Deaths in Longford - Monday, May 4, 2026

Paddy Whitney, Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on Friday, May 1, 2026 of Paddy Whitney Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary, brothers Frank and Joe, sisters Marie Kelly and Kathleen Heery, brother-in-law Gerry Gilhooley and his nephew Raymond Heery. Paddy will be deeply regretted by his brother Peter, sister Bridie Gilhooley, partner Geraldine (USA), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Paddy.

Reposing in Our Lady’s Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, (N39 VR04) on Tuesday, May 5 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 6 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown. Following Mass, Paddy will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughafin cemetery.

To honour Paddy’s life, the family kindly request, instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Pat Carberry, Annaly Park, Longford town, Co Longford / Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 of Pat Carberry, Annaly Park, Longford town and formerly of Clontuskert, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon. 

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Patsy, brother Johnny and by his three infant children. Pat will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Patricia, sons Padraic and Brian, sisters Maureen, Bridie, Nuala, Kitty and Ita, brother Barney, daughters-in-law Alice and Joanne, Patricia’s partner John, grandchildren Lauren, David, Conor, Keyleigh, Aislinn, Ciara, Darragh and Ellie, great-grandchildren Alayna, Harry and Koa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, May 3 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, May 4 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Family flowers only please donations if desired to St.Christopher’s Services, Longford ,c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private to family and close friends please.

John Ross, Grange, Strokestown, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred suddenly at Beaumont Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 of John Ross, Grange, Strokestown, Roscommon / Longford. 

Sadly missed by his partner Agnes, his sister Mary Francis (Quinn), extended families, neighbours and many friends. John is predeceased by his parents Bernard & Elizabeth (Leitrim Cross) and by his brother Barney. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72), on Sunday, May 3 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Monday, May 4 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. 

John's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE. House strictly private please.

Noel Moran, Foxborough, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 2, 2026 of Noel Moran Foxborough, Drumsna, Co Letirim

Predeceased by his parents Petey and Annie Moran, and his sister Annie Mulvey. Noel will be forever missed and cherished by his wife Ellen, son Mark and daughters Nicola, Tina, and Shona. Sadly missed by their partners Linda, Allen (Cox) and Dermot (Foley), his grandsons Ben, Jack and Nathan and his nephew Nigel. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Sonny and John, sister Mary McLoughlin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of neighbours and his many loyal friends. Noel will be affectionately remembered by all who knew him for his mischievous good humour and passion for fishing and cars. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62), on Monday, May 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, May 5 at 12 noon in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna (N41 D766), followed by burial in Annaduff Cemetery (N41 CF54).

Mass will be streamed live on Tuesday, May 5 and may be viewed by clicking on the following link Noel's Funeral Mass

House strictly private please at all times. The Moran family greatly appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Daffodil Nurses (Irish Cancer Society) c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director or by clicking on the link Donations

John Joe Cox, Bridge Street, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of John Joe Cox, Bridge Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret and much loved father of Caroline (Alf), Michelle (Danny), Sean (Michelle), Geraldine (Mervyn), Teresa (Enda) and Patrick (Doreen). John Joe will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, devoted children, grandchildren, Emmett, Thomas, Luke, Cian, Katie, Eilish, Jamie, Killian, Megan, Sophie, Abi, Dylan, Charlie, Jack & Adam, brothers Mickey & Seamus, sisters Mary-Ann, Chris & Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. John Joe is predeceased by his father & mother Paddy & Mary-Jane Cox, his brother Patsy and by his grandson baby Ryan Callaghan. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, May 5 from 3pm until 8pm, and also on Wednesday, May 6 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday, May 7 to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery. 

John Joe's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE. Family flowers only please.

Etta (Teresa) Cassidy (née McGovern), Tiernawanagh, Corlough, Cavan / Corraleehan, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan on Friday, May 1, 2026 of Etta (Teresa) Cassidy (nee McGovern), Tiernawanagh, Corlough, Co Cavan and formerly of Greagh, Corraleehan, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Liam, brother Patsy and sisters Maura, Kathleen & Carmel. Etta will be very sadly missed by her family: Noelle, Ann (Frank), Dolores (Michael), Des (Aideen) & Austin, her grandson Liam, sister Betty, extended family, carers, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposed at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Sunday evening, May 3 from 5pm until 7pm. Also reposed at the family home on Saturday evening, May 2 and on Sunday morning, May 3. Removal from the family home in Tiernawanagh on Monday May 4 to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Corlough for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Corlough/Templeport facebook page.

Geraldine Durkin (née McManus), Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 1, 2026 of Geraldine Durkin of Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.

Deeply regretted by her devoted husband James, her son Aaron, her daughter Alva, her son-in-law, her daughter-in-law, and her cherished grandchildren Mason, Ava, Olivia and Beau. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Ursula (Carrick-on-Shannon), and Leila, her brother Pat (Keadue), her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Geraldine Rest In Peace.

Reposed at Shivnan's Funeral Home on Sunday, May 3 from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, followed by removal to St Patrick's' Church, Drumshanbo, arriving on Sunday evening, May 3 at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 4 at 11am followed by burial in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. House Private Please.

Anne Babs Finnerty (née Flanagan), Main Street, Elphin, Roscommon, F45 EA30

The death occurred peacefully, in her 95th year, in the loving care of the staff at Sonas Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 1, 2026 of Anne (Babs) Finnerty (nee Flanagan) Main Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Clooneyquinn, Ballaghaderreen and Shankill, Elphin. 1st January, 1932 - 1st May, 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved and adored husband John, son Jarlath, son-in-law Henry, sister Imelda (Collins), brother Fr. Vincent and Michael and parents Patrick and Anne.

Loving mother to Mary Tuohy (Dublin), Vincent (London), Kevin (Dublin/Castlecoote), Oliver (Liverpool), Carmel (West Virginia), Therese Campbell (Dublin), Kieran (Mohill), Noel (San Francisco), Pascal (San Francisco/Elphin), Peter (Elphin), Colm (Elphin) and Imelda Larkin (Roscommon). Babs will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken children, her twenty-five adored grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sons-in-law Sean, Nick and Tomás, daughters-in -law, Claire, Teresa, Barbara, Miriam, Margaret, Breffni and Bernadette, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposed at her home, Main Street, Elphin - F45 EA30 on Sunday, May 3 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Monday morning, May 4 at 10.30am to St Patrick's Church, Elphin arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Babs will be laid to rest afterwards in Caldra Cemetery (via Shankill).

Funeral Mass may be viewed via the church webcam online at https://churchtv.ie/elphin or listen locally on Church Radio 106.6FM.

The Finnerty family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful staff at Sonas Cloverhill Nursing Home, Oakwood Nursing Home and Roscommon Hospital for the exceptional care, compassion and kindness shown to Babs during her time in their care.

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