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Rest in Peace Ina Broughall
Tributes have poured in following the recent passing of the former National President of The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) from Louth.
Ina Broughall (née Quigley) has died in her 94th year in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Oliver Plunkett Nursing Home, St. Cecilia’s Ward, on Monday, 26th January 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Ina was from Beech Park, Blackrock, Dundalk in Louth and formerly from St. Anthony’s, Green Lane, Rathnapish in Carlow
Predeceased by her husband Gerard (Ger), and parents Edward and Annie, Ina was the beloved mother of Niall, Conor, Aisling and Daragh.
Ina will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughter, son-in-law Peter Farren, daughters-in-law Antoinette and Fiona, adored grandchildren Ciara, Róisín, Cillian, Craig, Garvan, Neil, Aaron, Shauna and Rebecca, great-grandchildren, brother Kevin, sister Therese Jackman, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and loved Ina, with one mourner writing,
"I’m so sorry to hear about Ina’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbour. A lovely and talented lady, I still have all her beautiful handmade Christmas cards. Rest in peace Ina".
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Another message said, "Niall, Conor, Aisling and Daragh, so so sorry to hear the sad news about your wonderful mother Ina. I was so lucky to have had her as my Auntie.
"I spent so so many summers in Carlow, and away camping around Ireland with you all and what fun we had. Also I had the privilege of staying in the Broughall house while I did a year in The Regional in Carlow.
"Ina had a warm welcome for everyone. Always full of encouragement, she always made you feel so good about yourself. Was so delighted to have her spend a week with us in Singapore, and boy did Ina shine! She left a lasting impression on everyone she met. What a wonderful woman and what a life she lived".
"My sincere condolences to Aisling, Neil, Conor and Darragh. There's never a right time, to say goodbye, to our parents. Your Mam was always, such a busy, fun loving lady, so full of life. Running a hairdressers business, four children, the ICA and still had such a welcome for her Newbridge Clan, every time we called . Thinking of you all, not forgetting Theresa, Kevin and all the Broughall and Quigley families," another person said.
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