Deaths in Longford - Thursday, March 24, 2022

Seán Carrigy, Aughaward, Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 of Seán Carrigy, Aughaward, Ballinalee, Longford. Predeceased by his brother, Andy, Seán will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife, Maureen; daughters Marie, Catherine (Hennelly) and Helen (Liddington); sons John and James; grandchildren Ava, Sam, Mike and Billy; sisters, Eileen (Boyle) and Kathleen (Corkery); brother Michael; brothers-in-law; sons-in-law Richard and Shane; daughter-in-law Megan; nieces, nephews, cousins and his many wonderful neighbours and friends. Seán's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 26 in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, at 12pm with burial afterwards in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee. House private for family only, please.
Kindly remember to practice social distancing at all times and please wear a face covering. The family respectfully requests that there will be no hand shaking at the Funeral Mass. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will be streamed live at: https://www.facebook.com/ParishofClonbroney/ 
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Christopher's Services, Longford c/o Martin Farrell & Sons, Funeral Directors, Ballinalee or any family member. Seán's family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time.

Cait Smith (née Burke), Rathbracken, Granard, Longford, N39 PX93

The death occurred, after a long illness bravely borne, in the tender loving care of the staff of the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 of Cait Smith (nee Burke), Rathbracken, Granard, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents, John and Kathleen, sister-in-law Sheila and nephew Sean. Sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, son Shane, daughter Lorraine, son-in-law Niall, her devoted grandchildren Jamie, Kaitlyn and Luke, sisters Philomena Walsh and Nellie Wallace, brothers John, Tom and Paul, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her daughter and son-in-laws residence, Thursday 5pm to 8pm and Friday 5pm to 8pm, walk through only. House strictly private at all other times. Removal on Saturday, March 26 arriving at St Mary’s Church, Granard for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in Granardkille New Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Longford Alzheimer's Society, c/o Masterson’s Funeral Directors or any family member.
The family would like to thank the matron and staff for their loving and tender care of Cait over a long number of years.
Funeral can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard 

William (Bill) Mulligan, Ballyrichard, Midleton, Cork / Carrigtwohill, Cork / Granard, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly and peacefully at home, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 of William (Bill) Mulligan, Ballyrichard, Midleton, Cork / Carrigtwohill, Cork and late of Granard, Longford. Dearly beloved husband of Mary (nee O’Callaghan, Millstreet), dear father of Edward, Francis, Paul and William, cherished grandad of Ciarán and Máire, dear brother of Peter, Edward, John and the late Paddy, Michael and Frank.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters in law Maria and Esther, grandchildren, brothers, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Bill Rest In Peace.
Reposing at O’Farrell’s Funeral Home, Riverside Way, Midleton on Friday, March 25 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Reception into St Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill on Saturday, March 26 for 11am. Funeral Mass followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Bill’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: www.carrigtwohillparish.ie 

Maeve Cunningham (née O'Connor), Athlone, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Mullingar Hospital , on Saturday, March 19, 2022 of Maeve Cunningham (née O'Connor), late of Athlone and New York. Beloved wife of the late Tom Cunningham. Predeceased by her sister Mary, brothers Colm, Jimmy, Liam, Michael and Leo. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Glady and Patsy, brothers Tommie, John and Alfie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Wednesday, March 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 24 at 10.45am in St Anthony's Church (the Friary) Athlone followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson's Association of Ireland. Maeve's Funeral Mass may be viewed on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/franciscan-friary-athlone 

James (Seamus) Brady, Edenmore, Ballinamuck, Co Longford / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, following a short illness at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Sunday, March 20, 2022 of James (Seamus) Brady, Edenmore, Ballinamuck, Co Longford/ Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.
Son of the late Patrick and Bridie, dearly loved and sadly missed by his family, brother PJ, sisters Catherine, Mary, Dympna and Irene, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, his aunt Katie, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Seamus Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home Longford on Wednesday evening, March 23 from 5pm until 7pm (walk through only). Funeral Mass for Seamus will take place on Thursday morning, March 24 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe followed by cremation at Lakelands crematorium, Cavan at 1.30. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Joseph’s Hospital patient comfort fund. House Private Please. Please refrain from hand shaking, wear masks and use hand sanitiser. The family are extremely grateful for your consideration and support.

