Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Ellie Tynan, Micknagh, Killoe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Sunday, March 16, 2025 of Ellie Tynan Micknagh, Killoe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents John and Ellen, brother Peter, sisters Kathleen and Anna-May. Ellie will be remembered with love by her family, nephews Peter and Martin, niece Catherine, grand-nephew Thomas, grand-nieces Helen, Kayleigh, Siobhan and Martina, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Ellie.

Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Chapel on Friday, March  21 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday, March 22 to arrive to St Oliver's Church, Cullyfad for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Ellie will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

David Shields, No. 6 Aughafad Heights, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Friday, March 14, 2025 of David Shields, No. 6 Aughafad Heights, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and June Shields. He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Faustina, Lesleyann and Brenda, Brother Mark, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 18 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral service is available to view live HERE or via Cablecomm, channel 84. House private please.

Niall McCarthy, Forgney, Moyvore, Longford / Youghal, Cork

The death occurred unexpectedly and suddenly passed away at the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, March 13, 2025 of Niall McCarthy, Forgney, Moyvore, County Longford and formerly of Youghal, County Cork. Niall, truly adored husband of Lorraine, and beloved father of his magnificent daughter Abigail, is tragically missed.

Predeceased by his loving mother Anne. Sadly missed by his father Jerry, brothers Brian, Michael and Peter; and his loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Sadly missed by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joe and Fidelma Quirke; sisters-in-law Deirdre, Sharon, Belinda, Zita, and Polina; his brothers-in-law John, David, Robert and Peter; his nieces and nephews Eoghan, Molly, Michael, Ella Rose, Ruairi, Ciara, Julianne, Eoin, Madeleine and Stella; and his wonderful friends and neighbours both new and old. May Niall’s gentle, caring and kind soul Rest in Peace.

Niall will repose at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, Ireland, N91 K660 on Tuesday March 18 from 4pm to 6pm followed by Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass at Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, N91 EF82 on Wednesday, March 19 at 11am. Followed burial at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Forgney Cemetery, Ballymahon, Longford. N91 AE35. House Private Please.

If you would like to share your kind words, stories or memories about Niall, please send by email to [email protected] and they can be shared with family and friends. If you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, you are welcomed to join the mass live online: here.

Mary McTiernan (née Gilloran), Miskawn, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim

The death occurred on Sunday, March 16, 2025 of Mary (Molly) McTiernan (née Gilloran), Miskawn, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Frank and son-in-law Andy. Deeply regretted by her daughters Geraldine, Valerie (Paul), Eilish (Paul), Breda (Gavin) and her son Frank (Bríd) grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her sister Eileen (Luton). Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her son Frank's residence Mountain View, Keshcarrigan, Co Leitrim N41TK79 on Monday, March 17 from 5pm-7pm for family and close friends and on Tuesday, March 18 the house will be open from 5pm-8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 19 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Aughnasheelin followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin/

Mary Jo Healy (née O'Rourke), Padua, Cloughduv, Cork / Aughamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Cork University Hospital on Saturday March 15, 2025 of Mary Jo Healy (née O'Rourke), retired National School Teacher, ‘Padua’, Cloughduv, Crookstown, Co Cork and formerly of Aughamore, Tarmon, Co Leitrim.

Much Loved Mother of Damian & Garry. She will be sadly missed also by her grandsons Dáire, Oisín & Senan, her brother Gerry O'Rourke (Santry, Dublin), her sister Agnes McTiernan (Swords, Dublin), her daughter in law Ger (Faughnan), her nieces, nephews and her many good friends. Predeceased by her husband Danial (Dan) and her sister Philomena (Mena) Holohan, late of Minard, Sligo Road, Longford.

Reposing in Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home, Macroom (P12KX79) on Tuesday, March 18 from 5pm to 7pm with prayers. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 19 at 2.30pm in St Joseph’s Church, Cloughduv (P14VX33). Funeral afterwards to St Finbarr’s Cemetery, Kilmurry. Family flowers only, donations to Marymount would be welcomed. May She Rest in Peace.

