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Mikey Dowd

Mikey-Dowd

Cum, Lahardane, Ballina, Co Mayo (Retired Postman) – peacefully in the loving care of Cuan Chaitríona Nursing Home Castlebar.

Predeceased by his parents Martin and Bridgie (Browne).

Mikey will be sadly missed by his only brother Tom, cousins, kind neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Leonard’s Funeral Home, Lahardane  (F26CV60) on Thursday evening, October 1st from 6pm until 8pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Lahardane.

Funeral Mass is on Friday, October 2nd at 1pm and burial afterwards in Addergoole Cemetery.

Mass will be live streamed on Lahardane – ChurchTV

Published On: September 30th, 2026

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Derek & Debbie Davidson
5 days ago

Our sincere condolences to Tom and extended family on the sad passing of Mickey. He was one of lifes true gentlemen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe & Mary Kelly, Derryfadda.
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom on the sad passing of your brother Mikey. May he Rest in Peace.

Thomas & mary cawley
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and all his cousins neighbours on the passing of Mikey he was a true gentleman may he rest in peace 🙏

Sean & Mary McGowan
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the sad passing of your brother Mikey. He delivered our post for many many years in all sorts of weather –
ice or snow never fazed him. He always had a smile & sometimes news but never gossip. He was a true gentleman. He will be sadly
missed by all. May his kind & gentle soul rest in peace.

Stella O’Malley Naughton, Eddie, Mark, Ben and Stephen, Killala
5 days ago

We were so saddened to hear of Mikey’s passing. We had the pleasure of meeting Mikey in Ballina Hospital and grew very fond of him. We always looked forward to our little chats with him and Tom each day.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his loving and devoted brother Tom, and to all his many friends and neighbours.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.

May Mikey’s gentle soul rest in peace. Amen. 🙏❤️

Cllr patsy o Brien
5 days ago

I would like to offer Tom and extended Dowd family my deepest sympathy on the death of Mikey.
A great character lovely company I have pleasant memories of Mikey.
A true gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Daragh & Alison Quinn
5 days ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Tom and the extended Dowd family and friends on the passing of Mikey.
One of life’s great characters. Mikey always had a word or a witticism to share.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael and Veronica Kelly Cloonkeen Castlebar
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mikey’s brother Tom and all his relatives and friends, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Thomas and Ann Dyra Lahardane
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and extended Dowd family’s cousins neighbours on sad passing of Mikey, he was true gentleman. May he rest in peace

Eugene McCormack
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom on the passing of your brother Mikey.
May he Rest In Peace.

Tom & Anne OMalley
6 days ago

Condolences to you Tom on the sad passing of your brother Mikey, may he rest in peace.

Sean Halpin
6 days ago

Mike was the first cousin to my Mother, and my Grandfathers (Frank O’Dowd) nephew. I remember visiting Mike & Tom several times over the years, coming from the USA. On the most recent occasion, Mike told me stories of my late grandfather that I had never heard before. He was overqualified in his wits, and exceptionally versatile in his quips. He is fondly remembered, and will be for decades to come by my family and I.
Rest in Peace Mike, with sincere Love and Gratitude. And God Bless Mike’s younger brother, Tom.

MARTIN AND MICHELLE GARRETT CROSSMOLINA
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to brother Tom on Mikey’s passing one true Gentleman always had a word for everyone with a smile may his gentle soul rest in peace

Catherine O’Malley
6 days ago

My deepest condolences to you Thomas. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Richard Hegarty
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the passing of your brother Mikey, A man of many talents, always in good humour, very witty, never had a bad word to say about any one. Mikey you were a legend, and one of natures gentlemen. R.I.P.

Carmel Cawley and family (Manchester)
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom, extended family, neighbours & friends on the sad passing of a true gentleman, Mikey. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Patrick & Mary Gallagher & Family Cloonoragh.
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Dowd family on the sad passing of Mikey. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kay Gibbons/McAndrew, Crossmolina/Cum, Lahardane
6 days ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mickey. Condolences to his brother Tom, extended Dowd family, neighbours and friends. Lovely memories of Mickey delivering the post. Always had a smile and a chat for everyone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May Mickey R I P .🙏🙏

Martin & Agnes Hughes & Family
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the sad passing of Mikey. May he Rest in Peace.

