Deaths in Longford - Friday, November 13, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Margaret (Peggy) Hurson (née Lee) Ballagh, Newtownforbes, Longford and formerly of Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully with her family by her side in the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, November 12, 2026 of Margaret (Peggy) Hurson (née Lee) Ballagh, Newtownforbes, Longford and formerly of Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents James and Margaret (Maggie) and her brother Fr. PJ. Margaret will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her family, husband and best friend Michael, daughter Lisa, sons Mark, Michael and Damian, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Aoife, son-in-law Brian, her beloved grandchildren Marc, Cian, Fionn, Daniel, Oisin, Liam, Pádraic and Katie, sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, cousins, neighbours and friends. We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Rest in Peace Margaret.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St. Longford, N39KN66 on Friday, November 13 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from her home on Saturday, November 14 to arrive to St. Mary's Church, Newtownforbes for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed with burial in the local cemetery. Mass can be viewed live, click on the link on rip.ie. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the North Westmeath Hospice / Mullingar Hospital c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Please note family home private at all times. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.
Julia Pat Macken Malahide, Dublin and formerly Main St. Granard, Co. Longford
The recent death has occurred on Monday, November 9, 2026 of Julia Pat Macken Malahide, Dublin and formerly Main St. Granard, Co. Longford.
Julia will be sadly missed by her sisters Anne, Mary, Elizabeth and Pauline, brother Bernard, brothers-in-law, Tim, Larry, Jim and Aidan, sister-in-law Sommai, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Julia’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Marys Church, Granard at 12.30pm on Friday, November 13 followed by committal prayers and Christian burial in Granardkille Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed online https://mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-granard
Please leave a personal message of sympathy in the condolences section on rip.ie which will be very much appreciated by the family.
Brigid Nicholson (née Walsh) Renehan, Abbeylara, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred with her beloved family by her side in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 of Brigid Nicholson (née Walsh) Renehan, Abbeylara, Co Longford and formerly of Kildare.
Predeceased by her parents Joan and James, sister Joan, brothers Patrick and James. Brigid will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by her family, her husband and best friend Michael, daughters Breege and Marie, son Michael, grandson James her pride and joy, brother William (Kildare), sisters-in-law Bella Morley and Christine Bilsland, nieces, nephews, relatives, her great neighbours and friends. Also not forgetting her two loyal four legged friends Jack and Basil. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind. Rest in Peace Brigid.
Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 14 at 11am in St. Bernard's Church, Abbeylara. Following Mass, Brigid will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Please note house private at all times. To the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, the doctors, nurses and staff of the Medical Centre, Coole and the team of staff in Coole Pharmacy thank you all so much for the exceptional care, patience, and kindness you have shown to Brigid. Your dedication means more to us than words can say. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.
Daniel McDermott Artane, Dublin / Roscommon town, Co Roscommon
The recent death has occurred Peacefully, at Beneavin Lodge Glasnevin on Thursday, November 12, 2026 of Daniel McDermott Artane, Dublin and formerly Roscommon town.
Predeceased by his brother P.J., his nephew Aidan and brother-in-law Fergus. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sister Mary Hanley (Ballyleague) nephews Michael, John & Peter Hanley and Gerard McDermott, sister-in-law Mary, grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to all family members for their kindness, support and care, particularly Ciara, whose thoughtfulness and compassion meant so much to Daniel. Sincere gratitude also to all the staff at Beneavin Lodge, the Mater Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, and the team from St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Daniel. May he rest in peace.
Daniel will repose at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon F42 NH27 on Sunday, November 15 from 4 o’c until 5 o’c followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon F42 XT96. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 16 at 11 o’c. Burial afterwards in St. Coman’s Cemetery.
Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Monday, November 15 at 11 o’c by CLICKING HERE.
Charles Humphreys Tully, Milltown, Belturbet, Co Cavan
The recent death has occurred peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 of John Charles Humphreys, Tully, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
Pre-deceased by his parents John and Laura. Charles will be deeply missed by his sisters Lola Humphreys (Dublin) and Margie Geelan (Longford), brother-in-law Coote, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his close friends.
Charles will be reposing in Drumlane Parish Church (H14 NC84) on Saturday, November 14 from 6pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral service on Sunday, November 15 at 2pm followed by committal and burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in-lieu would be much appreciated to Drumlane Parish Church, c/o Clive Magee Funeral Director or any family member. "Safe in the arms of Jesus".
Michael Solon Racullen, Cloone, Co Leitrim
The recent death has occurred peacefully at Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 of Michael Solon, Racullen, Cloone, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Eilish, his brother John and his sister Maura. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Breige; sons Michael, Mark and Tony; daughters-in-law Bene, Bronagh and Anne; grandchildren Chris, Thomas, Daniel, Elsie, Ailidh, Eleanor and Adaline; his brothers Paddy and Gabriel; his sister, Sr Carmel; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephew, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Michael Rest in Eternal Peace.
Michael will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 TD62) on Friday, November 13 from 6.00 pm until prayers at 7.45 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Saturday, November 14 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Cloone (N41 V009), followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at www.churchtv.ie/Cloone
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Sligo/Leitrim branch of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland via the link below:
Donations may also be made through McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, Co. Leitrim. House strictly private at all times, please. Messages of sympathy can be left for the Solon family using the Condolences tab on rip.ie or on the JustGiving donation page linked above. The family sincerely thank everyone for the sympathy, help and support shown to them during this difficult time.
Henry (Harry) Penrose Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath
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The recent death has occurred surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 18, 2026 of Henry (Harry) Penrose, Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen, and his brothers Patrick and Michael. Sadly missed by his devoted partner Pearl, daughter Natalie, stepdaughter Mary, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Harry Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the Mullingar Hospital Mortuary, Castlepollard Road, Mullingar on Sunday, November 15 from 3pm until 5.45pm. Removal to the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacargy, arriving for 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 16 at 11am, with burial afterwards in Sonna Cemetery. If you wish to leave a message of sympathy, please do so at the ‘Condolences’ link on rip.ie. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.
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