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Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 12, 2025
Jack Skelly, Clonmore, Killashee, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Ward five at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Jack Skelly, Clonmore, Killashee, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget, sister Mary Keaveney and by his infant brother Kieran.
Jack will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Ann Howley, brothers Denis, Mel, Ernie and Jimmy, sisters-in-law Mary, Margaret, Maura and Eileen, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, January 13 from 5pm to 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, January 14 in St Patrick’s Church Killashee at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Killashee cemetery. House private please.
Michael Brady, Aghadowry, Ballinamuck, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Michael Brady, Aghadowry, Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Alice and his brother Josie.
Deeply mourned by his loving and devoted sister Mary Ellen (Clarke, Hillstreet, Co Roscommon), his loving niece Marie Clarke (Dublin) and his nephew-in-law Neil Darbey (Dublin). He will be remembered fondly by his cousins and by a wide circle of friends and neighbours. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, January 14 from 4pm until 6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamuck arriving at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, January 15 at 11am, burial afterwards in Ballinamuck new cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care c/o M.J. Dolan Funeral Directors or any family member.
Brendan Mimnagh, Abbeycartron, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Brendan Mimnagh (M.V.B. – M.R.C.V.S), Abbeycartron, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret, sister Kathleen and by his brothers John and Seamus. Brendan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Kathleen, daughter Martina, sons Mark and Paul, daughter-in-law Pauline, grandchildren Nathan, Cara and Lauren, sister Carmel, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, January 12 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, January 13 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please view here. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society - www.cancer.ie House private please.
Róisín Walsh (née Donlon), Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City, Cork / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the presence of her loving family in the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Róisín Walsh (née Donlon), Lower Glanmire Road and late of Longford Town, Longford.
Loving wife of Michael and much loved mother of Marguerite (Maggie) and Emma. Dear sister of Leo, Marion (Barden) and the late John. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, daughters, son-in-law Niall, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and her canine pet Holly. May Róisín Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Keohane’s of Knights Hill, Old Youghal Rd., Mayfield (T23 D778) Cork on Monday evening, January 13 from 5pm to 6pm, with Prayers at 5:45pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork on Tuesday morning, January 14 for Requiem Mass at 10am, after which there will be a Service at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy.
Conal Henry O'Ferrall, Camlisk, Edgeworthstown, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the company of his family in his 92nd year on Friday, January 10, 2025 of Conal Henry O'Ferrall, Camlisk, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by his sons Brian and David, sisters Yvonne and Gwen. Sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Rosie, sons Mark and Roderick, daughters Charlotte and Suzanne, grandchildren, great granchildren, nieces and nephews, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives, neigbours and a large circle of good friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford (N39 VR040) on Sunday, January 12 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 13 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. House private please. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.
Veronica Maguire, St Matthew's Park, Ballymahon, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the care of St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Veronica Maguire, St Matthew's Park, Ballymahon, Longford.
Deeply regretted by her family, extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later
Róisín Cryan, Ard Na Sí, Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Mayo / Roscommon
The death occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Róisín Cryan, Ard Na Sí, Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Mayo / Roscommon. Róisín will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family.
Forever cherished daughter of Joe and Marguerite, loving fiancé Conor Loftus, adored sisters Annmarie, Clare, Ruth and Maeve, Clare’s fiancé Eugene, the Loftus family, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and a large circle of friends. Pre-deceased by grandparents William and Mai Cryan, Bernard and Annie Donohue, her cousin Michael, aunt Mary and uncle Hughie. May She Rest In Peace.
Róisín will repose at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Monday, January 13 from 3pm until 7pm. Please note parking available in The Bush Hotel Car Park on Monday and Tuesday evening. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday evening, January 14 arriving at 6pm. Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, January 15 at 11am followed by burial in Drumlion Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live Róisín's Funeral Mass. House strictly private at all times please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Grainne Uaille - Donations & River Moy Search & Rescue - Donations
The Cryan and Loftus family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.
Tommy McCaffrey, Cornee, Mohill, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Roosky surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 12, 2025 of Tommy McCaffrey, Cornee, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents; Tommy and Kathleen, and his sister; Bernadette.
Deeply regretted by his wife; Philomena, sons; Thomas, Ciaran and Adrian, his brother; John, sister-in-law; Ann, brother-in-law; Packie, daughters-in-law; Marie and Andrea, grandchildren; Chloe, Ella, Ava, Alex, Jamie, Keith, Sarah, Caitlin, Cailin and Mary Kate, nieces; Ann Marie and Joanna, nephews; Thomas and Kevin, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Tommy Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later
Sylvester (Syl) Regan, Rockwood, Lanesboro, Roscommon
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The death occurred peacefully after a short illness, in the care of the staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Sylvester (Syl) Regan, Rockwood, Lanesboro, Roscommon.
Predeceased by his parents John & Anne, brother J.J. and niece Grainne. Mourned deeply, by his loving family, Jerry, Francis, Marian and Anne, brother in law Brian, sisters in law Annette & Linda, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, his wonderful friends and neighbours. May Syl Rest in peace.
Ann Gumley, Clonmahon Place, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, at home, in the loving care of her family on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Ann Gumley, Clonmahon Place, Ballinagh, Cavan. Beloved daughter of the late Betty.
Ann will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken partner Michael Donohoe, her adored children Catriona, Aaron and Orlaith and Aoife, her father Barney, sister Michelle Boylan (Noel) nieces, nephews, all her relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Ann will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan, H12 C821, on Monday evening, January 13 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, January 14 to St Felim’s Church, Ballinagh for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, burial will take place in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. House Private Please.
Phyllis Boylan (née Crowe), Drumhowra, Loughduff, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully but suddenly at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family in her 93rd year on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Phyllis Boylan (née Crowe), Drumhowra, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband James sister Mary, brothers Peter, James and Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Breda (Francis) son James (Angela) sister in law Ann, grandchildren Niamh (Darren), Tomás (Jessica), Jamie, Aoife and Oísin. nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Sunday evening, January 12 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 13 in St Joseph's Church, Loughduff (H12F968) at 11 am. Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please. Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. The Boylan family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care shown to Phyllis during her short stay at Castlemanor Nursing Home Cavan.
Maura O'Keefe (née Mulligan), Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred after a short illness and surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 24, 2024 of Maura O'Keefe (née Mulligan), Sutton, Surrey, England and formerly Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her father Paddy, niece Leah, baby Niall and baby Donna. Maura will be forever missed by her husband Michael, daughters Geraldine (Paul), Nicola (Dean), son Gavin and her adoring grandchildren Billy, Jake, Holly, Amy, Ava, Maisey, her mother Maisie, sisters Margaret, Annarose, Martina, Lisa and Celia, brothers Padraig, Seamie, Francie and Barry, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Funeral Mass on January 15 in the Holy Family Church, Sutton Green, Sutton followed by cremation at North East Surrey Crematorium. There will be a Mass in St Colmcille Church to celebrate Maura's life at a later date.
Felix Harten, Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of Felix Harten, Birmingham, England and formerly Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Rose his beloved son Colin sisters Kathleen and Eithne and brother Benny.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth sons Phelim (Linda) Thomas (Nicola) Dermot (Franchesca) daughter Mary (Andrew) grandchildren Freddy, Felix and Lizabella, brothers Paddy (Carnagh), James (Navan), sisters and brothers in law, nephews, nieces relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral in Bermingham at a later date.
Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim.
Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace.
Funeral arrangements later
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