Deaths in Longford - Saturday, April 11, 2026

Mary Mulligan (née Mulligan), Breaghy, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness, in her 94th year with her loving family by her side in the exceptional care of the staff of Mullingar General Hospital on Thursday, April 9 of Mary Mulligan (nee Mulligan) Breaghy, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Now re-united with her beloved husband James, cherished parents Patrick and Ellen (McCabe), infant daughter Eibhlin, son Gerard and daughter Siobhan (Dorman).

Much loved mother of Pat, Evelyn, Mairead (Comerford), Seamus, Hugh, Tom, Enda and Dermot. Greatly missed by her wonderful sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Deeply loved by her adored grandchildren Samantha, Stephen, Aislinn, Ryan, Jack, Gearoid, Canice, Conor, Katie, Aoife, Claire, Orla, Fiona and Amy, and her great-grandchildren Robyn and Caolan. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family, friends, neighbours and all those who cared for her. ''Pray for me, as I will pray for thee until we meet in heaven''.

Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, April 11 from 4:30pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at Saint James Church, Clonbroney (N39 WN20) on Sunday, April 12 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Facebook@ParishofClonbroney

Patricia Mary Dalton, Breany, Ardagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar with her loving family by her side on Friday, April 10, 2026 of Patricia Mary Dalton, Breany, Ardagh, Co Longford.

Reunited with her parents Larry and Bridget and her sister Josie. Patricia will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sister Eileen Dolan and her husband Tony (Multyfarnham), her nieces Nuala & Deirdre and their husbands Adrian & Tim, grandnieces Erin and Ella, grandnephews Zak, Conor and Finn, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. 

May Patricia's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Cluain Lir Chapel, Mullingar on Sunday, April 12 from 4pm until prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 13 at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh (N39 Y977) with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Paddy Madden, Park Road, Longford Town, Longford / Armagh

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 10, 2026 of Paddy Madden, Park Road, Longford and formerly of Portadown, Co Armagh.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Veronica, sisters Elica and Joan, brother Eamon, son Rory, partner Denise and by his step-daughter Yvonne. Paddy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Sinéad (Kilmeade), Orla and Simone, son Colm, sister Yvonne, Marian, Stephanie and Irene, brothers Denis, Fergal, Phelim and Thomas, grandchildren Deane, Jade, Gavin, Rory, Cora, Kyle, Abbie, Cian, Mia, Callum, Flynn and Bría, sons-in-law Eoin, Martin and Ben, 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 Tuesday, April 14 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, April 15 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please. Always loved , never forgotten.

 

Tom Charlie Nolan, Derryadd, Killashee, Longford

The death occurred surrounded by his family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Thursday, April 9, 2026 of Tom Charlie Nolan, Derryadd, Killashee, Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie, and his sister Winnie. Tom will be fondly remembered by his brothers Paddy and Peter, sisters Nancy, Margaret, Jean, Kathleen, Helen & Irene, nephews, nieces, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives, neighours and friends. May Tom Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home, Lanesboro (N39 E761) on Sunday, April 12 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 13 at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Killashee, followed by burial in Killashee Cemetery.

Noel Earley, Drumully, Emyvale, Monaghan, H18 XR61 / Granard, Longford

The death occurred ppeacefully at his home, with his family by his side after an illness bravely borne on Friday, April 10, 2026 of Noel Earley, Drumully, Emyvale, Co.Monaghan, H18 XR61 and formerly Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Frank, his brothers Michael and Tommy, nephew Kevin, brother in law John and sister in law Celia. Noel will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Monica, daughters Michelle (Tommy), Súsanna (Christian), son Colm (Elizabeth), brothers Frank, Jimmy, Sean, Kevin, Brendan, Paul, sisters May, Anne, Carmel, Claire and Marcella, grandchildren Sarah, Ríona, Iarfhlaith, Liam, Tighearnan, Muireann and Cate, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Noel’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.#

Noel’s remains will repose at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80 on Saturday, April 11 from 5pm to 8pm and Sunday, April 12 from 4pm to 8pm. House private for family and close friends on Monday please. Removal from the family home on Tuesday morning, April 14 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church Corracrin, Emyvale for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in Noel’s memory can be made to Crocus c/o Peter McMahon, McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member. Noel’s Mass will be live-streamed HERE. 

Pat King, Clonrollagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026 of Pat King, Clonrollagh, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Lena and by his brother Dan. Pat will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Hollie and her partner Barry, grand-daughter Tyra, sister Teresa, brothers Gerry, Jimmy, Michael, Brendan and John, 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 Monday, April 13 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Tuesday, April 14 at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Oliver Hanlon, Glack, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 of Oliver Hanlon, Glack, Longford Town, Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Margaret, sisters Maureen and Ann, brothers Fr.Joe and Noel, his darling daughter Catherine and by his grandson Dáire. Oliver will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Anne, daughter Amy, sons Frank, Liam and Cormac, brother Fr.Francis, daughters-in-law Audrey, Lisa and Olive, grandchildren Sean, Katie, Emily, Oliver, Lucy, Conor and Daniel, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

“Pray for me, as I will pray for thee, Until we meet in merrily heaven”

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, April 12 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Monday, April 13 at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium at 3pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Longford Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis society, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please. 

