Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Seamus Finnan, Kilnasavogue, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 11, 2026 of Seamus Finnan, Kilnasavogue, Longford town and formerly of Churchlands, Longford. (Former County Councillor).

Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, parents Mel and Rose, sisters Rosaleen Dennigan and Patsy McCormack, brother Packie and by his nephew James McCormack. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by James, Patrick, Margaret, Rosemary, Ann and Catriona Dennigan and by Tomas, Aidan, Enda, Niall and Deirdre McCormack, brothers-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, January 14 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, January 15 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation HERE. House private please.

Mai (Mary) Barden (née Norton), Clonsilla, Dublin / Clonterm, Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on Sunday, January 11, 2026 of Mai (Mary) Barden (née Norton) Clonsilla, Dublin and formerly of Clonterm, Co Longford. 

Beloved wife of Ciaran and cherished mother of Marguerite, Jason, Ciara, Michael and Ciaran and a devoted granny to Callie, Katie, Ellie, Megan, Sadhbh, Harry, Aoibheann, Jack and Sarah. Predeceased by her much loved brother John. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brothers Barry, Teddy and Junior, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Wednesday evening, January 14 between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, January 15 to the church of St Philip the Apostle, Mountview arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Mai’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

Maura Kilbride-Harkin, Cartron, Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 9, 2026 of Maura Kilbride-Harkin, Cartron, Granard, Longford, former Longford County Councillor, Granard Town Councillor and Peace Commissioner.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, father Senator Tom Kilbride, mother Mary Jo and brothers Sean, Seamus, Paddy and Joseph. Maura will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, sons Michéal, Thomas, J.P and Brian, daughters Maureen, Marguerite, Paula and Breda, daughters-in-law Catherine, Eilish and Kim, sons-in-law Anthony, Paddy and Patrick, sisters Bríd, Sr Roberta and Bernadette (McGovern), brothers Thomas and Michael, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, her wonderful grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal to St Mary’s Church, Granard on Monday, January 12 arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday,  January 13 in St Mary’s Church, Granard at 1pm with burial afterwards in Granardkille Cemetery. Family flowers only. House Strictly Private.

Patsy McHugh (née McGuire), Templemichael Glebe, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 10, 2026 of Patsy McHugh (née McGuire), Templemichael Glebe, Longford Town, Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved son Ciarán and by her brother Jody. Patsy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, dear husband Jimmy, daughters Carmel and Cora, granddaughter Catherine, sister Peggy, brother Jimmy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence at Templemichael Glebe (N39 T2C5) on Monday, January 12 from 4pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm on Tuesday, January 13, interment afterwards in Carrickedmond cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Laurel Lodge Patient Comfort fund, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Marie Burns, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross on Friday, January 9, 2026 of Marie Burns, Dublin and Teffia Park, Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth and by her brother Con. Marie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Cian and his father Ali, sisters Teresa Gillen (Malahide), Elsie Cooney (Portmarnock) and Pauline O’Hara (Coralstown, Mullingar), brothers Pauric (Longford) and Charlie (London), brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Removal to St Mel’s Cathedral on Tuesday, January 13 to arrive for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. No flowers please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

The Family would like to thank most sincerely the staff of St James’s Hospital, St Luke’s Hospital and Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross for their care and kindness to Marie.

Annette McDonald (née Quinn), Knockahaw, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred Peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday, January 10, 2026 of Annette McDonald (née Quinn), Knockahaw, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband Joey and by her brothers Noel, Paschal and Fr Seán. Annette will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Marie and Anne, son-in-law Kevin, brothers Eamon and Frank, sisters-in-law Patsy and Maureen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Removal on Wednesday, January 14 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St.Christophers Services, Longford, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Mary Kate McGrath (née Corrigan), Parkplace, Colehill, Longford / Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Friday, January 9, 2026 of Mary Kate McGrath (née Corrigan), Parkplace, Colehill, Longford and formerly Barramore, Drumlish and Ballykenny, Newtownforbes. 

Predeceased by her husband John, her twin brother Francis and her parents Frank and Mary. Mary Kate will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, sons and daughters, Frank, Elizabeth, James and Rita. Her sons-in-law James Irving and Mark O'Reilly, daughter-in-law Amanda (Grehan), her adored grandchildren Mark, Shawn, Dillon and Cooper, her relatives and wonderful friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. 

Reposing in the sacred heart church Carrickedmond on Tuesday, January 13 from 6pm until 8pm followed by prayers. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 14 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired HERE. House private please.

The family wish to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the staff in Medical 3 Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar and the carers who looked after Mary Kate so attentively at home. 

Sean Keaney, Derrin Lower, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly, following a tragic accident, aged 35 years, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 of Sean Keaney, Derrin Lower, Ballinagh, Co Cavan and Hanwell, London, England.  

Loving son of Bridie and the late Charlie, brother of Cathriona (Ciaran), Fiona (Stephen), Breda, Katie, Matt (Sarah), Cathal (Lorraine) and Thomas (Shauna). Sadly missed by his mother, sisters, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home (H12 AD80) on Monday, January 12 and Tuesday, January 13 from 5pm - 8pm both evenings. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 14 in St Joseph`s Church, Drumkilly, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

A shuttle bus will operate from St Joseph`s Church, Drumkilly, carpark (A82 VO49) to the Keaney family home on both evenings. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust HERE.

