Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Michael (Mick) Sweeney Leixlip, Co Kildare / Newtowncashel, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family, and in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital on Monday, September 21, 2026 of Michael (Mick) Sweeney Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Newtowncashel, Co. Longford.

Beloved husband of Catherine. Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret and his sister Carmel. Mick will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife brothers Jimmy, Leo and his twin brother Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Wednesday evening, September 23 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning September 24 to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.

Mick’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Deirdre Hyland (née Reilly) Cavan town, Co Cavan / Ballinagh, Co Cavan / Rathfarnham, Dublin

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Castlemanor Nursing Home on Monday, September 21, 2026 of Deirdre Hyland (née Reilly) Castlemanor, Cavan and formerly of Clarebawn, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan and Rathfarnham, Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, her parents James and Nancy, her son in law Jonathan Gray. Sadly missed by her devoted daughters Olivia and Loretta (Clint Donnellan), son Justin (Catherine Cronogue), brother Sean (Catherine), grandchildren Avril, Daryl, Aaron, Quentin, Lucas, Caprice, Shannon, Jenna, Lara, great-granddaughter Kylie, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives, and wide circle of friends. "May She Rest In Peace".

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road Cavan (H12RF78) on Wednesday September 23 from 7.45pm until 9.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, September 24 at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Drumcor, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Noel Butler Corafora Eslin Bridge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The recent death has occurred at Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving partner Sandra, and his family on Monday, September 21, 2026 of Noel Butler, Corafora, Eslin Bridge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents John Patrick and Aggie. Much loved, forever remembered and sadly missed by his heartbroken partner Sandra, his brothers Gerard and Ciaran, sisters Mary and Carmel, sisters-in-law Dympna and Nina, brothers-in-law John and Matt, nephews Niall, Gary, Tomàs, Dara and Ciaràn, nieces Clodagh and Ciara, aunts and uncle, cousins, close friends, neighbours and the wider community who loved him dearly. May Noel’s gentle soul rest in peace. Family home private please.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home high street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Thursday, September 24 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Friday, September 25 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Noel’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill

For those who are unable to attend and wish to send condolences may do so via the link on rip.ie. Sandra and Noel’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this sad and difficult time…

Michael John Mahon Hilly Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred surrounded by his loving family aged 95 years on Thursday, September 3, 2026 of Michael John Mahon, UK and formerly of Hilly Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Beloved husband of the late Winifred Mahon, dearest dad of Brian, Maureen, Patricia, Kathleen and Michael. Grandad to ten grandchildren and Great Grandad to seventeen. Friends to many. Son of the late Willie & Maggie Mahon, Hilly Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Michael will be sadly missed by all who know him. May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Mass on Monday, October 5 at 10 am at St. Patrick's Church in 9 High St, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, (NE10 9LT), followed by internment at 11.15am in Heworth Burn Cemetery. Messages of Sympathy for the family may be left in the Condolence section on rip.ie.

Diana Reilly (née Riggs) Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The recent death has occurred in Orpington, England on Monday, September 21, 2026 of Diana Reilly (nee Riggs) Rathowen, Co Westmeath.

Sadly missed by her loving family parents Frank and Ethna Riggs, husband Brian, daughters Laura and Ava, brothers Fergal and Aengus, Nieces Ellie and Jessie aunts, uncles, sister-in-law Carmel, cousins and nursing friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral in England at a later date.

Philomena Lawlor (née Clyne) Clontarf, Dublin / Dromod, Co Leitrim / Belturbet, Co Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 of Philomena Lawlor (née Clyne) Clontarf, Dublin and late of Dromod, Co. Leitrim.

Beloved wife of Patrick and loving mother to Elizabeth, Mairead, Monica, James and Patrick. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, children, their spouses Luisa, Guy, Anthony and Felix, her grandchildren Margot, Killian, Aisling, Brendan, Jennifer, Patrick, Felix and John, her sister Myra, and all her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Dublin on Friday, September 25 from 5pm to 7pm. Philomena’s funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, September 26 at the Saint John the Baptist Church, Clontarf Road, Clontarf (D03 ND73) at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery, Dublin. All enquiries to Mark Lawlor, Funeral Director at (049) 952 4444. House strictly private please.

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