Monica Gilligan
(née McGahern)

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and the extended Gilligan family on the sad passing of Monica. From the generation of great teachers, she was a true light and inspiration. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

'Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta’en thy wages.'

Sincere condolences
to Paddy,Edel,John,Paula,Patrick & Susan and sisters Rosaleen & Dympna on the passing of dear Monica. I always enjoyed meeting her and I know how much you will all miss her. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Difficult to come to terms with the death of such a pleasant, vibrant and cherished member of our family.
Monica was as bright as a button always smiling and showing interest and concern for others. A brilliant conversationalist who loved to chat on any subject. The admiration expressed by former pupils and parents from the various schools is indicative of the esteem with which she was held.
Condolences to Paddy and his entire family. Also sisters Rosaline and Dympna McGahern.
May she rest peacefully in Craughwell with our brother and parents whose mutual respect and love was evident since they met their first daughter in law Monica.

My sincere condolence Paddy to you and all your family on the loss on your beloved mother, Monica. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Paddy, I was so sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. Condolences to you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Michael & Esther

With great sadness and heartbreak to Paddy, Edel,Joĥn, paula,Patrick and Susan,to sisters Dympna and Roseleen ,extended family, on the passing of my dear sister in law Monica, the memories of her visits to Cahercrin will be so greatly missed ,her gentle and caring love ❤️ will never be forgotten ❤️ Monica may you rest in peace in Craughwell Cemetery xx💔🙏💔

To Monica’s Beloved Family
Esp Paddy
Edel, John, Paula, Patrick, Susan & Families

Rejoice in A Wonderful Life
Take Heart - For You Showed Her Love
And That Was Everything

Our Love & Prayers
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Dan’s Clan (ex No. 10)

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and all your family on the sad passing of your beloved Maura May her gentle soul rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to Dear Paddy Edel John Paula Patrick and Susan and Monica's sisters Dympna and Rosaline and all extended families on the very sad passing of our Dear Monica Many great memories of her in the past 64 years that will remain with us forever especially her visits to Cahercrin May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Our sincere condolences to Paddy Edel John Paula Patrick Susan and families and to Monica's sisters Rosaleen Dympna and families on the hartbreaking loss of Monica we will treasure all her visits to Cahercrin and the many phone calls May Monica rest on the best bed in Heaven

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and the family and to Breege & the extended Gilligan family on your sad loss. May Monica Rest in Peace

I was truly sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Gilligan. She taught my daughter in the Presentation school and was everythiing you'd want in a teacher, kind, compassionate, fair and engaging and with the interest of the child at the heart of everything. I had many conversations in the years after when we'd bump into each other on the town, she was just so lovely, and never forgot her pupils.
Mrs Gilligan you touched the lives of many in Drogheda - thank you.
Thinking of her beloved family.
May she get her eternal rewards in heaven.

Our sincere condolences to Paddy & family, the extended McGahern & Gilligan families on the death of Mrs Gilligan. May she Rest in Peace.

Comhbhrón ò chroí leat Paddy, agus le do chlann, faoi bhás Monica uasal. Suaimhneas síoraí di.

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Gilligan. She taught me over 30 years ago in Ballymakenny and she was a wonderful, dedicated and inspiring teacher. She said words of encouragement to me that I remember to this day. She was the sort of teacher who made a lasting impression on all of the students who were lucky to spend a year with her. I am very sorry for the great loss to her family.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Monica, and our deepest sympathies go out to Paddy, to Paula and Patrick, her daughter-in-law Darina, and to the rest of the Gilligan and McGahern family. To be in Monica’s company and enjoy her conversation as we did in Carrick-on-Shannon only a few years ago, was to meet one of those thoughtful people whose warmth and humour live on, even when they have left the room.

Dearest Paddy, Edel, John, Patrick, Paula and Susan as well as extended Mc Gahern and Gilligan families-our sincerest condolences to you all. Monica was an amazing woman and will leave a lasting legacy. Tugaigí aire dá chéile. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Monica Gilligan she was my teacher in Presintation school Ballymackenny. She was a brilliant teacher and so kind to all her students. May she rest inpeace condolence to all her family.

Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother a warm sincere person a great teacher who genuinely liked her job and was one of the good ones, quick to laugh, lucky to have known her rest in peace Mrs Gilligan

Dear Paddy and family. I’m very saddened to learn of Monica’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all . May the love you shared and the memories you created bring you strength and support. Monica , Rest in Peace

Patrick,
So sad to learn of the passing of your mam. My deepest condolences to your dad, your brother John and sisters Edel, Paula and Susan. A lady, may she rest in peace.
Padraig and Trish Judge

Dear Paddy, I am very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

My condolences to Paddy and the rest of the family. Great neighbors and friends while we lived in Highfield. Always had a great laugh RIP

Paddy, I am so sorry to hear you have lost your lovely, erudite, warm Mum. Love to you, your Dad, your siblings, Aengus, Róisín, Cormac, Oscar and the many family, friends and pupils who were touched by her being in their lives x

I was very lucky to have Ms Gilligan in Ballymakenny school almost 40 years ago. She was fantastic teacher who had so much time for all of her pupils. I have very fond memories of her. May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family.

