Deaths in Longford Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Sr M. Mechtilde (Margaret) Robinson MMM Drogheda, Louth / Ballinagh, Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully in Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Drogheda on Sunday, August 30, 2026 of Sr M. Mechtilde (Margaret) Robinson, Medical Missionaries of Mary, Drogheda, Co. Louth and formerly from Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, England, Nigeria, Tanzania and Angola.

Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth, her brother Seamus and her sister Maureen. Sadly missed by her sister Bernadette (Kent), her brother Cathal (San Francisco), her brother-in-law Charles, her sisters-in-law Noreen and Monica, her nieces and nephews, their families, relatives and friends, and her MMM Community. May she Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 3 at 11am in the Convent, followed by burial in St Peter's Cemetery, Drogheda. Mass will be livestreamed on MMM Facebook page.

Tessie McKiernan (née McCabe) Drombore, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred in her 97th year, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, August 31, 2026 of Tessie McKiernan (née McCabe) Drombore, Cloone, Co. Leitrim.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Sarah, her husband Denny, brothers Bernie, John and Mike, sisters Mary Kate, Maggie, Sarah Ann and Bridgie.

Tessie will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Cloone on Wednesday, September 2 arriving at 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 3 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Patient comfort fund, Arus Carolan Nursing Unit, Mohill. c/o Liam McGirl or any family member.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/cloone

Catherine Hanly (née Duffy) Willowfield Road, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Gort, Galway

The recent death has occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family, under the excellent care of the North West Hospice Community Palliative Care Team, the nurses from the Irish Cancer Society, her public health nurse and all the medical staff who cared for her on Saturday August 29, 2026 of Catherine Hanly (nee Duffy) Willowfield Road, Ballinamore, Leitrim/ Gort, Galway.

Predeceased by her infant son Oliver, parents William and Kathleen Duffy, sister Maureen and brother Michael. Catherine will be forever missed by her loving husband Michael, her beloved daughters and son Michelle, David (Margaret), Karena and Amy (Niall), her adored grandchildren Liam, Holly and Conor, sisters Bríd, Aileen and Carmel, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and close friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Monday evening, August 31 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday, September 1, from her home to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House private to family and close friends.

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

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the North West Hospice/Irish Cancer Society using the link on rip.ie or c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors

Messages of sympathy can be added in the Condolences section on rip.ie. Donations to North West Hospice Charity CLG in Memory of Catherine Hanly (née Duffy)

Ian Fleming Woodyhill, Drumkeeran, Arva, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff and his family at Castlemanor Nursing Home, Cavan on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 of Ian Fleming, Woodyhill, Drumkeeran, Arva, Co. Cavan.

Ian will be very sadly missed by his brother Kenneth, sister Winnie Harkness, niece Irene, kind neighbours and all the family circle.

Funeral service in Drumkeeran Presbyterian Church H12 RW29 on Friday September 4 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Drumkeeran Presbyterian Church c/o Magee and Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please to family and neighbours. "The Lord is my Shepherd"