Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 16, 2025

Rose Hagan (née Tully), Treanlawn, Killoe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin on Thursday, May 15, 2025 of Rose Hagan (nee Tully), Treanlawn, Killoe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her dear husband Jim, cherished daughter Fidelma and by her son-in-law Manfredi. Rose will sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Eleanor, Mary, Teresa, Eithne, Sheila and Louise, son Gerard, adored grandchildren Ellen, James, Patrick, Conor, Amy Rose, Grace, Niamh, Dylan, Mobhi, John, Peter, Anna, Stella, Patrick, Alessia, Alicia and Ellie Rose, sons-in-law Gary, Mark, Eoin, Chris and Andre, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, May 17 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday, May 18 in St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs (N39 AH01) at 2pm, interment afterwards in Ennybegs Cemetery. Rose’s funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchservices.tv/killoe “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”.

John Casey, Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly at his home on Thursday, May 15, 2025 of John Casey, Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his beloved wife Rita and his brother Joe. John will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by his family, his heartbroken daughter Genevieve, son-in-law Vincent, his adored grandchildren Sadhbh and Bríain, sisters Phil (Roscommon) and Sheila (Roscommon), brothers Tom (Dublin) and Alfie (Limerick), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his wonderful neighbours and friends.

We will hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our livesUntil we meet again. Rest in Peace John.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Saturday, May 17 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Sunday, May 18 to arrive at St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Following Mass, John will be laid to rest in the family plot in Abbeyderg Cemetery. 

Jim Pat Donohoe, Aughamore Lower, Moyne, Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Friday, May 16, 2025 of Jim Pat Donohoe, Aughamore Lower, Moyne, Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Katie and brothers-in-law Paul and Bernie. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife Rose-Ann, sons Seamus and Brian, daughters Lisa (McGahern), Elaine (Cadam) and Geraldine (Fitzpatrick), daughters-in-law Theresa and Fiona, sons-in-law Enda, Mark and John, cherished grandchildren Jason and his partner Rebecca, Eoin, Jack, Ella, Ava, Joe, Sophie, Emma, Rory, Dara, Ciara and Amara, great grand-child Harper, sisters Kathleen and Eileen, brothers-in-law George and James P, sisters-in-law Mary Alice and Lizzie Kate, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (Eircode N39 K381) on Saturday, May 17 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm (The family will take a 15 minute break at 6pm). Removal from his home on Sunday, May 18 to St Mary’s Church, Legga arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in Legga Cemetery.

The mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Patient Comfort Fund, Cavan General Hospital care of Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors, any family member or online by clicking HERE. House private Sunday morning, May 18 please.

Eileen Reilly (née Dunning), Congress Terrace, Longford town, Co Longford / Athlone, Westmeath / Athlone, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the tender loving care of the ICU staff in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on Thursday, May 15, 2025 of Eileen Reilly (nee Dunning) Congress Terrace, Longford town, Co Longford and formerly of Old Tuam Road, Bealnamulla, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, sister Mary, her parents Ellen and Patrick and her grandnephew Coda. Sadly missed by her loving sister Patricia (Mullally), brothers Tony, Tommy and Frank, in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Sunday evening, May 18 from 3pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass in S.S. Peter & Paul Church on Monday, May 19 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. House private please. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Debbie Kelly, Cavan Town, Cavan / Granard, Longford

The death occurred suddenly to the inexplicable grief of her daughter Lena, husband Vidmantas, parents Gerry and Lena, sisters Ann, Kitty, Geraldine, Linda and Amy, granny Nancy, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 of Debbie Kelly, 2 Tower Hamlet, Farnham Street, Cavan. Predeceased by her brother Gerard. 

Reposed at her parents home in 2 Tower Hamlet, on Thursday, May 15 with removal at 7.30pm to the Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan to arrive at 8pm. Removal from the Cathedral on Friday morning at 10.45am, to St Mary's Church Granard for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass, interment afterwards in Granardkill Cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.

John Jordan, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 of John Jordan, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford.  

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Bernadette. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, Frank, Johnny, Mary, Declan, Anthony, Fintan, Caroline, Lisa and Wesley, sister Frances, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, May 15 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 16 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/ Family flowers only please. House private please.

Patrick (Paddy) O'Reilly, Beechlawn, Villa Court, Prosperous, Kildare / Ballinalee, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in Naas General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 of Patrick (Paddy) O'Reilly, Beechlawn, Villa Court, Prosperous, Co Kildare and late of Ballinalee, Co Longford and Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his adored wife Susan and brother Frankie, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children Sean and Claire, daughter-in-law Julie, son-in-law Dean, two very adored grandchildren Samuel and Connor, brother Tommy, sister Ann, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Thursday, May 15 from 5pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Friday, May 16 at 11.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Prosperous for 12pm funeral mass, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery, Prosperous. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Friends of Naas Hospital.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Patrick (Paddy) Nolan, Green Street, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 of Patrick (Paddy) Nolan, Green Street, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his wife Anne. Deeply regretted by his loving son Alan, daughter Jacqueline, grandson Jamie, daughter-in-law Patricia, granddaughter-in-law Katie, brothers Harry and Christy, sister Marion (Crone), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Paddy Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham (N91 RW14), on Sunday, May 18 from 3pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 19 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St Feichin's Cemetery, Fore. House private at all times please. 

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Roy (Robert) Greene, Bredagh, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The recent death occurred suddenly at his residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025 of Roy (Robert) Greene Bredagh, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by his father James, mother Cecily and sister Dolores. Roy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, siblings John, Frankie, Cecilia, Brendan (Mary) and Claire (Martin), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Roy's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Sunday,  May 18 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, May 19 to St Mary's Church, Carrigallen for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private.

James (Jimmy) Irwin, Brittas, Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at Beckett Nursing Home in Newport Pagnell UK on Monday, April 28, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Irwin, formerly of Brittas, Glasson Westmeath and residing in the UK.

Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Annette. He will be sadly missed by his sons Ralph and Andrew, daughter-in-law Jane, grandson Ashley, sister Bridie, brother Joe, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 12.30pm, at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Newport Pagnell, followed by burial for family members only. Family flowers only but donations can be made via www.hwmason.co.uk (funeral directors) to Alzheimer’s UK.

Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully  in the presence of her loving family after an unexpected short illness, under the excellent care of the ICU staff at King’s College Hospital London on Friday, April 18, 2025 of Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Sevenoaks, Kent, UK and formerly Rooskey, Roscommon. 

Beloved wife of Alan and dear mother of Michelle and Chris, step-mother to David, sister to Seamus Dooner and cherished nana to Oliver, Daniel and Emily. Pat will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law and son-in-law and her dear cousins and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. May Pat rest in peace.

Funeral Mass will take place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1ER, on June 5 at 2pm (live-stream available). Family flowers only please and if you wish to send a donation, please donate to The London Air Ambulance Service (https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/donate).

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