Deaths in Longford - Monday August 31, 2026

Patrick Joseph (Paddy) O'Rourke of Barrack Street, Granard, County Longford and formerly of Loughduff, County Cavan.

Patrick Joseph O'Rourke passed peacefully at the Lisdarn Unit in Cavan surrounded by his friends on Thursday August 27, 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved Rose. Sadly missed by his daughter Dolly, grand-daughter Shannon, great-grand-children, his extended family neighbours, and his many musical friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11 o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Granard. Interment afterwards in Ballyjamesduff new cemetery at 1 o'clock approx. Paddy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Michael Reynolds of Kiltycon, Moyne, County Longford.

Michael passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family and the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Cavan General Hospital on August 30 in his 97th year.

Pre-deceased by his parents John Joseph and Elizabeth, his uncle Owen, aunt Kate Slevin, infant daughter Michele, son Seán, brother John, sisters Mary Ellen Harte and Breda Ferguson and nephew Ciaran.

Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, daughter Anne, sons Micheal, Raymond and Noel, daughters-in-law Lisa and Imelda, Michael’s partner Linda, son-in-law John, his adored grandchildren John, Diarmuid, Aaron, Joely, Lorcan, Aidan, Cian, Orin, Ava, Brónagh, Dylan, Donnacha, Shauna and Hollie, sisters Elizabeth and Teresa, sister-in-law Lena, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Michael’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday September 1 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his son Noel’s residence on Wednesday September 2 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Legga for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm, interment afterwards in Tubberpatrick Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live here.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Palliative Care Unit and Cavan General Hospital, c/o M.J. Dolan & Son, Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please

Brigid McNerney of Chapelizod, Dublin and formerly of Cloonmacart, Drumlish, County Longford

Brigid passed peacefully in Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.

Predeceased by her parents Dan-Joe and Brigid-Kate and infant sister Marie. Deeply regretted by her brothers Gerry, Declan and sister Anne (Healy), nephew Paul, nieces Anne-Marie, Sinead, Clare, Una, Deirdre, sister-in-law Betty, brother-in-law Johnny, Declan’s partner, Elizabeth, cousins and friends. May Brigid Rest in Peace

Funeral Arrangements Later

Catherine Hanly (née Duffy), Willowfield Road, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Gort, Galway

The death occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family, under the excellent care of the North West Hospice Community Palliative Care Team, the nurses from the Irish Cancer Society, her public health nurse and all the medical staff who cared for her on Saturday August 29, 2026 of Catherine Hanly (nee Duffy), Willowfield Road, Ballinamore, Leitrim/ Gort, Galway.

Predeceased by her infant son Oliver, parents William and Kathleen Duffy, sister Maureen and brother Michael. Catherine will be forever missed by her loving husband Michael, her beloved daughters and son Michelle, David (Margaret), Karena and Amy (Niall), her adored grandchildren Liam, Holly and Conor, sisters Bríd, Aileen and Carmel, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and close friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Monday evening, August 31 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday, September 1, from her home to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House private to family and close friends.

Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the North West Hospice/Irish Cancer Society c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors.

Celia Rynn (née Keaveney), Cornagee, Arigna, Roscommon / Drumshanbo, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Arus Breffni Nursing Unit, Manorhamilton on Thursday August 27, 2026 of Celia Rynn (née Keaveney), Cornagee, Arigna, Co Roscommon and 9 Rockwell Park, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Packie. Dearly missed by her sons Seamus (Carton, Sligo), Tommy (London) and Peter (Ransboro, Sligo), daughters Mary (Amorset, Manorhamilton) and Lizzy (Daisyhill, Ballyconnell), sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, grandchildren Ruairi, Ornagh, Daire, Shane, Jason, David, Colm, Sean, Liam, Louise and Cian, great grandchildren Donnagh, Oisin, Fiadh, Mara, Calvagh, Clara and Hannagh, extended family, neighbours, carers and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposed at her home 9 Rockwell Park, Drumshanbo, N41WY62 on Saturday evening, August 29 from 5pm until 9pm. House private at all other times. Removal was on Sunday, August 30 to Saint Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by burial in Arigna Cemetery.

Michael McGearty, Portaliffe, Killeshandra, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of staff in Lisdarn unit, Cavan General on Friday, August 28, 2026 of Michael (Mick) McGearty, Portaliffe, Killeshandra, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret, infant son John, brothers Gerry, Anthony, John, and Jim. Beloved husband and best friend of Kathleen.

Michael will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and devoted family Bridie (Neil), Michael (Eilish), and Claire (Raymond). Cherished Grandfather to Nicole, Billy, Conor, Ciara, Eimhear, and Ben, and great grandfather to Dylan and Archie. Sadly missed by his sisters May Clancy (Longford), Margaret, and Eileen (USA), sisters-in-law Chris, Eileen, Marie, and Geraldine, brothers in law Michael, Gerald and Paddy, and his many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Rest in Peace.

Michael reposed at Lakelands funeral home, Cavan, (Eircode H12 RF78) on Saturday evening, August 29 at 5pm until evening prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass was at 1pm on Sunday, August 30 in St Brigid’s Church, Killeshandra with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations to patient comfort fund, Lisdarn Unit, Cavan General.

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