Mary Sharkey née Drake

Mary-Sharkey

Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Carrickduff, Dring, Co. Longford (April 27th, 2026) – (Peacefully) at her home with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her son John, her brother Donal and her sister Claire.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Seamus, daughters René and Julie, son James, grandchildren Amy, Allison, Daniel, Savannah and Molly, brothers Eamon, Terry and Noel,, sisters Kitty and Bernie, daughter-in-law Margaret-Mary, Savannah and Molly’s mother Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces,  relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Mary will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm.

Removal from her home on Thursday to St. Nathy’s Cathedral arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to Croí

Donate here:-  https://croi.ie/donate/

Mary’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking this link

https://mcn.live/Camera/cathedral-of-the-annunciation-and-st-nathy-ballaghaderreen

Enquiries to Tom Sharkey and Sons, Funeral Directors.

Published On: April 27th, 2026

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Martin & Kathleen Walshe & Family. Erritt. Castlerea.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Seamus and all the Sharkey and Drake Families and extended families. Rest in peace Mary

Cathy Cogan and Paddy Mahon
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathies to all the Sharkey and Drake families. So very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace

Mary Freeman Roscommon Co. Co.
2 weeks ago

Seamus and family I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s Passing. May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Eugene & Marian Maloney
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sharkey Family on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Tom and Rose Walsh CASTLEBAR
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to kitty and all the Drake and Sharkey families on the death of Mary, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Tommy Davey
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Seamus, Renee, Julie, James and extended family. Also to Noel Drake and family on the passing of Mary. A lovely lady

Paul Woods
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Seamus and family – Paul and Michele

Marie Forde, Ballina
2 weeks ago

My very sincere sympathy to all Mary’s family and friends on her passing. Mary was a lovely, kind, caring, fun loving lady, who I got to know through her beloved golf. I am so sad to hear of her death. May God comfort you all and may Mary’s kind and gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Dominick and joan costello kilmovee
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to seamus and all the family at this sad time .

Bernie Bruen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sharkey family on the sad passing of Mary. So sorry to hear of your loss. May Mary rest in peace.

Jonathan King, Drumlasson
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Sharkey and Drake Family on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Colette Patrick mcdermott loughglynn
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sharkey & Drake family, so sorry for your loss rip Mary.

Noel&Attracta Egan and Family Carracastle
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sharkey and Drake Family on the sad passing of Mary May she Rest in Peace

Management & Staff of Aurivo Mill
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Sharkey and Drake families on the sad passing of Mary, May she Rest In Peace.

Eugene and Margaret Corrigan
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Sharkey family and all extended family members on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breedge Regan Castlemore
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sharkey and Drake families on the death of Mary May she rest in peace 🙏

Kieran & Margaret Farrell
2 weeks ago

We wish to express our Sincere Condolences to Seamus and the entire Sharkey Family and also to Noel and all the Drake Family on the very sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely Lady who it was always a pleasure to meet and have a chat with.
May her Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

John and Martina Manning
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Sharkey and Drake families on the passing of Mary.
May Mary Rest In Peace

John and Margaret Linnane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Sharkey and Drake family on the passing of Mary. May her soul rest in peace.

Pat Coyne
2 weeks ago

To all Mary’s family please accept our condolences on Mary’s passing.
May her gentle soul rest in peace from all at Coyne Tyres ballina

Geraldine & Hugh OConnor
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sharkey and Drake famalies on your sad loss.May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Eileen & Jimmy Coffey & Family, Magheraboy Kilmovee
2 weeks ago

Our profound sympathy to Seamus, Renè, Julia, James, Daughter in law, Sons in law, Grandchildren, brothers and sisters and extended family on the sad passing of Mary.
May Mary rest in peace.

Julie Loftus, Rushill, Balla.
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the Sharkey family, and friends, on the death of Mary.
I had the pleasure of meeting her on numerous occasions, when playing golf. She was an extremely friendly person, who alway had a welcome for us at the golf Club.
May her kind soul rest in eternal peace.

Margaret and Oliver Bolton.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Sharkey and Drake families on the sad passing of Mary. May Mary’s soul rest in peace.

Peter Mc Loughlin, Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Julie and the Sharkey family.

Ann Marie & Dominic Rooney, Kilmovee
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Seamus and family on your sad loss. Rest in peace Mary

Bernie,Jim,James,Niamh and Emer Brennan(Palmfield Ballaghaderreen)
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family on the loss of Mary,May Mary rest in peace.

Terence Casey, Monasteraden
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the Sharkey and Drake families on the sad passing of Mary, always a lady. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Martin & Gerardine Beirne Westport
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Seamus & Family on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Anthony and Mary Freeman kilkelly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sharkey family relations and friends. May Mary RIP

Nora Burke Dunmore
3 weeks ago

Fond memories of Mary when I worked in Ballagh.
So sad to read of her passing-a lovely lady. My deepest sympathies to Seamus Julie Renee & James & all who mourn the loss of this wonderful person. RIP dear Mary

John & Ann Cox Lisacul
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy Seamus and Family brothers sisters relatives and friends of Mary May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

John , Kinsella Swinford
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, condolences to Seamus, René, Julie, & son James, & extended Sharkey family . Also to Noel, Drake, & extended Drake family, may her soul rest in peace .

Catherine & Jim Reilly, Mulranny
3 weeks ago

Sincere Condolence to the Sharkey & Drake families on the passing of Mary.

Noel and Cait Deane
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sharkey and Drake family on your sad loss, Rest in Peace Mary.

Angela Corrigan Duffy and family
3 weeks ago

Condolence to Julie and all the Sharkey family on the the passing of your mum may she rest in peace

Gerard and Sheila Coyne and Family, Tooreen.
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Seamus and all the Sharkey and Drake Families,
RIP Mary .

Louise O’Hara
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Seamus, Rene, Julie and James and to Noel and Marguerite Drake. May Mary Rest In Peace.

Ballaghaderreen Gaa Club
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sharkey and Drake families on the sad pasding of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in.

Eamonn & Carol Beirne Lisacul
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Seamus, Julie, Rene, James and all extended family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Joe and Pauline Smyth
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Seamus and all the family on the death of Mary. May she rest in peace

Ann and Michael Higgins
3 weeks ago

To Seamus, René, Julie, James, extended Sharkey families, brother Noel and Marguerite Drake and family our sincere sympathy to you all on Mary’s death. May She Rest In Peace

Mary Dooney
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Seamus and all the Sharkey family. Mary was a lovely woman and I have fond memories of being friends when we were neighbours in Pound St. more than 50 years ago. May she rest in peace.

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

Smypathy to Seamus and family and the Drake family on the passing of Mary May her soul rest in peace 🕊️

Lourda & John McHugh
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies to James and all the family on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael and Maureen Mulligan
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Seamus, Rene, Julie, James, and extended family and friends on Mary’s sad passing. May she rest in peace.

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