Deaths in Longford - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
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.
David McDowell, Lismoy House, Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of David McDowell, Lismoy House, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
Pre-deceased by his parents Arthur and Lily. David will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, partner Marie, children Darragh, Emer, Ethan and Sian, cousins, relatives and friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, April 29 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, April 30 in St Paul’s Church, Newtownforbes at 2pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Oncology Unit at University Hospital Galway, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.
Mary Sharkey (née Drake), Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon / Dring, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, April 27, 2026 of Mary Sharkey (née Drake), Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon and formerly of Carrickduff, Dring, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her son John, brother Donal and her sister Claire. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Seamus, daughters René and Julie, son James, grandchildren Amy, Allison, Daniel, Savannah and Molly, brothers Eamon, Terry and Noel, sisters Kitty and Bernie, daughter-in-law Margaret-Mary, Savannah and Molly’s mother Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Mary will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday, April 29 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her home on Thursday, April 30 to St Nathy’s Cathedral arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to Croí HERE. Mary’s Mass will be live-streamed HERE.
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.
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