Rev. Canon Owen Devaney, the Parish Priest Emeritus of Mullahoran, died on June 26, 2026, while in the care of staff at the Sancta Maria Nursing Home in Kinnegad. A former member of staff at St. Mels College in Longford, Canon Devaney also served as an Administrator in Rathowen and Streete within the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
Canon Owen Devaney’s service included roles as both a Parish Priest Emeritus of Mullahoran and a former Administrator in Rathowen and Streete, alongside his membership of staff at St. Mels College in Longford.
Funeral Arrangements and Public Commemoration
The public is invited to pay their respects during a period of reposing at Connell’s Funeral Home on Church Street, Longford, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. Prayers are scheduled at the funeral home for 4:30 p.m. that day, followed by a removal to St. Mary’s Church in Ennybegs, Killoe, where further prayers will be held at 6:30 p.m.
The Requiem Mass is set for Monday, June 29, at 1:00 p.m., with interment to follow at Aughaboy Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, the funeral proceedings will be available to view via a live broadcast link. Family members, including his sister-in-law Eileen, his nieces, and his nephews, have been joined by his dedicated housekeeper, Bríd Dolan, and his fellow clergy in mourning his passing.
The extensive list of former appointments in Rathowen, Streete, and Mullahoran highlights his pastoral service within the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
Managing Condolences and Future Documentation
An online platform has been established to allow the public to leave messages of sympathy and memories. According to the provided information, all submissions are subject to a moderation process to ensure personal identifiable information, such as addresses or phone numbers, is removed before the comments are published.
These digital expressions of sympathy will remain accessible on the platform for a period of six months. Additionally, the family may request a physical condolence book from the funeral director to retain these messages permanently. Shannonside Northern Sound has publicly extended its sympathy to the family, neighbors, and friends of the deceased.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the Requiem Mass take place?
The Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, June 29, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Ennybegs, Killoe.
How long will the online condolence messages be available?
Online messages of condolence will be held on the page for a period of six months.
What happens to the personal information left in a condolence message?
All comments undergo a moderation process, and any identifiable information such as phone numbers or addresses will be edited out before the message is approved for display.
How will the community of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise remember the legacy of Canon Devaney?
