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23 Feb 2026

Deaths in Co Longford, Monday, June 26, 2017 (Evening)
May they Rest in Peace

Sheila O'Donoghue (née Walsh), Main Street, Granard, Co Longford

 

The death occurred on Monday June 26, 2017 of Sheila O'Donoghue (Nee Walsh), formerly of Donoghue's Hardware, Main Street, Granard,Co Longford, peacefully surrounded by her family at St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Predeceased by her son Joe, sister Kathleen, brothers Tom and Peter (Balinalee), Sheila will be sadly missed by her husband Jimmy, sons John and Seamus, daughter in law Kate, grandchildren James, Tadhg and Emma, sister Margaret Duffy (Killashee) nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and her many good friends.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard from 4pm to 6.15pm on Wednesday, June 28. Prayers at 6.15pm followed by removal to St Mary's Church Granard arriving at 7.20pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 29 at 11am followed by burial in Granardkill cemetery.

 

 

Cyril O'Neill, Swords, Dublin / Strokestown, Roscommon
 

The death occurred on Saturday June 24, 2017 of Cyril O'Neill,  Swords, Co Dublin & formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon peacefully in the loving care of his family at Beaumont Hospital.

Beloved husband of Margaret and devoted father of Rory, Tracy and Brian and loving grandfather of Sadhbh and Blake,sadly missed by his brother Hughie, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday evening June 27 from 5-7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning June 28 to St Cronan's Church, Brackenstown arriving for 10am Mass followed by funeral to Swords Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to TLM (wearetlm.org).

 

Helen Handley (née Gilnagh), Galway Road, Roscommon Town, Roscommon / Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred on Sunday June 25, 2017 of Helen Handley (nee Gilnagh), Galway Road, Roscommon town and formerly of Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford at her home.

 

Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother to Edel and sister of the late Sé, she will be very sadly missed by her daughter, sister Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at her home on the Galway Road on Tuesday evening June, 27 from 4-8pm.   Removal on Wednesday morning June 28 to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association. House private on Wednesday morning please.

 

 

 

 

Rose Shiels (née Masterson), Knockaughey, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The death occurred on Saturday June 24, 2017 of Rose Shiels, (nee Masterson) , Knockaughey, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by her dear husband James, she is deeply regretted by her loving son Peter and daughter-in-law; Mairead, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a large circle of neighbours and good friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Cavan, on Monday, June 26 from 4-6pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday,  June 27 at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis.

 

Peggie Whyte (née Sharkey), Briskill, Newtownforbes, Co Longford

The death occurred on Sunday June 25, 2017 of Peggie Whyte (nee Sharkey), Briskill, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, peacefully in the loving care of her family at her residence.

Predeceased by her husband George and son George. Deeply regretted by her sons Thomas (Bundoran), Martin, Gerry, Kevin, daughters Carmel Crowe (Mohill), Olivia, Theresa Maloney (Mayo), Mary Geelan (Mohill) her brother James Sharkey, daughter-in-law Vilgilius, sons-in-law Patrick, James, Paddy, grandchildren, great grandchild, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence Monday, June 26 from 2-10pm and on Tuesday, June 27 from 12-5pm with removal to arrive at St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday June 28 at 12 noon with burial afterwards to the local cemetery.

House private at all other times please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Irish Cancer Care Society.

 

Brian Donohoe, Annagh, Moyne, Longford / Dublin

The death of Brian Donohoe, Annagh, Moyne, Longford/Dublin occurred on June 24, 2017.

Formerly of Londis, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin, Brian passed away surrounded by his loving family and in the devoted care of the staff of North West Hospice Sligo. Predeceased by his father Tom, he is deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother Teresa, brothers Gerry, Padraig, Thomas (Annagh), John, Noel, Mel (New Jersey), sisters Cabrini Hackett (Carrigallen), Miriam Doyle (Gortermone), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunt, uncle, his extended family and dear friends.

Remains reposing at his family’s residence on Sunday, from 5-10pm and on Monday from 2-5pm with removal to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Legga at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Legga Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to North West Hospice. c/o Peter Dillon Funeral Director or any family member.

 

 

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