Deaths in Longford - Friday, November 6, 2026

Kevin McLoughlin Newtownforbes, Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Sancta Maria, Nursing Home, Kinnegad, Co. Meath on Thursday, November 5, 2026 of Kevin McLoughlin, Newtownforbes, Longford and Sancta Maria Nursing Home, Parke, Kinnegad, Co. Meath and formerly Lanchashire, England.

Predeceased by his wife Angela, Kevin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons Shaun and Stephen, daughters-in-law Vivienne and Karen, nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours and friends. May Kevin Rest in Peace.

Cremation service on Saturday, November 7 at 12 noon, in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78. The online condolence page on rip.ie is an option to offer your sympathy to the family.

Teresa (Tess) Mulvihill (née Smyth) The Brow Cross, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and formerly of Salterstown, Co. Louth and Oxford, England

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 of Teresa (Tess) Mulvihill (née Smyth) The Brow Cross, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and formerly of Salterstown, Co. Louth and Oxford, England.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, sisters Maggie, Peggy, Kathy and Nancy, brothers Patrick and Eddie. Tess will be forever remembered with love by her family, sons Joseph and Brian, daughter-in-law Gráinne, her adored grandchildren, Seoighe, Bláithín and Seosamh, Zara and Josh and their mother Margaret, sister Mona (London), sisters-in-law Mary, Bridie and Kathleen, nieces,nephews, relatives, neighbours and dear friends. Always a smile, instead of a frown, Always a hand, when someone was down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories you leave behind. Rest in Peace Tess.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66 on Friday, November 6 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her home on Saturday, November 7 to arrive to St. Mary's Church, Newtowncashel for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Following Mass, Tess will be laid to rest in the family plot in Saints Island cemetery. Mass can be viewed live click on the link on rip.ie. Tess's family wish to express their deepest gratitude to her wonderful team of carers, whose dedicated care, kindness and support, made it possible for Tess to fulfill her wish of remaining at home. Thank you all. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Michael McCormack Maynooth, Co Kildare / Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 of Michael McCormack, Maynooth and late of Broadford, Co. Kildare and Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.

Beloved son of the late John Joe and Annie, he will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Denise, children Brian and Ann, daughter-in-law Rebecca, grandchildren Finnian, Muireann, Arlo and Keelin, brother Chris, nephews, niece, extended family, neighbours and many good friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Sunday, November 8 from 2pm - 4pm. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Feichin’s Church, Fore, Co. Westmeath on Monday, November 9 at 3pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section on rip.ie. Family flowers only please, donations can be made to Down Syndrome Ireland via the “donate” section on rip.ie. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230​​​​​​​. Donations to Down Syndrome Ireland in Memory of Michael McCormack

Una McGovern (née Gibbons) Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 of Una McGovern (née Gibbons) of Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly Kilmaghera and Cornavad.

Treasured mother to Stephanie, Aideen, Hugh, Orla, Paul, Martina, Shane and Colm. She will be sadly missed by her children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren, her sisters Rita and Mary-Joe, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Tom, her sisters Louisa, Helen and Dympna and her brother Peadar. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home (N41 H521) on Friday, November 6 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral mass at 12 noon on Saturday, November 7 in St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook page.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to North West Hospice. Messages of condolence for the family can be left in the condolence section on rip.ie.

Eithne Pendred (née O'Reilly) The Garden Cottage, Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Co Westmeath / Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully in her 94th year in the tender care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by her loving husband and family on Thursday, November 5, 2026 of Eithne Pendred (née O'Reilly) - The Garden Cottage, Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by her sister, Ena Fox and her brothers Phelim and Ciaran. Sadly missed by her devoted husband Brendan, sons Brendan and Enda, daughter Aideen (Fitzgerald), daughter-in-law Mina and son-in-law Paul Fitzgerald. Lovingly remembered by her adored grandchildren, Megan, Sarah, Anna, Harry and their mother Kathleen; Aidan, Ailbhe and Conor and her great grandchildren Bryan, JP, Tommy and Molly, her sister-in-law Kathleen O'Reilly (Gowna), and her nieces, nephews and extended family. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Friday, November 6 from 5 pm concluding with prayers at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7 at 11 am in St Matthew's Church, Milltown, Rathconrath (N91 FD99). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to North Westmeath Hospice

Please use the Condolences section on rip.ie for messages of sympathy.

Ethel Warrington Bratty Road, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The recent death has occurred peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff of Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 of Ethel Warrington, Bratty Road, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Annie and her brother Liam, Ethel is sadly missed by her brother Johnny, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Ethel Rest In Peace.

Ethel's Funeral Mass will take place at St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Saturday, November 7 at 10am, with burial afterwards in Whitehall Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com.

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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