Catherine Hennessy

Formerly of Goleen, Co Cork.

Catherine Hennessy (née Barry) aged 48, cherished wife and best friend of Pascal and best mammy in the world to Aisling and Gerald, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the tender care of the staff on Cedar Ward, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin on January 30th 2025.

A devoted daughter of John and the late Mary Barry, a wonderful sister to Linda (Madden), Tom and Sean, an amazing Auntie Atteee to Cathal, Gearóid, Mae, Róisín, Tom and Eimear.

Catherine will be deeply missed by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Connor, Cora, Anne, Sean, Pauline, Kevin, Patrick, Carmel, Raymond and Jennifer. Treasured by the extended Barry, McCarthy and Collins families, her wide circle of wonderful friends and neighbours who loved and cared for her.

Your life was one of kindly deeds,
A helping hand for others needs,
Sincere and true in heart and mind,
Beautiful memories left behind.

Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66 on Sunday February 2nd from 3 o’clock concluding with prayers at 5 o’clock.

Removal from her home on Monday 3rd to arrive to the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee N39 PP60 for Requiem mass at 1 o’clock. Following Mass, Catherine will be laid to rest in St. James’s Cemetery, Clonbroney.

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Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care, Click to donate

Family home private please.

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