Deaths in Longford - Monday, October 19, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Edward (Eddie) Hawkins Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026 of Edward (Eddie) Hawkins, Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Ellen (Helen) and by his brother Joe. Eddie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Lorraine, Caroline and Edel, son Cathal, daughter-in-law Elaine, sons-in-law Billy, Garry and David, brother Vincent, grandchildren Conor, Hollie, Rory, Jack, Eoin, Mya, Ben, Emma-Jane, Max and Donagh, 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 Tuesday, October 20 from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe on Wednesday, October 21 at 12.00 noon, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St. Joseph’s Care Centre patient comfort fund, c/o M.J. Dolan Funeral Directors or any family member.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live - view here
House private please.
Declan Daly Deerpark, Ashbourne, Co Meath / Ardcath, Co Meath / Drumlish, Co Longford
The recent death has occurred peacefully in the dedicated care of the staff at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 17, 2026 of Declan Daly formerly of Ardcath, Co. Meath and Drumlish, Co. Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved brother Liam. Very sadly missed by his adoring wife Mary, son Brian, daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law Glenn, grandchildren Oliver, Fionn, Lily, Michael and Alanna, brothers Brendan, Raymond and Fintan, sisters Joan and Dolores, brother-in-law Hugh, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many good neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84 CX52), from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday evening, October 20. Removal on Wednesday morning, October 21 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon (livestream), followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. (livestream).
Family flowers only, donations in lieu can be made to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. (Donate here)
Padraic O'Reilly Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The recent death has occurred peacefully at home, in the loving presence of his family on Saturday, October 17, 2026 of Padraic O’Reilly, Maspeth, New York, and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan.
Beloved husband of Noreen (née Brosnan), devoted father of Courtney, Patrick, Niamh (Erin), Garrett (Christine) and Declan (Jaime), and cherished grandfather of Declan Jr., Thomas, Emma, Ava, Sara and Caitlin. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridget, brother Tom and sister Maura. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Finbarr (Helen) and Declan (the late Rose), sister Attracta, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth on Wednesday, October 21 from 4pm to 8pm (New York time). Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 22 at Our Lady of Hope Church, Eliot Avenue and 71st Street, Middle Village, followed by cremation at All Souls Crematory, East Elmhurst. Mass time to be confirmed.
Full arrangements and updates:
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, at a later date.
A proud Ballinagh man, Padraic took to America at once, and America took to him. For so many leaving Cavan for New York, his was the telephone number they were given and the warm welcome that helped them find their feet. He gave many years to Cavan GAA in New York as Secretary and President. A much-loved figure along his Long Island City UPS route, he later opened McReilly’s with Noreen. He will be remembered on both sides of the Atlantic for his good humour, generosity and the quiet way he looked after people.
Kathleen (Kitty) Egan (née McDonnell) Drumcliffe, Sligo / Cavan
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The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim on Saturday, October 17, 2026 of Kathleen (Kitty) Egan (née McDonnell) Drumcliffe, Sligo / Cavan.
Predeceased by her son Neal, her sister Eithne and her brothers Brendan, Lynas and Patrick. Beloved wife of John, adored mother of Shane, Maeve and Grace. Kitty, will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, daughter-in-law Jackie, son-in-law Luke, grandchildren Owen, Ella, Jessica, Megan and John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo, F91 YR61 on Monday, October 19 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Colmcille’s Church, Rathcormac, Sligo on Tuesday, October 20 for requiem mass at 11:30am followed by burial in Drumcliffe Cemetery.
You can stream Kitty’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Kitty’s family on rip.ie. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Kathleen (Kitty) Egan (née McDonnell)
Mary Margaret (Mamie) Fallon (née Murray) Fairymount, Kilrooskey, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon
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The recent death has occurred surrounded by her loving family, while in the devoted care of the staff at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe on Friday, October 16, 2026 of Mary Margaret (Mamie) Fallon (née Murray) Fairymount, Kilrooskey, Co Roscommon and formerly of Derryphatten, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Murray and by her brother-in-law Br. Beade Fallon. Sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken husband Joseph Fallon (Joe), her brother PJ Murray (Mae) Derryphatten, her sisters Eithne Higgins (JP) Hillstreet and Ita Gill (Marty) Cloonadra, her nephews and nieces - Joseph (Olive), Aisling (Gerry), Patrick (Nicola), Edel, James (Ruth), Thomas (Adrianne) and Louise, grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family, dear friends and neighbours and all who knew and loved her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon F42 NH27 on Monday evening, October 19 from 6.30 o’c until 8 o’c. Removal from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 20 at 12 noon arriving to St Mary’s Church, Ballagh F42 X432 for Mass of the Resurrection at 12.30 o’c. Burial afterwards in Kilteevan Cemetery. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Tuesday, October 20 at 12.30 o’c by CLICKING HERE - SMYTH'S CHANNEL 1.
Eilish Reilly (née Carroll) Creevy, Roscommon town, Co Roscommon / Rathowen, Co Westmeath
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The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the devoted care of the staff at Portiuncula University Hospital on Saturday, October 17, 2026 of Eilish Reilly (née Carroll) Creevy, Roscommon town and formerly of Rathowen, Co Westmeath.
Beloved wife of the late Michael. She will be deeply missed by her children Andrew, Stephen and Liz, daughter-in-law Sandra, son-in-law Derek, her adored grandchildren Michael, Lauren and Sarah, brother Percy, sister Fran, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Eilish rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Creevy F42 K055 on Monday evening, October 19 from 4 o’c until 8 o’c. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, October 20 at 10.30 o’c arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon F42 XT96 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’c. Burial afterwards in Kilteevan Cemetery. House strictly private outside of reposing times please.
Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Tuesday, October 20 at 11 o’c by CLICKING HERE.
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