Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Sr Evangelist Tiernan, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Road, Longford Town, Longford / Ardagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family and Mercy Community, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon Hospice on Monday, April 27, 2026 of Sr Evangelist Tiernan, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford, and formerly of Rabbit Park, Ardagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents, Kathleen and Peter; her sister Bernadette Duke and her husband Vincent (Leixlip); her brother Pat; and her brother-in-law Alan Boxall (Kent).

Sr Evangelist will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Anna Griffin (Dublin), Josie Boxall (Kent), Sr Margaret (Mercy Convent Longford), and her brother Fr Peter (Cloone/Aughavas), nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. May Sr Evangelist rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly’s Funeral Home (N39 K381) on Wednesday, April 29 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford (N39 C4E4) on Friday, May 1 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. The Funeral Mass will be streamed HERE. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Maura Sheridan (née Corrigan), Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her home, in the loving care of her heartbroken family on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of Maura Sheridan (nee Corrigan) Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Co Longford and formerly of Tully Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and Ferefad, Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved son Noel, parents Francis and Bridget. Maura will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her family, her husband and best friend Michael, son Joe, daughters Michelle and Emma, son-in-law Peter Grant and Emma’s partner Sean Doherty, her cherished grandchildren Nancy, Ailsa and Páidí, her brother Brendan Corrigan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law Shelia Corrigan, Kathleen Cassidy, Helen and Marie, nephews, nieces and relatives. Maura will be missed dearly by her neighbours and her life long friends. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true; You did your best for all of us, We will always love and remember you. Rest in Peace Maura.

Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Monday, April 27 from 6pm with prayers at 8.30pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday, April  28 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamuck, Co Longford for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Maura will be laid to rest in the family plot in St. Colmcille cemetery, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford.

To honour Maura’s life, the family kindly request, instead of flowers, donations be made to Hospice Home Care, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

David McDowell, Lismoy House, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of David McDowell, Lismoy House, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.

Pre-deceased by his parents Arthur and Lily. David will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, partner Marie, children Darragh, Emer, Ethan and Sian, cousins, relatives and friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, April 29 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, April 30 in St Paul’s Church, Newtownforbes at 2pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Oncology Unit at University Hospital Galway, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.

Mary Sharkey (née Drake), Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon / Dring, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, April 27, 2026 of Mary Sharkey (née Drake), Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon and formerly of Carrickduff, Dring, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her son John, brother Donal and her sister Claire. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Seamus, daughters René and Julie, son James, grandchildren Amy, Allison, Daniel, Savannah and Molly, brothers Eamon, Terry and Noel, sisters Kitty and Bernie, daughter-in-law Margaret-Mary, Savannah and Molly’s mother Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.

Mary will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday, April 29 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her home on Thursday, April 30 to St Nathy’s Cathedral arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to Croí HERE. Mary’s Mass will be live-streamed HERE. 

Gus Hanley, Killashee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, on Monday, April 20, 2026 of Gus Hanley, Killashee, Longford and formerly of Richmond Street, Longford Town, and former Principal of Ardagh NS. 

Predeceased by his beloved daughter Louise, sister Marie, and brother Niall. Gus will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Evelyn, daughter Emma, son Darren, Anita, the McLoughlin family, the McGuinness family, his extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends. May Gus rest in peace.

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (Eircode N39 K381) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4pm until 6.30pm. Funeral Service at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 1.pm. All are welcome to attend.

The service will be streamed live; please click on the link here: https://churchservices.tv/lakelands (Password: Crem3S). At the family’s request, no flowers, please. House private, please.

Isy (Isidore) McCormack, Straffan, Kildare / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family at the Beacon Hospital on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of Isy (Isidore) McCormack, Straffan and formerly of Longford.  

Loving husband of Vera, beloved father of Isidore, Lydia and Dan, stepdad to Sarah and the late Cillian, brother of Phyllis (Wilson) and Dougie (deceased). Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, sons-in-law Keith and Dan, daughter-in-law Anne, grandchildren Ellie, Freddie, Christopher, Olivia, Jack, Isabel, Esme, Theo, nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. 

Cremation service will commence at 1.30pm on Saturday, May 2 at Newlands Cross Cemetery and Crematorium which will be live streamed: Newlands Cross Chapel web cam link will be added on the day.

