Deaths in Longford - Saturday, September 12, 2026

Mary Rose Dalton (née Devine) Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her heartbroken and devoted family following a short illness, borne bravely on Thursday, September 10, 2026 of Mary Rose Dalton, (nee Devine) Soran, Ballinalee, Co. Longford.

Sadly missed by her beloved husband Hughie, Sons Colin, Enda, Adrian and Daughter Sinéad O' Sullivan. Daughters-in- law Mary and Sheila. Son-in-law Brian. Her 9 cherished grandchildren; Ben, Dan, Jane, Olivia, Aaron, Leo, Louise, Kate and Grace. Her Brother PJ, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her large circle of friends. Predeceased by her parents, James and Bridget Devine.

Reposing at Connell's Funeral Home. Longford N39 P0E8, on Sunday, September 13 from 4pm to 7pm. (Please note family will take a 10 minute break at 5.30pm). Funeral Mass on Monday, September 14 in Holy Trinity Church Ballinalee, Co. Longford N39 N9C0, at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Emer's cemetery.

Funeral mass may be viewed on the following link Facebook@ParishofClonbroney

House Private. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Hillside Club Ballinalee. C/O Martin Farrell and Sons, Undertakers, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. May She Rest in Peace.

Eileen Spillane (née Flood) Aughafin, Mostrim, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 11, 2026 of Eileen Spillane (nee Flood) Aughafin, Mostrim, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Ben and Elizabeth and her brothers PJ and Tom. Eileen was the beloved wife of Michael, devoted mother to Diane and Markus, caring mother-in-law to Paddy and wonderful Nana to her most cherished grandchildren, Caeden and Síofra. Eileen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her brothers Brian, Eddie, Martin, Brendan, Noel and her sisters Marian and Beatrice, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, all her cousins, nieces and nephews, her extended family and her many, many friends.

Reposing at her home (N39 X067) on Saturday, September 12 from 4.00pm until 7.00pm and Sunday, September 13 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 14 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the link on rip.ie.

No flowers by request, donations preferred to LauraLynn Childrens's Hospice. Forever in our hearts. Donations to LauraLynn Children's Hospice in Memory of Eileen Spillane (née Flood)

Patrick (Pat) Kerrigan Cloonfad, Roscommon / Frenchpark, Roscommon / Rathowen, Westmeath / Donnybrook, Dublin

The recent death has occurred peacefully with his family by his side, in the kind care of the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin, following a short illness bravely borne on Thursday, September 10, 2026 of Patrick (Pat) Kerrigan, Cloonfad, Co Roscommon, late of Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, Rathowen, Co Westmeath and formerly Donnybrook, Dublin.

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Annie. Pat will be very sadly missed and always remembered by his loving brother James, sister-in-law Marie, Aunty Margaret, relatives, good friends and kind neighbours. May Pat rest in peace.

Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Monday, September 14 from 5 pm concluding at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 15 at 11 am in St Mary’s Church, Rathowen (N91 N406) followed by burial in Russagh Cemetery. Please use the Condolences section on rip.ie for messages of sympathy.

Martin Boylan Beatty Grove, Celbridge, Kildare / Emyvale, Monaghan / Strokestown, Roscommon

The recent death has occurred peacefully in St. James' Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family on Wedneasday, September 9, 2026 of Martin Boylan Beatty Grove, Celbridge, Kildare/ Emyvale, Monaghan/ Strokestown, Roscommon.

Beloved husband of Mary (Collins, Strokestown) and much loved father of Eoin. Martin will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife & son, brothers Gerald & Sean, sisters Marie, Bernadette & Claire, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. Martin is predeceased by his parents John & Rose. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Martin will be reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Celbridge (W23 AK13) on Sunday, September 13 from 4pm to 6pm, with evening prayers at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, September 14 at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Celbridge. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery, Co. Roscommon, at 3pm. Those unable to attend Martin's Funeral but would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so by following the condolences link on rip.ie.

Martin's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE or by following the webstream link on rip.ie. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of may be made to St. James Hospital Foundation by clicking HERE or by following the donations link on rip.ie.

Joseph (Joe) McHale Finea, Cavan

The recent death has occurred suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 of Joseph (Joe) McHale, Terrigal, Australia and formerly Finea, Co. Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents Martin and Patricia. Dearly loved husband of Melanie, loving father of Tom and Flynn and dear brother of Martin, Siobhan, Maura, Maurice, Melissa and Malcolm. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Erin, Eamon, Tara, Brooke, Matthew, Aaron, Kate, Ewan and Aidan, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Funeral Service in Terrigal, Australia. Funeral arrangements later. Please leave personal message for Joe's family in the condolence section on rip.ie.

Eamon Murray Gowna, Cavan / Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 7, 2026 of Eamon Murray, Loch Gowna and Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary Ellen, his brothers Seamus, Pat, Frank and Declan. Remembered with love and will be sadly missed by his loving children Karen, Marion, Gary (Steph) and Barry, his very dear friend Chrissie, his adored 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, his sisters Rose Leddy and Bridie Hawkins, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposed at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 RF78 on Friday September 11 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm. A private celebration of Eamon’s life will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan.

Elizabeth Smyth (née O'Hanlon) Glen Brook, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully in her 105th year, in the devoted care of her sons Kieran and Gerard on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 of Elizabeth Smyth “Lily” (née O’Hanlon) Glen Brook, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan.

Lily is predeceased by her husband John Frank and her six brothers and six sisters. Deeply regretted by her brother Colm and sister Patricia “Patsy”, her nephews and nieces and grand-nephews and grand-nieces, her neighbours and very good friends.

Reposed at Lakelands Funeral Home, Cavan (H12 RF78) on Friday, September 11 from 7- 8.30pm. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 12 in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna (H12 FT54) to arrive at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times please. Family Flowers only please. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

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