To John and all the Gilligan family, our sincere condolences to you all on Mrs Gilligan's passing. May she Rest in Peace

My sincerest condolences to all the family. I remember “Mrs Gilligan” being my lovely teacher in St Philomena’s many moons ago. I have never forgotten her lessons and her laugh!! May she rest in peace

My deepest condolences to John and all the Gilligan family. May the memories of the happy times spent with your mother bring you comfort and may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Dear Paula and Paddy, I am so sorry to hear about your lovely Mum. I am thinking of you. Zara x

So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Deepest sympathies to you all Edel, John, Paula and Paddy and of course to your father and your families. May she rest in peace .

It is seldom in life you meet someone like Ms Glligan.

She was a 360 person the full package. Gifted as a teacher kind and humble.

She taught us in the classroom with dignity and grace and made us think outside the classroom too.

Her historical trips were fantastic and energetic and so was she.

RIP

Deepest sympathy to Paddy and Family on the sad passing of Monica. She always had a smile and a cheerful word whenever we met her. She had great empathy for people and was always kind and gentle. May she rest in peace. Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aici.

To Paddy and family: I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Monica, who was such a lovely person. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Paddy, Darina and the Gilligan family on the passing of Monica. May she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Sincere sympathy Paddy and all the family on your great loss. May your mam rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Paddy and family on the loss of your beloved wife and mother, may Monica rest in peace.

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to all the Gilligan family on the sad passing of Monica. I knew Monica as she taught my two daughters in Ballymakenny school. I will always remember her for her unwavering kindness,empathy and sincerity. She was a ray of sunshine who made one feel very special when you spoke to her. Ar dheis de go raibh a h'anam dilis.

So sad to hear of Monica's death. My heartfelt condolences to Paddy & her family. Monica was a gifted teacher & a much loved colleague. Her sense of humour & ability to tell a story regaled us many a time in the staff room. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh ag Monica uasal.

I am deeply saddened to hear that Mrs Gilligan has died. I often thought of her over the 35+ years since she was my much loved primary school teacher. Her care and genuine kindness has stayed with me with such fondness. My deepest sympathy to all her family and friends on the loss of a truly lovely Lady. RIP Mrs Gilligan forever x

Sincere sympathy to all the Gilligan family.
Such a huge loss to you all.
Mrs Gilligan was one of a kind.
She truly understood her pupils and showed such empathy and kindness to them.
She focussed more on the childs personality and skills rather than academic abilities.
Her approach had a very productive result.
Ar Dheis De go raibh ar a hAnam dhilis

Deepest sympathy to Monica's husband, sons,daughters,grandchildren, her sisters Rosaleen and Dympna. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mam Paddy .Condolences to all the Gilligans and extended family May she RIP ..

Condolences to Paddy & family.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Monica was a such a warm, kind caring lady and a wonderful neighbour. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news about your lovely mam Paula x

Dear Monica.. gentle woman, inspirational teacher, kindest friend. May the light of Heaven shine on you.

Paula, Aquila and Juli-anna, our condolences on passing of Monia, you all are in our thoughts,
Your neighbours ( pineview)

Deepest condolences to Uncle Paddy, Edel, John, Patrick Paula & Susan, on the passing of Monica, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to Paddy, Edel, John, Paula,
Patrick and Susan and their extended families on the sad death of their mother Monica. Monica will be sadly missed by all
Gilligan families in Craughwell. May Monica rest in everlasting peace. 🙏🙏

Our sincere sympathy to paddy and your children and all the Gilligan and McGahern families on the passing of Monica may she rest in peace Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Heartfelt condolences to Paddy and all Monica’s children on her recent passing. Sympathies also to all the extended Gilligan and McGahern families. May Monica Rest in Eternal Peace.

Déanaim comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Uí Ghiollagáin ar bhás Monica. Ba dhuine uasal séimh í a raibh an dúchas agus grá do leanaí gar dá croí. Suimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí leis an teaghlach ionúin faoi chailliúint throm Mhonica. Tá mé buartha fá bhur dtrioblóid. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Mrs Gilligan was a wonderful person who left an impression on everyone of her students. 💖 May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to John and family on your Mother's passing, may Monica rest in peace. God Bless.

To Paddy, the Gilligan and McGahern families. Deepest sympathies on the passing of Monica. May she rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Paddy and family. Monica had great curiosity and positivity and it was always such a pleasure to meet up with her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam. Conor & Maggie.

Condolences to Paddy,all of Monica's children, grandchildren and all of her extended family,Monica was one in a million and I will miss her lovely smile and warm welcome on every visit,may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace,🙏🙏

Sending our deepest condolences to Paddy, Edel, John, Paula, Patrick & Susan & to the extended Gilligan families on the loss of Monica. She was a wonderful lady & we always enjoyed spending time with her over the years. We know she is a huge loss in your lives. We are thinking of you all.

Condolences to Gilligan and McGahern families at this sad time. Mam your mam and grandmom rest in peace.

To Paddy and the extended Gilligan/McGahern families, sincerest condolences to you all at this sad time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis🙏🏻