Deaths in Longford - Friday, November 1, 2024

Dr Alicja Radic (née Piskorska), Longford Town, Co Longford / Dundrum, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 of Dr Alicja Radic (nee Piskorska), Hillview, Glack, Longford town and formerly of Taney Avenue, Dundrum, Co Dublin.

Predeceased by her sister Ludka and by her brother Rysziek. Alicja will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Carol D’Arcy (U.S.A.), sons Paul (Enniskerry) and David (Longford) and their father Drago, grandsons Richard and Alexander, great-grandchildren Robyn and Connie, daughter-in-law Frances, son-in-law Colm, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, November 3 from 11.30am until 12.30pm followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.

Bridget (Bridie) Doyle (née McGee), Dublin Street, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Nazareth House, Sligo in her 96th year on Monday, October 28, 2024 of Bridget (Bridie) Doyle (nee McGee), Dublin Street, Longford town.

Predeceased by her husband Hughie, son James, daughter-in-law Marion and siblings Tom, Peter, Sean, Kathleen and Elizabeth. Bridie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters Mary and Helen, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Lily, grandchildren Brian, Peadar, Megan, Ciaran, Sean, Brian’s partner Tina, niece Maureen, relatives and good friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, November 1 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 2 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here view Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Christopher’s Services, Longford, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Michael Reilly, Cloone, Leitrim / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the care of the nurses and staff of The North West Hospice, Sligo on Thursday, October 31, 2024 of Michael Reilly, Drumgowla, Cloone, Co. Leitrim.  May Michael Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Kathleen Gilroy, Cornashamsogue, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim / Maynooth, Kildare

The death occurred peacefully at the home of her daughter, Eileen Fitzpatrick, Newtown Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 of Kathleen Gilroy, Cornashamsogue, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her loving husband John. Deeply regretted by her sons Tom, John Joe and Michael, her daughters Noeleen, Eileen and Rosaleen, brother Patrick Joseph, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her daughter's home in Maynooth from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 31. Funeral Mass at 1pm in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim on Friday, November 1 followed by burial in the local cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Brigid's Hospice and Homecare Service, Crotanstown, The Curragh, Co Kildare R56A992.

Eileen Deane (née O'Kelly), Glen Road, Ballycastle, Mayo / Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 of Eileen Deane (née O'Kelly), Glen road, Ballycastle, Co Mayo, and formerly of Drumloona, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.  Predeceased by her husband Joey. Deeply regretted by her son Morgan, daughter-in-law Heidi, sister Bernadette (Dromey, Dublin), sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Eileen's gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Lynn's Funeral Home, Killala (F26 T854), on Friday, November 1 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral to arrive to St Brigid's Church, Ballycastle on Saturday, November 2 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11:30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3:15pm. House private, please. No flowers please. Donations to The Mayo Hospice.

Eileen's family wish to thank the wonderful staff at Sonas Moyridge Nursing Home, Ballina, for the excellent care given to Eileen.

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