Paddy joe And breedge McNamara
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the death of your brother Michael, may his gentle soul rest in peace Amen

Owen and Mary Cafferkey lahardane
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom, family, and friends on the passing of Mikey, we would meet him every Friday in Barretts Shop, always in good form full of fun. God rest his soul 🙏🙏🙏

Tom Harte Derryfadda
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and his relatives on the death of Mikey, a true gentleman. May he rest in peace

Pat and Mary Moffatt
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Tom, cousins and friends on the passing of Mikey.
Our lovely postman Mikie was a real gentleman and will be sadly missed by all his many friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy n Kathleen Murphy/family Manchester
6 days ago

To Mikeys brother Tom/related families neighbours and friends a gentleman has departed Cum/Lahardane who will be greatly missed. Mikey you delivered many things in your postal years this time you are delivering up yourself, rest peacefully Mikey you will never be forgotten.

Aoife & Gary Naughton, Lahardane.
6 days ago

With Deepest Sympathy to Tom and to the Dowd family. Mikey was a lovely man. We will forever remember him on his post rounds with his Honda 50. A gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Mary and Tommy O’Haire (Cawley)
6 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Tom on the sad death of Mikey. Condolences to his cousins, neighbours, and friends. May Mikey’s gentle soul rest in peace

Anthony O Boyle
6 days ago

My sympathy to Tom on your sad loss of Mikey. I share all the well deserved tributes paid to him here. Mikey was more than a postman delivering post, he was a lifeline to the community, a modern day community worker. In our case checking in on our elderly parents, doing messages, sharing the news and much more . Its only now with his passing its fully understood and appreciated. May he rest in peace.

Noel mc Greal Castlebar
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the death of his brother. May he Rest in Peace.

David, Anne & Peter Moyles
6 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to Tom on the passing of Mickie. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Padraic & Margaret Staunton (née mcnamara) Cloonkeen Castlebar
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and the extended family and friends on the very sad passing of Mikey.

I have fond memories of Mikey from his days as our postman, arriving on his Honda 50 and delivering all our parcels to the family home. He was a true gentleman, always so kind and friendly.

May all the happy memories of Mikey bring comfort to his family and loved ones at this very difficult time.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Mary & Ann Marie McHugh
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom, the extended Dowd family and all his very kind neighbours. Mikey was always so friendly to meet and have the few words with. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom & Theresa Browne
6 days ago

Farewell to a legend,
Mikey was a gentleman, he never had a negative word to say about anybody. He was our postman for over 40 years and covered many miles through hail rain and snow on his Honda 50, Mikie never complained. Always in good humour, he would have the few sweets in his pocket for little people, and when handing you the fone bill would say “talk is cheap til you go on the fone”!!
He was our Internet and Facebook, our Pharmacy and grocery delivery man and was always discreet.
He was our wonderful neighbour and friend and we will miss him more than words can say.
Our sincere sympathy to Tom and Mikey’s family and May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.

Brendan Granahan/Thailand
6 days ago

So saddened to hear of Mikey’s passing. He was a true gentleman who always had time for a chat. Condolences to Tom and the family. Such a familiar sight in the mornings in Lahardane doing the rounds on his Honda 50. God rest his soul.

Marie Devaney
6 days ago

Very sad to hear of Mikey’s passing, he was honest, decent, witty, a gentleman who did the post for 30yrs and attached to our post office I can easily say he never did a wrong deed, or said a wrong word to anybody in his whole life. May Mikey get the happiness he deserves in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to Tom they were very close to each other. I’m sorry for missing his funeral I am out of the country, but I am very happy I visited the two of you very recently. Rip Mikey.

Hallahan Barbers ballina
6 days ago

So Sorry to hear of Mikeys passing, both brothers would call in at same time, thinking of you Tom. Our condolences to you and friends and neighbours RIP Chris (Doonaroya)

JJ & Deirdre Hegarty
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the sad passing of Mikey. Also to his extended family and his great neighbours who were so good to him down through the years. Mikey was a former work colleague in An Post. He was a diligent, honest, loyal and trustworthy man whose great reputation knew no bounds. May he rest in peace.

Martin and Joan Mc Namara
6 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to Tom on the passing of Mickey. May he rest in Peace

Maureen Munnelly (nee Lavelle, Keenagh), Rathbane, Crossmolina.
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dowd family on death of Mickey. A very nice friendly man. Mickey always inquired about my father when ever we met and always said to tell him he was asking for him, as they were both postmen at the same time. May his soul rest in the peace of heaven amen.

