Padraig McGowan 

PADRAIC-McGOWAN

Knockleagha, Ballina, Co. Mayo and formerly of Cloghans – peacefully at the Moyridge Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family (12th January, 2026).

Predeceased by his son baby Padraig, his parents Jim and Annie, his brothers Tom and Jimmy and his sister Teresa.

Padraig beloved husband of Tess and dear father of Annette, Eileen and Rosaleen.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, grandsons Gavin, David, Paul, Conor, Ronan and Graham, sons-in-law Enda, Shane, John, his brother Joe and sister Eileen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

May Padraig Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Wednesday, 14th of January from 5:00 with removal at 6:30pm to St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina.

Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday morning, 15th of January at 11:30am, followed by burial in Cloghans Cemetery, Knockmore.

Padraig’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Moyridge Patient Comfort Fund c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.

Published On: January 12th, 2026

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Alan & Trish Duggan
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Rosaleen, John and all the family. May his soul rest in peace

Delia Garvin
4 weeks ago

Sad to hear of Padraig’s passing, I have very fond memories of him from years ago, always smiling and kind, a true gentleman, may God rest him. Condolences to all his family.

Paul,Joanne Joyce and family
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the McGowan family on the death of Padraig. May his soul rest in peace

Ann Hegarty Loftus/ Henry Loftus
4 weeks ago

Saddened to learn of Padraig’s death. Our condolences to Tess, Annette, Eileen and Rosalee at this sad time for you all.

P J & Maureen Ruttledge Ballina
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the McGowan Family on the sad passing of Padraig may his gentle soul rest in pease

John and Angela Feeney
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Tess, Annette, Eileen and Rosaleen on the passing of Padraig. May he rest in the peace of Christ and may you be comforted in your sad loss.

Kevin Egan Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Tess and family on Padraig’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Kieran & Teresa O’Sullivan
4 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to the McGowan family & the extended families on the sad passing of Padraig. May he Rest in Peace

Catriona and Enda Loughney and family xx
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to you Tess and your 3 daughters and family ,since we moved here,Knockleagha, 15 years ago,up until recent years we always knew Padraig,out on the road and looking after his stock ,he will be missed always xx

Bridie Garrett and family
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies to Tess and all the McGowan family on the passing of Padraig. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Elaine Kelly and Kieran Boyle Scotchforth Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Tess and all the McGowan family on the loss of Padraig. A great man for the chats , may he rest in peace

Kitty FOY, Marion Foy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Pádraig ‘s wife and family on the death of your beloved husband, father and grandfather.
May he Rest in Peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Bernie Hannick
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies Tess,Rosaleen,Eileen and Annette on the passing of Padraig. Condolences to all the grandchildren and extended family .

Kevin & Mary McLoughlin
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Tess, Rosaleen, Annette, Eileen, and extended families on the sad passing of Padraig.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Joe Forde
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Mc Gowan family on the death of Padraig.May he rest in peace.

PADRAIG AND MARCELINA KEANE
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Tess and all the McGowan family on the death of Padraig may he rest in peace

Mattie Moran
4 weeks ago

Depest sympathys to Mc Gowan familys on your sad loss of Pádraig may he rest in peace Creggs Rd Ballina

PJ & Mary Judge
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the mc Gowan family on the passing of Padraig may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Micheál & Margaret Clarke, Gortogher
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Gowan family on the passing of Padraig. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Chambers tunney
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Tess, her daughters, grandchildren and extended families on the sad passing of Padraig, a gentleman. Rest in peace Padraig.

MARTIN AND MICHELLE GARRETT ERREW CROSSMOLINA
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the mc Gowan family on the passing of Padraig may his gentle soul rest in peace

Eamonn Molloy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Padraig,s wife and family. May his soul rest in peace.

Breege (Nolan) & Derek Hunt
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Padraig’s wife Tess, daughters Rosaleen, Eileen and Annette on the sad passing of your dear husband and dad. Sympathy also to all his grandchildren, sister, brother, in-laws and all his relatives. We are so sorry that we are unable to attend the funeral, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May Padraig’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Seamus & Eileen Barrett
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Tess his daughter s and all the family on the sad passing of Padraic. May Padraigs gentle soul Rest In Peace

Carmel Stadler
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the McGowan Family on the passing of Padraig.
May he rest in Peace

Michael & Mary Martyn Ardagh
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Padraig’s wife Tess, daughters & all his family on his sad passing. May Padraig’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen Walsh
4 weeks ago

My sincere and deepest sympathy to Tess Roseleen Annette Eileen and extended family on the death of Padraig. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Phil Molloy (Gillespie)
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the McGowan family on the sad passing of Pàdraig. Many fond memories from times past. May he rest in peace.

