Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Jimmy Farrell, Lanesboro, Longford
The death occurred, tragically, on Sunday, March 31, 2024 of Jimmy Farrell, Lanesboro, Longford. Jimmy will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, father Gaye, mother Ann, brother Conor, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many wonderful friends. May Jimmy Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his mother Ann's residence 47 Cnoc na Gaoithe, Lanesboro (N39 N124) on Thursday, April 4 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 5 in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. House private please at all other times. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Pieta House. Funeral Mass can be viewed
Brian O'Connell, Dublin / Dungarvan, Waterford / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, in the wonderful care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 1, 2024 of Brian O'Connell, Malahide, Dublin, Dungarvan, Co Waterford and formerly of Dublin Road, Longford (Ex Ground Ops & Personnel Aer Lingus and also Cahill May Roberts). Predeceased by his brother Tony. Beloved husband of Germaine and loving father of Richard and Petra. Very sadly missed by his wife, children, Richard’s partner Niamh, son-in-law Victor, adored grandchildren Alfie and Samuel, sisters Anne and Bairbre, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday, April 3 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Thursday, April 4 for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. A live stream on Brian’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE
The death occurred surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on
Saturday, March 30, 2024 of Mary Mulligan (nee Kelly) Ballyduffy, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Michael Kelly, son Sean, brothers Paddy, Peter and Mick Joe and sister Kathleen. Remembered with love and sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband John, daughter Mary, sons Michael, Peter, James, Danny and David, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Jenny, Shane, Aaron, Josh, Sean, Emma, Maria, and James, brothers Jim and John William, sisters Teresa and Bernadette, nephews, nieces, relatives and good neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford on Tuesday morning, April 2 arriving at St Francis Xavier’s Church, Moyne for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to take this opportunity to also thank the staff of The Mater Hospital, Dublin, who cared so well for Mary throughout her illness. The mass can be viewed
Christina Carrig (née Galvin), Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred on Friday, March 29, 2024 of Christina Carrig (née Galvin), Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents John and Kathleen, beloved son John and dear husband Cyril. Christina will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Mary (Kenny), sons Kevin, Cyril and David, brothers John and Mick, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, April 1 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Tuesday, April 2 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Dr Catherine O'Neill (née Gallagher), Donnybrook, Dublin / Lucan, Dublin / Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at St Vincent’s Private Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 29, 2024 of Dr Catherine O'Neill (née Gallagher), Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Longford and Lucan, Co Dublin. Dearly beloved wife of Henry and much loved mother of Sarah, Shane, Vinnie and Carla. She will be greatly missed by her family, her sisters Marie and Bernie, brothers James and Charles, sons-in-law Tom and Shane, daughters-in-law Orla and Melanie, her treasured grandchildren Ryan, Henry, Lucy, Sebastian, Euan, Luca and Fleur, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, on Tuesday, April, 2 arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm which may be viewed on the following weblink;
. Removal on Thursday, April 4 to St James Church, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, for a Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Ballinakilla Cemetery.
Anne Murphy formerly of Cloonagh, Dring &, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Friday, March 15, 2024 of Anne Murphy formerly of Cloonagh, Dring & Longford town, Co Longford.Predeceased by her father Pat, mother Anna and her brothers David, Garry and Johnny. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Peter and Adam, brothers Brian and Paddy, sisters Barbara and Aideen, grandchildren Brody, Holly and Leon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her aunt, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace. A private Funeral Mass and Burial has taken place.
Peter Smith, Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 31, 2024 of Peter Smith Garrymore, Ballinagh, and formerly Aughawelia Carrigan. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Kate, Brother Tommie, sister Bridget, nephew Brian. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Anne, brothers Liam, John (Miriam Westmeath), Pat (Teresa), sisters Mary (Tom Keane Kerry), Marcella (Donal Shanaghy), Ann (Paddy McCourt Roscommon), Frances (Michael Redmond Dublin), Kathleen (Danien Creegan), sisters in law Kathleen Moorehouse (Co Wexford), Agnes Smith (Aughawelia), nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Wednesday, April 3 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday, April 4 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Bruskey for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Mullaghboy Cemetery. House private to family and close friends. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care Team and Bruskey Church repair fund. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.
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