Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 22, 2026

Maisie Mulligan (née Reilly) Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's, Dublin Road, Longford on Thursday, May 21, 2026 of Maisie Mulligan (née Reilly) Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Pre-deceased by her parents Bernard and Annie, husband Paddy, daughter Maura, grandchildren Leah, baby Donna and baby Nial. Sadly missed by her loving family Margaret (Ciaran), Anna-Rose (Ciaran), Padraig (Una), Martina (Richard), Seamie (Margaret), Lisa (Raymond), Francie (Angela), Celia, Barry (Nicole), son in law Michael, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at the home of her daughter Lisa and son-in-law Raymond, Aughnacliffe N39 TX65 on Saturday evening, May 23 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral on Sunday morning, May 24 after 10.30am Mass in St Colmcille's Church Aughnacliffe, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE

Johnny Lennon, River Crescent, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of the Autumn Lodge Unit, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford on Monday, May 18, 2026 of Johnny Lennon River Crescent, Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents, his uncles and aunts John, Paddy, Anthony, Rosaleen and Teresa and his cousin Aidrian. Johnny will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and best friend Sophie, his uncles and aunts Tommy, Terry, Noel, Chrissie, Goretti and Kathleen and his extended family. Johnny will be sadly missed by his very good neighbours and his wonderful life long friends.

You were always there when we needed you. No task too great or small, With a loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all. Rest in Peace Johnny.

Removal will arrive at the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee on Friday, May 22 for prayers at 6 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 23 at 2.30 pm. Following Mass, Johnny will be laid to rest in the family plot in St. Emer's cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Autumn Lodge Unit, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. House Strictly Private Please. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Mary Jo Gerety (née Cox), Loughill, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her 90th year surrounded by her loving family at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 of Mary Jo Gerety (nee Cox), Loughill, Kenagh, Co. Longford.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Patsy, parents John and Margaret Cox and by her brothers Billy, John and Anthony. Mary Jo will be forever loved and missed by her son Liam, daughters Angela Coffey (Dublin), Annette Miller (Dublin), Irene (Clonmel) and Marie Bermingham (Newtowncashel), daughter-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Dennis, Liam and Alan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces especially Bernie, nephews, relatives, carers, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.

Mary Jo will be received into St Dominic’s Church Kenagh at 6pm on Thursday, May 21. There will be an opportunity to sympathise with the family from 6pm until the prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 22 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Kilcommock cemetery. House private please except to neighbours and friends.

Owing to the passing of Mary Jo, Zen Hair Salon, Market Square, Longford will remain closed all day Friday, May 22.

Maurice Cashell, Malahide, Dublin / Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 18, 2026 of Maurice Cashell, Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Beloved husband of Eileen and adored father to Neil, Ronan, Aoife, and Niamh. Maurice will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife, his children, daughters-in-law Annette and Edurne, sons-in-law Stephen and Emhinn, his grandchildren Aisling, Daniel, Fiona, Orlaith, Eva, Josu, Áine, Mikel, Tom, Gavin, Daragh and Emhinn, his sister Noreen Geary, brothers Bill and Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace.

Maurice will be reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Thursday, May 21 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Seabury on Friday morning, May 22 at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery extension.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE on Friday, May 22 at 10am.

Marion Belton, Cartrun Breac, Longford and formerly of Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred in her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 of Marion Belton Cartrun Breac, Longford and formerly of Ardagh, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Dick and Molly. Marion will be sadly missed by her brothers Robert and Richard, sisters-in-law Carmel and Marilyn, nephew Mark, nieces Caroline and Katie, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Marion.

Reposing on Sunday, May 24 in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday, May 25 to arrive to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Marion will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live, click the link HERE.

William (Billy) Mahon, Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 16, 2026 of William (Billy) Mahon, Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Longford N39 Y096.

Predeceased by his parents, Mary and John; sister, Mary; brothers, Noel and Paddy and nephew, Michael. Billy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Geraldine; his children, John, Ann, Kathleen, James and Christopher; adored grandchildren, Cáitlín, Shauna, Ériu and Ruaidhrí; sister, Nora; brothers, Jackie, Jodie, Bernie, Tony and Brendan; sister-in-law; brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many good friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home in Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 Y096) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. (The family will take a 15-minute break at 6.30pm.) A one way system will be in place coming in from Cahanagh Cross side of the house, and exiting through the back road to Newtownforbes. Please follow the directions of the stewards, Thank you. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 20 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, arriving for 12 noon, followed by a private cremation service at Lakelands Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only, please. House private on Wednesday morning, May 20 please.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) McNerney, Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing home, Longford and surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 16, 2026 of Elizabeth (Lizzie) McNerney, Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Annie, sisters Mary Anne and Theresa and infant brother Charles Joseph. Lizzy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Sarah Rehill (Ballinamuck), cousins, relatives, close friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.

Reposing in the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Longford (Eircode N39 XE92) on Monday, May 18 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 19 to arrive at St Columcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe (Eircode N39 K603) at 11am. Followed by burial in adjoining Cemetery.

Patrick (Pat) Cummins, Brocklagh, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully with his daughter by his bedside on Saturday, May 16, 2026 of Patrick (Pat) Cummins, Brocklagh, Drumlish, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Rose-Marie, parents, brothers, sister and nephew Kevin. Sadly missed by his heartbroken children Catherine, Matt and Patrick, grandchildren Aoife, Niamh, Kaiden, Brandon, Orlaith, Brodie and Saoirse, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Pat Rest in Peace.

Pat will repose at his residence (N39 XH39) on Tuesday evening, May 19 from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving at St. Mary's Church Drumlish on Wednesday, May 20 for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in local cemetery.