Ann Ruane Castlebar
6 days ago

Sorry to hear of Mikey passing of one of life true gentlemen. Condolences to Tom, friends and neighbours. May. Mikey Rest in Peace

Kevin and Nuala Leonard
6 days ago

Condolences to you Tom, friends and great neighbours on the sad passing of Mikey a lovely man, may he rest in peace 🙏

Mary & Peter Carolan,Doonaroya
6 days ago

Deepest sympathies to Tom and the extended Dowd family on the passing of Mikey. He was a true gentleman, and it was always a pleasure calling in each morning for a chat. He will be sadly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sinéad O’Malley, Clare Island
6 days ago

I am so sad to hear that Mikey has passed away. Sincere sympathy to Tom, extended family and friends. It was such a pleasure to have got to know Mikey in Cuan Chaitríona. A true gentleman, full of fun and wonderful stories. May he rest in peace 🙏

Tom and Christina Hanahoe
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the death of your beloved brother Mikey a gentleman he will be remembered with great fondness many happy memories of our visits to his home, may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerry & Ann Rowland
6 days ago

Our Sincere sympathy to Tom, his cousin’s neighbours and friends on the passing of one of life’s gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul and Geraldine Hegarty
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Tom friends and neighbours, on the passing of Mikey,
May he rest in peace.

Liam and Nuala Doyle
6 days ago

Our sincere sympathy, Tom, on the sad passing of Mikey. We knew Mikey very well during the many years he delivered our post with such good humour. Condolences also to his cousins, neighbours and many friends. May Mikey rest in peace.

Paul & Anne Gallagher Fairfield
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom, his wonderful neighbours and cousins on the death of Mikey..He had a word for everyone and full of fun. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Josephine Lally (Tolan).
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom & the Dowd family on the death of Mikey. May he rest in peace.

Gerard and Bernie Waters Killeen
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom on the loss of your brother Mickey. He was always a gentleman and will be sadly missed.

Padraig & Sara Corcoran Castlebar
6 days ago

Condolences to Tom friends and neighbours on the passing of Mikey. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Margaret and Gerard O’Malley Doughmakeon Louisburgh
7 days ago

So so sorry to hear that our lovely hospital friend Mikey has gone to his Eternal home.
Our deepest sympathy to his Loving brother Tom and all their many many friends and neighbours.
May Mikey’s Gentle soul rest in peace Amen

Dunleavy Family Cum
7 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to Tom, friends and neighbors, we will miss Mikey, he was a great neighbor to us growing up, we had lot’s of fun and laughter with him, Tom we are sending you strength and comfort during this difficult time. May you rest in peace.

John f Caden Ross Lodge killala
7 days ago

My sincere sympathy to Tom and all Mikey Family on his death. Mikey was a great friend of my late Father .A true Gentleman all his life.

Kathleen Barrett.
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom on the death of his brother Mikey, fond memories of Mikey on the post and his Honda 50. Sympathy to all Mikey’s family and friends and neighbours. Rest in peace Mikey

Joe and Geraldine Harte
7 days ago

Our deepest sympathies to Tom, nieces and nephews, kind neighbours and friends on the sad passing of Mikey, may he rest in peace, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Michael Mayock & Laura Ruddy
7 days ago

Condolences to Tom and all the family and friends. May Mikey rest in peace. 🙏

Claire Ryan, Castlebar
7 days ago

Condolences to Tom, neighbours and cousins on the great loss of Mikey. The Dowds were always very welcoming and good fun when we would call in.
May Mikey Rest in peace.

Ellen and Peter Rowland
7 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Tom and neighbours and friends on the death of Mikey. He was a gentleman, love to have a chat and always in good form. You were very kind to us all coming to your house, he would always have chocolate or sweets to give us. You will be sadly missed by all, may he rest in peace.

Michael & Annette Garrett
7 days ago

Sincere condolences to Tom and extended family on the sad passing of Mikey. A great neighbour and character who will be missed in the village. He will be remembered with great fondness. May he rest in peace.