Sean McCabe, Ard Nagannagh, Killygordon, Donegal / Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 of Sean McCabe, Ard Nagannagh, Killygordon, Donegal and formerly of Cloone, Co. Leitrim. 

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Annie Mc Cabe.  Sadly missed by Dolores, children Vanessa (Michael), Ross (Chloe) and Orla (Caolan), grandchildren Ronan and Niamh, sisters Bernardine and Connie and his wider family circle.

Reposing at the family home, 30 Corrán An Lín, Convoy F93 XH2V on Saturday, April 11 from 11am to 10pm. Funeral leaving the family home on Sunday, April 12 at 12 noon for Funeral Mass in St Mary`s Church, Convoy at 12.30pm. Cremation afterwards in the Lakelands Crematorium. The Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Patricia Nolan (née Reilly), ‘Ashleigh, Ardnacrohy, Newcastle West, Limerick / Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in her 89th year, surrounded by her loving family in University Hospital Limerick on Thursday, April 9, 2026 of Patricia Nolan (nee Reilly), ‘Ashleigh’, Ardnacrohy, Newcastle West, Limerick and formerly of Drumboy, Mohill, County Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Catherine, brothers PJ and Bernie and sisters Mary and Phyllis. Patricia is deeply missed by her loving husband Richard, son Jerome, daughter Catherine, brother in law Joe, sisters in law Mary, Lily and Jane, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Sheehans Road, Newcastle West (V42 CD52) on Sunday, April 12 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West for 11.30 am requiem mass on Monday, April 13. Followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Funeral mass will be live streamed HERE. 

Sinead Dore, Killarkin, Leitrim village, Co Leitrim, N41 K721 / Donegal town, Donegal

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Sligo University Hospital on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 of Sinead Dore, Killarkin, Leitrim village, Co Leitrim and formerly of Ardeskin, Donegal town. 

Sinead is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Pearse O’Looney and her adored daughters Alex and Toni. Predeceased by her father Robert (Bob), mother-in-law Lillian and her aunt Colette. Remembered with love by her mother Margaret, brothers Niall and Barry, father-in-law JJ, brothers-in-law Emmett and Cathal, sisters-in-law Yvonne, Chrissie, Lisa and Mary, aunt Ella-Marie, uncles Tom and James, aunts-in-law Celine and Susan, uncle-in-law Paddy, niece, nephews, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace.

Sinead will repose at her home in Leitrim village (N41 K721) on Friday, April 10 from 5pm to 8pm. (House private at all other times please). A shuttle bus will operate from Leitrim Gael’s GAA pitch. Please adhere to the steward's instructions.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 11 at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim village. Burial afterwards in Kiltoghert Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to The Irish Cancer Society or c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director. Funeral mass will be streamed live and may be viewed by clicking on the following link Sinead's Funeral Mass

Sinead’s family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Edward Joseph (Joe) McLoughlin, Maryland, USA / Corraslira, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward Joseph (Joe) McLoughlin, Maryland, USA, and formerly of Corraslira, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, suddenly at his residence on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Joe is deeply regretted by his sister Maura Lundon, brother-in-law Denis, nieces Denise, Michelle, Catherine, Siobhán and Caitríona, nephews Dara and Brendan, extended family and friends. Joe is sadly missed and will be lovingly remembered by his family, relations and his many great friends in both Ireland and the USA.

Joe was widely known for his service with An Garda Síochána, his longstanding membership of the Knights of Columbus and membership of the Teamsters. Joe had a deep love of Irish music, history and culture. He will be forever remembered for his quiet strength, enduring faith, his generosity of spirit and his kindness to all who knew him.

Joe is predeceased by his parents Joe and Kate McLoughlin and his beloved sister Catherine. May Joe's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Joe's Funeral Mass will take place in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, on Saturday, April 11 at 11am, followed by internment of his ashes in Strokestown Cemetery. Joe's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sr Thérése O’Neill, Townparks, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in Birmingham Hospital aged 80 on Saturday, March 21, 2026 of Sr Thérése (Peggy) O’Neill, 94 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B297LL and formerly of Townparks, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Ellen O’Neill, sister Roisin (O’Reilly, Golf Links Road, Cavan), brother Paddy (Dublin), nephews Michael and Brian. Deeply regretted by sisters Eileen (McGovern, Legaginny, Ballinagh), Mary (Rafter, Newtownforbes), brother Michael (Ballyhaise), sisters-in-law Bridie (O’Neill, Ballyhaise), Teresa (O’Neill, Dublin), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and Sisters of The Charity of St. Paul, Selly Park Birmingham. Rest in Peace.

Sr Thérése’s (Peggy’s) funeral Mass will take place in St Paul’s Convent, Selly Park, Birmingham on Wednesday, April 22 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed online at: http://chapel.sellypark.org The Password is all lower case dupuis

A Memorial Mass for Sr Thérése (Peggy) will be held in St Mary’s Church, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan on Sunday, April 12 at 10.30am.