Deaths in Longford - Friday, September 18, 2026

Frank Kenny Cloncoose, Longford town, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 of Frank Kenny, Cloncoose, Longford and formerly of Legan, Co. Longford

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary, sister Mary, brother Pat, baby grandson A.J. and by his daughter-in-law Maria. Frank will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Patricia, daughters Yvonne Clancy (Longford), Laura McHale (Sligo) and Eimear (Sligo), sons Eric (Dublin/Kildare) and Neal (Sligo), sisters Bridget, Liz, Tina and Veronica, brothers Joe, Martin, Mel, Alan, Oliver and Billy, grandchildren Conor, Rachel, Keelan, Ava-Lauren, Culáin, Fionán and Mattias, great-grandaughter Avery, daughter-in-law Maurya, Eric’s partner Carol, sons-in-law Adrian and Gavin, 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, September 20 from 5.00pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, September 21 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

House private please.

Mick (Michael) Keenan Padraic Colum Heights, Longford town and formerly of Newport, Legan, Co. Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 of Mick (Michael) Keenan Padraic Colum Heights, Longford town and formerly of Newport, Legan, Co. Longford

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget. Mick will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his beloved wife and best friend Loretta, his daughter Sharon McKenna and her husband Tommy, his sons Paul, Declan, Darragh and his wife Jordan (Stonepark), his cherished grandchildren Noah, Eoghan, Hollie, Cleo, Zoe, Fiadh and Eada, sisters Mary Gilsenan (Killucan), Cathy Carroll (Dublin), Brigid Boylan (Foxhall) and Ann Butler (Newport), brothers T.J and Willie (Newport), nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. Mick will be forever remembered by his wonderful friends and neighbours. Your life was one of kindly deeds, a helping hand for others needs. Sincere and true in heart and mind, beautiful memories left behind. Rest in Peace Mick.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39KN66 on Friday, September 18 from 6 o'clock concluding with prayers 8 o'clock. Cremation service on Saturday, September 19 at 12 o'clock in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan, H12 RF78. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Johanna (Joan) Maria Gilbert (née Reilly) Mohill, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully just before midnight at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, having lived for 93 years on Friday, September 4, 2026 of Mrs Johanna “Joan” Maria Gilbert (née Reilly) Mohill, Co Leitrim.

In keeping with her last wishes Joan is to be repatriated to Mohill Co. Leitrim where she spent her formative years with her siblings Kathleen, Bernadette, Elizabeth, Mary Rose, Gerard and Ray. After leaving school my mother joined her older sister Kathleen in London where she worked in one of the Lyons Corner Houses and then as a book keeper. After marrying Gaston John Gilbert, she left London for Australia returning to the UK in 1965. She had two children Martin and Rita and when they were old enough she returned to part time work, the family moved from Bedfordshire to South Wales in 1985 where she worked in the care sector in Swansea. Johanna had a lifelong love of singing and even sang in Germany with her Amateur Operatics Society and then upon moving to South Wales joined local choirs. In addition to singing she loved walking and joined a ramblers society and was a devout Catholic throughout her life. Johanna Maria Gilbert is survived by her son and granddaughter. Rest in peace .

Removal to St. Patrick’s church Mohill on Monday, September 21 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Joan's funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill

For those who are unable to attend and wish to express their condolences may do so via the link on rip.ie. Joan’s family wish to thank you for you kindness and support at this sad time.

Tom McTiernan Retreat Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath / Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 of Tom McTiernan, Retreat Park, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and John and his brother Fr. Seán. Deeply regretted by his wife Patricia (Pat), son Brendan, daughters Mairéad (Murphy), Amy (Ball), Maeve (Greene) and Niamh (McTiernan), brothers Aidan, Desmond and Fr. James. sons-in-law Eric, David, Francis and Des, granddaughters Lauren, Síofra, Katie, Lia, Caoilinn, Maolíosa, Martha, grandson Jack, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends and former colleagues. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Thursday, September 24 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Athlone on Friday, September 25 at 10:30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery. House Private Please. Family Flowers Only, donations if desired in lieu to Palliative Care Comfort Fund, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on rip.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Service and/or Cremation/Burial service is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Director accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.

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