Deaths in Longford - Monday, March 11, 2024

Sharon Crowe (Donnelly), Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly at home on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Sharon Crowe (Donnelly), Drumlish, Co Longford. She will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family, her beloved sons Niall, Gary, Aaron and their father Paul, her father Eddie, mother Kathleen,sister Sinead (Rogers), brothers Sean and Eamon, brother-in-law Philip, sister-in-law Patricia, Eamon's partner Laura, nephews Jim, Stephen and Jamie, nieces Laura, Kerrie and Emily, uncles, aunts and extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Laura Lynn Foundation.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Kathleen Corcoran (née Kelleher) Aughakiernan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the staff of Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of Kathleen Corcoran (nee Kelleher), Aughakiernan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Kate and by her infant siblings. Kathleen will be lovingly missed by her family; her devoted husband Michael, daughters Catherine, Bridie and Lena Brady, sons Philip, Peter and Owen, son-in-law Seamus, daughters-in-law Michelle and Marie, twin sister Mary Farrell, brother Patrick, brother-in-law Tom, her 11 cherished grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. 
Kathleen's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, March 12 in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private, please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland c/o Michael J Dolan and Son Undertakers or any family member.

Maura Donohoe (née Carrigan) Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Maura Donohoe (nee Carrigan), Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford, (formerly from Keshcarrigan, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim). Predeceased by her husband Tom, brothers Oliver & Shane and sister Evelyn, and great-grandson TJ. Maura will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Martin and Thomas, stepson Pat, daughter in law Fiona, sisters Pauline, Mairead, Rennie and Carmel, grandsons Thomas, Shane and Steven, granddaughters in law Meabh, Ann and Sarah, great-grandchildren, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and her cherished friends. May Maura Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro (N39 DP84), on Monday, March 11 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, March 12 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro. Interment afterwards in Lanesboro Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE 

William (Bill) Mulryan, Killsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Cork City, Cork
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St Joseph's Hospital, Longford on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of William (Bill) Mulryan, Killsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford/ Cork city, Cork. Predeceased by his son Martin and grandson Paul. Bill will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Valerie, Michelle and Rachel, sons Frank, John, Billy, Paul and Eric, their mother Betty, his brother Frank and sister Veronica, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandsons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, March 12 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE 

Margaret (Maggie) Smith (née Cunningham), Bundoon, Killoe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 92nd year, on Friday, March 8, 2024 of Margaret (Maggie) Smith (nee Cunningham), Bundoon, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly of Rhyne, Killoe and Aughavas, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her adoring husband Patrick (Patsy), parents John and Ellie Cunningham, Aughavas/Rhyne Killoe, her sister Anne McGovern, Carra, Granard, brother in-law Hugh McGovern, brother-in-law Tommy Smith and sister in-law Ita. Cherished mother of Mary Corr and son in-law Kieran Corr. Loving and adoring Granny of Orla (James Conaghan) and Ciarán Corr (Aisling Reynolds). A very proud great-granny to James, Páidí and C.J. Sadly missed by her brother Bernard (Barney) Cunningham, Rhyne, Killoe, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts, Rest in peace Margaret.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford N39 EC81, on Sunday, March 10 from 5pm - 8pm. Removal from her home, arriving at St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, N39 AH01, for funeral Mass at 12 noon on Monday, March 11 with burial afterwards in Olde Killoe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. House Private to family, neighbours & close friends only, please. Step by Step Early Years will be closed on Monday, March 11.

Margaret Reilly (née McGauran) Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford, N39VK72 / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family and staff of Mullingar General Hospital on Thursday, March 7, 2024 of Margaret Reilly (nee McGauran), Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of Cornadrung, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy, sisters Ellen Masterson, Bridie Kiernan, Mary Maguire, Annie Reilly and Kathleen, her brothers Pat, Fr. Matt and Phil (recently deceased) and Mai Kiernan. Deeply regretted by her daughters Mary and Patricia, son Seamus, daughter-in-law Mary (Fox), sons-in-law Vincent Quinn and Matt Kilduff, her beloved grandchildren Thomas and Matthew, Patrick, Antoinette and Mary, Siobhán, Katherine and Thomas, sister-in-law Violet, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home (N39VK72) on Saturday, March 9 from 3pm to 6pm and on Sunday, March 10 from 3pm to 6pm. Removal from her home on Monday, March 11 to St Mary’s Church, Carragh for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private outside of reposing times please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the North Westmeath Hospice. Margaret's funeral mass can be viewed HERE

