahardane
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy Mary and family on the passing of John.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Patrick Birrane
5 days ago

Condolences to Johns family.
John was a gentleman and may he rest in peace .

Mattie & Peggy Naughton, Ballyloughan
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Billy, Mary and extended Sweeney family on the sad passing of John. A lovely man, may he rest in peace.

Marty Martin and Mary Walshe
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the family, friends and neighbours of John. May he Rest in Peace.

Mairead Maughan & Family
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy & Mary and all the Sweeney family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

MARTIN AND MICHELLE GARRETT ERREW CROSSMOLINA
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy
Mary and the Sweeney families on the passing of John a very kind and helpfull person always had a word for everyone may his gentle soul rest in peace

Noel Murphy
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy toBllly and Mary may John rest peace

David & Ann Fox
5 days ago

So sorry to hear of Johns passing, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Paul Lawless TD
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Flynn family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Pauline MURPHY LAHARDANE
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy Mary and family on the passing of John.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Robert & Patricia McKinley
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family and friends of John on his passing. May he rest in peace.

Frank & Breege Gordon (Tubbermore, Crossmolina)
5 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to the extended Sweeney Family & friends on the sad passing of John.
May he rest in peace.

Kathleen Mitchell (McGoff) & Family
5 days ago

Very sorry to hear about Johns passing rip he was a good man and would do a favour for anyone and good fun, he’ll be sadly missed by many 🙏🌻

Mattie & Eileen McDonnell
5 days ago

Condolences to the Sweeney family and neighbours on the passing of John. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May John’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Murdy & Antoinette Birrane
5 days ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Billy, Mary and the Sweeney Family, neighbours and many friends on the sad passing of John. He was a kind and gentle person, who always enjoyed the chat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Michael & Mary Fleming and Family
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney Family on passing of John May he Rest in Peace

Maureen Moyles and family
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Billy and the extended Sweeney family neighbours and friends on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Mary OBOYE
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the sweeney family on the death of John may his gentle soul rest in peace.

JJ & Marie McLoughlin
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary , Billy snd family on the sad passing of John
Our dear neighbour Rest In Peace

Alo wall.England
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Billy and Mary. So sorry to hear of johns passing. Many a good night i spent with John and never short of a bottle of powers. May he rest in peace

Noreen and Jack Leighton
5 days ago

Our sympathies to Mary and Billy and all the family. Also John’s friends and neighbours. God rest his soul now.

Eddie and Mary Grehan.
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Billy, and all the Sweeney family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Des & Carmel McGuinn
5 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Sweeney Family and friends on the death of John.
May he rest in eternal peace.

Cathal and Carmel Prior
5 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to Mary and Billy ,the Sweeney family, and John’s many friends.John was pleasant and friendly.May he rest in peace

THE LYNN FAMILY, LAKE ROAD, CROSSMOLINA
5 days ago

Saddened to hear of John’s passing, I can still hear the focal geilge he used, ” na beigh ag caint”, a gentleman with a heart of gold, rest easy John, condolences to his relatives, neighbours, and all in Enabeg, especially his kind family the Sweeneys. Slan abhaile a Sean. P.

Miko and Marie Munnelly
5 days ago

Sincere Condolence to the Sweeney Family. May John Rest in Peace.

Vincent and Louise Maughan and family
5 days ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of John.
One of lives true charachters
May he rest in peace

Gabriel & Mags McCafferty Killala Road. Ballina
6 days ago

Our sincere Sympathies to Mary, Billy and all the Sweeney family on the passing of John.
May he rest in peace.

Danny and Mary Sweeney Leeds
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy and Mary. Have lots of lovely memories of John great craic years ago served him many a pint.He was a jolly old soul. May he rest in peace.

John and Mary Boland
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Sweeney Family on the death of John May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Mary & Eugene Flynn
6 days ago

Our sincere Sympathies to Mary, Billy and all the Sweeney family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Christina and Tom Hanahoe
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to mary Billy and family on the death of john a nice quiet gentleman may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace with his god.

Kitty Cleary Enniscoe
6 days ago

Sympathy to neighbours and friends of John. May he rest in peace.

