Matthew (Matt) GILLIGAN

Matt passed away peacefully at home in his 95th year surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sisters Jo Moran (Ballygar) and Maureen O’Brien (Claremorris). Matt will be sadly missed by his loving wife Pat, son Martin, daughter Margaret (Morley), daughter-in-law Olive, son-in-law Charlie, grandchildren Anna, Matthew, Cathal, Ian, Éanna and Adrian, his niece Ann Freeley, nephews David, Fr. Pat, John, Martin and Finian, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family, neighbours and many wonderful friends.

May His gentle soul rest in peace

Matt’s funeral cortege will leave the family Funeral Home in Market Square on Thursday (13th May) at 12.30p.m. for Funeral Mass in St Colman’s Church, Claremorris at 1p.m. (via, rear of Market Square). Burial afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris.

Due to current Government best practice guidelines, the funeral is for family members and close friends only, (maximum of 50 people only in the Church). Please observe social distancing at all times while the funeral cortege is on its route.

Matt's Funeral Mass can be viewed on You Tube, Claremorris Church live and will be also relayed on the local Parish Church radio on 106FM.

The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time. Matt’s family acknowledge that people would like to offer their condolences. Please use the condolence book link below to offer your sympathies. Thank you.