Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Phyllis Barnes (née Campbell), Abhainn Glas, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the presence of her loving family in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 8, 2025 of Phyllis Barnes (nee Campbell), Abhainn Glas, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Dublin.

Phyllis will be deeply missed by her loving children, Sandra, Derrick, Joyce, Tracey and Paul, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Patrick, son-in-law Dave, daughter-in-law Sandra, family and friends. May she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hanam.

Reposing at her home on Friday, March 14 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 15 at 11.30am in St Agnes's Church, Crumlin. Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1.30pm.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at ICU, Mullingar Regional Hospital. No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Intensive Care Unit, Mullingar Hospital.

Doreen Delaney Hogan, Cloncoose, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday, March 8, 2025 of Doreen Delaney Hogan, Cloncoose, Longford.   

Pre-deceased by her husband Matthew, parents James and Norah, sister Ursula and by her brother Thomas. Doreen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, beloved son James, sister Loretto, daughter-in-law Malgorzata, grandchildren Liliana and Hannah, godchildren Thomas and Claire, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, good neighbours, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel (N39 XE92) on Tuesday, March 11 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, March 12 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by a private burial. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Irish Horse Welfare Trust – www.ihwt.ie or care of Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Cissy (Rose) (Anne Marie) Higgins (née Brennan), Viewmount, Longford / Cloone, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at the Croft Nursing Home, Inchicore, Dublin in her 99th year on Thursday, March 6, 2025 of Cissy (Rose) (Anne Marie) Higgins (née Brennan) late of Viewmount, Longford, formerly of Cattan, Cloone, Co. Leitrim and previously London.

Predeceased by her husband; John Patrick (Higgins), her parents; Tom and Mary Ann (Brennan), brothers; Joe and Mike, brothers in law; James, Bernard and Hugh, cousins and many dear friends. May Cissy Rest in Peace.

Cissy will be sadly missed by her family Mary, Patrick and Ann, her beloved sister Anne, her cherished grandchildren Dara, Feidhlim, Eoin, Hugh Sean, Tom, Pierce, Faye Danny, Matthew and Kate, granddaughters-in-law, grandson-in-law, her 13 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Carmel, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, close friends and neighbours.

Cissy will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Wednesday, March 12 from 3.30pm concluding with prayers at 5.15pm. Removal to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford for funeral mass on Thursday morning, March 13 at 11am followed by burial to Cloone, Cemetery, Co Leitrim. Cissy’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE.

Family Flowers only please. The Higgins family appreciate your sympathy and support at this difficult time.

Margaret Kerrigan (née Kenny), Barradrum, Streete, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital and in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 of Margaret Kerrigan (nee Kenny), Barradrum, Streete, Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her mother Mary. Maggie will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Liam, daughter Jennifer, sons Paul and Mark, grandchildren Jason, Chelsey, Harry and Chloe, brothers and sister, daughter-in-law Victoria, Jennifer's partner Barry, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing in St Mary's Church, Boherquill on Thursday, March 13 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, March 14 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Boherquill. Burial afterwards in Streete Churchyard. House private please.

Terence (Terry) Murray, Aughavore, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the ICU in Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, March 8, 2025 of Terence (Terry) Murray, Aughavore, Carrigallen, Leitrim.  

Beloved son of Eugene and Elizabeth (Bessie) Murray. Survived by his brothers John, Joe, Bernie, Vincent and Peter, his sisters in law, his many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smiths funeral home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 TD62) from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, March 11. Funeral cortege from Smiths via Killeshandra, Aughavore, Carrigallen arriving at St. Mary's Church, Drumeela on Wednesday, March 12 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mai (Mary) Moore, Dublin / Castletown Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, aged 99 years, in the loving care of her nephew Brendan Dermody at his residence in Balrath, Castletown-Finea on Saturday, March 8, 2025 of Mai (Mary) Moore, Dublin, and formerly of Williamstown, Castletown-Finea, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Kate, brothers Luke and Peter and her sisters Chrissy, Kathleen and Margaret. Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives, friends and her wonderful carers. May Mai Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Tuesday, March 11 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 12 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Finea, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Bernie Prior, Derradda & Lisacarn, Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025 of Bernie Prior, Yonkers, New York and formerly Derradda & Lisacarn, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Youngest son of the late Pee and Lizzie Prior. Bernie will be forever missed by his loving wife Veronica, his sister Mary (Healy), brothers Hugh, Pat and Peter, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, the extended Prior and Cashin families, cousins, neighbours and his many close friends. Rest in Peace.

Bernie reposed at Ruggiero & Sons Funeral Home, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers New York, 10704 on Sunday afternoon, March 9 from 3pm - 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday March 10 at 10.30am in the Church of St. John the Baptist, 670 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, 10704. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernie's memory can be made to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium, please donate here.

Bernie will repose in Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41TD62, on Thursday evening March 13 from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday March 14 in St. Brigid's Church, Corraleehan at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/corraleehan

Monica Gilligan (née McGahern), Drogheda, Louth / Cootehall, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Bartra Nursing Home in Loughshinny, Co Dublin, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 of Monica Gilligan (née McGahern), Drogheda, Co Louth, late of Cootehall, Co Roscommon and Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Beloved wife of her devoted husband Paddy. Beautiful mother of Edel, John, Paula, Patrick and Susan. Wonderful granny to Alex, Kate, Maud, Luke, Eve, Shane, Juliana, Aengus, Roisin, Cormac, Oscar, Sadhbh, Myles and Fran and a very special great-granny to Mallaidh. Pre-deceased by her sisters Breege and Margaret and brothers Seán and Frankie. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Rosaleen and Dympna, by her daughters-in-law Marie and Darina, her sons-in-law Brian, Aquila and Seán, her extended family, former colleagues and friends.

Monica was a gifted primary school teacher who taught in Saint Philomenas, St Itas, Scoil Aonghusa and the Presentation Primary School in Ballymakenna, Drogheda. Her kindness and cheerful smile will never be forgotten.

Is mór an chailliúint í Monica dá clann, dá cairde, dá comharsana, dá comh-mhúinteoirí. Bhí sí bródúil as a cúlra sa bheairic i Cootehall, mar a léirigh a deartháir Seán é, agus chothaigh sí an chruthaíocht scoláirí, ina clann agus ina clann clainne féin.

Reposing at her family home in Drogheda between 6 to 8pm on Thursday, March 13. Funeral mass will take place on Friday, March 14 at 11.45am at Saint Augustine's Church, Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92A8PN followed by internment in Ballymore Cemetery in Craughwell Co. Galway close to 4pm.

Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Ballymote, Sligo

The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in West Leaderville, Perth, Australia, in the loving care of St John of God's Convent Sisters and her nephew, Kevin Gallagher on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, late of Rathbracken, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of St John of God Convent, Dun Bhrid, Ballymote, Sligo. 

Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, most recently her Sister Joan Gallagher, Rathbracken. Peg will be sadly missed by her Brother Tommy O'Reilly (Newry), Sisters Ellen Float (UK), Liz McNerney and Bridie Myericks (USA), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be offered in Peg's memory on March 21 at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, Granard. Peg will be laid to rest in Perth. May she rest in eternal peace.