Maureen Lee, Mullingar, Co Westmeath / Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death  occurred peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar on Friday, April 24, 2026 of Maureen Lee, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Mary, brothers John, Michael, Patrick and Gerry, nephews Michael and Pauric. Maureen will be sadly missed by her sister Bernadette, brothers Larry, Vincent, Val and Liam, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Monday April 27 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, April 28 in the Chapel at Cluain Lir, Mullingar (N91 T267) at 11am., followed by burial in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee, Co Longford (N39 CH26).

Aloysius Corrigan, Tang, Ballymahon, Co Westmeath

The death  occurred peacefully at the age of 96 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 of Aloysius (Al) Corrigan, Scarborough, Ontario and late of Tang, Ballymahon, Co Westmeath, Ireland.

Predeceased by his wife, Mary (Ita) in December 2021. He will be forever loved and missed by his children Eugene (Laura), Liam, Vincent (Bernie) and Sheila (Glenn) and grandchildren, Megan, Sarah, Emma, Brendan and Maya. Son of the late Annie (nee Higgins) and Michael Corrigan of Tang, Co Westmeath, Ireland. Predeceased by his brothers & sisters Joe, Fr. Matt, Andrew, Mary Theresa, Bessie, Anne Marie (infant), Colum, Seán, Fr Frank and Fr Kevin. Sadly missed by his beloved nieces & nephews in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis

Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Tuesday, April 28 in St. Joseph's Parish Church, 200 Morrish Rd., Toronto. JOIN LIVESTREAM HERE

Patrick James Hall, Burma Road, Strandhill, Sligo / Rathfarnham, Dublin / Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly at his home in Sligo on Thursday, April 23, 2026 of Patrick James Hall, Burma Road, Strandhill, Co Sligo and formerly of Rathfarnham, Dublin.

Dearly loved husband of Gill and devoted father of Alannah. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, parents Dympna and James Patrick, brother Andrew, sister Anne Marie, parents-in-law, in-laws, aunts, cousins, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. 

Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo F91EH98 from 4pm to 5.30pm on Monday April 27. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday April 29 in St John The Baptist Church, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed HERE. 

Committal will take place at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, April 29 at Glasnevin Crematorium. Family home private please. Donations can be made HERE in lieu of flowers if desired to The Mater Foundation c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo. 

Maureen (Mollie) Mannion (née Connolly), Maypark Lane, Waterford / Mullahoran, Cavan / Newbridge, Kildare

The death occurred in the loving care of Tramore, Nursing Home, Waterford, in her 105th year of Maureen (Mollie) Mannion (nee Connolly) Maypark Lane, Waterford/ Mullahoran, Co Cavan/ Newbridge, Kildare.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John and her siblings Annie (Fitzsimons), Hugh, James, Peter, Patrick, Henry and Terence. Deeply regretted by her adoring daughter, Martina, her sister, Christina (Chrissie) Reynolds, and her many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Monday April 27 at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny (X91 C962) from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving on Tuesday, April 28  at St Mary's Church, Ballygunner, Waterford (X91FP21) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please.  To view Maureen's Funeral Mass please click HERE.

Ann Bennett (née Underwood), Cloonmore, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Ballymote, Sligo

The death occurred  peacefully with her loving family by her side and in the care of the staff at Mullingar Hospital on Saturday, April 25, 2026 of Ann Bennett (née Underwood) Cloonmore, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon, formerly of Keash, Ballymote, Co Sligo.

Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mickey), her parents John P. and Imy and her siblings Eileen and Paddy. She will be forever missed by her loving children, Joseph, Martin, Marie (Marie's partner JP), Rosemary (Rosemary's husband Richard) Michael (Michael's wife Gillian), Carol Ann and Paula, her brothers Tommy, Michael, Bartholomew (Batty), John, Raymond and her sisters Margaret, Pauline and Agnes, and her adored grandchildren, Darren (Darren's wife Siobhan), Raymond, Simone, Matthew, Sorlene, Christian, Maddison, Noah, Aoife, Emily and Harry, and her many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Ann rest in peace.

Reposing at Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon (F42 FD78) on Monday, April 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 28 at 11:30am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Whitehall, Co. Roscommon (N39 W625). Burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery. Mass can be viewed via Church TV. Family flowers only please. House private please.

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