Philomena McCormack

Philomena McCormack, 2 Crannóg, Bóthar an Ghleanna, Muineachán, (An Ghlasdromainn, Lios Darach ó dhúchas) a d’imigh ar shlí na fírinne ar an 31 Eanáir 2026. Mamaí, Mamó agus Múinteoir álainn grámhar. Bean ghreannmhar, fhlaithiúil, diongbháilte agus dílis a bhí lán le beocht agus spraoi. Gael bródúil ceolmhar.


Predeceased by her brothers Anthony and Joe, nephews Enda, Dónal, and Killian, grandnephew Tiarnán, and sisters in law Patricia and Mona.


Deeply regretted by her children Gráinne, Sinéad, Róna, and Tiarnán. Sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Niamh, Aoife, Finn, Cathal, Oisín, Lochlainn, Niamh, Rory, Aisling, and Máire, sons in law Gerry, Pádraig, and Barry, daughter in law Stéphanie, brother Brendan, sister Monica, sisters in law Liz, Eileen, Maura, Mena, and brothers in law Francis, Seán, Anthony, and Martin.


She will also be greatly missed by her much adored nieces and nephews, cherished neighbours, beloved choir, loyal dogs Toby and Teasy, teaching colleagues, past pupils, and wide circle of wonderful friends.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam ceolmhar grámhar.


Reposing at her home in 2 Crannóg from 3-6pm on Monday 2nd February. Burial service at 12pm on Tuesday 3rd February in Latlurcan Cemetery. Fáilte roimh chách - all are welcome to attend. House strictly private at all other times.


Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le hachan duine a thacaigh linn agus le Mamó le tamaillín anuas. Special thanks to: The nurses of Monaghan Palliative Care and the District Nurse Unit; the Surgical 1 Team in Cavan Hospital; Christopher, Gregory, and all in Ward’s Pharmacy; Dr Marion Smyth and the doctors and nurses of the Mater Hospital Dublin - who all cared for Granny so gently, and whose kindness means the world to us. Gemma and the Monahan family for their constant support, care, and thoughtful deliveries. Rachel for her special presence and kindness. Margaret, our constant companion. The wider McCormack family, who brought smiles, prayers, and music to Granny’s doorstep. Our Crannóg family, who carefully bubble-wrapped Granny in love, joy, laughter, dinners, and hugs. Granny’s beloved friends, who held her hand through the years and helped sing her to sleep. We are forever grateful to you all for loving her so deeply and so generously.

Donations to the Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Fund most welcome.


"Tá na coiligh ag glaoch 's na réalta ag bánú

Tá an ghealach ina luí 's ní fada go lá

Slán agat anois a shean-reilig bheannaithe

'S na daoine a shiúlfadh liom síos cois na trá."