Deaths in Longford - Monday, November 2, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Emily Carlson Moor, Ardagh, Co Longford
The recent death has occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff in the ICU Unit at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 of Emily Carlson, Moor, Ardagh, Co Longford and late of Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Desmond, her daughters Charlie and Payton, her mother Joan, sister Katie, brothers Michael, Charles and John, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Prayer Service in St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh on Thursday, November 5 at 11am. Anyone wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on the Condolences page on rip.ie.
Funeral Service may be viewed online here.
Ronnie (Ronan) Whelan Cloncoose, Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore on Saturday, October 31, 2026 of Ronnie (Ronan) Whelan Cloncoose, Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Bridie (Bridget), brothers Noel and Tony and his son-in-law Seanie. Ronnie will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Sinead, son Sean and daughter-in-law Melissa, his grandchildren whom he treasured, Shelly, Niamh, Olivia, Shauna, Ronan, Darragh, Peter and Katie, great-grandson Ronan, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Philomena, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and Noel Allen who was a part of Ronnie's household for many years. He will also be remembered by his wonderful friends and neighbours. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us,We will always remember you. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Templemichael Glebe, Longford (N39 XE92) on Tuesday, November 3 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his son Sean and daughter-in-law Melissa’s residence on Wednesday, November 4 to arrive to St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm. Following Mass, Ronnie will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live click on the link on rip.ie. Please note family home private at all times. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.
Sheila Davis (née Kiernan) Drumbad, Ballinamuck, Co Longford / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford / Cloone, Co Leitrim
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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 and formerly of Crott, Aughnacliffe, 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.
Sheila reposed at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Saturday, October 31 from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 7.45pm. Mass of the Resurrection was on Sunday, November 1 at 2.00pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamuck (Eircode N39P386) followed by burial to Ballinamuck New Cemetery.
Sheila's Funeral Mass will be streamed live by climbing on the link
Messages of sympathy can be left for the Davis and Kiernan families by clicking on the Condolence tab on rip.ie. The Davis and Kiernan families appreciate the sympathy, help and support shown to them during this sad and difficult time.
Alacocque (Margaret) Dolan Lurga, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has occurred peacefully, on Thursday, October 29, 2026 of Alacocque (Margaret) Dolan, Santry, Co. Dublin and formerly of Lurga, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Frank and Margaret, and her brothers John, James, and Patrick. Remembered by her nephews Francis, Brian,and John, and her nieces Claire and Barbara. May Alacocque Rest in Peace.
Removal was to St Patrick’s Church Mohill, Co. Leitrim on Monday, November 2 arriving for funeral mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Alacocque's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the livestream http://www.churchtv.ie/mohill
For those who are unable to attend and wish to express their condolences they may do so via the link on rip.ie. Alacocque's family wish to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad time.
Pat Dowd Lisnaree, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The recent death has occurred peacefully at Roscommon Hospice on Saturday, October 31, 2026 of Pat Dowd Lisnaree Strokestown, Co Roscommon and formerly of Corrigeen, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.
Beloved husband and best friend of Chrissie. Pat will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sisters Mary & Phil, nieces Ann-Marie, Brenda & Ann, nephews Colm, Finnian, Joseph & Aidan, sisters-in-law Josephine, Maureen & Eileen, brothers-in-law Kevin, Hugh & Pat, relatives, neighbours and many good & loyal friends. Pat is predeceased by his parents Patrick Joseph & Annie (Kiltrustan), his twin brother Michael, his sister Nora and his nephew Martin. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72) on Monday, November 2 from 5pm until 7pm, followed by removal to the Church of Ss. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk, to arrive at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 3 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Tulsk Cemetery. Those unable to attend Pat's Funeral but would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so by following the condolences link on rip.ie.
Pat's Funeral Mass may be view online by clicking HERE or by following the webstream link on rip.ie.
No flowers please. Donations in lieu of may be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE or by following the donations link on rip.ie. Donations to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Pat Dowd.
Jeanette Murray (née Johnston) Drumbrick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
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The recent death has occurred on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 of Jeanette Murray (née Johnston), Birmingham, England and formerly of Drumbrick, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents William and Marion and brother Willie. Jeanette will be deeply missed by her husband Ron, her children Janet, John and Gary, grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas and Charlie, her brothers Johnny (Sarah) and Tommie (Rosalind), nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and many friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”.
A service of Thanksgiving for Jeanette will be held in Killegar Parish Church (H12 PC66) on Wednesday, November 4 at 2.00pm, followed by committal and burial of ashes in the adjoining Churchyard.
Michael Fay Freighmore, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath
The recent death has occurred peacefully, at his residence on Thursday, October 29, 2026 of Michael Fay, Freighmore, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Teresa, brothers Jimmy and Willie. Deeply regretted by his sister Molly (Cullen), nephews and nieces Pat, Milo, Marese, Imelda, Lorna, Martina, Eamon, Barry, Ciaran and Greg, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Michael's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposed at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Saturday, October 31 from 5pm to 7pm, arriving at St Michael's Church, Castlepollard at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass was on Sunday, November 1st at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard.
The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com.
The family wishes to thank Dr Emma and her staff for their wonderful care for Michael over the years. If you wish to leave a message of sympathy, please do so at the ‘Condolences’ link on rip.ie. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.
Sean Maxwell Kiltyhugh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his heartbroken family on Thursday October 29, 2026 of Sean Maxwell Kiltyhugh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Sonnie and Kathleen, sister Sheila, brother Hugh and sister-in-law Christine. Sean will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend Kathleen, sons Damien, Declan and Dermot, daughters Elaine and Claire, his adored and cherished grandchildren Daniel, Hannah, Maeve, Molly, Matthew, Odhrán and Amelia, daughters in law Mary and Cait, sons in law Kevin and Owen, his aunt Sheila, brothers Frank, Eugene, Felim and Philip, sisters Christina, Helen, Joan, Dolores, Dympna, Regina and Imelda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sean Rest in Peace. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Beaumont Hospital Foundation. Messages of sympathy can be added in the Condolences section on rip.ie. Donations to Beaumont Hospital Foundation in Memory of Sean Maxwell
Funeral Arrangements Later
John McNama Lavereen, Aughavas, Co Leitrim
The recent death has occurred peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 29, 2026 of John McNama Lavereen, Aughavas, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by his brother Larry. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Deborah and son Raymond, grandchildren Clare, Edward, Shane and Darren, son-in-law Thomas, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
John reposed in Smith's Funeral Home, High St, Ballinamore (Eircode N41 TD62), on Saturday, October 31 from 4.00pm concluding with prayers at 5.45pm. Mass of the Resurrection was in St Joseph's Church Aughavas on Sunday, November 1 at 11.30am followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery.
John’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed, please click on the following link to view; https://www.churchtv.ie/aughavas
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the North West Hospice c/o McKeon Funeral Directors, Cloone or any family member. Messages of sympathy can be left for the McNama family by clicking on the Condolence tab on rip.ie. The McNama appreciate the sympathy, help and support shown to them during this sad and difficult time.
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