Deaths in Longford - Friday, October 16, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
William (Bill) McEvoy 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford / Emo, Laois
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The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home Ballyleague on Thursday, October 15, 2026 of William (Bill) McEvoy, 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford, formerly Emo Co. Laois.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Carmel and regretted by his loving daughters Marie (Farrell), Colette (Mulvey) and his son John, sons in law Willie & Gerry, daughter in law Caroline, grandchildren Simon, Sharon, Stephanie, Amy, David, Mary & Hazel, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & friends. May Bill Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (N39 DC61) on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday, October 17 from his residence, arriving at St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed under following https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/
Eamonn O'Reilly Cranleymore, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The recent death has occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 of Eamonn O'Reilly, Cranleymore, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and Department of Social Protection.
Predeceased by his parents Edward and Ellen Marie, his sister Olive and baby nephew Ciarán. Sadly missed by his loving family, brother Sean, sisters Marian and Claire, nephews and nieces Eamonn, Jimmy, Eddie, Maria, Miguel, Christina, Colm, Emma and Aishling, his aunt Cathy (London), sister in law Helen, brothers in law Brian and Theo, relatives neighbours and good friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, October 16 from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 17 in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown at 11 o'clock. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link on rip.ie. Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Eamonn O' Reilly
Leo Casey Ardandra, Legan, Co Longford
The recent death has occurred peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026 of Leo Casey, London and formerly of Ardandra, Legan, Co. Longford.
Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Agnes, sister Mary, brothers Adrian, Tom and Colm and beloved wife Teresa. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Orla Dalton, Caroline and Sinead, sons Shane and Barry, sisters Anne-jane, Joan, Bernadette and Olive, brothers Johnny, Paddy, Gabriel and Gerard, daughters-in-law Kristzina and Mary, sons-in-law Pauric and Callum, his treasured grandchildren Kieran, Chloe, Leo, Luke, Ethan, Isla, Ciaran and Callum, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, October 25 from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, October 26 at 12.00 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Legan, interment afterwards in Abbeyshrule cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here
Kevin Lacey 26 Shannagh Grove, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has occurred suddenly on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 of Kevin Lacey, 26 Shannagh Grove, Mohill, Co. Leitrim and formerly of The Isle of Wight.
Deeply missed by his beloved partner Paula, daughter Sarah and mother Margaret, the Lacey family on the Isle of Wight, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, his beloved Goddaughter Jane, a wide circle of wonderful neighbours, great friends and work colleagues. May Kevin Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N41 EP60) on Saturday, October 17 from 5pm – 8pm. House Strictly private outside of reposing times please. Kevin’s Funeral service will be held in Lakelands crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12R F78) on Sunday, October 18 at 2pm. Please note Kevin’s funeral service will be strictly private please
Kevin’s funeral service can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
Please use password Crem 18 S
Donations if desired in Lieu of flowers to RNLI | Online Fundraising
For those who are unable to attend and wish to express their condolences they may do so via the link on rip.ie. Kevin's family wish to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad time.
John Shanley Belmont, Drumsna, Co Leitrim, N41 ET32
The recent death has occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Unit, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 15, 2026 of John Shanley, Belmont, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Ardlougher, Effernagh, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Pauline, his parents Frank and Molly, his brother Mike Joe, and sisters Rose Collier and Bridget Whyte. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Patricia Towey (Luton), nephews Dean Shanley, Colin Shanley, Graham Towey, Paul Towey, Frank Collier, Mark Whyte, Philip Whyte, niece Liz Collier, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May John’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
John will repose at his home in Belmont, Drumsna (N41 ET32) on Friday, October 16 from 6pm – 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, October 17 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna (N41 D766), Co. Leitrim, followed by burial afterwards in Kiltoghert Cemetery.
John’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live and may be viewed by clicking on the link.
Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund, Arus Carolan Nursing Unit c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director. For those who are unable to attend and wish to express their condolences, please do so by clicking on the link on rip.ie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Ailish Healy (née Smullen) Oranmore, Co Galway / Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim
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The recent death has occurred peacefully at home in Harrow, London surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant, decade-long battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 of Ailish Healy (née Smullen) Harrow, London and formerly of Drumshanbo Co. Leitrim and Oranmore Co. Galway.
Predeceased by her father, Paddy Smullen. Ailish will be deeply missed by all those who loved her – her husband Vincent, son Ryan (partner Agne), mother Teresa, sisters Angela and Teresa, brothers Padraigh, Ciaran, John (wife Marion), and Noel (wife Ann Marie), as well as her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, colleagues, neighbours, and her many friends. May Ailish Rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis
Funeral Arrangements: London - Thursday, October 29 at 3 pm – Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Ailish at Our Lady & St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church, 22 Roxborough Park, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London HA1 3BE.
This Mass will be livestreamed via the following link: https://harrowcatholicchurch.org
Galway- Saturday, October 31 at 12 pm – Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Ailish at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland H91 XC61.
This Mass will be livestreamed via the following link: https://www.oranmoreparish.org/live/
Following the Mass in Oranmore, Ailish will be laid to rest in Rinville Cemetery, Oranmore, Rinville West (off Maree Road), Co. Galway. Book of Condolence: Messages of sympathy may be left for the family in the condolence section on rip.ie. Thank you for your compassion at this difficult time. Donations : For those who wish to make a gesture of remembrance, the family welcomes donations to the following organisations:
Thank you for your generosity. The family would also like to express their deepest gratitude for the tireless and unconditional care that Ailish received from Bishops Wood Hospital, Northwood, and St Luke's Hospice, Harrow, throughout her journey.
Richard O’Callaghan Rosharry, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has occurred peacefully after a long illness bravely borne on Thursday, October 15, 2026 of Richard O’Callaghan Gosport England / Rosharry, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Richard is predeceased by his Parents Jeremiah and Nora O’Callaghan, Rosharry, Mohill, Co Leitrim. His partner Patrica, brothers PatJoe (Patsy) Micheal (USA) twin sisters Kathleen McMorrow and Julia Reynolds sister-in law Lynn Mary O’Callaghan and brother-in-law Seamus McMorrow. Richard will be sadly missed by his brothers Jerry and Declan, sisters-in-law Teresa and Mary, brother-in-law Seamus Reynolds, nephews Eunan, James, Jarlath, Gearoid, Seamie, his nieces Joanne, Niamh, Nora, Dearbhaile, Aoife, Eimear and Neasa, nieces in laws, nephews in law grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, colleagues, neighbours and his many friends in England and Ireland. Rest in Peace Richard. Ardheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.
Funeral arrangement will be announced at a later date
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