Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 7, 2026

Christy Donnelly Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Rd, Longford town and formerly of Chapel St, Longford town

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 5, 2026 of Christy Donnelly, Retired Funeral Director, Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road, Longford town and formerly of Chapel St, Longford town.

Predeceased by his parents, brothers Eddie and James and his sister-in-law Mary Hayes. Christy will be sadly missed by his family, his wife and best friend Kathleen, son Paul, daughters Christine and Cathie, his grandchildren whom he treasured Niall, Emma, Gary and Aaron, brothers Pat, Johnny and Michael, sister Kitty (Allen), brothers-in-law Hugh Allen and Johnny Mulryan, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family. Christy will also be remembered by his wonderful friends and neighbours. You turned the darkness into light, And made the heaviest burdens light, Thank you for the care you gave, Rest softly now for your work is done. Rest in Peace Christy.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39KN66 on Wednesday, September 9 from 6 o'clock concluding with prayers at 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 10 at 11 o'clock in St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford. Following Mass, Christy will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live click on the link on rip.ie. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Christopher's Longford c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Please Note Family home strictly private at all times. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, for their exceptional care, compassion, and support during Christy's illness. Your dedication brought comfort in our most difficult days, and we will be forever thankful. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Anne Kane / Constable Coleen Bawn, Ballysimon, Limerick and formerly of Esker North, Drumlish, Co. Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the University Hospital Limerick on Friday, September 4, 2026 of Anne Kane/ Constable Coleen Bawn, Ballysimon, Limerick and formerly of Esker North, Drumlish, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Pat and Bridget and her mother-in-law Lily. Anne will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Adrian, stepson Steven, brothers John, Frank and Paddy, sisters Teresa, Carmel and Maggie, brothers-in-law Padraig, Mark and Jason, sisters-in-law Theresa and Amy, uncles, aunts, father-in-law Eamon and her dear cousins. Anne will be forever loved by her wonderful friends and neighbours. You were always someone special, Someone kind and true, Who will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace Anne. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to the Freiedreichs Ataxia Foundation Ireland c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Christine Orohoe (née McCormack) Lisaniskey, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred suddenly but peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Sunday, September 6, 2026 of Christine Orohoe (nee Mc Cormack) Lisaniskey, Ballymahon, Co. Longford.

Predeceased by her father John, mother Mary and brother Sean. Sadly missed by her loving husband Peter, cherished daughters Mary, Aisling and Carol, sisters Mary, Rose, Brid, Marian and Helen, brothers Jimmy, Eugene and Joe, sons-in-law Tristan, Barry and Tomas, her adored granddaughters Chloe, Grace and Fiadh, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Kellys funeral home, Longford on Tuesday, September 8 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral mass is at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 9 in St. Matthews Church, Ballymahon, followed by burial in Shrule cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Headway Ireland. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and doctors in Mullingar A&E Department. A message of condolence may be left by clicking the tab on rip.ie. Lord Have Mercy on her Gentle Soul.

Mary Ann Hand (née Farrell) New Park, Lanesborough, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her 92nd year on Friday, September 4, 2026 of Mary Ann Hand (nee Farrell), New Park, Lanesborough, Co. Longford.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband John, parents John and Mary, brothers Larry, Michael and John, great-grandson Desmond and by her daughter-in-law Maggie. Mary Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Mary-Rose Kenny, sons John, Tommy, Pauric and Gerard, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Ann and Geraldine, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Brian, Patrick, Róisín, Annmarie, Laura, Sarah, John, Dawn, Derek and Adrian, great-grandchildren Dylan, Sophia, Ciara, Sophie, Shannon, Shane and Evie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her son Gerard’s residence, New Park (N39 RW26) on Monday, September 7 from 3.00pm until 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, September 8 at 12.00 noon in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel. Interment afterwards in St. John's cemetery, Lanesborough.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/newtowncashel/

Mary Reilly (née Gillooly) Millview, Smear, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, N39 W2V5 / Fenagh, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family & in the devoted care of her husband Michael, who lovingly cared for Mary at home throughout her long illness on Saturday, September 5, 2026 of Mary Reilly (née Gillooly) Millview, Smear, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford and formerly of Fenagh, Co. Leitrim

Predeceased by her parents Jack and Rose. Beloved wife of Michael and much-loved mother of Ray, Collette and Noel. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Michael, sons Ray and Noel, daughter Colette, daughters-in-law Irene and Elaine, her adored grandchildren Kerrie, Jamie, Fiach and Senan, sister Kathleen(Kiernan), brother Sean, extended family, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposed at her home, Millview, Smear, Aughnacliffe, on Sunday, September 6 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal was on Monday, September 7 to St. Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, for Funeral Mass at 12pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Mary’s many carers, nurses, palliative care team, GPs, neighbours and friends for the wonderful care, kindness and support shown to Mary and Michael over the years. Donation's, if desired to The Irish Cancer Society and/or MS Ireland C/O Martin Farrell & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

Funeral mass will be live streamed on the link below

https://app.dearlydeparted.ie/mary-reilly

Brian St. John (Ben) Earley Blackrock House, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred at Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 3, 2026 of Brian St. John (Ben) Earley, Blackrock House, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Bernard Joseph and Mary Agnes. Ben will be sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Ciaran, Paraic, Fintan, sisters in law Yvonne, Vicky and Jean, cousin Stephanie, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, September 8 at 1.00 pm in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim followed by private cremation. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

House Private please. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Aras Bhride, Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim or Shannon Lodge, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Messages of sympathy may be left in the condolence section on rip.ie.

Patrick (Pat) Muldoon Sandyford, Dublin / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully at the Blackrock Hospice, while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 3, 2026 of Patrick (Pat) Muldoon Sandyford, Dublin and formerly of Kiltybardan, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim.

Beloved husband of Rita (née Gibbons), much-loved father of Joe, Therese, Seán and Michelle. Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family, daughters-in-law Marie and Maylis, Therese’s partner Douglas, Michelle’s partner Kiri and grandchildren Emma, Liam and Thomas, and Emilie, sisters-in-law Una, Mary Joe and Teresa, brother-in-law Chris, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his brother Leo and sisters Ita, Nance, Eileen, and Bridie. May he Rest in Peace.

Pat will repose at his home on Monday evening, September 7 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, September 8 to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally, arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Venus Cemetery. Click here at 10am on Tuesday morning, September 8 to view live streaming of the Funeral Mass.Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Pat to Blackrock Hospice. Click here to donate online. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, all of the local Community Health Services and the Centric Medical Care team in Sandyford. Finally they would like to thank the staff of Blackrock Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to their beloved Pat in his final weeks. All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905

Michael Penrose 5 Wood Road, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath

The recent death has occurred at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Friday, September 4, 2026 of Michael Penrose 5 Wood Road, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath

He is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Patrick, his brother Patrick and his grandson Coalan. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Annie, sons John, Michael and David, daughters Michelle, Gloria, Diane and Carolann, his grandchildren, and his brothers, sisters and extended family.

Reposed at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Mullingar on Sunday, September 6 from 3:00pm–6:00pm. House private thereafter. Funeral mass was on Monday, September 7 at 11am in the Church of Nativity Ballynacargy, followed by burial at Sonna Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

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