Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Muriel Jones (née Bennett) Cloonagheer, Bornacoola, Leitrim / Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon in her 99th year on Monday, November 2, 2026 of Muriel Jones (née Bennett) Cloonagheer, Bornacoola, Leitrim / Longford.

She is predeceased by her husband Robert (Sonny), son Alex, brothers Tommy and Bob and her sisters Lil, Frances and Rachel. Muriel will be sadly missed by her son David, twin sister Ruth (England), nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and her many dear friends. Peace perfect peace.

Resting in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39KN66 on Wednesday, November 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, November 5 at 1pm in St. Paul's Church of Ireland, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, followed with burial in the family plot in the adjoining Churchyard. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Addie McGrath (née McKnight) The Nurseries, Taylor's Hill, Galway City, Co Galway and formerly of Ballymahon, Co. Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully at Galway University Hospital with her devoted husband Frank and family by her side on Saturday, October 31, 2026 of Addie McGrath (née McKnight) The Nurseries, Taylor's Hill, Galway City, Co Galway and formerly of Ballymahon, Co. Longford. Addie was cared for lovingly after a long illness by Susana Casuyon and Jonna Mae Lozana.

Deeply loved and cherished by her family; her husband Frank, sons Garrett and Morgan, daughters-in-law Sylvia and Gillian, grandchildren Philip, Victoria and Liam, Fionn, Ruby, Luka and Jude of whom she was immensely proud, nephews and nieces, brother-in-law Tommy McGrath (Dublin), sister-in-law Kathleen Corcoran (Dublin), relatives and friends. Addie was a woman of character, more precious than any jewel. Her family had complete confidence in her. She brought them only good all the days of their life. May she be reunited with Fergal and those she loved. Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Addie will lie in Repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Addie on arrival at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road at 11 a.m. (H91 E781). Following Mass she will be laid to rest in the new cemetery, Bohermore.(H91 V97C) (nearest eircode)

Live stream link for Mass: https://mcn.live/Camera/catholic-church-of-the-sacred-heart

Book of Condolence - If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for the McGrath family, please find the online book of condolence on rip.ie. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Entrance to the funeral parlour - Please approach the parlour on foot from Fr. Burke Park. The entrance itself is on a driveway off Munster Avenue. The nearest bus stop is on Fr. Griffin Road - Bus Éireann route 401. Parking is limited on Munster Avenue and avoid if possible. Street parking on Fr. Griffin Road, Sea Road, Henry Street, The Crescent, Dr. Colohan Road, South Park to name just a few. Car Parks nearby include The Bish, Spanish Arch, Claddagh Church and Mill Street.

Gretta Smith (née Lynch) Drung, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 1, 2026 of Gretta Smith, (née Lynch), Corcavity, Drung, Cavan formerly Cornagall and Mountain Lodge.

Predeceased by her husband Pat, granddaughter Megan, parents Eugene and Annie, brothers Mikey, Janey, John and sister Cissie. Will forever be missed by her loving children John (Carol), Padraig, Eugene, Ann Marie (Aaron), Brian (Dawn), Gráinne (Jill) and Micheal (Pauline) her adored grandchildren Patrick, Cormac, Neil, Erin, Greta, Brianna, Róisín, Tíghearnán, Seodhna, Ruairí and Cathal; her brother Pat (Longford), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, great neighbours, friends and the parish she loved. May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drung (H12Y409) on Tuesday, November 3 from 5pm - 8pm, concluding with prayers. Reposing at her residence on Wednesday, November 4 from 4pm - 7pm. Funeral cortége to arrive for Requiem Mass on Thursday, November 5 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drung.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/Drung with burial immediately afterwards in Drung cemetery.

House strictly private outside of reposing times please.

Sean Maxwell Kiltyhugh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his heartbroken family on Thursday, October 29, 2026 of Sean Maxwell Kiltyhugh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Sonnie and Kathleen, sister Sheila, brother Hugh and sister-in-law Christine. Sean will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend Kathleen, sons Damien, Declan and Dermot, daughters Elaine and Claire, his adored and cherished grandchildren; Daniel, Hannah, Maeve, Molly, Matthew, Odhrán and Amelia, daughters in law Mary and Cait, sons in law Kevin and Owen, his Aunt Sheila, brothers Frank, Eugene, Felim and Philip, sisters Christina, Helen, Joan, Dolores, Dympna, Regina and Imelda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sean Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home in Kiltyhugh (N41 XO72) on Thursday, November 5 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday, November 6 from his home, to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.

Mass may be viewed on line at https://www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore/

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Beaumont Hospital Foundation. Messages of sympathy can be added in the Condolences section on rip.ie. Donations to Beaumont Hospital Foundation in Memory of Sean Maxwell

Elizabeth (Lily) Plunkett (née McGoohan) Carrigallen, Leitrim / Bagenalstown, Carlow

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our motherElizabeth (Lily) Plunkett née McGoohan, Clooncorick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly of Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow. Lily passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Medical 1, Cavan General Hospital on Monday November 2, 2026.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Jim, parents Andy and Lucy and her brother John. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Mary and Carmel, son-in-law Jack, cousins McGoohan and Jackson, Jim's nieces and nephews and her many great friends in Leitrim and Carlow. May She Rest In Peace

Lily will be reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Longford street, Arva H12D254 on Wednesday evening, November 4 from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, November 5 in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family home strictly private please. We are thankful for every moment shared and every memory made with her. Her wisdom and laughter remained with her to the end. Donations to Irish Heart Foundation in Memory of Elizabeth (Lily) Plunkett (née McGoohan).

Thomas Vaughan Alford New Rooskey, Rooskey, Roscommon

The recent death has occurred peacefully at York Hospital, York, England, aged 83 years on Monday, October 19, 2026 of Thomas Vaughan Alford New Rooskey, Rooskey, Roscommon and formerly of Selby, England.

Beloved husband of Monica (née Reilly), brother in law to Nancy Reilly and Tommy Lennon, New Rooskey , Rooskey and Sheila Reilly, Templemore. Sadly missed by his sisters Jean and Anne, his extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral Service will take place in St. Mary's R.C. Presbytery, Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4HS on Friday, November 13 at 11am followed by Cremation at 1pm at York Crematorium, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO232QD. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Yorkshire Cancer Research or St. Mary's Catholic Church, Selby.

Terence Corr Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred suddenly at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2026 of Terence Corr, Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Margaret. Sadly missed by his loving brother Pat (Margo), cousins Thomas (Margaret), Charlie (Kathleen), Toddy (Catherine), Colm, Sonya Ciarán and Molly (wife of Luke RIP), extended family and close friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Tuesday, November 3 from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, November 4 at 12 noon in St Michael’s Church, Potahee, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation. Donations to Irish Heart Foundation in Memory of Terence Corr

Kevin Costello Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred suddenly at his residence on Sunday, November 1, 2026 of Kevin Costello, Derryhallagh, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents, Pat Joe and Kitty, his infant brother Gabriel and his sister Olive. Kevin is deeply missed by his sister Mary (Mick) and brother PJ (Colette) niece Emma and nephews Kevin, Jamie and Mark. May Kevin Rest In Peace

Reposing at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday, November 3 from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo arriving at 7.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 4 at 12 mid-day with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page

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