Deaths in Longford - Friday, July 10, 2026

Vera (Vivi) Lonergan (née Kearney), Rathcoole, Dublin / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026 of Vera (Vivi) Lonergan (née Kearney), Rathcoole, Co Dublin and formerly of Dublin Street, Longford Town. Sunrise: 11th January 1945. Sunset: 9th July 2026.

Beloved wife and best friend to Matthew and devoted mam to Mark, Declan and Kieron. Vera will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her family, husband, sons, daughters-in-law Siobhán and Deirdre, her adored grandchildren Zara, Kaia, Evan, Fionn, Ava and Isabelle, sisters Tesh and Dolores, brother Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, wide circle of friends and neighbours. May Vera Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght Stadium) on Monday, July 13 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 14 at 10am in the Church of the Holy Family, Rathcoole, followed by burial in Saggart Cemetery. To view Vera’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10am please click on the following link; https://www.churchservices.tv/rathcoole

William Kiernan, Leitrim, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 of William Kiernan, Leitrim, Newtownforbes, Longford.

Predeceased by his parents William and Mary-Joe and his twin sons John and Liam. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Eimear (Mark), Mark (Lauren) and Niall (Bonnie). He will be sadly missed and remembered by his devoted wife, children, adored grandchildren Cillian, Jack, James, Mark, Alexandria, Louis, Archie, Lottie and Ivy, his brother Eugene, extended family, cousins, neighbours and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Co Longford (N39 EC81) on Thursday, July 9 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral mass will take place in St Marys Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford on Friday, July 10 at 12 noon followed by burial in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live HERE. House strictly private please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to IMNDA through the following link: https://www.imnda.ie/donate

Kieran Cahill, Celbridge, Co Kildare / Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady's Hospice, Harold’s Cross on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 of Kieran Cahill Celbridge, Co Kildare and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Kieran, beloved husband of Maura, and dear father of Fran, Oliver, Karen, Therese, Martin and Anthony. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers Sean, Paul and Gerard, sister Carmel, grandchildren Joseph, Melinda, Patrick, Grace and Fódhla, son-in-law Dave, daughters-in-law Miriam and Niamh, brother-in-law, sisters-in-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Thursday, July 9 from 4pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, Thornhill, Maynooth Road, Celbridge W23 D1K5, (beside McMahon’s Bar). Removal on Friday, July 10 to St Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Donacomper Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Celbridge Ph: 01 455 5121. “May He Rest In Peace”. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-celbridge

Joseph (Joe) Madden, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The death occurred suddenly at the age of 63 on Thursday, July 2, 2026 of Joseph (Joe) Madden, Yonkers, New York, USA and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, and his brother John, who died at birth. Joe will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Maura, son Joseph, daughter Fiona, cherished granddaughter Chelsea, sisters Margaret, Anne (Hughie) and Kathleen, brothers Seán (Margaret), Pat (Gail) and Tony (Margaret), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Joe will repose at Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Wednesday, July 8 from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9 at 9.30am in St. Barnabas Church, Bronx, New York. https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabascatholicchurch/

Donations in Joe's memory, if desired, may be made to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Joe will be repatriated to his beloved Co Cavan, where he will repose at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Longford Street, Arva, Co Cavan (H12 D254), on Friday, July 10 from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, July 11 at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors/

The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. Born and raised in Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, Joe was the middle of seven children born to John and Mary Madden. He attended St. Patrick's National School, Loch Gowna, and Moyne Community School, Co. Longford. Before emigrating, Joe worked on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love of horses, particularly ploughing with horses and breaking young horses. At the age of 19, Joe emigrated to New York in search of new opportunities and it was there that he met the love of his life, Maura. They were married in 1988 at St. Philip Neri Church, Bronx, New York, and made their home in Yonkers, where they lovingly raised their two children, Joseph and Fiona.

Joe had a passion for travel and embraced every opportunity, from cruises throughout the Caribbean to treasured trips home to Ireland. His heart never left Co Cavan, and he remained a devoted supporter of Gaelic games throughout his life. Above all, Joe cherished his family and was known as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and loyal friend.

In 2001, Joe and his family returned to Co Cavan, where he fulfilled his dream of starting his own carpentry business. He spent 14 years working in Ireland before returning to the United States with his family. Upon his return, Joe became a proud member of Local 157 Carpenters Union and worked on projects at New York Law School in Brooklyn.