Evelyn Scott
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to billy mary and all the Sweeney families and friends on the sad passing of John may her rest in peace

Emily Cunnane /Robinson
6 days ago

So sorry to hear of John passing May his gently soul rest in peace

Michael and Margaret Moyles
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Sweeney and extended families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in eternal peace.

Michael and Joan Langan, Ardagh
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Sweeney family on this passing of John, may he Rest in Peace.

Tom and patsy Sweeney Manchester’
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy on the death of John Flynn a true gentleman may he rest in peace

Mary Duffy & family
6 days ago

Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Deepest sympathies to Billy , Mary and family .May his gentle soul rest in peace .

Michael & Marian lynch
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy & Mary and all the Sweeney Family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace 🙏

Pat and Teresa bilbow crossmolina
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the sweeney family relations neighbours and friends on the death of john may his soul rest in peace

George & Phyllis Flynn
6 days ago

Condolences to Billy and Mary Sweeney Neibours and Friends John was a nice Character. May his Gentle soul rest in peace

Thomas and Teresa cadden
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s friends and neighbour’s on his passing.
May he rest in peace

Rita Fox
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Billy and Mary and all the Sweeney families, John was a true gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Seamus and Caroline Jordan Crossmolina
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Billy, Mary and Sweeney family at this sad time. Rest in peace John.

Lena and Greg Burke
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathies to Billy, Mary and family, friends and neighbours on the passing of John.
May he rest in peace.

Jimmy and Stella Caden
6 days ago

Condolences to Billy and Mary Sweeney, neighbours and all who showed kindness to John. Rest in Peace.

Ellie and Michael Gallagher.
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Billy,Mary and all John’s friends . May John rest in heavenly peace.

Patrick & Bridie Hegarty.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy on John’s passing to Billy, Mary and Sweeney family. May he rest in peace.

Vincent Hegarty Crossmolina
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s friends on his sad passing, May he Rest in Peace

Mary Syron crossmolina
6 days ago

My sincere condolences to Mary and Billy Sweeney and All friends and neighbors of John may John rest in peace in heaven 🙏🙏

P. J. and Patricia Hughes and Family Crossmolina.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy Billy, Mary and all the Sweeney and many friends on the passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace amen

Donal Kearns Dublin
6 days ago

Sincere sympathies to the Sweeney families on Johns passing Always enjoyed meeting him in Crossmolina on our visits there.John was a true ,honest and sincere gentleman.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

PJ. Murphy, Geraldine Murphy
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family, Neighbours and friends on the passing of John, A lovely friendly man, may his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Anne Marie Gaughan Keenagh
6 days ago

Condolences to Billy, Mary & all the Sweeney family on the passing of John. Fond childhood memories of John & his car. May he rest in peace.

Ollie & Ann Hannick.
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Billy Mary & all the Sweeney families, neighbours & friends on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Sally Duffy
6 days ago

Condolences to the Sweeney Families, Neighbours & Friends on John’s passing, may he Rest in Peace with his many Friends gone before him.

PAT CONNEELY
6 days ago

So sorry to here of John’s Passing may he rest in peace

Paddy McDermott Leeds.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family on the sad passing of John.
He was a lovely witty man.May he rest in eternal peace.

Marian Duffy(Munnelly) Killala & Rathbane.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Billy & Mary and all John’s friends on his passing. May he rest in peace

Cuffe Family Fairfield
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to All The Sweeney Families on the passing of John. May you rest in peace John.

Eileen O’Dowd
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Billy & Mary & all johns friends on the sad passing of John. May he rest in eternal peace.

Daragh & Alison Quinn
6 days ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Billy, Mary, the Sweeney family and John’s neighbours and friends on his sad passing.
He always had a friendly word or two.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Peter and Maureen Munnelly,Rathbane, Crossmolina.
6 days ago

We are sorry to hear that John has passed away , To the Sweeney family, Neighbours , and friend we extend our deepest sympathy. Lovely memories of John in his car and when he spotted you a big wave and bee beep.May his gentle soul rest in the peace of heaven amen.

Thomas and Anne Connor
6 days ago

Sincere Sympathy

Ellen and Peter Rowland
6 days ago

Our deepest condolences to Billy and Mary and all sweeney and friends of John he was gentle man we use to have great chat and always thankful for any thing l did for him may he rest in peace

Maureen &Raymond Donnelly.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathies to the Sweeney family on johns passing.May his gentle soul rest peacefully.