William Donoghue, Cavan town, Co Cavan / Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, May 16, 2026 of William Donoghue, The Hawthorns, Drumgola Wood, Cavan.

Predeceased by his beloved partner Ann Fox, father Paddy, sister Mary and brother Joe. Sadly missed by his loving children, mother Nancy, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home on Monday, May 18. Removal on Tuesday morning, May 19 to St. Mary's Church, Granard, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Cullies Cemetery, Cavan.

Gerard (Gerry) McCormack, Silverlawns, Navan, Meath / Ballinamuck, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, at his residence on Thursday, May 14, 2026 of Gerard (Gerry) McCormack, Silverlawns, Navan, Co Meath and formerly of Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford.

Predeceased by his wife Alison, father Jack, mother Sarah and brother John. Gerard will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Mary Brewer (Tullamore), Paddy (Carrick-on-Shannon), Philomena Reynolds (Cross, Co. Mayo), Oliver (Ashbourne), Brendan (Swords), Margaret Cunningham (Ballinamuck) and Colm (Ballinamuck), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends. May Gerard Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St Joseph’s Chapel of Rest, Old Johnstown, Navan,(C15 C425) on Tuesday, May 19 from 4 pm followed by removal at 5:45pm to St Mary’s Church, Navan arriving at 6.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, May 20 at 10 am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Boyne Road, Navan.

Joseph (Joe) Heslin, Drumcauskeen, Cloone, Co Leitrim

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph (Joe) Heslin formerly of Drumcauskeen, Cloone, Co. Leitrim on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Patrick, brothers Seamus, Patsy and Fr. Sean, his sisters-in-law Anne and Johanna and his brother-in-law Brendan. Sadly missed and survived by his sisters; Kay, Mary, Margaret (Keigher) and Bríd, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends and former neighbours. May Joe Rest in Eternal Peace.

Removal of Joe’s remains will take place to St. Mary’s Church, Cloone, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41V009) on Saturday, May 23 for Mass of Christian Burial at 2pm followed by private cremation. Joe’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to St. Patrick Hospital, Patient Comfort Fund c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone or any family member. The Heslin Family wish to thank the nurses, doctors and staff of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon and Sligo University Hospital for their outstanding care given to Joe. Joe’s family appreciate the sympathy, support and help shown to them at this sad time.

Padhraic Beirne, Liscarbin, Aghacashel, Leitrim

It is with deep sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the death of Padhraic Beirne, Liscarbin, Aughacashel, Co Leitrim, aged 65 years, tragically on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary. Padhraic will be dearly missed by his brothers Martin (Geraldine) Aughacashel, Eamonn (Sheila) London, sisters Frankie Duignan (Michael) Mohill, Deirdre Heeran (Dermot) Keshcarrigan, nieces and nephews Claire, Declan, Charlotte, David, Gary, Emma, Daniel, Jason and Gráinne, grand niece Katie, extended family, neighbours, wide circle of friends and all his work colleagues at North West Tool Hire. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Padhraic will repose at his residence on Tuesday, May 19 from 3pm to 8pm and on Wednesday, May 20 for extended family. There will be a one way traffic system in place operating from the Drumshanbo /Aughnasheelin road.

Removal on Wednesday evening, May 20 to St. Brigid's Church, Drumcong to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 21 at 11.30 am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick Joseph (Packie Joe) McHugh, Drumgowla, Mohill, Co Leitrim / Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 18, 2026 of Patrick Joseph (Packie Joe) McHugh, Drumgowla, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Ellen, brothers Micky and Tom, sister Rose Woods and his grandson Cormac. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Monica, his sons Francie (Frank), Enda McCrossan and Conor McCrossan, his daughter Gráinne McCrossan (Reynolds), daughters-in-law Rosemary (Letterkenny), Jane (Manchester) and Trina (Galway), son-in-law Thomas Reynolds (Mohill), sister Frances Diffley, sisters-in-law Margie and Anne, grandchildren Charlie, Patrick, Ellen, Orla, Clodagh, Fionan, Oisín, Cara and Ava, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May Packie Joe Rest in Eternal Peace.

Packie will repose at his residence (Eircode N41 Y564) on Tuesday, May 19 from 6pm – 9pm. Removal to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cloone (Eircode N41 V009) on Wednesday, May 20 at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, May 21 at 12 noon followed by burial to the local cemetery. Please note there will be a one-way system in place to the family home entering from the Cloone/Adoon Road and exiting onto the Mohill Road.

Packie Joe’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the North West Hospice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone. Packie Joe’s family appreciate the sympathy, support and help shown to them at this difficult time.

Pauric Ward, Catton Cross, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at The Christie Hospital, Manchester, alongside his brother Enda and good friend Peg, after a long illness bravely borne, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 of Pauric Ward, Manchester, England, and formerly of Cattan Cross, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his three infant children, Nicholas, Emily and Bethany; his parents, Paddy and Cissie; his brother John; and his sister Bernie McDonnell. Sadly missed and always remembered by his brother and sisters: Enda (Jennie), London; Geraldine (Vincent McGuinness), Bornacoola; Josephine (Brendan McManus), Moyne; and Angela (Peter McIntyre), Cattan Cross; sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Cremation will take place in Manchester at a later date.

Eamonn Smith, Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at the General Hospital Mullingar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 of Eamonn Smith Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget, brothers Padraig and Bernard. Sadly missed by his loving sister Kathleen (Lynch), brothers Thomas and Noel, sisters -in- law Ann, Margaret and Chris, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great grand-niece, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace

Reposed at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Thursday evening, May 21 from 6pm. with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 22 at 12 noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran.(N39HN84). Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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