Anne McHale, Dublin
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the wonderful McGowan families on the sad passing of Padraig. May he now rest in peace with his parents, Theresa, Tom and Jim 🙏

Eamon & Anne Gallagher, Moygownagh
4 weeks ago

Our sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones of Padraig.

Jenny and Des McDonnell
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Tess and family extended families on the passing of Padraig May his gentle soul rest in peace Padraig was a lovely man a great neighbour and enjoy the chat thoughts and prayers with you all at this sad time

Sean Barrett
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Tess and family, extended families on the sad passing of Padraig. May he rest in peace.

Sandra Sheehan
1 month ago

Rosaleen, condolences to you & your family on the passing of your Dad.

Paul & Anne Gallagher Fairfield
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Tess and family and extended families on the death of Padraig..May his gentle soul rest in peace..Thinking of all at this sad time.

Padraig and A e Egan,Ardagh
1 month ago

Sympathy on the passing of Padraig ,may his gentle soul rest in peace

James Reidy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to Tess and the McGowan family on the death of Padraig,may he rest in peace.

Carmel Mcloughlin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathys to all of you Padraig s family, thinking of you all at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Martina McNulty.
1 month ago

My deepest condolences to Tess Rosaleen ,Annette,Eileen and extended family on the passing of Padraig. Fond memories of Padraig in moyridge. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Martina Houlihan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Tess, Annette, Eileen , Rosalind & extended family on the sad passing of Pàdraig. May he rest in peace.

Raymond Mac Hale Garracloon
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Tess your family and the extended family and friends on the sad passing of Padraig. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Padraig’s kind and gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Pat Armstrong, Knockmore
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the McGowan family on the passing of
Pádraig. I had some great chats with him when I worked in Moyvalley and it always ended with his hearty laugh. May he rest in peace.

Noreen Holmes, UK / Ballina
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Families of Padraig. I have lovely memories of visiting the family Home in Cloghans, as children we would go to visit their home with the Late Dr Loftus St Muredachs and my Dad Willie Holmes. The welcome and hospitality we received from Jim and Mrs Mc Gowan was second to none. A truly wonderful family. Please Accept my sincere sympathy. May Padraig Rest In Eternal Peace with all his departed family in their Heavenly Home. Noreen Holmes x

John & Mary Goodwin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Rosaleen and all the McGowan family on the death of Padraig may he rest in peace

Martina Spellman and family
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the McGowan family on the sad passing of Padraig a lovely man may his gentle soul rest in peace

Sèamus Moran , Castlebar.
1 month ago

Condolences to his wife Tess, daughters Annette, Eileen, Rosaleen and extended family. Remember Padraig visiting my parents home, he was always a gentleman with a quiet sense of humour
and a hearty laugh. May he rest in peace.

Noel and Liz Boland
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Tess, Eileen , Annette and Rosaleen on Padraig’s death. Great neighbour and friend. May Padraig rest in eternal peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Mary Crean & Family Cloghans
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McGowan families. May he rest in peace.

Mick Crean, Friarstown and Connemara
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the McGowan family on the passing of Padraig.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

PJ and Carmel Brannelly
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Gowan family on the sad passing of Padraig may he rest in peace

Sheila Langan
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to Tess, Rosaleen, Annette & Eileen on the passing of Padraig, a gentleman with a great sense of humour. Rest in Peace Padraig.

Marion Mattimoe
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Tess, Rosaleen, Annette and Eileen on the passing of Padraig. A lovely man. May he rest in peace.

Michael Ruttledge Knockfree
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to his wife Tess and daughters Annette,Eileen, Rosaleen and extended McGowan family. He was a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Danny Gallagher and Family.
1 month ago

Condolences to Tess. Annette. Eileen. Rosaleen and the extended McGowan and McLoughlin Families on the sad death of Padraig. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Olivia & all at Foodys Pharmacy
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Tess, Annette, Eileen and Rosaleen on the passing of Padraig.
Thinking of you all at this time-May He Rest in Peace.

