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06 Sept 2025

RIP: 'Unforgettable' - Mourners send condolences to Leitrim family following sudden death

Mourners leave condolences for family of Michael McGowan

RIP: 'Unforgettable' - Mourners send condolences to Leitrim family following sudden death

I PICTURE: www.rip.ie

Mourners have left condolences for the family of Leitrim man Michael McGowan.

Formerly of Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, Michael died on Sunday, February 16 suddenly at his residence.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kate and brothers Johnny and Eddie. Deeply regretted by his relatives, neighbours and friends.

Some of the condolences posted on RIP.ie include: 

"I lived beside him for some years and appreciated his knowledge of his place and of nature."

"Condolences to family and, friends of Mickey. Last of the great characters on the Boyle road."

"I have lovely childhood memories of fishing and swimming in the Shannon at the back of McGowan's house and Michael was an expert on baits to catch pike!"

"Unforgettable and his presence will be missed by my family and myself."

Funeral mass on Wednesday, February 19, at 12 noon followed by burial in Drumlion Cemetery.

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