Mary & John Duffy
6 days ago

Sincerest condolences to the Sweeney family & John’s friends on the sad death of John .
Fond memories of John.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret Sheehan Ballina St
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy Mary and all the Sweeney family May Johns soul rest in peace

Helen Ryder ( Haran)
6 days ago

May John rest in peace , sympathy to the Sweeney family his neighbours and friends. He was a friend of Michael RIP back in the days

Sean Gough
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to everyone who mourn the loss of a gentleman John may his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace

John Greville erris street
6 days ago

Most sincere condolences rest in peace John a true gentleman

Peter Caden
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Sweeney Family & and John’s Friends. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dilis.

Liz and Liam O Malley
6 days ago

So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our sympathy to Billy and Mary and to all his neighbours and friends. We were never stuck for a lift when John was around. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kay Hopkins
6 days ago

My sincere sympathy to Mary & Billy Sweeney and families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Tenie and Patrick Gallagher
6 days ago

Our sincere condolences on the passing of John , may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Micheal & Geraldine Mullen
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace John 🙏

Patrick&Mary Gallagher&Family Cloonoragh.
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Sweeney family, neighbours and friends on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Kate, Helena, and Sheila Sweeney. Enabeg
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy and Mary on the sad passing of John. We have many happy memories of John. Not many cars back in the days but John had one and would take us to and from the dances. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen Gillespie Hopkins
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Billy, Mary and the Sweeney family, and John’s friends. John was a gentleman, and a great neighbour to me for a few decades.
May he rest in peace.

Julia Rowland
7 days ago

So sorry to learn of John’s death. I loved meeting him,he was always so friendly. May his kind soul rest in peace..

Marie Devaney
7 days ago

To all Johns friends I send my deepest sympathies, John was a gentle person, I knew him well in Lahardane. Rip John.

Benny and Bridie Walkin
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Billy and Mary and all the Sweeney family and friends of John. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

David Browne Crossmolina
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy. A nice gentleman

Mary Lynn, Rathbane Crossmolina.
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family and friends on the sad passing of John.
Fond memories of the chats with John.
A lovely gentleman.
May his gentle and kind soul rest in peace with all who have gone before him.

Paddy and Anne Gallagher Errew
7 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Billy ,Mary and the Sweeney Families on the sad passing of John may his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Gerry and mary mcdonnell
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney families friends and neighbours on Johns passing. May he rest in peace.

Nuala Durkan ( ODonnell Dooleeg)
7 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Sweeney family. John was a lovely quite unassuming man. A great neighbour to our grandmother Margaret McHugh . The good Lord will have a very special place ready for him in heaven 🙏

Seamus and Joan Callaghan
7 days ago

So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family, neighbours and many many
Friends of John.
So sorry we can’t attend funeral. May his gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Anne Dunleavy and Family
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy Billy Mary and all of his friends on the sad passing of John May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Frank Jackson.
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney Family and friends of the sad passing of John may he rest in peace.

Joe and Mabel Snee
7 days ago

Sincere condolences to Billy and family on the sad passing of John,
May he rest in peace.

JP Martina Queenan
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney family, neighbours and friends on Johns passing, may he rest in peace.

Ann Gallagher and family derra
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney families and friends of John. RIP a lovely man to talk to in Crossmolina, rest in heaven John,,,,

The McAndrew family Bradford
7 days ago

A great character,may he rest in peace

Raymond caden
7 days ago

Deepest sympthay to all John’s friends on his passing
May he rest in peace r.i.p

Kathy nd Michael Munnelly
7 days ago

Sincerest sympathies to you Billy and ur family on the passing of John..he was one of the auld stock..RIP John

Mixer & Margaret Walsh
7 days ago

Sincerest Sympathies to Billy, Mary, Family & Friend’s on John’s passing.
John was a lovely quiet neighbour. Always had a hint of devilment & a twinkle in his eye. May his kind & gentle Rest in Peace🙏

Marie Conway Lynch
7 days ago

Condolences to The Sweeney and Johns Friends. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

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