Moira and Smyth Family
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Tess and Family on passing of Padraig . May his gentle soul rest in peace

Joseph,Trina Mcloughlin & family
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathies to Rosaleen and all the mc gowen family on the passing of Pádraig he was a gentle man may his gentle soul rest in peace

Peter and Maureen Munnelly,(nee Lavelle ), Rathbane, Crossmolina.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGowan family on the death of Padraig also to the extended family . We always met Padraig at the Ballina mart and the Co Op and the conversation was always farmimg and weather. An interesting man and always nice to meet him .May his soul rest in peace amen.

David, Anne & Peter Moyles, Lahardane
1 month ago

Dear Roasleen, John, Conor, Ronan, Graham and extended McGowan and McLoughlin families, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Padraig. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Joseph,Trina Mcloughlin and family cloona
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to all the mcGowen family on the passing of Pádraig may his gentle soul rest in peace

Martin and Kathleen Carrabine
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Tess and family and Extended familys on the passing of Padraic may his soul rest in peace

JOHN BROGAN
1 month ago

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE MCGOWAN FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME MAY PADRAIG REST IN PEACE A GENTLEMAN

Patrick Molloy
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to all Padraig’s family. May his soul RIP.

Terence and Frances MC Shane Frairstown
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on Padraig’s passing,may he rest in peace.

Lila Geraghty
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Tess, Rosaleen, Annette, Eileen and extended family on the sad passing of Padraig. He was a gentleman and a lovely neighbour. I so enjoyed his visits and the chats we had. May he rest in peace.

Clarke Family The Lodge Cloghans
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to the McGowan Family on the Passing of Padraig, May his Soul Rest In Peace.

Kathleen Mullaney, Knockmore, Ballina.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Tess and family and extended family on the passing of Padraig. May his soul rest in peace.

Carol Gilmartin
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to you Rosaleen on the death of your lovely Dad and my condoleces to your Mum and siblings at this sad time.
I always enjoyed meeting him he was full of fun and had great stories to tell.
May he rest in eternal peace.

Pat and Teresa Timlin Killala
1 month ago

Sending ye our heartfelt condolences love and prayers

Martin & Sheila Murphy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the McGowan family on the death of Padraig. May he rest in peace.

Tommy and Eileen Robinson. Ardoughan, Ballina.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGowan family on the sad passing of Padraig.May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Stephen and Mary Moran.
1 month ago

Our Sincere sympathy to all the McGowan family on the passing of Padraig, May he rest in peace.

JJ prendergast (Anpost)
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGowan family and extended families on The passing of Padraig may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jordan family knockthomas castlebar
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace Padraig

Kathleen hannick
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the MC Gowan family on the sad passing of Padraig may he rest in peace a real gentleman

Martin and Helen Cawley & family
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Padraig’s wife Teresa his daughters Annette Eileen and Rosaleen & extended family on the sad passing of Padraig a kind and great ex neighbour always had a kind word for everyone our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Benny and Bridie Walkin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Gowan family on the sad passing of Padraig may he rest in peace

John and Eileen Gibbons Knockfree
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to all the family on the passing of Padraig, may he rest in peace.

Neil Judge & Elaine Roddy bonniconlon
1 month ago

Very sorry for your loss of padraig may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Ashling and Josephine Murray
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to Tess, Roseleen,Annette and Eileen and all the extended McGowan family on the loss of Padraig. He was a lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary Crean Friarstown Cloghans
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGowan family on the sad passing of Padraig. May he rest in peace

Pearse and fiona coleman tullysleva balluna co mayo
1 month ago

Condolences to all concerned he was a lovely man

Noel & Anne Ward
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McGowan family on the passing of Padraig, may he rest in peace

Eddie and breege mc loughlin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Tess and family on the passing of Padraic he was a lovely man may his gentle soul rest in peace in heaven

John and Ann McDonnell Cloona ,
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Tess, Rosaleen and families on the death of Padraig, may his soul rest in peace,

Sister Eileen. Linda & Liam.
1 month ago

Our very deepest condolences to Tess, Annette, Eileen, Rosaleen and all the family on the passing of Padraig, may he rest in peace.

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