RIP: Tributes of sympathy after Leitrim mother passes away


Geraldine Durkin of Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital on 1st May 2026, surrounded by her loving family
There has been an outpouring of sympathy and support after the death Geraldine Durkin of Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital on 1st May 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Deeply regretted by her devoted husband James, her son Aaron, her daughter Alva, her son-in-law, her daughter-in-law, and her cherished grandchildren Mason, Ava, Olivia and Beau. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Ursula (Carrick-on-Shannon), and Leila, her brother Pat (Keadue), her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Shivnan''s Funeral Home on Sunday, 3rd May, from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, followed by removal to St Patrick's' Church, Drumshanbo, to arrive on Sunday evening at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, 4th May, at 11am followed by burial in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
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One loving tribute read: "Sincere sympathy to James. Aaron.Alva and all the Durkin and Mc Manus family on the sad death of Geraldine. She was a lovely lady."
Another said: "Sincere sympathy James, Aaron and Alva on the passing of your lovely wife /mother Geraldine. May her gentle soul rest in peace."