Deaths in Longford - Friday, October 30, 2026

Sheila Davis (née Kiernan) Drumbad, Ballinamuck, Co Longford / Cloone, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred suddenly but peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 of Sheila Davis (née Kiernan) Drumbad, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom Davis, her sister Margaret Kiernan, her mother Sheila Mollaghan, her father Edward Kiernan and her step-father John Joe Mollaghan. Sheila will be sadly missed by her brothers Mickey Kiernan (Crott) and Eddie Kiernan (Cloone), her sisters Dympna Creegan (Cloone), Sarah Murtagh (Ballinalee), Carmel Reilly (Killeshandra), Kathleen Togher (London) and Anna Farrell (London), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Sheila’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Edward McGivney Kiltyclough, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 of Edward McGivney Kiltyclough, Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy, parents Thomas and Mary-Ann, brothers Patrick and John. Edward will be forever in the hearts of his family, sons Eddie, Eugene and Noel, daughters-in-law Helen and Maria, his adored grandchildren Órla, Éoin, Niall, Séan, Cathal and Áine, brother Eugene, sisters Maureen, Helen, Kathleen and Rose, brothers-in-law Ned, Larry, Pat and Peter, sisters-in-law Margaret, Kathleen, Breda and Carmel, nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives. Edward will also be sadly missed by his neighbours and wonderful friends. We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Rest in Peace Edward.

Reposing on Friday, October 30 in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Saturday, October 31 to arrive to the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Following Mass, Edward will be laid to rest in the family plot in St. Emer's cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia Ireland c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Please Note: Family home private at all times. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Tony McGlynn St Patrick's Terrace, Naas, Kildare / Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully after a short illness in Naas General Hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 of Tony McGlynn St. Patrick’s Terrace, Naas & formerly of Connolly Crescent, Longford. Retired Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant, Irish Defence Forces. Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Pe, Oliver & Brendan, and sister Betty.

Sadly missed by his sons Alan and Anthony, daughters Teresa and Deirdre, son-in-law Pat, grandchildren Adam, Caoimhe & Daire, brothers Nicky and Thomas, sisters Anna and Miriam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (Eircode W91CD0K) on Friday, October 30 from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6:30pm. Funeral on Saturday, October 31 with Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. To leave a message of condolence for Tony’s family please click on the Condolences button on rip.ie.

Maureen Murray (née Dayton) Corry, Kilrooskey, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The recent death has occurred peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital on Thursday, October 29, 2026 of Maureen Murray (née Dayton) Corry, Kilrooskey, Co Roscommon and formerly of Farnbeg, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, son-in-law David McCormack and by her brothers and sisters. She will be deeply missed and always remembered by her children Mary (McCormack), Kathleen (Groarke), P.J., Tommy, Teresa (Hannon), Michael and Gerard, sister-in-law Rita Dayton, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon F42 NH27, on Saturday evening, October 31 from 4 o’c until 6 o’c followed by removal to to St Mary’s Church, Ballagh F42 X432. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 2 at 12 o’c. Burial afterwards in Kilgefin Cemetery. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Monday, November 2 at 12 o’c by CLICKING HERE - SMYTH'S CHANNEL 1.

Mary (Miriam) Cahill (née McDermott) Kiltultogue, Ballymacurley, Roscommon / Ballintubber, Roscommon

The recent death has occurred in her 100th year, while in the devoted care of the staff at Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon on Thursday, October 29, 2026 of Mary (Miriam) Cahill (née McDermott) Kiltultogue, Ballymacurley and formerly of Ballycaher, Balllintubber, Co Roscommon.

Beloved wife of the late John, mother of the late Sean and Michael, and sister of the late Beatrice Glennon (Ballyleague), Tom (Ballycaher) and the recently deceased Bernadette Farrell (Stonepark, Longford). She will be deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Kathleen (née Carberry), her adored grandchildren Patrick, Ann and Lauren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and good friends. May Mary rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon F42 NH27, on Friday evening, October 30 from 5 o’c until 6 o’c followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish F42 PY09. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, October 31 at 1.30 o’c followed by burial in Oran Cemetery.

Richard (Dick) Maxwell Fearnaught, Annaduff, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle Co Roscommon on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 of Richard (Dick) Maxwell, Fearnaught, Annaduff, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his loving son Shane and Sisters May (Quinn), Kitty (Harrington) and Sr Patricia Maxwell. Sorely missed by wife Anna, sons Enda and Niall, daughters in Law Ursula and Ann-Marie and his adoring grandchildren Eoghan, Conall, Rian, Emily and Alice, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Dick Rest in Peace.

Removal to St Marys Church, Annaduff on Friday evening, October 30 with the family in attendance from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, October 31 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. The Maxwell family very much appreciate your support at this sad and difficult time.

Frank McKiernan Carrowmore, Sligo / Arva, Cavan / Inniskeen, Monaghan

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Summerville Nursing home, Strandhill, Co. Sligo on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 of Frank McKiernan Carrowmore, Sligo / Arva, Cavan / Inniskeen, Monaghan and formerly Drumkeeran, Cornafean, Co. Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary, sisters: Mary Kate (Galligan) and Annie (Fleming), brothers: John and Tom. Dearly loved husband of Anna (Byrne) Inniskean. Sadly, missed by his beloved wife, sister Rose (Hughes) (Belturbet), sister-in-law Kathleen (McKiernan) (Cornafean), brothers-in-law: Johnny, Peter and Thomas Byrne, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposed at the Nazareth House Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo (F91 DD72) from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, October 29. Frank will repose at his home on Friday, October 30 for family and close friends only please. Mass of Christian burial in the Star of the Sea Church, Ransboro, Co. Sligo on Saturday, October 31 at 10am.

Mass can be viewed live on the following link https://youtube.com/live/JCNXF1nEkCo

Burial to follow in Saint Mary’s cemetery, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan (A91 T973) arriving at approximately 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care team, North West Hospice on the link on rip.ie. Condolences can be left on rip.ie or privately for the family on the obituary section of our website seamusfeehilyandson.ie. Donations to North West Hospice Charity CLG in Memory of Frank McKiernan

James P (Jimmy) Reynolds Drumderrig, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, N41 X377

The recent death has occurred suddenly but peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 of James P (Jimmy) Reynolds, Drumderrig, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy, his brother Thomas and his parents James and Elizabeth Reynolds. He will be sadly missed by his children Jeannette, James and Mary, his brother John Joe, his adored grandchildren Joshua, Alesha, Isabel, Caitlin, his son-in-law Alan and daughter-in-law Jane, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposed at his home on Thursday, October 29 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday, October 30 to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 31 at 12 pm with burial afterwards in new Cemetery, Drumshanbo.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

House private at all other times. Messages of sympathy for the family may be left in the condolence section on rip.ie.

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