Cavan and Longford communities mourn sad passing of Rhona Rose McKiernan

Rhona died peacefully, with her mammy and daddy by her side, at Cavan General Hospital under the kind and compassionate care of the Palliative Care team and the staff of the Paediatric Ward, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Rhona is the beloved daughter of former Longford Leader editor and Longford Women’s Link Chairperson Sheila Reilly and her husband Ross McKiernan.

Deepest sympathy is extended to her heartbroken parents, her brother Cillian, her grandparents Dympna Reilly & Barry Galligan, Mary & Gerry McKiernan, her aunts and uncles Rosaleen & Jim, Colin & Cora, Jennifer & Liam and William & Joyce, her cousins Sean, Tomás, Michaul and Iggy, her good friend Barry Coyle, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Rhona is predeceased by her aunt Dympna and grandfather Mícheál. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

Rhona reposed at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, last Thursday evening. Mass of the Angels took place at St Patrick's Church, Drumalee, Belturbet (H14CX74) on Friday followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Rhona’s family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care she received from the Palliative Care team and the staff of the Paediatric Ward in Cavan General Hospital as well as the work of the dedicated teams in Crumlin Hospital, Temple St Hospital and St Luke’s. They are also very grateful for the overwhelming support they received throughout Rhona’s illness.