Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 18, 2023



The death occurred peacefully, at the Midland Regional hospital Tullamore on Sunday July 16, 2023 of Vincenzo Cristiano, 5 Ardeevan Estate, Ardnacassagh, Longford town and formerly Aversa, Italy. Predeceased by his dear mother Antonietta. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Rossana and their children Rebecca, Antonia and Carlo, Father Antonio, brothers Francesco and Ferdinando, sisters Giuseppina, Ilaria, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 20 at 11am in Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, followed by Cremation service at the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Arriving at 3pm.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com or Cablecomm (Channel 84). The Cremation service is also available to view live on https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.
Betty Ferrall (née Craig) Loughan House, Kenagh, Co Longford / Ballisodare, Sligo, late of Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon
The death occurred on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 of Betty Ferrall (nee Craig) Loughan House, Kenagh, Co Longford/ Ballisodare, Sligo, late of Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon.
Sadly missed by her husband Roger and her family and friends. Betty had a private funeral in St George's Church, Kenagh.
James (Jimmy) Mulligan, Mount Ida, Cloone, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Monday, July 17, 2023 of James (Jimmy) Mulligan, Mount Ida, Cloone, Co Leitrim (ex-postman). Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Mary Kate and his brothers Jack and Eugene. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Joan, his daughter Marie, son-in-law Ollie, grandchildren Chloe and Aaron, best friend Seamus, sisters Rose, Josie and Veronica, brother Tommy, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jimmy Rest in Peace.
Jimmy will repose at his family home (Eircode N41 KV81) on Wednesday, July 19 from 5pm - 8pm and on Thursday, July 20 from 5pm – 8pm. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Cloone for Funeral Mass on Friday, July 21 at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Jimmy's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/cloone
The family appreciates your support, sympathy and understanding at this sad time.
Eva Gannon, Blackrock, Dublin / Aghacashel, Leitrim and formerly Derrien, Aghacashel, Co Leitrim
The death occurred at Sligo University Hospital on Monday July 17, 2023 of Eva Gannon, Blackrock, Dublin/ Aghacashel, Leitrim and formerly Derrien, Aghacashel, Co Leitrim. Deeply regretted by her brothers Mick, Pat and John, her sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, the staff of St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Tuesday, July 18 from 7pm to 9pm. Removal from Ballinamore on Wednesday, July 19 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.


The death occurred peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 16, 2023 of Francis (Francie) O’Neill Snr, Gortletteragh, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Bridget (Bea), his daughter Olivia (Harte) his son Francie Jnr., brothers and sisters. Francie will be sadly missed by his loving family, his daughters Teresa, Josephine (O’Brádaigh), Geraldine (Mulligan), Lorraine (Dorrigan) and Evelyn, his brother James (Cloone), sisters Mae Reilly (Edgeworthstown), Anna Flood (Edgeworthstown), Evelyn O’Sullivan (USA), Josephine Ryan (Ballymahon) and Kitty Feely (Blessington), brothers-in-law, grandchildren Sarah, Cian Daniel and Eoin O’Brádaigh, Kate, Laura and Peter O’Neill, Kara, Celine Shane and Niall Mulligan, Michelle, Gavin and Niamh Dorrigan, Colette and Ronan Harte and Alison O’Neill, great-grandchildren Darragh and Aoife, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Francie Rest In Eternal Peace.
Francie will repose at the residence of his daughter Lorraine and son-in-law Gerry Dorrigan at Clooneagh, Bornacoola (Eircode N41 F5W5) on Tuesday, July 18 from 12 noon – 4pm with removal to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, for 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Wednesday, July 19 at 1.30pm followed by burial in Gortletteragh Cemetery. House private outside of reposing times, please. Francie’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/mohill
The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.


The death occurred peacefully as he always wished, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family on Sunday, July 16, 2023 of Thomas (Tommy) Doran, Kinturk, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his loving wife, Betty, brothers Jackie, Fr Liam, Paddy and sisters Mamie and Trish. Beloved father of Deirdre (Martin), Siobhán and Bronagh, and father-in-law to Shane, and a proud grandfather to his adoring grandchildren Sorcha and Dáire. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Christy, Gerry, Jimmy, Josie, Sr Dympna, Sr Miriam, Celie and Kathleen, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and his many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend its sincere gratitude for all of the wonderful medical care that he received during his short illness. Tommy leaves a void in our lives that cannot be filled, but the memories of his enduring love and his wise counsel will remain with us forever.
Reposing at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Tuesday, July 18 from 4pm to 6.45pm, followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 19 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. Tommy’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/ The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.


The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, July 17, 2023 of Pete Prior, Clenaghoo, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents John & Jane, his brother Noel (Carrick-on-Shannon) & his sister May (UK). He will be sadly missed by his daughters Norma (Clenaghoo), Janet (UK) and Roma (Dublin), his grandchildren James, Peter, Aoibheann, Caoimhe, Niall & Róisín, great-grandchildren James & Aera, nieces and nephews - especially John Prior (Carrick-on-Shannon) who was a great support to Pete throughout his lifetime, his relatives, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass this Wednesday, July 19 in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House private to family and close friends please. Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, July 15, 2023 of Patrick 'Pappy' Plunkett, Killaphort, Aughawillan, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Nora. He will be sadly missed by his family Olive, Mícheál, Bríd, Siobhán & Paul, his dear friend Bridgie, sons-in-law Seamus & Patrick, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours & many friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Monday evening, July 17 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home in Killaphort on Tuesday morning, July 18 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Patients Comfort Fund, General Hospital, Cavan c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore.


The death occurred peacefully following an illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Saturday July 15, 2023 of Maura Daly (née Wallace), Burnell Drive and formerly Newtown, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Westmeath / Ballynacargy, Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving husband Fergus, son Barry, sister Nan and brothers Mick, Ned and John. Maura will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children Carmel, Mary and Paul, her cherished grandchildren Shauna, Aaron, Amy, Jamie, Shane, Adam, Alex and Lilian, great-grandsons Blake and Jesse, sister Bridget, brothers Pete, George, Bill and Pat, extended family, very kind neighbours and friends. May Maura Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home on Monday, July 17 from 4.30pm to 6pm followed by Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 18 at 11am and can be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial will follow in Walshestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please; donations would be appreciated to Friends of the Regional Hospital Tullamore. For messages of sympathy or for a personal message for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.
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