RIP: Funeral to take place for six-year-old Mayo boy killed in road accident
The community of Crossmolina is mourning the loss of Cian Rowland, of Deerpark, Crossmolina, Ballina, who tragically passed away on 21st June 2026 at the age of six.
Cian was the beloved son of Noel and Leona, and a cherished brother to Norah, Micheál, and Sinéad. He was the doting grandson of Nana Julia Rowland, and of Nanny Carmel and Goggie Mickey Lavelle. He was predeceased by his grandad, Fergus Rowland, and his auntie, Sinéad Rowland.
Described by his family as their "beautiful little Boyeen," Cian will be deeply missed by his aunts, uncles, little cousins, grandaunts, granduncles, school friends, teachers, SNAs, his personal assistant Tara, relatives, kind neighbours, and his many friends.
Cian will repose at Hineys Funeral Home, Crossmolina, on Tuesday 23rd June from 5pm until 8pm. His funeral will arrive at St Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina, on Wednesday 24th June for Mass of the Angels at 1pm, with burial afterwards in Crossmolina Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via church TV, Crossmolina.
The family has asked that the house remain strictly private. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the Cluainin Resource Centre, Crossmolina.
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