RIP: Tributes pour in for Leitrim priest - ' He had a warm style and manner'

The death has occurred of Fr. Robert (Robbie) Morrow, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim and Diocese of Salford, England who passed away peacefully on 8th February 2026, at Little Sisters of the Poor Care Home, Manchester, in his 91st year, in the 67th year of his Sacred Priesthood.

Predeceased by his sister Marie, his brother Joe and nephew Enda.

Fr. Robbie will be sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth, his brother Jimmy, his nieces and nephews, their spouses and partners, his extended family and his many friends and parishioners across the Diocese of Salford, who will remember him with great affection and gratitude.

Ordained to the Priesthood on 31st May 1959 at St Kieran's College, Kilkenny, Fr. Robbie served the Diocese of Salford with dedication for over 50 years, most notably as Parish Priest of St. Joseph's, Bury (1985–2009).

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Fr. Morrow’s ashes will be returned to Ireland to be buried at St Mary’s Church, Carrigallen following mass there at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 14th March 2026.

One comment on RIP stated: "Truly saddened on learning of Fr.Robbie's passing. Whilst his ministry in Salford is perhaps, legendary, I remember him as one of a Leaving Cert quartet in Moyne Latin School when I was a somewhat green first year. Only Fr Peter Beglan remains of those young priests: Frs Mike J.Doyle, Sean Cooke and Robbie Morrow, each of whom went on to grace the Lord's vineyard with distinction in Camden, New Jersey, Clonbroney and Salford."

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Another spoke of his warm manner: "Father Morrow was one of the priests who would visit The Hollies FCJ Grammar school in the 1970s and 80s. He was a popular priest who could relate to young people. When I was arranging our Fifth Form Leaving Dance in 1980, as I did the seating plan, I placed him with me and my Mum and Joan Danaher and her parents. He had a warm style and manner, and I have never forgotten him. RIP."