Cawley Familyv Manchester Leeds Terrybaun
7 days ago

Sorry to hear about passing of Mikey. We all remember Mikey from years ago in Lahardane thinking of you Tom at this sad time. Rest and Peace RIP

Mary Callaghan ( Mayock)
7 days ago

Sincere sympathies to Tom, Cousins, Neighbours and Friends on the sad passing of Mikey. One of life’s true Gentlemen. May his gentle soul Rest in eternal Peace.

Margaret and Anthony Lynn
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the passing of Mikey. He was a gentleman. May he rest in peace

James and Mary Muldowney
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and his neighbours. Mikey was a lovely man he loved the chat and had great time for everyone. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Maudie Harte
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom cousins neighbours and friends on the sad passing of Mikey, we had great times together in the past. Rest in peace Mikey ××

D J Walsh, Glenhest.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom, and all the Dowd family. Down through the years I often met Mikie in the licensed premises in Lahardane and he’d always enquire of the many people he knew from the ‘Glen. Always a smile and a kind word for all. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe Leonard and family Ballina Street Crossmolina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and all the extended family on the passing of Mickey may he rest in peace 🌹

Michael Garrett Crossmolina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Dowd family on the passing of Mickey may he rest in peace

John Devaney Lahardane
1 week ago

Mike was a postman in Lahardane for 4o years and he delivered the mail with delight at Xmas with cards and parcels coming from USA and England, his Hoda 50 would be well loaded for that week. The next big occasions were Valentine’s Day, Easter and delivering the Headage Cheques in the back end of the year. After all those years he was a phycologist and a great story teller of times past May he rest in peace

Tom Gibbons (Plymouth)
1 week ago

So saddened to hear the news about Mikey Dowd. Memories of Mikey and his Honda 50 always come to mind when I think of Home. He was one of lifes great gentlemen and will be truly missed by all who ever knew him. My sincerest sympathies go out to Tom and all his neighbours and friends. May Mikeys soul Rest in Peace.

Paddy Burke Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and the extended Dowd families on the sad passing of Mikey
May he rest in peace

Marguerita Blake & family
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Tom on the sad passing of Mikey. Mikey was always cheerful and friendly. I remember him on his Honda 50 around the area. May he rest in eternal peace with all those who went before him.

Gerry Higgins
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom on the sad passing of Mikey.
May his soul rest in peace

Anna Cawley
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy Tommy, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace Mickey.

Seamus, Teresa & Gillien Callaghan
1 week ago

Sincere Condolences Tom and the extended family on the passing of Mikey. May He Rest In Peace.

John and Fidelma O’Boyle
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom. Mikeys brother, we had many happy visits there over the years and you would not go home hungry or thirsty. May his very kind and gentle soul rest in peace xx.

Padraic /Sarah leonard
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom extended family neighbours and friends on the death of Mikey, a gentleman who always had time for a chat, a great postman never forgot the kids with the goodies for them

Tony & Yvonne O Donnell Sandhill Newport.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom, and all the Dowd family, May he rest in peace.

Áine & Shane Hegarty
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Tom on Mikey’s passing. May he rest in peace .

Margaret and Richard Knowd
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Tom on the death of your beloved brother Mikey, a kind lovely gentleman who had a welcome and smile for everyone when you were in Mikeys company your night was great .Mikey may the lights of heaven shine upon you 🌹

Margare Kelly Lahardane.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy and condolences to Tom, cousins, neighbours and friends on the passing of Mickey. He was one of the best and will be greatly missed by all his friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Christy, Norah Kilbane & family
1 week ago

Sincere condolences Tom and the extended family on the passing of Mikey.
May he Rest in Peace

Noel and Philo Martin (Mailcar)
1 week ago

Condolences Tom on the death of your brother Mikey. We knew Mikey in Lahardane when bringing the mail, he was always a gentleman and good for the craic. May He Rest in Peace.

John & Eileen Forde & Familly
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom and all the extended family on the sad passing of Mikey. May he rest in peace.

JP Martina Queenan
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom, his neighbours and friends on the passing of Mikey, a lovely man.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank Mulvihill & Family
1 week ago

So sorry Tom to hear of Mikey’s passing, Mikey was a colleague in An Post for many years, a very dedicated & loyal worker. May his kind soul rest in peace. 🙏

Christina Burke
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Tom on Mikey’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in Peace. Thinking of you Tom and remembering you in our prayers at this very sad time.

Ann Mc neely and family
1 week ago

So sorry Tom on Mikey’s passing.
May he rest in peace, a true gentleman.

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