Deaths in Longford - Monday, November 9, 2026

Richard Ricky Lingard Rathmore, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully at Mullingar Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2026 of Richard Ricky Lingard Rathmore, Ballymahon, Co. Longford and formerly Yorkshire.

Will be sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Alison, son David, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ricky had a private cremation in Lakelands crematorium on Friday November 6. Please leave messages of condolences and support in the section on rip.ie.

Mary O'Donovan (née Carolan) Carraig na bhFear, Co Cork / Drumlish, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Carechoice, Ballynoe on Friday, November 6, 2026 of Mary O’Donovan (nee Carolan) Carraig na bhFear, Cork and late of Drumlish, Co. Longford.

Mary (née Carolan) cherished wife of the late John, loving mother of Michael John, Marian, Gerald and Joseph, dear sister of Teresa, Michael, Cathy, Bernie and the late Anne and Julianna. Sadly missed by her loving children, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Lya, her adored grandchildren Matthew, Sarah, Christopher, James, Daniel and Finbarr, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Barry Bros. Funeral Home, Hazelwood, Glanmire on Monday, November 9 from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday, November 10 in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Carrig na bhFear which can be viewed here.

Funeral afterwards to Dun Bolg Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Respond/ St. Francis Gardens. Please leave your personal message for Mary’s family in the condolence section on rip.ie. “May she rest in peace”.

Alan (Alexander) Wright Breaney, Ardagh, Co Longford / Celbridge, Co Kildare and late of Ballinagappa Road, (St John of God Kildare Services), Clane, Co. Kildare

The recent death has occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Naas General Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2026 of Alan (Alexander) Wright Breaney Ardagh, Co Longford / Celbridge, Co Kildare and late of Ballinagappa Road, (St John of God Kildare Services), Clane, Co. Kildare.

Predeceased by his parents Florrie and Leslie. Alan, deeply loved brother of Annabel, Irene (Wright-Miller) and Albert, adored uncle of Suzie, Tanya, Travis, Troy, John and Ivan, brother-in-law David Miller. Alan will be lovingly missed by his housemates in Ballinagappa, the staff who cared for him and his many friends throughout St. John of God Kildare Services/St Raphael's, Celbridge. Sadly missed by his cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposed on Monday afternoon, November 9 in The Oratory, St. Raphael's, Celbridge, (W23 F2P5) from 2pm until 4pm. Reposing on Tuesday evening, Noevember 10 in the Parish Centre, St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 11 to St. Patrick's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Service at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Anyone wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on the Condolences page on rip.ie. The Wright family wish to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Naas General Hospital and St. John of God Kildare Services for the exceptional care provided to Alan during his recent illness and throughout his life.

Anna Rose Monaghan Clonfuigh, Killashee, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness borne with great courage, dignity, positivity and faith on Friday, November 6, 2026 of Anna Rose Monaghan, Clonfuigh, Killashee, Co Longford and formerly of Killeen, Granard, Co. Longford.

Pre-deceased by her parents Bea and Paddy and recently by her sister Rena Kielty. Anna Rose will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family sons Aidan and his partner Leonie, David and his partner Faustina, partner Brian, sisters Mary, Helen, Maggie, Assumpta and Teresa, brothers Mickey, Willie, Pat, Ned and Donie, grandchildren Indie-rose and Mila sisters-in-law Bernie, Grainne, Bernie and Trish, brothers-in-law Sean, Joe, Sean, Peter, Derek and Noel, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many dear friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposed at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC810 on Sunday, November 8 from 5.00pm concluding with prayers at 7.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection was on Monday, November 9 in St. Mary’s Church, Granard at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Granardkill cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to thank the wonderful carers that looked after and cared for Anna Rose with such kindness.

Helen Smith (née McNerney) Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 6, 2026 of Helen Smith (née McNerney) Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford.

Helen will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Dermot, Sinead, Kevin, Grainne, Andrew, Helen, Bernard and Deirdre, their father Kevin, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposed at Finnegan’s Funeral Home, Longford Street, Arva H12D254 on Saturday November 7 from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Requiem Mass was on Sunday, November 8 at 1.00pm in St. Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, followed by cremation at Lakeland Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Family flowers only. Family home private please. A message of sympathy may be left for the family in the condolence section on rip.ie.

Kevin Mooney Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred on Friday, November 6, 2026 of Kevin Mooney, 8 Loch View, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan.

Kevin is predeceased by his beloved daughter Natasha, his father Paddy and his brother Finbar. Sadly missed by his loving partner Sandra, his sons Kevin, Jason, Tyler and Leighton, Sandra's children Audrey, David and James, his mother Christine, brother Patrick and sisters Sinéad and Selina, his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Kevin will repose at Lakelands Funeral Home (H12 RF78) on Tuesday, November 10 from 7pm to 8.30pm. His Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, November 11 in the Church of the Holy Family (H12 FT54) at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Annie Reilly (née Tiernan) Leganomer, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Áras Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Friday, November 6, 2026 of Annie Reilly (nee Tiernan), Leganomer, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly of Cornagher, Cloone, Co Leitrim.

Pre-deceased by her husband Tommie, her brothers Pat Tiernan, Cornagher, Cloone, Joe Tiernan, Streete, Co Westmeath, her sister Josephine Moran, Skymartin, Eslin. Annie will be sadly missed by her sister Mary McDonagh, (Dromod), her sister in law Ann Tiernan (Streete), her nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Annie Rest in Peace.

Reposed at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41 TD62, on Sunday evening, November 8 from 5pm until 6.30pm. Removal was on Monday morning, November 9 to St. Patrick's Church, Aughawillan arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery

Funeral Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/aughawillan

Messages of sympathy can be added in the Condolences section on rip.ie.

Mary Wilson (née Quigley) Glasson Village, Athlone, Co Westmeath

The recent death has occurred suddenly surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 6, 2026 of Mary Wilson (née Quigley) Glasson Village, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, her heartbroken children Dolores, Dermot, Patricia, Paula and Fergal, sons-in-law John, Colm and Brian, daughter-in-law Susannah and Blaithín, brothers Harry, Michael, Tomás and John-Joe, her adoring grandchildren Oisín, Brian, Kate, Aoibhínn, Charlie, Olivia, Hugo, James, David, Millie, Alfie, Fionnán, Iarlaith. Éinín and Róise, in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposed at her daughter Patricia's residence (N37 V304 | "Galvin's Boreen", Glasson) on Sunday, November 8 from 2pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass was at 12 noon on Monday, November 9 in Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire (N37 XE38) followed by burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery. House private on Monday morning, November 9 please. 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.

Andrew (Andy) McDonnell Farnaght, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 of Andrew (Andy) McDonnell Lakeview Cottage, Lecarrow, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Farnaght, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

Predeceased by his daughter Enya, parents Liam and Sheila. Survived by his wife Siobhan, and daughter Jemima (U.K). Andy will be sadly missed by his brothers David (Monica), Alex, Derek, Dominic (Ann), Charlie (Grainne) and Pio, sisters Vivian (Kevin), Sylvia, and Madeline, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends. May Andy Rest in Peace.

Andy’s Funeral service was held in Lakelands crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78) on Monday, November 9 at 2pm.

Andy’s funeral service can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

Please use password Crem9M

For those who are unable to attend and wish to express their condolences they may do so via the link on rip.ie. Andy’s family wish to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad time.

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