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McGowan, (née McMahon), Breda, 14th March 2026 (Alderwood Park, Springfield and formerly of Kimmage) (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at Tallaght Hospital; beloved wife of John, much loved mam of Brendan, Clare and Alisha, devoted nana of Lauren, Lee, Katie, Sophia, Kyle, Stephen and great-grand daughter Éila and loving sister of Colm, Martin and the late Brendan. Breda will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brothers, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Sabrina, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Breda rest in peace
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght stadium) on Wednesday (18th March) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday (19th March) at 10am in the St Mark’s Church, Springfield and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 12noon.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNMTNWKDWV
Those who cannot attend the Funeral, please feel free to leave a message in the condolence book below.
To view Breda’s Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10am please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/springfield
To view Breda’s Cremation Service on Thursday at 12noon please click on the following link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass and Cremation Service are managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.
Date Published:
Monday 16th March 2026
Date of Death:
Saturday 14th March 2026