Monica Gilligan
(née McGahern)

The death has occurred of Monica Gilligan (née McGahern), Drogheda, Co. Louth, late of Cootehall, Co Roscommon and Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Bartra Nursing Home in Loughshinny, Co. Dublin, on March 11th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of her devoted husband Paddy. Beautiful mother of Edel, John, Paula, Patrick and Susan. Wonderful granny to Alex, Kate, Maud, Luke, Eve, Shane, Juliana, Aengus, Roisin, Cormac, Oscar, Sadhbh, Myles and Fran and a very special great-granny to Mallaidh. Pre-deceased by her sisters Breege and Margaret and brothers Seán and Frankie. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Rosaleen and Dympna, by her daughters-in-law Marie and Darina, her sons-in-law Brian, Aquila and Seán, her extended family, former colleagues and friends.

Monica was a gifted primary school teacher who taught in Saint Philomenas, St Itas, Scoil Aonghusa and the Presentation Primary School in Ballymakenna, Drogheda. Her kindness and cheerful smile will never be forgotten.

Is mór an chailliúint í Monica dá clann, dá cairde, dá comharsana, dá comh-mhúinteoirí. Bhí sí bródúil as a cúlra sa bheairic i Cootehall, mar a léirigh a deartháir Seán é, agus chothaigh sí an chruthaíocht scoláirí, ina clann agus ina clann clainne féin.

Reposing at her family home in Drogheda between 6 to 8 pm on Thursday 13th of March. Funeral mass will take place on Friday 14th of March at 11.45 am at Saint Augustine's Church, Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92A8PN followed by interment in Ballymore Cemetery in Craughwell, Co. Galway close to 4 pm.