Tommy Brady, Drumcor, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, at the Mater Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Tommy Brady, Drumcor, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. 
Funeral Arrangements Later

Maí Byrne (née Fenton) Auburn Terrace, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, Co Longford on Monday, March 11, 2024 of Maí Byrne (née Fenton), Auburn Terrace, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Della, and brothers Arthur and Noel. Beloved wife of Joseph, dearly loved mother of David (Daibhí), Stephen, Robert and Emma, cherished grandmother of Jack, Aaron, Kate, Shane, Eoin, Aidan, Ruairí, Elyse, Luke, Eve, Darragh, Robyn and Finn. Maí will be forever loved and remembered by her devoted family, daughters-in-law Aida, Mary and Adrienne, son-in-law Jason, dear brother Robbie (Canada) and dear sister Freda White (Abbeyshrule), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home (N91 K660) on Wednesday, March 13 from 7pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Maí’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 14 at 1pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King and may be viewed on the live webcam here. Cremation Service will take place in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 4 pm. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin here

Terry Reilly, Corracar, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of Terry Reilly, Corracar, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers Joe, Jack and his sister Bridget. Sadly missed by his nieces Breege, Imelda, Evelyn, Maura and Angela, his nephews John and Terry and all his relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lawlor's funeral home, Erne Hill, Belturbet (H14 R583) on Sunday evening, March 10 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, March 11 to arrive at St Mary's church, Drumeela for funeral mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Terry's family would like to thank the wonderful staff in the Breffini Care Centre, Ballyconnell, Dr. Jason Fallon and all the staff in Carrigallen Health Centre and all the fantasic carers who looked after him over the years.

Rita O'Neill (née Traynor) Bellaney, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, N91K838

The death occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family with the assistance of Palliative care following a long illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Rita O’Neill (née Traynor), Bellaney, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her beloved husband Noel, her parents, brothers & sister. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters & sons in law Sinéad (Tommy Fitzpatrick), Níamh (Alan Brady), Aisling (Christy Brady), Caríosa (Darren Fagan) & Clodagh (Derek Cheevers), her grandchildren Cian, Dylan, Saoirse, Leah, Shane, Ushnagh, Rhys, Luke, Clíodhna, Kerys, Muirne, Béibhínn, Kaidan, Callie & Síomha, extended family, neighbours & friends. May Rita Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Bellaney, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, N91 K838 on Tuesday, March 12 from 4pm with prayers at 9pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday, March 13 in St Mary’s Church, Collinstown at 11am followed by burial in Collinstown cemetery. The family would like to thank all the doctors & staff in Coole Surgery especially Pat & Claire Cullen, all the staff in Barry’s Pharmacy especially Aoife who went above and beyond, paramedics, Dr Sheehy & his team, all the staff in the emergency department, Medical 1&2 in Mullingar Regional Hospital, Palliative Care, Castlepollard Fire Service, all her carers, friends & family. A very special thanks to our neighbour Sandra who was a huge help over the last few days. Rita's funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. Family Flowers only.

Helen (Ellen) Tanner, Upper Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon / Sligo Town, Sligo

The death occurred peacefully in the care of all the staff at Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of Helen (Ellen) Tanner, Upper Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon/ Sligo town. Helen will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sisters, Sr Edel (Rita) M.M.M., Mary (Sexton) & Carmel, her brothers George & John, nieces Mary & Rita, nephews Kevin, John & Sean, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday, March 11 from 5.30pm until 7pm, followed by removal to the Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 12 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Those wishing to view Helen's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.

Sr Angela McCabe, Poor Clare Monastery, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of Sr Angela McCabe: Poor Clare Monastery, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Matt and Annie; sisters Gertrude and Mae and her brothers Matt and Jim. Sr. Angela will be sadly mourned by her Poor Clare Community, her nephews, nieces, extended family members and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing in the Convent Chapel on Monday, March 11 ending with Night Prayer at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Tuesday, March 12 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the Poor Clare Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

Patrick (Paddy) Kennedy, Ballycomoyle, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Friday, March 8, 2024 of Patrick (Paddy) Kennedy, Ballycomoyle, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.  
Sadly missed by his brothers Joe and Mattie and sisters Rose, May and Nan, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Paddy Rest In Peace.Paddy's Funeral Mass will take place in St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, on Monday, March 11 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.