Deaths in Longford - Thursday, November 16, 2023



The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team in Mullingar Regional Hospital after a short illness bravely borne, with her dearly loved family by her side on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 of Mary Cronogue (nee Flannery), Longford town and formerly of Clonlara, Co Clare.
Predeceased by her husband Michael (Micky) and her parents Michael and Mary Flannery. Mary will be forever missed by her loving family, her daughters Jean and Karen, sons Paul, John and David, her adored grandchildren Adam, Brandon and Sofia, sister-in-law Kathleen Murphy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Mary.
Mary's remains will be reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Thursday, November 16 from 7pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Prayers in the Funeral Home on Friday, November 17 at 1.30pm and following prayers Mary will be laid to rest alongside her late husband Michael in Ballymacormack Cemetery.


The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 of Hugh O'Reilly, 11 Teffia Park, Longford town and formerly of Cloughernal, Granard and Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth and his infant sister. Hugh will be forever remembered with love by all who knew him, his relatives, neighbours and friends, especially his dear friend Tracey. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Hugh.
Hugh's remains will repose in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Chapel, Longford, on Thursday, November 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford, on Friday, November 17 at 11am, following the Funeral Mass Hugh will be laid to rest in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live : Click Here


The death occurred suddenly in Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 of Barney (Bernard) Conway 33 Cloverwell, Edgeworthstown, Longford and formerly of Ballycloughan.
Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, sister Kathleen, brothers Gerard, Jimmy and Johnny. Barney will be sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Kathleen, daughters Colette and Emer, son Martin, adored grandchildren Aaron, Leah, Kaitlyn, Tianna, Leeroy, Adam, Lekenzie and Sophie, great-grandchildren, sister Ann, brothers Joe, Brendan, Tom and Billy, daughter-in-law Orla, sons-in-law Mike and David, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Barney.
Reposing in the family home on Friday, November 17 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal to arrive at St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, on Saturday, November 18 for Funeral Mass at 11am, following Funeral Mass Barney will be laid to rest in Aughafin Cemetery.
John (Jonny) Cox, Longford Town, Longford / Bornacoola, Leitrim
The death occurred at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 of John (Jonny) Cox, Longford Town and formerly from Cloonart, Bornacoola, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Annie, sadly missed by his sister, niece, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jonny Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass for Jonnie will take place in St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola on Friday, November 17 at 12 noon followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery.


The death occurred, in the care of the excellent staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 of Louis J. Belton, College Park, Longford Town, Longford / Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by his brothers Liam and Paddy. Louis J. is sadly missed by his loving partner Anita Kelly, sister Maureen, brother-in-law Val, his godmother Peggy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and his many good friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Wednesday afternoon, November 15 in Our Lady's Manor Nursing home from 3pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 16 at 11am in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.


The death occurred, peacefully, in the tender and loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at University Hospital Galway, after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 of Tommy Dolan, Shannon Grove, Ballyleague, Roscommon and formerly of Corroclough, Kiltoom, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his Parents John Joe and Peg.
Sadly missed by his loving brothers Sean and Tony (Home), sisters Mary Kelly (Newpark) and Bríd Hanrahan (Newbridge, Co Kildare), sister-in-law Patricia, brothers-in-law John and Pat, nephews and nieces Robbie, Sarah, David, Shauna, Lisa, Shane, Louise and Emma, relatives, neighbours, St Brigid's family, and his many good friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Tommy will repose at St Brigid's GAA Club, Kiltoom (N37 WK60) on Friday evening (November 17) from 5pm until 7pm. The funeral cortège will leave the home of his brother Sean, Corroclough, Kiltoom on Saturday morning (November 18) to arrive at the Church of The Risen Christ, Kiltoom for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the following link www.churchservices.tv/kiltoom
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Mayo-Roscommon Hospice. The Dolan family thank you for your support at this time.


The death occurred on Saturday, November 11, 2023 of Thomas McDermott, Aughintraugh, Killashee, Longford. Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken parents Ambrose and Bridie, aunts Mary Glancy, Kathleen Griffin and Margaret Fox, uncles Brian Gillen, Pat Gillen and Billy McDermott, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, November 15 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 16 in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to I.S.P.C.A – www.ispca.ie or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.


The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023 of Martin Kiernan, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Anna-liz and James and by his brother Seamus. Martin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Laura and Emma, sons Ben, Jamie and Carl, sisters Liz Button and Maureen Fox, brother Johnny, grandchildren Jenson, Finley, Darragh, Aoibha, Rían, Líadh and Oisín, sons-in-law James and Ricky, daughter-in-law Sarah, Jamie’s partner Laura, Carl’s partner Danielle, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at the residence of his sister Liz (Swan Lake Cottage, Loch Gowna – Eircode HD12 KD60), on Friday, November 17 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 18 at 11.30am in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna. Interment afterwards in Mullinalaghta cemetery.


The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the wonderful staff at The Galway Clinic on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 of Margaret Lawrence (nee Lloyd), Lough Rynn/Ballinamore, Leitrim.
Margaret, sadly missed by her loving husband Richard (Dick), her adoring daughters Davina, Lorna and Danielle, sons-in-law Matt and Seán, adored grandchildren Meevagh, Ada, Amara and Louie, her brother Mervyn and sister-in-law Del, her sister Emily, nieces and nephews Darren, Amy, Alicia and Robbie, her extended family and many friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Reposing in Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill N41 XE39 on Thursday, November 16 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral service on Friday, November 17 at 1pm in Farnaught Church, Gortletteragh N41 HO29. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Graveyard, Mohill.


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 of Maura Smith, 3 Fairhill, Cavan and late of Clifferna, Stradone, Co Cavan/ Cavan town. Predeceased by her infant son Damien. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Deirdre, Kieron (Sabrina), Raymond (Louise), Marion (John), Shaun, Audrey (Paul), Ashling (Shane) and Fintan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchild, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law Audrey & Paul, Sheridan, 48 Seangharrai Drive, Ballinagh, on Thursday, November 16 from 4pm - 8pm. Removal on Friday, November 17 to arrive at St. Michael's Church, Clifferna for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all other times.


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 of Marie Briody (nee McFaul) Slanore, Crossdoney, Cavan. Beloved wife of the late Paddy, and much loved mother to Ann, Padraig, Brenda, Maeve, Thomas, Gerardine, Ciarán and Damian. Devoted grandmother to Bethanne, Katie Mae, Senan, Órnagh, and Sadhbh, Sadly missed by sons and daughters in law, sisters in law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Marie will repose at her son Padraig's house, Cornamuckla, Lough Gowna (H12K028) from 2pm on Wednesday, November 15. Removal from her son's house on Thursday morning, November 16 arriving to St. Patrick's Church, Drumcor, Cavan, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning, November 16 please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of Cavan and Monaghan Palliative Care Team c/o Simon Reilly, Kilcogy, undertaker.
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