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06 Sept 2025

Funeral arrangements announced for young Longford man who died tragically

Funeral arrangements announced for young Longford man who died tragically

The late Martin McDonnell

The funeral arrangements have been announced for the young Longford man, Martin McDonnell, Farnagh, who died tragically on Thursday town. 

Martin, who is predeceased by his brother Ciaran and uncle Patrick, will lie in repose at Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 P0E8, on Monday, April 10 from 4pm, followed by removal to St Mel's Cathedral, for prayers at 6pm.

His Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, April 11 at 11am, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: http://www.longfordparish.com 

Martin will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, parents Willie and Patricia, his brothers and sisters Shane, Amy, Brandon, Willie, Helen, Melissa, Bridget, Abbie, Caroline, Mary, Queva, Andrew, Michael, Simon, John, his beloved fiancée Sherley, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, uncles and aunts, cousins, and his many dear friends.

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Rest in peace Martin.

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