Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 1, 2026

Pat Carberry, Annaly Park, Longford town, Co Longford / Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 of Pat Carberry, Annaly Park, Longford town and formerly of Clontuskert, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon. 

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Patsy, brother Johnny and by his three infant children. Pat will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Patricia, sons Padraic and Brian, sisters Maureen, Bridie, Nuala, Kitty and Ita, brother Barney, daughters-in-law Alice and Joanne, Patricia’s partner John, grandchildren Lauren, David, Conor, Keyleigh, Aislinn, Ciara, Darragh and Ellie, great-grandchildren Alayna, Harry and Koa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, May 3 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, May 4 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Family flowers only please donations if desired to St.Christopher’s Services, Longford ,c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private to family and close friends please.

Bernadette (Detta) McWeeney (née Connolly), Gortnagullion, Keshcarrigan, Leitrim, N41 K462 / Mohill, Leitrim / Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, April 30, 2026 of Bernadette “Detta” McWeeney (neé Connolly) Gortnagullion, Keshcarrigan Co Leitrim and formerly of Tawlaught-a-Valley, Mohill, Co. Leitrim and Castle Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. Retired Principal of Kiltycreevagh NS and St Patrick’s NS Ballinamuck, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her father Bernard, his wife Mary, her sisters Imelda and Philomena, brother Bernie Joe, and infant brother John Dermot. Detta will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, loving husband Paddy, devoted daughter Carol, sons Fergal (Marie), Padraic (Edel) and Donal (Marie), sisters Rosemarie, Patti, JoJo, Teresa, Gloria and Ita, sister-in-law Margaret, and her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her residence (N41 K462) on Saturday, May 2 from 3pm – 8 pm. The family will take a short break from 5.30 to 6pm. Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Sunday morning, May 3 for funeral Mass at 11:30 with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Friends of Sligo University Hospital.  Bernadette’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Joseph (Joe) O'Neill, Legan, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Thursday, April 30, 2026 of Joseph (Joe) O'Neill, Legan, Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Kate, and his brother Johnny. Sadly missed by his son John, sisters Kathleen, Eileen, Mary (Tullahan, Co. Leitrim), Joan (Kent, England), brothers Mick and Oliver, nieces, nephews, relatives and his large circle of friends. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay; No passing of time, can take them away. Rest In Peace Joe.

Reposing at his residence in Legan on Friday, May 1 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from his residence on Saturday, May 2, to St Mary’s Church, Legan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Following Mass, Joe will be laid to rest in Rathaspic Cemetery.

The family would like to thank all who cared for Joe, especially the oncology team at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, Palliative Care Longford/Westmeath, and the Irish Cancer Society transport service for their care and kindness. Joe’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

John Ross, Grange, Strokestown, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred suddenly at Beaumont Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 of John Ross, Grange, Strokestown, Roscommon / Longford. 

Sadly missed by his partner Agnes, his sister Mary Francis (Quinn), extended families, neighbours and many friends. John is predeceased by his parents Bernard & Elizabeth (Leitrim Cross) and by his brother Barney. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72), on Sunday, May 3 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Monday, May 4 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. 

John's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE. House strictly private please.

Carmel O'Leary, Barne, Edgeworthstown, Longford / The Liberties, Dublin

The death occurred unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 of Carmel O'Leary, Barne, Edgeworthstown, Longford / The Liberties, Dublin. 

Predeceased by her parents and brothers. Carmel will be sadly missed by her aunt Maura Doyle, her good friend and carer Maura Keenan, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) from 6pm until 7.30pm on Friday, May 1. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 2 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown can be viewed live HERE. Followed by cremation in Lakeland's Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 2.30pm.

Liam Higgins, Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Mullingar General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 of Liam Higgins, Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Peter (Petsie) and Annaliza, sisters Sr Dympna (FMM), Patricia (McFeely), and brother James. Liam will be sadly missed by his brother Noel, sisters Maureen (Flood) and Anna (Finch), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford (eircode N39 VR04) on Friday, May 1 from 5pm -7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 2 in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe (eircode N39 K603) at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland HERE, c/o any family member or Masterson's Funeral Director.

Sr Evangelist Tiernan, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Road, Longford Town, Longford / Ardagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family and Mercy Community, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon Hospice on Monday, April 27, 2026 of Sr Evangelist Tiernan, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford, and formerly of Rabbit Park, Ardagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents, Kathleen and Peter; her sister Bernadette Duke and her husband Vincent (Leixlip); her brother Pat; and her brother-in-law Alan Boxall (Kent).

Sr Evangelist will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Anna Griffin (Dublin), Josie Boxall (Kent), Sr Margaret (Mercy Convent Longford), and her brother Fr Peter (Cloone/Aughavas), nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. May Sr Evangelist rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly’s Funeral Home (N39 K381) on Wednesday, April 29 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford (N39 C4E4) on Friday, May 1 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. The Funeral Mass will be streamed HERE. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Gus Hanley, Killashee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, on Monday, April 20, 2026 of Gus Hanley, Killashee, Longford and formerly of Richmond Street, Longford Town, and former Principal of Ardagh NS. 

Predeceased by his beloved daughter Louise, sister Marie, and brother Niall. Gus will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Evelyn, daughter Emma, son Darren, Anita, the McLoughlin family, the McGuinness family, his extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends. May Gus rest in peace.

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (Eircode N39 K381) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4pm until 6.30pm. Funeral Service at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 1.pm. All are welcome to attend.

The service will be streamed live; please click on the link here: https://churchservices.tv/lakelands (Password: Crem3S). At the family’s request, no flowers, please. House private, please.

Isy (Isidore) McCormack, Straffan, Kildare / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family at the Beacon Hospital on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of Isy (Isidore) McCormack, Straffan and formerly of Longford.  

Loving husband of Vera, beloved father of Isidore, Lydia and Dan, stepdad to Sarah and the late Cillian, brother of Phyllis (Wilson) and Dougie (deceased). Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, sons-in-law Keith and Dan, daughter-in-law Anne, grandchildren Ellie, Freddie, Christopher, Olivia, Jack, Isabel, Esme, Theo, nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. 

Cremation service will commence at 1.30pm on Saturday, May 2 at Newlands Cross Cemetery and Crematorium which will be live streamed: Newlands Cross Chapel web cam link will be added on the day.

Ann Doyle (née Crowe), Hollybank, Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 30, 2026 of Ann Doyle (née Crowe), Hollybank, Arva, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by her parents Phil and Susie, brother Pat. Beloved wife of Martin and dear mother of Siobhan (Nicky O'Hara), Padhraic (Blaithin), Grainne (Charlie McDonnell), Shauna and Saoirse (Brendan), her adored grandchildren Cian, David, Aoife, Donnacha, Lorcan and Eoghan, great-grandchildren Emily and Nicholas, brother Larry, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Finnegan’s Funeral Home, Longford Street, Arva, H12D254 on Saturday evening, May 2 from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday afternoon, May 3 at 1pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Arva, interment afterwards in Colmcille Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Family home is strictly private please.

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