Maureen Maguire, Cluain Bhride, Ballintubber, Roscommon / Donamon, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, in the loving care of her family, aged 42 years on Sunday, January 11, 2026 of Maureen Maguire, Cluain Bhríde, Ballintubber, Co Roscommon and formerly of Corbally, Donamon, Co Roscommon.

Beloved mother to Eva and Jarlath. Deeply regretted by her parents Mary and Pat Maguire, brothers Charles, Gerry, Damien and Aidan, her partner Aidan Scanlon, aunts Anne Conlon, Margaret Higgins, Patricia Noone and Mary Handy (Clara), uncle Oliver Maguire (Lanesboro), sisters-in-law Edel and Nadia, Eva’s father John Murphy, her cousins, nieces and nephews Amelia, Cian, Patrick, Nova and Sophie, her many friends, neighbours and work colleagues in Tesco Roscommon.

She is predeceased by her grandparents Charlie & Maureen Conlon and Eugene & Margaret Maguire. May Maureen’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all her wonderful relatives, neighbours, friends and work colleagues for the incredible outpouring of kindness and offers of support to them since the news of her unexpected passing broke on Sunday. 

Funeral Arrangements Later

Margaret ‘Gretta’ Duignan-McGuire, Oceanside, NY and formerly, Dromod, Leitrim / Mohill, Leitrim

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret ‘Gretta’ Duignan-McGuire, Oceanside, NY and formerly Dromod, Co Leitrim/ Mohill, Co Leitrim who departed this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Oceanside, NY. 

She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Nanny, Aunt and Friend. Gretta will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Gretta is survived by her beloved husband Terry Joe of 51 years, celebrated this January 4th, 2026, doting children Jennifer, Allison (Vinny) and Terence (Shawna) and her precious grandchildren Vincent Peter and Finley Grace. Gretta is blessed to be further survived by her loving brothers Charlie (Patsy), Peter (Aideen), Leo (Kay d. 2024 R.I.P.), Tom (Phyllis) and Joe (Mary Geraldine) and adoring sisters Liz (Jim d. 2022 R.I.P.) and twin Marian (Liam). From Terry Joe’s family, Gretta will be missed by siblings, Gerry (Eileen), Margaret (Gaafar d. 2022 R.I.P), Phyllis (Noel) and Lily (Brendan) as well as countless relatives and friends who cherished her warmth, kindness, infallible wit and joy that she brought to all.

Born in Dromod/Mohill, Co Leitrim on May 1, 1954 Gretta spent the earliest years of her life in Ireland until she, Terry Joe and the kids immigrated to New York in 1989 where they spent the last 37 years. Here, she not only found, but also thrived in her passions as a hairdresser, frequently shopping at TJ Maxx, attending comedy clubs, adoring her beloved pets and taking Sunday drives with Terry Joe.

We hold in the close comfort of our hearts that she is welcomed by her cherished parents Moll and Harry, and brother Patrick as she arrives in God's Kingdom (RIP). May her beautiful and hilarious spirit rest in peace as we all remember her lovingly until we meet again. Memorial Service at Tower’s Funeral Home, 2681 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 4pm – 8pm.

Nora Moran (née Taylor), Knockglass, Ballinameen, Boyle, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at the Plunkett Nursing Home, Boyle surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 11, 2026 of Nora Moran (nee Taylor) Knockglass, Ballinameen, Boyle, Roscommon. 

Predeceased by her parents Ellen and Thomas, brothers Michael, Jimmy, Thomas, Noel, sisters baby Rita, Sadie (USA), Mary and Helen. Beloved wife of Tom and adored mother of Christina Mc Nama (Leitrim village) and Helen Cryan (Ballinameen).

She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, grandchildren Senan, Noah, Alex, son in laws Michael and Padraic, brother George (Ballinagare) sister Kathleen (Manchester) nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbours and many friends. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Nora will be reposing at Higgins and Sons Funeral Home (eircode F52 RC58) on Tuesday, January 13 from 5 to 7pm. House private please. The funeral mass is on Wednesday, January 14 at 12 noon in St Attracta’s Church, Ballinameen followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. On behalf of the Moran family, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing staff of the Plunkett Nursing Home for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Nora through the last year. Your dedication, dignity and genuine warmth brought great comfort to her and to us as a family we will be forever grateful. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Plunkett home patient fund c/o Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors or a family member.

Timothy (Timmy) Winters, Lissacarn, Ballinamore, Leitrim, N41 CF70 / Kanturk, Cork

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Monday, January 12, 2026 of Timothy (Timmy) Winters Lissacarn, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Kanturk, Co Cork.

Pre-deceased by his son William. Timmy will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Eilish, his daughters Avril & Jenifer, his brothers & sisters; Michael, Denis, Madeleine, Stephen, Bernard, Tony, Elaine, Imelda, Sabrina, Carmel & Eva, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews & nieces, extended family, former colleagues in An Garda Síochána, neighbours, & many friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home in Lissacarn, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 CF70 on Tuesday, January 13 from 3pm until 7pm and also on Wednesday, January 14 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, January 15 from his home to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore