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John J. Dolan (ex Garda Siochana)

John-J-Dolan

Sligo Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon and late of Corrigeen, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon (September 13th, 2026) – unexpectedly yet peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Noreen, his sisters Attracta, Anna and Josephine, and his son-in-law Richard.

John J. will be forever loved, remembered and missed by his family his children Sinead (Menlo, Co. Galway), Sean (Kells, Co. Kilkenny), Colm (Ballina, Co. Mayo), his grandchildren Aaron, Ruairi, Meabh, Ciara, Aoife and Padraig, his brother Monsignor Gerard (Sligo), his sister Teresa (Kent, UK), sister-in-law Bridget (UK), daughters-in-law Bríd and Shiela, son-in-law Brian, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

John J. will lie in repose in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday evening from 5 o’clock with removal at 7.30 o’clock to the Cathedral of the Annunciation and St. Nathy, Ballaghaderreen arriving at 8 o’clock.

Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Kilcolman Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of John J. to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice HERE

John J’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kilgarriff Funeral Directors Facebook page and this can be viewed by clicking HERE or the Cathedral webcam and this can be viewed by clicking HERE

Enquiries to Kilgarriff Funeral Directors Ballaghaderreen – 094 9860069

Published On: September 15th, 2026

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Mary Moran, Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Colm, Sheila & family and to all the extended Dolan family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Fr. Gerry Davey, Coolaney, County Sligo
3 weeks ago

Condolences and prayers are with you all on the very sad passing of your dear Dad and Grandad, Brother, Uncle, close relative and friend. May John, together again with Noreen, both rest in the eternal peace and light of Heaven, and rise in Glory among all other deceased loved ones gone before. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

John and jacintha and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Colm,Sheila,Aron,Aoife and all the Dolan families on the passing of John may he Rest in peace

Paschal and Mary Murphy
3 weeks ago

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Colm, our sincere condolences to U, Sheila, Aaron, Aoife, Sinead, Sean and all the Dolan family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Terence Casey, Monasteraden
3 weeks ago

My condolences to John’s family at this sad time, may he rest in eternal peace with Noreen.

Liam & Mary Walsh, Tooreen.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dolan Family on the sad passing of John. Always a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Carmel Geelan Ballina
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to Colm, Sheila and all the extended Dolan family on the sad passing of John. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers during this very difficult time. May his gentle soul RIP 🙏

Eugene and Margaret Corrigan
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to John’s family and all extended family members on the passing of John. May his soul rest in peace.

Joe and Pauline Smyth
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Dolan Family on this death of John. May he rest in peace

Evelyn O’Hara Charlestown
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John’s family. Always enjoyed the chats about our connection with the Garda. May you rest in peace John.

Sharon Walsh (Creggs Rd)
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dolan family & extended family members.
May he rest in peace 🙏

Irene Caulfield
3 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of John’s death he was such a great neighbour and lovely man thinking of Sinead Sean and Colm at this sad time

Fintan Mc Hale, Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Dolan family on the sad passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

John and Catherine Hynes Aghamore Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Sinead, Sean, Colm, the immediate and extended Dolan family on John’s passing. It was a pleasure to have known him and to have worked with him from time to time. May he now Rest in eternal Peace 🙏

Gerardine OMahony
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sinead, Sean and Colm on the death of your Dad. May he rest in peace

The Cawleys, O’Connell St., Ballymote
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to John’s family and friends.
Our late mother Mollie always enjoyed her visits to John’s framing studio.
She expected him to turn all her art work into masterpieces. And he never disappointed.
May John rest in peace

Vincent, Shane and Eva Coleman
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Dolan family.
May John rest in peace

Camilla Morrison
3 weeks ago

To all Johns family
So sorry to hear the of your dear Dad’s passing. May God comfort you all at this very sad and difficult time.
May John rest in eternal peace with Noreen and the Angels.
John was a perfect Gentleman and an expert at picture framing for me throughout the years.

Paul & Grace Coleman
3 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss Sinead Sean and Colm.. Thinking and praying for you all…May he rest in peace…

Bertie and Nuala Dennedy Knock
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Madeline O Donnell Mullen Magheraboy Kilmovee and Castlehill Castlerea
3 weeks ago

So sorry to see you John has passed away Smypathy to all the family 🙏 John was a gentleman May his soul rest in peace 🕊️

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