Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Hanna O’Brien, Sandymount, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her 95th year in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 of Hanna O’Brien, Sandymount, Dublin and formerly of Park Road, Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Dan and Mary Ann, sisters Kathleen, Bridie, Rosaleen, Guina and Pauline, brothers Thomas, Danny and Seamus, nieces Ann and Miriam and by her nephew Tom. Hanna will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters-in-law Isabel and Anne, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her niece Christine’s residence (Park Road, Longford - N39 P5V0) on Thursday, December 11 from 6pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 12 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. 

Oliver Whelan, Moigh, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully but suddenly at his residence in the company of his loving family on Sunday, December 7, 2025 of Oliver Whelan, Moigh, Ballymahon, Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie and brother Laurence. He will be forever missed by his heartbroken wife Helen, daughter Yvonne and partner Ivan, cherished granddaughter Ella, sisters Veronica (Michael) and Marie (Charlie), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.

Oliver will repose at his residence, N39 TP48, on Wednesday, December 10 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is on Thursday, December 11 at 12 noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, N39 T1D9. Following Mass, Oliver will be laid to rest in Shrule Cemetery.

Chris Hourican (née Gormley), Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in her 94th year, just four days short of her 95th birthday, on Sunday, December 7, 2025 of Chris Hourican (nee Gormley) Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford and formerly of Pulladoey, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her loving husband John, her son Pat, by her great-grandsons, Mathew and Aaron, by her parents, Margaret Ann (nee Gormley) and Patrick Gormley, by her brothers and sisters Mick (Michael, Enaghan), Jim (Jimmy Joe, New Jersey), Pat (Patrick, Harrow, London), Anna (Christchurch, New Zealand), Maggie May (Cunnareen), Eugene (Pulladoey), Tom (Sheffield, UK), Colm (Gartylough) John (Bouladuff, Tipperary), Mel (Dublin & New Zealand), Brendan (Arlington, Boston) and Peadar (Pulladoey).

Sadly missed by her sons and daughters; Mary (Fostra), Margaret (McEntee, Arva), Rosario (Rabbit, Cleenrath), Sean (Arlington, Boston), Kevin (Fostra), Paul (Crott), Christina (Fostra), Suzie (Aughnacliffe), Imelda (Hourican, Arlington, Boston), Colm (New York) and Ciaran (Ballinamuck), sons-in-law Padraig and Patrick, daughters-in-law Bonnie, Lorna, Sheila and Grainne and by her brother Fr.Kevin Gormley (Boonville, Missouri). her adored grandchildren; Danny, Shane, Bryan, Conor, Niamh (McEntee). Joseph, Eleanor (Rabbitt), Megan, Haley, Lauren (Hourican), Cillian, Oisin, Fionn, Naoise (Hourican), Jason (Dennigan), Pauric, Eoin, John, Ryan (Hourican) and Sean, Oran, James (Hourican), great-grandchildren; Eoghan, Darragh, Cillian, Rìan, Caoimhín, David, Harry, and Annie, sisters-in-law Philomena Gormley (Pulladoey), Margaret Gormley (Arlington, Boston) and Marjorie Gormley (Geartylough), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home in Fostra, Aughnacliffe (N39 K4V2), on Tuesday, December 9 from 3pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. The family will take a break from 6pm until 6.20pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, December 10 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe (N39 K603) at 12noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House private outside of reposing times please.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Trócaire – c/o MJ Dolan & Sons, Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. Donations in lieu of flowers to Trócaire HERE in Memory of Chris Hourican (née Gormley). 

Mark Claffey, Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Longford / Ballinagore, Westmeath

The death occurred on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of Mark Claffey, Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Co Longford and Broadwood, Ballinagore, Co Westmeath. 

Mark will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Zara, his adored children Beau and Amelie, his parents Gerry and Marian, his sisters, Fiona and Lorraine, his brother Stephen, parents-in-law Mickey and Nuala Greally, brother-in-law David, sister-in-law Tone, aunts, uncles, niece Elora, relatives, extended family, great neighbours, and a large circle of friends. May Mark’s gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing at Nannery’s Chapel of Rest, Riverview, Kilbeggan, N91 HR88, on Tuesday, December 9 from 3.30pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, December 10 at 11am in St Michael's Church, Castletown Geoghegan, N91 XO67. Cremation will take place in Newlands Cross Cemetery and Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin 24, D24 K1CY on Wednesday at 3pm. House private please. 

We kindly request donations in lieu of flowers to Pieta House HERE. Mark’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this sad time.