Joe will be remembered for his quiet nature, sharp wit and kind heart. He had a wonderful sense of humour, a strong work ethic and a genuine love for those around him. His warmth, generosity and unwavering devotion to his family left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Elenor Brooks (née Millar), Aughavas, Leitrim / Belfast, Antrim

The death occurred peacefully at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 of Elenor Brooks (née Millar) Carrickavoher, Aughavas, Co Leitrim and formerly of Dunmore Drive, Belfast, Co. Antrim.

Predeceased by her husband John, daughter Kim and son John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son Mark, daughter-in-law Paula grandchildren Lauren, Ryan, Caitlín, Declan and Amy, great grandchildren Joshua, Luca, Noa and Ava, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends and neighbours both in Belfast and Aughavas. May Elenor Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 XE39) on Monday, July 13 from 6pm – 8pm. Elenor will arrive at Holy Family Church 14 Newington Avenue, Belfast BT15 2HP on Wednesday, July 15 for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Carnmoney Cemetery East, Belfast.

The Brooks family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill to include the doctors, nurses, caregivers, receptionists, caretaker and all other members of staff who provided exceptional care, compassion and unwavering support to not alone Elenor but also to her family. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Mamie (Mary) Duignan (née Shanaghy), Cloone Road, Mohill, Co Leitrim / Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, at Cavan general hospital, in her 92nd year on Thursday, July 9, 2026 of Mamie (Mary) Duignan (née Shanaghy) Cloone Road, Mohill, Co Leitrim, and formally of Arvagh Co Cavan.

Beloved wife of the late Johnny and loving mother to Philomena (Martin Caslin Strokestown) Anne (John Conway Ballinamore) Pauline (Michael McKiernan Aughavas) Clare (Leo Doyle Mohill & New York) Joan (New York), sister-in-law Bridie Duignan and adoring grandmother to ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large circle of great friends and neighbours. May Mamie's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Friday evening, July 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass to St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Saturday, July 11 for Funeral Mass at 4pm, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in eternal peace. Mamie's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Mamie's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Sheelah Kieran (née Cribbin), Main Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Millstreet, Cork

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff at Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 of Sheelah Kieran (nee Cribbin) Main Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Westbourne, Millstreet, Co Cork.

Predeceased by her husband Desmond (Dessie). She will be sadly missed by her sons Paul, John & Mark, daughters-in-law Sarah, Ríona & Gabriella, brother Dermot, sisters-in-law June and Nuala, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposed at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, July 9 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Ballinamore on Friday, July 10 at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh cemetery. House Private Please. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore

Amy McCullagh (née Wallace, Maguire), 14 Farranshock Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Harbour Street, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death on Sunday, June 28, 2026 of our beloved daughter Amy, following a tragic road accident in Spain, alongside her brother-in-law Mark and his girlfriend Michaela.

Amy will be forever missed and remembered by her husband Ian, daughters Ruby and Kaylee, and son Curtis. Amy will be sadly missed and remembered by her heartbroken parents Padraig and Mary, sisters Lisa and Hannah and brother Zack, her grandmother Mary (snr), aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and all who knew her. Predeceased by her grandparents Patrick and Frances Maguire and Mick Wallace, aunts Brigid Maguire and Mary-Frances Maguire. May Amy rest in peace.

Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar on Thursday, July 9, from 5-7pm. House strictly private thereafter. Funeral Mass in Ballynacargy Church on Friday, July 10 at 11am. Burial afterwards, in Sonna cemetery. Donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in the link on rip.ie. Please use the Condolence Book on rip.ie for your message to the family.

Teresa Wood, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Bray, Co Wicklow

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by the love of family, friends and her spiritual community, and in the kind care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2026 of Teresa Wood of Lahard, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, formerly of Bray Co. Wicklow.

Predeceased by her mother Joan. Survived by her children Jasper and Sarah, daughter in law Eleanor, step grandchildren Vanya and Turlough, step great grandchildren Elodie and Seren, as well as her sister Fiona and their father John (& Barbara).

Reposing at Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (H14 E286) from 4.45pm to 6.45pm on Tuesday, July 7, with Buddhist Funeral Service at Jampa Ling on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 am, after which Teresa will be taken to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 for Celebratory Gathering and Cremation at 1pm.

Link for online viewing at the Crematorium www.churchservices.tv/lakelands password is Crem8W. Memorial Mass led by Father Sean Mawn will be held at St Patrick’s Church in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm. Donations in lieu of flowers on the following link https://www.jampaling.org/about-us/support-jampa-ling/

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