Deaths in Longford - Friday, September 4, 2026


Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Paul Doris Mohill, Leitrim / Swinford, Mayo


The recent death has occurred peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 of Paul Doris, 42 Parkwood Manor, Dungannon, Co Tyrone (Swinford, Co Mayo and Mohill, Co Leitrim).
Dearly beloved husband of Anne and dear father of Noellene (Alan), Anita (Ronan), John (Sonja), Catherine (Conall) and adored grandfather of his 13 grandchildren. Dear brother of David, Philo, Frank and the late Dorothy (Dot) RIP. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, friends and entire family circle. Ar Dheis De go raibh a Anan uasal.
Reposing at his late residence until removal on Saturday, September 5 at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Dungannon. Interment afterwards in Carland Road Cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Wake times 4pm - 10pm on Thursday, September 3 and 12 noon - 10pm on Friday, September 4. House private on Saturday morning, September 5 please. Family flowers only please. Donations In lieu if so desired to Marie Curie c/o the family.
Alo Farrell Mostrim Road, Ballymahon, Co Longford / Abbeyshrule, Co Longford


The recent death has occurred peacefully in The Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, September 3, 2026 of Alo Farrell Mostrim Road, Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly Pallas, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his Mother Alice and Father Bill, sister Eithne, brother Vincent, Niece Neasa and Nephew Paul and John and Sister-in-law Patricia . Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters May, Nuala, Vera, Irene and Una, his brothers Mel, Joe and John. Sisters and Brothers-in-law, and his many nieces, nephews, relatives and his numerous friends and associates. May he Rest in Peace.
Alo will repose in St Mary's Mortuary Chapel Mullingar on Friday evening, September 4 from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) on Saturday, September 5 at 1 o'clock. House strictly private please.
Mary (Maria) Mannion (née Casey) Foigha and formerly of Terlicken, Ballymahon, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by her family in her 90th year on Thursday, September 3, 2026 of Mary (Maria) Mannion (nee Casey), Foigha and formerly of Terlicken, Ballymahon, Co. Longford.
Pre-deceased by her sister Eliza, brothers Paddy, Dan, Thomas, Frank, Willie, Joe and Michael, parents Thomas and Mary and by her grand-daughter Belinda. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Marian Orohoe, son Christy, daughter-in-law Cindy, son-in-law Eamonn, grandchildren Mark, Colin, Eamonn, Daniel and Catherine, her 10 great-grandchildren, great-great grandson, sister-in-law Máire, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Removal on Saturday, September 5 to arrive at St. Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon for prayers at 6.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday, September 6 at 1.00pm, interment afterwards in Kilcommock cemetery. No flowers only please donations if desired to Breast Cancer research – www.breastcancerireland.com
House private please. The family would like to thank all the staff of Thomond Lodge nursing home for their kindness, courtesy and exceptional care given to their Mam over the past few months.
Noel O’Dowd Farrangarode, Quay Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 PW40 / Lanesborough, Co Longford


The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Mayo Hospice Castlebar on Thursday, September 3, 2026 of Noel O’Dowd Farrangarode, Quay Road, Ballina, Co, Mayo, F26 PW40 and formerly of Rathcline, Lanesborough, Co. Longford.
Predeceased by his parents, his sister Marie, and his brothers Brendan and Cyril. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Deirdre and Conor. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, his cherished 4 grandchildren Adam, Luke, Tomás, and Fiach, son-in-law Tom, daughter-in-law Caroline, his brother Kieran (Lanesborough), sisters Doreen (Australia) and Olive (Australia), in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Noel Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Friday, September 4 (Eircode F26 PW40) from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive for Requiem Mass to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Saturday morning September 5 at 11:30am, followed by burial in Killanley Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice or the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association care of McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina or online www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ or https://www.imnda.ie/donate
The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, support, and prayers at this time. You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on rip.ie.
Cyril Doherty Drumsna, Co Leitrim, N41 VP84 / Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim


The recent death has occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 of Cyril Doherty, Drumsna, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim and New York.
Predeceased by his beloved daughter Joanne, his brother Fr. Frank and his parents Sonny and Mary. Cyril will be sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughters Karen and Emma (Kenny), son Jason (Caroline), grandchildren Tiernan, Joey, Robyn, Rhys, Sophie, Jaime and Harley. He will be remembered with love by his brother Dessie, sister-in-law Noelle, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends at home and in New York. Rest in Peace
Reposing at his home in Drumsna, N41 VP84, on Friday, September 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 5 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna. Burial afterwards in Annaduff Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Daffodil Nurses c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director or directly by clicking on the link below.
Mass may be viewed on Saturday, September 5 by clicking on the link below.
Messages of Condolence for Cyril’s family may be left by clicking on the 'Condolence' link on rip.ie. House private please. The Doherty family appreciate your kindness and understanding at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Lena Cunnane (née Buttler) Brittas, Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath / Brideswell, Roscommon
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The recent death has occurred peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026 of Lena Cunnane (nee Buttler) Brittas, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & formerly of Cam, Bridewell, Co. Roscommon.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, sister Kathleen and her brothers Paddy and Jimmy. Sadly missed by her loving family Michael, Kevin, Terry, Kathleen (McGuinness), Jimmy and Paddy, daughters-in-law Lisa, Teresa and Patricia, son-in-law Frank, her adoring thirteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Sunday, September 6 from 3pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate conception, Tubberclaire on Monday, September 7 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to a charity of your choice. Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on rip.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.