Benjamin (Benny) Murphy, Firmullagh, Moyne, Longford / Millstreet, Cork

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 of Benjamin (Benny) Murphy, Firmullagh, Moyne, Co Longford and formerly of Coolikerane, Millstreet, Co Cork. 

Predeceased by his loving wife; Eileen, his parent's; Patrick and Sheila and his sister; Sr Kathleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers; Brendan, Pat and Jerry, his sisters; Judy, Peggy, Mary, Nora, Joan and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Benjamin Rest in Peace. 

Benjamin will repose at St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe (Eircode N39 K603) on Wednesday, December 10 from 7pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, December 11 at 12 noon in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Benjamin's Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. Please note there will be a Memorial Mass for Benjamin in St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet, Co Cork at a later date.

The Murphy family appreciate your sympathy and support shown to them at this sad and difficult time.

Lena Fahy, Cloonfad, Tibohine, Castlerea, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the doctors and nurses at Mayo University Hospital on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 of Lena Fahy, Cloonfad, Tibohine and formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon (November 12, 1952 - December 9, 2025).

Predeceased by her partner Com Callaghan, parents Des and Sheila, brother Paddy and her sisters Concepta and Audrey. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sisters Jacqueline, Elaine, Dympna, Patricia and her brothers Adrian, Paul and Declan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace. 

Lena will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Friday, December 12 from 5pm until 6.30pm, followed by private committal service in Sharkey’s Cremation Chapel, Loughglynn. 

Stephen Reilly, Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at the age of 91 years at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 of Stephen Reilly, Finea Village, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas & Brigid, his brothers Sean, Seamus and Tommy. His sisters Maureen, Nellie, Marguerite. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary for 56 years, son Noel, daughters Stephanie (Sean), Aine (Terry), Carmel (Neil),Mairead (Tomo) and twelve grandchildren, Sisters-in-law,brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace Stephen.

Reposing at St Mary’s Church, Finea (N91VW82) on Thursday, December 11 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Friday, December 12 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Finea. Followed by burial in St Mary’s cemetery, Finea. Funeral Mass may be viewed live HERE. House private. Family flowers only please.

Pat Cooney, Griffith Street, Athlone, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness, with family at the Hermitage Clinic on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of Pat Cooney, Griffith Street, Athlone, Co Westmeath. 

Predeceased by his wife Bridie (nee McMenamin). Deeply regretted by his sons Mark, Michael & Edward; daughter Catherine; grandchildren Eva, Gemma, Carla, Alice and Bridget; son-in-law Kilian Plunkett, daughters-in-law Anne and Stefana, sisters Agnes Cooney and Gemma Rowley; pre-deceased by sisters Mary Cooney and Christine Cooney, and brothers John, Garrett, and Fintan. Greatly missed by his brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, many friends and kind neighbours. May He Rest In Peace. In accordance with his wishes, his body has been donated to Medical Science.

An opportunity to express condolences to the family will be available at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone (N37 WY17) on Wednesday, December 10 from 4pm to 7pm. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Athlone (N37 XP66) on Thursday, December 11 at 10:30am. House private please. Family flowers only please. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Keira Curran (née Walsh), Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly and peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of Keira Curran (nee Walsh), Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan. 

Wife of Joe, Mother of Shay, daughter of John and Mary, sister of Marc, daughter-in-law of Joe and Bernie, sister-in-law of Colleen (Sean) Ailbhe (Georgia) Eoghan (Stephanie) nephews, relatives and friends. May Keira's gentle soul rest in peace.

Keira's remains will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim Eircode N41 TD62 from 6pm until 8pm on Wednesday, December 10. Mass of the Resurrection will take place in Saint Mogue's Church, Bawnboy on Thursday, December 11 at 12 noon with burial in the family plot in adjoining cemetery

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Saint Aiden's National School Playground Fund c/o Leydons Funeral Directors.

Margaret Hoare (née Kane), 23 Henry Street, Roscommon town, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon / Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 8, 2025 of Margaret Hoare (née Kane) 23 Henry Street, Roscommon town and formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon and Bruse, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Mick, her grandson Kevin, her parents Pat Kane and Molly (Comiskey), and her siblings Michael, Mary, Annie, Pat and Catherine (at infancy) Kane, John, Seamus, Peter and Francie Comiskey. Much-loved mother to Kitty (Manorhamilton), Pat (Castlebar), Michael (Doonbeg), Marie (Mullingar), Paul, Teresa, Declan, Dervilla, Shane, and Sinéad (Roscommon) and mother-in-law to Gerry Hickey, Bernie Morrissey, Kevin Kelly, Úna Ní Chuinn, Anthony McCormack, Anne Hardiman, Noel Beattie, Sharon Mulryan and John Flanagan. Margaret will be dearly missed by her adored 23 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and carers. May She rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Tuesday evening, December 9 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, December 10 at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery. Margaret’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Roscommon Palliative Care HERE. "Mother: our first and forever true friend.”

