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The community of Leitrim Village is mourning the loss of Sinead Dore, who passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. According to family notices, Ms. Dore died at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
The death notice of Sinead Dore describes a woman deeply rooted in her community, known to residents of Killarkin, Leitrim Village, and formerly to those in Ardeskin, Donegal Town. She is survived by her husband, Pearse O’Looney, and their two daughters, Alex and Toni.
Family members have expressed that she is deeply regretted and sadly missed, leaving a void for a wide circle of relatives, neighbors, and friends across both Leitrim and Donegal. She was predeceased by her father, Robert (Bob), her mother-in-law, Lillian, and her aunt, Colette.
Funeral and Repose Arrangements
The family has organized a series of services to allow the community to pay their respects. Sinead will repose at her home in Leitrim Village (N41 K721) on Friday, April 10, from 5 p.m. To 8 p.m. The family has requested that the house remain private at all other times.
To accommodate the expected number of attendees and manage local traffic, a shuttle bus service will operate from the Leitrim Gael’s GAA pitch. Mourners are asked to adhere to the instructions provided by stewards on-site to ensure the process remains orderly and respectful.
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 10 | Repose | Home, Leitrim Village | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 11 | Funeral Mass | St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village | 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 11 | Burial | Kiltoghert Cemetery | Following Mass |
A Legacy of Family and Connection
Ms. Dore’s passing is felt across a broad network of family members. She is remembered with love by her mother, Margaret, and her brothers, Niall and Barry. Her extended family includes her father-in-law, JJ. brothers-in-law Emmett and Cathal; and sisters-in-law Yvonne, Chrissie, Lisa, and Mary.
The reach of her influence extended to her aunt Ella-Marie, uncles Tom and James, aunts-in-law Celine and Susan, and uncle-in-law Paddy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The transition from her former home in Ardeskin, Donegal Town, to her life in Leitrim Village underscores a life spent maintaining strong regional and familial ties.
Memorials and Community Support
In lieu of traditional flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Irish Cancer Society. Contributions can be made through the official society website or via the Dermot Foley Funeral Director.
For those unable to attend the services in person, the family has arranged for the Funeral Mass to be streamed live. This allows the wider community and distant relatives to participate in the farewell via ChurchTV.
The family has extended their gratitude to the public for the support and understanding shown during this period of bereavement. Condolences may be left through the provided digital channels to support Pearse O’Looney, Alex, and Toni in their grief.
Informational Note: This report is based on funeral notices and bereavement announcements. For those seeking support during a loss, local bereavement services and the HSE provide resources for grief counseling and mental health support.
The next confirmed checkpoint in the commemorations for Sinead Dore is the Funeral Mass, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village.
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