Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 9, 2024

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Patricia (Patsy) McCormack (née Finnan), Kenagh, Co Longford


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 8, 2024 of Patricia (Patsy) McCormack (nee Finnan), Kenagh, Co Longford and formerly Ballymacormack Longford.
Funeral arrangements later.
Sr Peggy Walsh, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Rd, Longford Town, Longford / Rosscahill, Galway


The death occurred, peacefully in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and care staff in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Friday, December 6, 2024 of Sr Peggy Walsh, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Road, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Doon, Rosscahill, Co Galway.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget, her brothers Paddy, James, John, Tommy, Joe, Michael and Peter, her sisters Julia, Sr Ignatius (Mercy Sister) and Mary. Lovingly remembered by her sister Noreen Gilligan (Manulla, Castlebar), sisters-in-law Ann Walsh (Galway) and Leticia Walsh (Dublin), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends, teaching colleagues and the Sisters of Mercy Western Province. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Sunday, December 8 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Removal to St Mel’s Cathedral Longford on Monday, December 9 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis’.
Eileen Mullen, Killinthomas Lodge, Rathangan, Kildare / Abbeyshrule, Longford


The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by the wonderful staff of Killinthomas Lodge and friends Bridie, Bridget and Jill, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 of Eileen Mullen, Killinthomas Lodge, Rathangan, Kildare and formerly Clynan, Abbeyshrule, Longford. Daughter of the late Mary and Peter Mullen. Sadly missed by her sister Marie and brother Oliver. Her sister-in-law, Ann and relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule on Sunday, December 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 9 at 12 noon followed by burial in Abbeyshrule cemetery.
Andrew Boylan, Derrygarra, Butlersbridge, Cavan


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, December 6, 2024 of Andrew Boylan (former member of the Oireachtas), Derrygarra, Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan.
Loving husband of Margot and devoted father of Gerard , Andrew, Matt, Fergal and Brìd. Andrew will be very sadly missed and dearly loved by his wife and children, his brilliant grandchildren Patrick, Millie, Jenna, Anna, Finn, Nell, Pippa, Rose and Myles, sisters Elsie Mannix (Donie predeceased) and Mary Mara (Eugene), daughters in law Deborah and Jayne, son in law Paul, nephews, nieces, all his extended family and friends, good neighbours in Butlersbridge and all his colleagues in politics across all divides. May he rest in peace.
Reposed at his home in Derrygarra, Butlersbridge (H12YY44) on Sunday evening, December 8 from 4pm until 7pm. Andrew’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning, December 9 at 11am in St Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge. Burial will take place afterwards in Cullies Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Spina Bifida Ireland. Andrew's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the following link https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral
House private to family at all other times please.
Patrick Gallagher, Muineal, Corlough, Cavan / Leitrim
The death occurred on Saturday, December 7, 2024 of Patrick Gallagher, Muineal, Corlough Co Cavan and formerly of Knockacullion, Aughacashel Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Farrell and Margaret and his brother Kevin. Deeply regretted by his wife Eileen, brothers Seamus, Farrell and David, father in law, mother in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposed at Smith’s Funeral Home, Ballinamore N41 TD62 on Sunday, December 8 from 7pm to 9pm. Removal from funeral home on Monday, December 9 to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Corlough for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Corlough/Templeport facebook page
Karen Gumley, Clonmahon, Ballinagh, Cavan


The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's Lisdarn, on Sunday, December 8, 2024 of Karen Gumley, Clonmahon, Ballinagh, Cavan.
Beloved, devoted mother and best friend of Joshua. Sadly missed by her heartbroken son, brothers John-Eddie (Ann-Marie) and Brendan (Caroline), sister Kathleen (Fred) and their father Johnny, cousins, relatives and many friends. Reposing in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday, December 9 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, December 10 at 10.40am to St Felim's Church, Ballinagh to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. May She Rest In Heavenly Peace. House strictly private please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cuan Cancer services and Cavan Palliative care, through donation box, or to Declan Finnegan Funeral Director. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE.
Pat Joe Mulvey, Corrabeegher, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim


The death occurred peacefully at St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday, December 6, 2024 of Pat Joe Mulvey Corrabeegher, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary. Pat Joe will be sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposed at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on this Sunday, December 8 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Removal from the funeral home on Monday morning, December 9 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Aughnasheelin
Rosemary Nolan (née Gibney), Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Kerry / Kilcogy, Cavan


The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, December 6, 2024 of Rosemary Nolan (née Gibney), Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Kerry / Kilcogy, Cavan. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Edele and Susan. Sadly missed by Susan's partner James, her grandchildren Maria and Connor, brothers Benny and Seamus, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rosemary is pre-deceased by her daughter Elizabeth and brother Tommy. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Everlasting Peace.
Reposing at O'Shea's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 8 from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to the Church of the Resurrection. Requiem Mass will take place at 12 noon on Monday, December 9 followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Cork. The Requiem Mass can be live streamed HERE. No flowers by request, donations in lieu, if desired, to M.S. Ireland, South Kerry Branch.
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