Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 29, 2025

Ann O'Reilly, Central Bar, Market Street, Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff at the Lisdarn Unit in Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 28, 2025 of Ann O'Reilly, Central Bar, Market Street, Granard, Longford.

Pre-deceased by her parents Sonny and Rita, brothers Tom and Harry, sisters Mary and Lily. Ann will be sadly by her niece Mary Donohoe, cousins, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.

Removal on Wednesday, December 31 to St Mary’s Church Granard for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.  

Jimmy Murphy, Drumeel, Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown  on Sunday, December 28, 2025 of Jimmy Murphy, Drumeel, Ballinalee, Longford. 

Predeceased by his wife Julia, brothers Tommy, Paddy, Mickey, Johnny and Charlie, sisters Bridget, Maggie and Molly. Jimmy will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his family, daughter Teresa, sons Johnny and Jimmy, brother Joe (Legan), sister-in-law Bridget, his adored grandchildren Carrie, Julie, John, Marty and James and their mother Marie, his great-grandchildren Jamielee, Breeanna, Mark-James, Matthew, Aaron, Emma, Sophie, Eva, Hanna, William and Keelan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace Jimmy.

Removal arriving to St. James's Church, Clonbroney, Ballinalee onTuesday, December 30 for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 31 at 11am. Following Mass, Jimmy will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Patricia Slowey (née Devlin), Ardara, Donegal / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Donegal Hospice on Sunday, December 28, 2025 of Patricia Slowey (née Devlin), Tullycleave, Ardara, Co Donegal and formerly of Longford town. 

Loved and forever missed by her husband Terence, her children Yvonne (Matt), Jennifer (Owen) and Kelvin (Nicole), her grandchildren Lucy, Evelyn and Callum who she cherished dearly. Sadly missed by her sisters Teresa, Catherine and Margaret, her brothers Michael and Christy, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret Devlin, and sister Angela. May she rest in peace.

Patricia’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Sunday, December 28 from 6pm to 9pm and on Monday, December 29 from 12 noon to 8pm. Funeral home private on the morning of the funeral. Removal from there on Tuesday, December 30 to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice. Patricia’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on The Church of the Holy Family website.

Leona Cox (née Lohan), Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Longford / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025 of Leona Cox (nee Lohan), Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Moher, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Charlie and May.

Leona will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Edward, son Aron, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren Amy, Sarah and Daniel, sisters Mary, Loretta and Charlette, brother Tom, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, December 29 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, December 30 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please.

Kathleen McKiernan (née Reilly), Corlismore, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred on Friday, December 26, 2025 of Kathleen McKiernan (née Reilly), Corlismore, Ballinagh and formerly Drumnalara, Ballinagh, and New Rochelle, New York. 

Predeceased by her mother Bridget, father Hugh, her beloved husband Frank McKiernan, brother Hughie Reilly and her sister May Fitzpatrick. Sadly missed by her loving children Jackie (Jimmy), Frankie (Linda), Dee Dee (Chris), Brian, Terry (Dawn), Sean (Jen), Paul (Linsay), her adored grandchildren James, Thomas, Jennifer, Frankie, Brianna, Jillian, Shea, Kevin, Katie, Kimmie, Gavin, Shane and Collin, great-grandchildren Lucy, Ayla, Hailey and Reece, brothers Danny (Ann) and Charlie, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Monday, December 29 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, December 30 in St Michael’s Church, Potahee at 12 noon. Kathleen will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Frank in New York. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. 

Patricia (Patsy) McGovern, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred in the wonderful care of the staff at Arus Carolan Nursing Home in Mohill on Monday, December 22, 2025 of Patricia (Patsy) McGovern, Mohill, Leitrim. 

Patsy is predeceased by her loving husband Phil and will be sadly missed by her sister Bernadette, her nieces and nephews, relatives, her good friend Declan Feeney and other friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Sunday, January 4 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral will take place on Monday, January 5 at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Mohill followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Patricia's Funeral Mass may be viewed online HERE. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time.

Joan Nea, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred at home, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family after battling a long illness on Thursday, December 11, 2025 of Joan Nea, Basildon, Essex, England and formerly of Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, aged 82.

Predeceased by her husband Martin. Sadly missed by her loving children Pauline, Stephen and Tina, her adored grandchildren Nichola, Melissa, Martha, Siobhan and Kieran, great-grandchildren Leonyedus, Eoin, Patrick and Ahreay, daughter-in-law Lorraine, son-in-law Paul, Nichola's partner Tony, Melissa's partner Leon, Martha's husband Noel; brother David and his family in Australia; and a wide circle of friends.

May Joan Rest In Peace.

Funeral at a later date in Essex, England.

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