Peter Prior, Bawnboy, Cavan / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan on Sunday, March 16, 2025 of Peter Prior Bawnboy, Co Cavan and late of Derrinever, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his wife Kitty (née Ryan), parents Hugh and Rose Anne, brother Bernie (Bernard), sisters Katie (Kate Ann), Margaret Nicholson and Tess (Teresa) Rice, sister-in-law Joan, brothers-in-law Michael, Jim and Michael. Peter will be sadly missed by his sisters Rose McLoughlin and Bridie Forde & brother-in-law Bill. Much loved uncle to his many nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41TD62, on Tuesday evening March 18 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday March 19 in St. Brigid's Church, Corraleehan at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/corraleehan

Teresa McKiernan (née Walsh), Stradrinan, Aughawillan, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Lough Erril Nursing Home Mohill, Saturday, March 15, 2025 of Teresa McKiernan (nee Walsh) Stradrinan, Aughawillan, Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Jim. Teresa will be sadly missed by her family; Seamus (Linda), Francis, Pascal and Mary (Gabriel), her sisters Bridget Farrell (New York) & Margaret Honeyman (Ballinamore), her sisters-in-law Anne Lee (New York) & Mary Walsh (Cork), her beloved grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 TD62), on Monday evening, March 17 from 7pm – 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 18 in St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/aughawillan

Thomas (Tom) Maguire, Urney, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, March 16, 2025 of Thomas (Tom) Maguire, Urney, Ballinagh, Cavan. Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Posie and his brother Henry. Beloved husband of Margaret and dear father of Adrian (Carol), Ann (Steve), Louise (Ciaran), Regina (Anthony), Pauric (Therese), Mairèad (Damien) and Josephine (Niall).

Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, his adored 19 grandchildren, brothers Paddy (Molly) and Terence, sisters Margaret (Tony rip) and Breege (Phil), brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends

Reposing at his home on Monday, March 17 from 3pm until 7pm with shuttle bus from Ballinagh community centre, house private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, March 18 at 3pm in St Felim's Church Ballinagh. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care Team care of Cronin and Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member. May He Rest In Peace. 

Clare Donohoe (née Smith), Garrymore, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Castlemanor, Nursing home on Friday, March 14, 2025 of Clare Donohoe (née Smith), Garrymore, Ballinagh, Cavan. Predeceased by her first husband Paddy O'Shea, son Joe, daughter in law Ann, sisters Bridget and Mary Ann, brothers Phil, Pat, Tommy and Joe.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, son Michael, daughters, Sheila (Joe), Bridget and Jacinta (Pat), sister Lil, sister-in-law Rosaleen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home on Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, March 18 at 10.40am to St Michael’s Church, Potahee to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick (Pat) McDermott, Cloonkeen, Castlerea, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Fearna Manor Nursing Home Castlerea, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 13, 2025 of Patrick (Pat) McDermott, Cloonkeen, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.  

Predeceased by his infant son Patrick, his parents Patrick and Ellen, and his beloved sister Kate (Flanagan).

Beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Helen Naughton (Sean, Castlerea), Grace Lyons (Gerry, Castlerea), Teresa Doherty (John-Martin, Donegal), Mary (Vincent, Castlerea), Denis (Barbara, Lanesboro), Michael (Brigid, Foxford), John (Strokestown), and Martin (Mary J, Dublin). Pat will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, sons, his adored grandchildren Rebecca, Kevin, Andrew, Daniel, Aoife, Sarah, Dylan, Jason, Helen, Ciaran, Oisin, Emma, Joseph, Noreen, Lily, Harry, Adam, Sadie, Zoe, and Ollie, and his great-grandson Rian. Also, by his brothers and sisters Mike (Castlerea), Cormac (Boyle), Martha (Joyce, Glenamaddy), Celia (D’Arcy, Castlerea), and Mary (Donlon, Glinsk). Sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea on Monday evening, March 17 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, on Tuesday morning, March 18 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

Pat’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church webcam HERE. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Roscommon Hospice.

Edward (Ned) Murphy, Conlonstown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath

It is with broken hearts that the Murphy family announce the passing of their adored father Edward (Ned) Murphy, Conlonstown, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath, died Sunday March 16, 2025 in his 89th year, peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Funeral arrangements later.

Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Ballymote, Sligo

The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in West Leaderville, Perth, Australia, in the loving care of St John of God's Convent Sisters and her nephew, Kevin Gallagher on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, late of Rathbracken, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of St John of God Convent, Dun Bhrid, Ballymote, Sligo. 

Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, most recently her Sister Joan Gallagher, Rathbracken. Peg will be sadly missed by her Brother Tommy O'Reilly (Newry), Sisters Ellen Float (UK), Liz McNerney and Bridie Myericks (USA), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be offered in Peg's memory on March 21 at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, Granard. Peg will be laid to rest in Perth. May she rest in eternal peace.

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