Madeleine Faughnan, Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon town, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday, December 7, 2025 of Madeleine Faughnan (née Dolan), Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon town and formerly of Cloonfree, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.  

She will be forever missed by her beloved husband Sean, sons Conrad and Eamonn, daughter Yvonne, her adored grandchildren Darragh, Eimear, Aisling, Luke, Daniel, Marcus, Laura and Ava, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brothers John Joe, Michael and Gerard, sister Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many good friends. Madeleine is pre-deceased by her parents Luke and Peggy and by her brothers Tom and Pat. May She rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday evening, December 10 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Thursday morning, December 11 at 11am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Madeleine’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed and it can be viewed HERE.

John Clarke, Lahausk, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of John Clarke, Lahausk, Strokestown, Roscommon/ Tulsk, Roscommon.

Beloved husband & best friend of Mary. Loving father of Jonathan, Jason & Rebecca (Regan). Father-in-law to Shane & Ruth. Adored Grandad of Cathal, Aiden, Ellie, Sam, Rory, Senan & Molly. Dearest brother to Cyril, Christine, Thomas, Loretta, Geraldine, Veronica & Sandra. John will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. 

John is predeceased by his parents Tom & Teenie (Larchgrove), his uncle Michael and his aunt Mamie (Lahausk). May John Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72) on Tuesday, December 9 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, December 10 to St Catherine's Church, Killina, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Killina Cemetery.

Ita Devine (née Dunne), Corryard, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, N41 TC63 / Teemore, Fermanagh

The death occurred on Sunday, December 7, 2025 of Ita Devine (née Dunne), Corryard, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly of Teemore, Co Fermanagh.

Ita has gone home to God from St Patrick's Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, to be reunited with her beloved husband Vincent, her beloved daughter Deirdre, her parents JP and Elizabeth Dunne, her sisters Moira Ryan and Margaret Dunne. Ita will be greatly missed by her daughters Sinead Hollyman (Duncan), Drumshanbo, Fiona Devine, London and her son Paul Devine, Bournemouth. Loving grandmother of Molly, Abi and Alexandra Beloved sister of Carmel O'Grady, nieces, nephews and a great circle of loyal neighbours, friends and fellow singers in Drumshanbo choir. May Ita Rest In Peace.

Ita will repose at her residence Eircode (N41 TC63) on Tuesday, December 9 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Wednesday, December 10 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Drumshanbo Cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, to St Patrick's Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon.

James Douglas Foreman, An Mhainistir, Fenagh, Leitrim / Mount Argus, Dublin

The death h occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Drumderrig nursing home, Boyle and with his son James on Friday, December 5, 2025 of James Douglas Foreman, An Mhainistir, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim and formerly Mount Argus, Dublin.

Predeceased by his wife Mairead and his sister Sally. Deeply regretted by his son James, brother Christopher, sister-in-law Brid, brother- in- law Liam, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41TD62 on Tuesday evening December 9 from 7pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 10 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh New Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

Teresa Morris (née Gilgan), The Square, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim / Ballisodare, Sligo

It is with great sadness that we announce the death peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 years on Saturday, November 22, 2025 of Teresa Morris (née Gilgan), Hornchurch, Essex, UK, formerly of Kilmacowen, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, and The Square, (The Spar Supermarket), Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.

Teresa is predeceased by husband John, son John, parents Patrick and Margaret (née Bree), and her brothers & sisters Michael James, Kathleen, Myra, Peggy, Patrick and Mary. Teresa will be deeply missed and remembered always by her loving children Theresa, Patricia, Geraldine, Pauline, Alan & daughter-in-law Nam, Margaret & son-in-law Kevin; her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May Teresa’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Teresa’s funeral will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:45am in St Alban’s Catholic Church, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5LA. Interment will follow at 12:15pm at South Essex Cemetery, Ockendon Rd, Upminster, RM14 2UY.

Teresa’s Funeral Mass may be viewed by clicking on the following link: Funeral Mass