Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Brendan Bannon, Ballinahinch, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness, bravely borne in the care of the nurses and staff at the Beacon Hospital, surrounded by his family on Monday, February 10, 2025 of Brendan Bannon, Ballinahinch, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. (Ex Telecom Eireann).  

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, brother Peter, brother-in-law Pat and sister-in-law Nuala. Brendan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Eithne, dear sons James (Ohio), Eoin (Brussels), Cormac (Ballinahinch) and Fearghal (Melbourne), daughters-in-law Samantha and Ola, Fearghal’s partner Lorraine, sisters Jo O’Keeffe (Celbridge) and Maureen McCann (London), brothers Tom (Dublin), Jack (Ballinahinch) and Des (Limerick), grandchildren Brendan, Declan and Maeve, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Reposing at his residence in Ballinahinch (N39 YW99) on Wednesday, February 12 from 3pm until 7pm. As parking is limited there will be shuttle buses in operation for the reposing from the Village Hall, Newtowncashel (N39 YF90). Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 13 in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here Family flowers only please donations if desired to LARCC National Cancer Retreat and Support Centre donate here

Barry Kelly, Dundrum, Dublin / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 10, 2025 of Barry Kelly of Dundrum, Dublin 16 and formerly of Granard, Co. Longford.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary & daughter Dorothea (Dorry) Murray. Sadly missed by his daughter Ann Jane Moran & son Ed Kelly, grandchildren Conor, Michael, Daniel, Christine, Mary, Steven, Alana, Conn & Donal, Brother David & sister Ann, daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Michael & Tom, extended family, neighbours & friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Barry will repose at home on Wednesday, February 12 from 5pm – 7pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, February 13 at 10.30am in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham.

For those who cannot attend, you may view it live by clicking here. Donations if desired to Tallaght University Hospital (donate here). To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Goatstown on (01) 268 8828. 

Margaret (Peggy) Cassidy (née Breslin), Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home in the loving care of her family, on Monday, February 10, 2025 of Margaret (Peggy) Cassidy (nee Breslin), Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, grandsons Joseph and Daniel, sister Rose and brothers Eddie and Jimmy. Loving mother to Thomas, Mary (Sorohan), Kay (Culliney) and Bernie (Hagan), mother-in-law to Ellen, Charlie, Martin and Peter. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Niamh, Thomas, Kevin, Darren, Cathal, Shane, Declan, Ciara and Liam, great-grandchildren Joe, Reily and Agnes.

sisters Maureen Davitt, Kay Young and Agnes McKenna, brother-in-law George, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, good neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Reposing at her residence in Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 FV00) on Tuesday, February 11 from 4pm until 8pm. As parking is limited a shuttle bus will run from The 98 Bar Ballinamuck (eircode N39 CP04) during this time. Removal on Wednesday, February 12 arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamuck at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 13 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ballinamuck new Cemetery.

Joseph Geraghty, Bessfort, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in London on Thursday, January 16, 2025 of Joseph Geraghty, London and formerly of Bessfort, Ballymahon, Co Longford. He will be sadly missed by his loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Joseph's Funeral Mass will take place in St Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon on Tuesday morning, February 11 at 10am, followed by burial in Forgney cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed live HERE. 

Owen Devlin, Dublin / Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in his 94th year in the loving care of his family on Friday, February 7, 2025 of Owen Devlin, Artane, Dublin 5 and formerly of Great Water Street, Longford (Ex. Telecom Eireann). Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Evelyn, brothers Paddy, Martin, Eddie, Joe and infant Michael, infant sister Bridget and by his parents Paddy and Mai.

Owen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Helene and Michele, sons Michael, John and Patrick, daughters-in-law Martina, Deirdre and Deborah, son-in-law Akhter, Helene’s partner Liam, sisters Margaret, Ann, Teresa and Kathleen, brothers Sean and Seamus, grandchildren Matthew, Eoin, Ruth, Mairead, Kim, Ciara, Brian, Ben, Daniel, Sami and Adam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, February 11 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, February 12 in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com 

Stephen Drew, Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Road, Longford town, Co Longford / Loughlinstown, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of Roscommon Hospice on Thursday, February 6, 2025 of Stephen Drew, Cartrun Breac, Lisbrack Road, Longford town and formerly of Loughlinstown Wood, Co Dublin. 

Stephen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Gabrielle, sisters-in-law Grace and Carol, brothers-in-law Mark and Brian, mother Katherine, father Christopher , sisters Louise and Elizabeth, brother Aidan, mother-in-law Kay, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace .

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, February 10 from 6pm until 8pm. A service in celebration of Stephen’s life will take place in the Funeral home on Tuesday, February 11 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in St John’s Churchyard, Battery Road, Longford. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice donate here

James Cusack, Ballygarden, Strokestown, Roscommon / Galway

The death occurred peacefully, in his 92nd year, in the wonderful care of the staff on St Michael’s Ward, Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon on Monday, February 10, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Cusack (Seámus Ó’Cíosóig) Ballygarden, Strokestown, Co Roscommon, late of Cloone, Kilbeacanty, Co Galway and Retired Headmaster of Bishop Hodson’s Grammar School, Elphin,  July 27, 1933 – February 10,  2025.

Predeceased by his mother Ellen (née Loughrey), father James, brothers Francie and John Paul and sister-in-law Ellen (née Redmond). Devoted husband of Vera (née Duffy) and loving father of Mícheál (Naas), Séamus (Strokestown), Deirdre (Duggan, Ballinalee), Méadhbh (Hanley, Strokestown), Eibhlín (Earley, Hillstreet), Ruairí (Annaghdown) and Orla (Keegan, Four-Mile-House). He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and children, sons-in-law Paul, Peter, Pat and David, daughters-in-law Cáit, Caroline and Annette, sisters-in-law Nancy and Pauline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin (F45 Y168) on Wednesday, February 12 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, February 13 to St. Patrick’s Church, Kiltrustan (F42 N573) arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughrim Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.  Níl bás ach múchadh coinnle le breachadh an lae (Death is only the quenching of a candle at the dawning of the day). The Cusack family are grateful for your sympathy, support and prayers at this time.

Anabella Dawn Jackson/Nolan, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Arus Carolan nursing home Mohill on Monday, February 10, 2025 of Anabella Dawn Jackson/Nolan Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, born August 16, 1945 in Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, India

Pre-deceased by her parents Col. FC Jackson (Indian medical service), Elizabeth (Betty) Jackson. Sadly missed by her loving family. Devoted husband Keith Nolan, son Boyce and his partner Rachael O’ Malley, adored grandchildren Rubee, Nathan and Senan, sister Susan Wilkinson (Canada), brother Peter Jackson (UK), brothers-in-law, sisters-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. At Rest.

Anabella’s Cremation service will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm on Wednesday, February 12. Cremation service will be streamed live Anabella's Funeral Service (Password for live stream is Crem12W). House private please. 

Eamon Rogan, Tooman, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred on Monday, February 10, 2025 of Eamon Rogan, Tooman, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

House strictly private at all times. Funeral Arrangements Later

Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls), Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

Sean's funeral will take place in GreenAcres, Kemnal Park, Chapel, A20 Sideup Bypass., Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6RR on Friday, January 31 at 11am. There will be a memorial Mass for Sean in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, on Friday, February 14 at 7pm. Funeral may be viewed on the following link https://watch.obitus.com Username kosi4586 Password 217830

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