O'DONNELL, Gerry (Downhill Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo) - July 25, 2023. After a sudden illness, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Paddy & Kathleen, brothers Billy & Brendan. Gerry, beloved husband of Olive. Adored father of Olga, Olwyn, Rodger and Rodney. Deeply missed by his wife, children, precious grand-children Conor, Poppy, Jack and Caimin, as well as his son-in-law Angus and his daughter-in-law Martha, sisters Mary & Annette, brother Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. In particular, friends made through the rugby community, which was such a large part of Gerry’s life. Reposing at Mc Gowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Friday evening, the July 28, from 7 o'c until 9 o'c. Funeral cortege will leave Mc Gowan’s Funeral Home Ballina on Saturday the July 28 at 11 o'c, with Requiem Mass at 11:30am in St. Murdach's Cathedral Ballina. Afterwards, burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina. Gerry’s funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Order Of Malta Ballina, or Ballina Meal’s on Wheel’s C/O Mc Gowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina. House strictly private please.