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06 Sept 2025

Longford mourns lady who possessed a great love of nature and championed cause of the poor when she lived in Copenhagen

Late Ann (Anna) Farrell, Cnoc na Gaoithe, Lanesboro and formerly of Clonmee, Newtowncashel

Longford mourns lady who possessed a great love of nature and championed cause of the poor when she lived in Copenhagen

Late Ann (Anna) Farrell, Cnoc na Gaoithe, Lanesboro and formerly of Clonmee, Newtowncashel

Reporter:

Joe O'Brien

30 Oct 2024 2:46 PM

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Edwin Hubbel Chapin wrote 'A man's love for his native land lies deeper than any logical expression' and it was that type of love that Ann Farrell possessed for her own native townsland of Clonmee, Newtowncashel.

To write of Ann’s death, which occurred in the care of Roscommon Hospice on Tuesday, October 22, is quite difficult.

Just three years ago, Ann returned to live in Ireland from Copenhagen, Denmark where she bought a house and settled in Cnoc na Gaoithe, Lanesboro. She was predeceased by her parents Cissie and Paddy Joe.
Ann had fought her illness with a wonderful spirit and strength and faced her demise with a great acceptance.
While she reconnected with many locals she quickly endeared herself to many more people locally as was the personality of the lady.
Ann could always be seen walking on the highways and byways of our area, she had a tremendous love of all the gifts of nature and especially walking the boglands where nature is at its finest.
Ann was great lady with a warm and friendly smile and a quality to match.
While in Copenhagen Ann was renowned and highly respected for championing the cause of poor and oppressed people. She was a kind and generous lady and while her presence amongst us was short she has left an indelible mark and a mark that will not be forgotten.
Ann’s remains reposed in Farrell’s Funeral Home on Thursday, October 24 last. She was removed to the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel, on Friday for her Funeral Mass that was followed by a private cremation.
To her daughter, Katrine, granddaughters Ava and Bella, her sisters Christine and Catherine, her brothers Martin, Ger, Padraig, Ronnie and Brian, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, neighbours, relatives and wonderful friends, locally and worldwide, we extend our sincere sympathy.

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