Deaths in Longford - Saturday, December 20, 2025

Barry Robbins, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in The Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar on Friday, December 19, 2025 of Barry Robbins, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford. Born in Saint Paul's, Cray, Kent and formerly Greenwich, London. 

Martin Shannon, College Park, Longford Town, Longford / Kiltimagh, Mayo

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 of Martin Shannon, College Park, Longford and formerly of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. 

Predeceased by his parents, sisters, brothers, granddaughter Sophie, grandson Alan and by other extended family members. Martin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Betty, daughter Audrey Sheridan, sons David, Derek, Ian and Patrick, sisters Cora (U.S.A.) and Regina (U.S.A.), daughters-in-law Maria, Lesley-ann and Sarah, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Hillary, John, Ryan, Callum, Emily, Claragh, Ciarán, Liam, Aebhín, Ríonagh and Seán, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Removal to St.Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Friday, December 19 for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, December 20 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral directors or any family member. House private to family and close friends please.

Mary Fuhrer (née Reilly), Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Saturday, December 13, 2025 of Mary Fuhrer (née Reilly), Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford and late of Denver U.S.A. Predeceased by her husband Fred, parents Kate Ann and Peter, brothers Jimmy and Pete, sister Rose and sisters-in-law Nuala and Tessie.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Margaret (Devine), Kathleen (Creegan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May Mary Rest in Peace. 

Reposing in St Mary's Church, Drumlish, Co Longford on Friday, December 19 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Drumlish on Saturday, December 20 at 11am, burial afterwards in Drumlish Old Cemetary. Funeral mass can be streamed live HERE.

Rose Farrell (née McCormack) The Green, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Inis Ree Nursing Home on Wednesday,  December 17, 2025 of Rose Farrell (nee McCormack), The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Kilcurry, Colehill.

Pre-deceased by her husband William, parents Patrick and Mary Ann, sisters Eileen and Maura, brothers Peter, Andrew, John Joe and Pat. Rose will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Mary Rhatigan, sons Willie, Padraig, Tomás (Galway) and Anthony, sister Margaret, daughters-in-law Marie, Deirdre, Anne and Evelyn, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Tomás, David, Amy, Daniel, Tanya, Sarah, Andrew, Léann, Gordon, Hannagh, Evan, Adam and Emma, great-grandchildren Riún, Cuán, Rosie, Grace, Esme and Ada, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, December 19 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, December 20 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 11am, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. Family flowers only please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private please.

Delia Kiernan (née Reilly), Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her heartbroken family following an illness on Monday, December 1, 2025 of Delia Kiernan (née Reilly), Sundon Park, Luton England and Molly, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her precious daughter Yvonne, her parents Dan and Rose, her sister Rose Cooley, brothers Pat, Danny, Johnny, and Tommy.

She is very dearly missed and fondly remembered by her husband and best friend, Oliver, her daughter Emma and sons Gordon and Gavin. Her precious grandchildren Conor, Brogan, Ben, Joe, Harvey, Freya, Finley and Sonni. Her son in law Darren, daughters in law Clare and Em. Her sister Maureen Jones (Bob), London, her brother Barney (Roisin.) Dernavogy and sister in law, Breda Reilly, Molly, along with nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives, and her many great friends.

Delias funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John the Apostle Church, Sundon Park, Luton on Tuesday, December 23 at 11.30am. Followed by a cremation service at The Vale crematorium at 1pm.

Milly McNally (née McGuinness), Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Rush Nursing Home, Rush, Co Dublin on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 of Milly McNally (née McGuinness) Dromod, Co Leitrim and late of Tulrusk and Drumboy, Mohill, Co Leitrim, retired N.T.

Predeceased by her husband Jack, son Padraig (Patrick) and son-in-law Roger Garbett. Loving mother of Maura, Anne (Garbett) and John and grandmother to Niall and Conor. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family, daughters-in-law, Catherine and Rebecca, brother and sister-in-law Stephen and Colette McGuinness, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence (Main Street, Dromod) on Sunday, December 21 from 1pm until 6pm. House private thereafter. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, December 22 at 1pm at St Mary's Church, Annaduff (N41 CF54). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Nora Conway (née Smith), Blackrock, Dublin / Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred unexpectedly after a short illness at St. Vincent’s University Hospital Wednesday, December 17, 2025 of Nora Conway (née Smith), Blackrock, Dublin and formerly Kilcogy, Cavan.  She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Martin.

