Deaths in Longford - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Mary Gilna (née Reilly), Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 of Mary Gilna (née Reilly), Soran, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank, her son Hugh, her daughter Kathleen, her parents John and Mary Kate Reilly, Cunnareen, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, and her brothers Jack, John (Sonny) and Danny Reilly. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters: Patsy Mulvihill, Helen Duffy, Brigid Sheridan, Ann Connaughton, Joan Rabbitte, Agatha Farrell, Martina Hartin, John, Margaret, Francis, Kevin, Damien and Brendan Gilna; her sister Eileen Bailey; her 38 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, Co Longford on Friday, June 12 arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 13 at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee. Family flowers only, please. The family would like to thank the staff of Cavan General Hospital for their kindness, care and support shown to Mary Gilna and her family. House private to family, relatives and close neighbours, please.
The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 7, 2026 of Bernadette Gilchrist (née Kennedy), late of Glasnevin Avenue, Dublin, and formerly of Clondra, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of the late Frank and mother of Paula, Clare and Kevin. Very sadly missed by her family, her son-in-law Owen, grandchildren Áine, Luke and Matthew, her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West on Friday evening, June 12 with a Gathering of Family and Friends from 5pm to 7pm. All are welcome. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, on Saturday morning, June 13 for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
Rose Smith, Lisnananagh, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at Esker Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 8, 2026 of Rose Smith, Lisnananagh, Ballinagh, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by her sister Patricia and brother James. Rose will be sadly missed by her brothers Bernard and Terry, sisters Maureen and Bridget (Alan), nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends. “May She Rest in Peace”.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12RF78 on Wednesday, June 10 from 7pm until 9pm. Removal on Thursday, June 11 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Bruskey for Requiem Mass at 11am, interment afterwards in Mullaghboy Cemetery. House private to family and close friends. Rose’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors/
Out of respect for the local residents, please follow the directions of the parking attendants and observe the parking restrictions around the neighbouring houses when visiting Lakelands for the reposing. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Michael (Mick) (Ned) Dinnegan, Dalton Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family, in the tender care of the nurses and staff at St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 of Michael (Mick) (Ned) Dinnegan, Dalton Park, Mullingar.
Pre-deceased by his parents John and Kathleen, son-in-law James Fagan and extended Dinnegan family members. Mick will be deeply missed by his adored wife and best friend Kathleen, his children Michael, Ann, Mary, Kathleen, Patrick, Séan, James, Geraldine and Elaine, his cherished twenty six grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren and his great-great grandchild, his brother Paddy and three sisters in England, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Mick rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Dalton Park, on Thursday, June 11, from 4pm until 6pm. House private thereafter please. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, June 12 at 11am, in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff of Medical 3, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar for their kindness and care given to Mick during his seven weeks there.
Bernard (Barney) Fallon, Farthingstown House, Rochfortbridge, Westmeath, N91 R7DT
The death occurred peacefully, following a long illness in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, with his heartbroken family by his side on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 of Bernard (Barney) Fallon, Farthingstown House, Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeath.
Pre-deceased by his parents James and Kathleen, brother Jim and sister Ann (Hayes). He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his devoted family, his wife Anne, sons Jim, Bryan, Maurice, Kieran and Thomas (TP), daughters-in-law Jane, Dearbhalla, Ellie, Emma and Lucy, his cherished and adored grandchildren Megan, Caitlin, David, Peter and Jamie, brothers Stan (Tang), Albert (Ballymahon), Mary Mulholland (Blackrock, Louth) and Patricia Hill (Arkansas, US), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Reposing at his home Farthingstown House, (N91 R7DT) on Thursday, June 11 from 2pm until Prayers at 8pm. There will be a short break for the family at 5pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning, June 12 at 10.50am to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rochfortbridge to arrive for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Meedin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. House strictly private outside of reposing times please. The Fallon family would like to sincerely thank the Home Carers and the staff of Bethany House Nursing Home who looked after Bernard over the last few years with great compassion and care.
The death occurred peacefully at Roscommon Hospice on Sunday, June 7, 2026 of Ger Dooley, Gubbs Cross, Cloone, Co Leitrim & formerly of Gowran, Co. Kilkenny.
Ger will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him, including his family, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, (N41 TD62) on Wednesday evening, June 10 from 7pm until 8pm. A memorial ceremony and cremation will take place at 3pm on Thursday, June 11 at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Roscommon Hospice.
Maireann croí éadrom a bhfad. A light heart lives long. Donations to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Ger Dooley.
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at his workplace on Friday, June 5, 2026 of Colin Fagan, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and formerly of Lake Road, Collinstown, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by his father Tom, his grandparents Lily and Thomas, Una and Charlie. Very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his partner Roxanne, daughter Sophie, son Thomas, his mother Ann, brothers, Gary (Cyndi), Derek (Michelle) and Neil (Alisha), sister Deirdre, sisters in law, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends in Canada and Ireland. May Colin Rest in Peace.
Colin’s Funeral will take place in Canada at a later date. A remembrance mass will take place in St Mary's Church Collinstown at a date to be confirmed. Funeral Arrangements Later.
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