Friends of Assylinn

20/05/2026

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us and donated their time, effort, and money over the past few months. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference to the upkeep and improvement of our cemeteries.

If you would like to make a donation towards the continued maintenance and future projects within our cemeteries, you can do so through the link below. All funds raised will go directly towards upkeep, maintenance, and further building projects.

Thank you once again for your continued support from all at The Friends Of Assylinn Cemeteries Committee.

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20/05/2026

The Friends Of Assylinn Cemeteries Committee are currently looking for people who may be interested in joining a TÚS Scheme. We are also seeking people who may qualify for the Rural Social Scheme.

The role would involve the general maintenance and upkeep of both cemeteries, along with assisting the committee on various projects throughout the cemeteries.

If this is something that may interest you, please forward your name to 086 8301261 or contact any of the numbers below.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you from all at The Friends Of Assylinn Cemeteries Committee.

13/05/2026

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the team at Keville Engineering for the making and hanging of the beautiful new gates at Assylinn Cemetery.

A special word of thanks to John and his team for their incredible kindness and generosity in sponsoring these gates. Your support, hard work, and craftsmanship are truly appreciated by all of us.

These gates are a wonderful addition to the cemetery, and we are so grateful for the time, effort, and support shown to our community. Thank you again from everyone at the Friends of Assylinn.

01/05/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Peter Conroy for his fantastic work in repairing the wall.

Peter generously volunteered his time and effort, and it is truly appreciated by us all. His hard work has made a real difference, and we are very grateful.

Thank you again, Peter!

28/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time and skills to help with our recent work 🙌

We are extremely grateful to Seán and Tom Rocke for the fantastic building of the two stone pillars, to Greg Gunning, Wayne Suffin and Brendan Sharkey for laying the concrete for the pedestrian footpath, and to Finbarr and all at Feely Stone for supplying the beautiful stone caps.

All of this work was kindly sponsored time, and we truly appreciate the effort, generosity and community spirit shown by each of you.

Thank you all for your continued support

19/04/2026

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19/04/2026

Defibrillator kindly sponsored by Sam Casey, North West Saftey Training installed at Assylinn Cemeteries.
We would like to thank Sam and North West Saftey Training for this amazing sponsorship.

16/03/2026

The Friends of Assylinn wish to extend our deepest sympathies to our Chairperson Jane Sharkey Suffin and all the Sharkey family on the passing of their beloved mother, June Sharkey.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jane and her family at this very sad and difficult time. May they find comfort in the love and support of those around them.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

The death has occurred of June Sharkey (née Radford)
Felton Road, Boyle, Roscommon, F52 F680
14th of March 2026, age 83 years.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, whilst in the exceptional care of the Roscommon Hospice.

Predeceased by her husband Mickie, her son Paddy, her parents lvy and Walter, sisters Maureen and Marlene, brothers Johnny, Mick and Brian.

June will be sadly missed by her daughters Michelle Cleary, Jane Suffin and Sharon Clarke, sons-in-law Tom, Martin and Jim. Grandchildren, Brendan, Sabrina, Annmarie (Kiki), Wayne, Aaron, Jim, (Suffin), Ashley, Jim (Clarke), Christina and Shane.
Her Great Grandchildren, Ashling, Paddy, Jake, Erin, Oisín, Shea, Chloe, Summer, Annabelle, Caoimhe, Zoe, Jimmy, Niamh, Lacey, Roisin, Ciara, Arthur, Seanie and Ivy Mae.

May She Rest In Peace

June will lie in repose at the family home, from 5pm to 7pm on Monday the 16th and from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday the 17th of March.
House private thereafter.
June’s funeral cortège will leave the family home on Wednesday the 18th of March at 12:00 midday for interment in the family grave in Assylinn (new) cemetery.

Those who wish to express their condolences, may do so via the condolence link below. Mass cards or condolences can be forwarded to Sweeney Funeral Directors, Boyle.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to a charity of your choice.

05/03/2026

15/02/2026

🚨Please clean up after your dog🚨

Assylinn cemetery is a special place for so many families. Unfortunately, dog fouling has been found there recently.

We know most dog owners are responsible — but to the few who aren’t, please remember this is a sacred and sensitive space. Always clean up after your dog.

Let’s work together to keep it respectful and clean for everyone.