Louie Duignan, Gortinee, Annaduff, Leitrim

The death occurred, at Sligo University Hospital, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 of Louie Duignan, Gortinee, Aughamore, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. Son of the late Patrick and Anna May Duignan, sadly missed by his brothers JP (London) and Seamus (Drumlion), sister Rosaleen McNulty (Eslin), sisters in law Teresa and Joan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Louie Rest in Peace.
Reposing at St Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick on Shannon, Friday evening, March 25 from 5.30pm until 7pm (walk through only). Funeral Mass for Louie will take place on Saturday, March 26 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Annaduff, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House Private Please.
Due to COVID -19 please refrain from hand shaking, wear masks and use hand sanitiser. The family is extremely grateful for your consideration and support.

Maureen McGirl (née Creegan), Camber,  Aughavas, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 of Maureen McGirl, Camber, Aughavas, Co Leitrim and formerly Drumkeeran, Cloone, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Charlie, brother Michael and sister Rosaleen. Maureen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, sons Tony and Leo, daughter Rita daughter-in-law, Rose son-in-law, Leo grandson Ryan, brothers Seamus (Drumkeeran) P.J (Sheffield) sister Vera (London) nephews, nieces relatives neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace. Reposing at Smith's Funeral home, High St, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Thursday evening, March 24 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her residence in Camber on Friday morning, March 25 to arrive at St Joseph's Church Aughavas for funeral mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Aughavas cemetery. House strictly private please.
Maureen's Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html 

Angela (Angie) Birch (née McDermott), Collon, Louth / Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in her 90th year, on Monday, February 28, 2022 of Angela (Angie) Birch (nee McDermott), Villa Nova Hotel, Birmingham, England and formerly of Elphin Street, Stokestown, Co Roscommon.
Angela (Angie), predeceased by her husband Jim. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Deirdre, grandchildren James, Farah and Layla, brothers Christy and Ronnie, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes from 3pm until 5pm on Sunday evening, March 27. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, March 28 at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Collon. Burial afterwards in Collon Old Cemetery. 

Michael Collins, Clooncraff, Hillstreet, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 of Michael Collins, Clooncraff, Hillstreet, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Teresa, his daughter Margaret, son-in-law Kevin and infant son Patrick. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughters Martina and Sinead, sons JJ and Seamus, sons-in-law, David and Damien, daughters-in-law Claire and Christina, grandchildren Daniel, Katie, Ryan, Sean, Nicole, Luke, Francesca, Niall, Sarah, Ceira, Sophia and Orlaith, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Thursday evening, March 24 from 6pm until 8pm (walk through only, please). Removal on Friday, March 25 to The Half Parish Church, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clooncraff Cemetery. Due to Covid, those attending Michael's Funeral are advised to continue wearing masks and refrain from hand shaking. Those wishing to view Michael's Funeral Mass online may do so on our Facebook page by clicking HERE.

Austin Quinn, Ardrum, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 of Austin Quinn, Ardrum, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Phil & Helena and brothers Kilian & Francis. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Marian, loving children Carmel, Laura and Philip, his brother Gabriel and sister Marian, sons-in-law Adrian Dockery & Ronan Redican, his beloved grandchildren Rachel, Caoimhe, Aoife, Matthew, Brian, Daniel & Alison, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Gerry Smyth and Brendan & Seán Mulvey, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 TD62) on Wednesday evening, March 23 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from his residence in Ardrum on Thursday morning, March 24 to arrive at St. Mary’s Church in Aughnasheelin (N41 HR04) for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. Austin’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin 

Shane Conlon, Hilly Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The  death occurred, peacefully, in his home, on Thursday, March 26, 2020 of Shane Conlon of New York City, NY and formerly Hilly Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Loving son of the late Sean and Olive Conlon, Shane will be sadly missed by his sister Lisa, aunts and uncles Philomena (Phil) Lavin, Thomasina and Tommy Padden and Pauric Padden, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Saturday, March 26,  2022 at 11am followed by burial of Shane's ashes in Drumshanbo Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/  and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook.

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