Nora will be deeply loved and sadly missed by her devoted children Fergus, Máire, Barbara, Eileen and Aedeen, sons-in-law and partners Frank, Paul and Denver, her treasured grandchildren Cian, Niall, Ben, Hazel, Nienke, Bryan, Cara and Susanna, her brothers Jimmy, Tony and Oliver, sisters Phyllis and Helen, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and her many dear friends. May Nora Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home, Oakley Grove, on Sunday, December 21 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, December 22 to the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, arriving for 10am Mass followed by cremation at Mount Jerome's Garden Chapel. This is a celebration of Nora’s life, so you are welcome to wear colour. To view the Mass live, please click here. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock HERE. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.

Harriet Cox (née Walshe), Church View House, Kilglass, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon in her 92nd year on Thursday, December 18, 2025 of Harriet Cox (nee Walshe) Church View House, Kilglass, Roscommon/ Strokestown, Roscommon.

She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Tom and daughters Siobhan, Avril, Linda & Shirley, sisters Helen & Joan, daughter-in-law Carmel, sons-in-law Adrian, Jerry & John, grandchildren Billy, Andrew, Alexandra, Austin, Brad, Lucinda, Genevieve, Mark, Adrianna, James, William & Charlotte, great-grandchildren Theodore, Elliot, Victoria Harriet, Summer and Seanna, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Harriet is predeceased by her husband Austin, parents Peter & Siobhan Walshe, her brother John and her son-in-law Ross. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing in the Sacred Heart Church, Kilglass (F42 FN25) on Saturday, December 20 from 3pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, December 21 at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of, can be made to Western Alzheimers by clicking HERE.

To celebrate Harriet's long life it was her wish for those attending her Funeral to wear bright colours.

Pauline Compton (née Fallon), Newtown, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in her 94th year in the loving care of the staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 18, 2025 of Pauline Compton (nee Fallon) Newtown, Strokestown, Roscommon.

Beloved wife of the late Pat and much loved mother of Joe, Kieran, Oliver and Patricia. Pauline will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons & daughter, her daughters-in-law Marie & Valerie, brother Joe Fallon (UK), sister Emma Flood (UK), sisters-in-law Liz & Mary, grandchildren Niall, Avril, James, Brian, Maria & Ciara, great-granddaughter Eva and her mum Jenny, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and great friends. Pauline is predeceased by her husband Pat, her parents John-James & Mary, her brother Jimmy and sister Mary. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72) on Sunday, December 21 from 5pm until 8pm, followed by Removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 22 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.

Pauline's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE. House private please.

Mark Haren, Clonshaugh, Dublin / Rooskey, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully but unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 of Mark Haren (Harener), Rooskey, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Clonshaugh, Dublin.

Beloved fiancé of Karen and loving father of Lauren and Leah. Predeceased by his cherished mother Sheila. Very sadly missed by his partner and daughters, dad Tony, brothers Karl and Tony and sister Corienne, nieces Jessica, Keira and Kaelyn, nephews Karl and Kian, extended family, friends and neighbours. "May Mark rest in peace."

Reposing at his family home, Clonshaugh on Sunday afternoon, December 21 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, December 22 to the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Priorswood, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. The Crematorium Service will be streamed live HERE. 

Joseph Moran, Green Road, Kildare town, Kildare / Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, following a long illness, at St Brigid's Hospice on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 of Joseph Moran, Green Road, Kildare town, Co Kildare Town and formerly Tang, Co Westmeath. 

Joseph will be sadly missed by his loving wife Alice, daughters Deirdre and Elaine, son Declan, sons in law Michael and Eddie, daughter in law Sandra, adored grandchildren Amy, Robert, Jack and Kate, brothers Billy and Sean, sister Eileen, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Joseph Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare town on Friday, December 19 from 5pm - 7pm with rosary at 6.30pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning, December 20 to arrive at The Carmelite Church, Kildare town for requiem mass at 11.30am, mass will be live streamed HERE. Joseph's cremation service will take place privately at a later date. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to 'The Irish Cancer Society' HERE. 

Carol Howarth (née McCall), 22 River Meadow, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 13, 2025 of Carol Howarth (nee McCall) 22 River Meadow, Dromod, Leitrim, N41TX46.

Predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob). Sadly missed by her brother Harry and sister in law Catherine, nephews David, Neil, Hugh and John and their families. Also missed by Robert's brothers and the Howarth family. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence from 10am until 12 noon on Monday, December 22. Funeral service will take place afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm.

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.