Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 14, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
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The recent death has occurred peacefully in his 98th year, in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife and family by his side on on Saturday, September 12, 2026 of James (Jimmy) Kiernan, “St Jude's”, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and late of Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Beloved husband for 64 years of Marie, dear father of Michael, Padraig, Ann Marie, Róisín, Frances, Josephine and Siobhán, proud grandfather of Conall, Éamonn, Aisling, Ciarán, Eoghan, Ruaidhrí, Ailbhe, James, Maolíosa, Sadhbh, Síofra, Aifric, Éimhín, Mannix, Polly, Molly, Lucy, Harry and Hugo, and proud great-grandfather of Cody. Jimmy will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife and family, sons-in-law Andrew, Ray, Tony and Denis, Siobhán’s partner Tom and daughters-in-law Louise and Joan. Also remembered fondly by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, kind home carers, neighbours, friends and former colleagues at St Lomans, Mullingar. Remembering all the deceased members of the Kiernan and Doolan families. May Jimmy rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home (N91 K660) on Tuesday, September 15 from 6.30 pm to 8 pm and followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption Taghmon arriving at 8.30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 16 at 1 pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on the YouTube link on rip.ie. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to The Friends of St Luke’s Cancer Care at the link on rip.ie. Please use the Condolences section on rip.ie for messages of sympathy. Donations to The Friends of St Luke's in Memory of James (Jimmy) Kiernan
John O'Reilly Beechwood Court, Ballytivnan, Sligo / Dublin City, Dublin / Newtownforbes, Longford
The recent death has occurred peacefully but unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, September 13, 2026 of John O'Reilly Beechwood Court, Ballytivnan, Sligo / Dublin City, Dublin and formerly Treel, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Sally. Sadly, missed and dearly loved by his partner Marie Sheridan. Cherished father of Fiona, Ashling and their mother Olive. Stepdad to Jonathan (Caroline), Oonagh (Daniel), Aaron (Fallon) and Ryan (Julie). Grandchildren: Michael James, Declan, Cara-lily, Callieanna and Noah. Brother Pat, sisters Pauline and Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at his home in Beechwood Court, Sligo from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday evening, September 16. Funeral to arrive to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo, for mass of Christian burial at 11am on Thursday, September 17. Burial to follow in Sligo cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Palliative care, North West Hospice, Sligo. Condolences can be left on rip.ie or privately for the family on the condolence section of our website, seamusfeehilyandson.ie. Enquiries to Seamus Feehily and Son Funeral Directors, Upper John Street, Sligo on 0719171117.
Joseph (Joe) McHale Finea, Cavan
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The recent death has occurred suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 of Joseph (Joe) McHale, Terrigal, Australia and formerly Finea, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Patricia. Dearly loved husband of Melanie, loving father of Tom and Flynn and dear brother of Martin, Siobhan, Maura, Maurice, Melissa and Malcolm. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Erin, Eamon, Tara, Brooke, Matthew, Aaron, Kate, Ewan and Aidan, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
A Service to celebrate Joe's life will be held on Friday, September 25 at Magenta Shores Resort, 1 Magenta Drive, NSW, Australia. Please leave personal message for Joe's family in the condolence section on rip.ie.
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