Deaths in Longford - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Peter Duignan, Knockmartin, Newtownforbes, Longford / Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly in his home on July 24th 2026 surrounded by his heartbroken family on Friday, July 24, 2026, of Peter Duignan, Knockmartin, Newtownforbes, Longford, formerly of Fenagh, Co Leitrim and Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Retired teacher of St Felim’s College, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Margaret, brother John and sister Bríd. Peter will be forever loved and remembered by his family, his wife and best friend Martha, his sons Pete (Eilis) Cavan, Francis (Noreen) Limerick and Ciarán (Eimear) Skerries, his adored grandchildren Kate, Peter, Oisín, Saoirse, Paddy and Ruairí, brother Marcus (Belfast), brother-in-law Christy (Devlin), sister-in-law Mary (Gunning), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends.

Lessons fade, but wisdom stays, Your kindness shines through all our days. Rest in Peace Peter.

Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Sunday, July 26 from 6.30pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Monday, July 27 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Peter will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballinamuck Old Cemetery. House private at all times please.

Thomas Cassidy, Cranleymore, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by his family, after a short illness bravely borne on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 of Thomas Cassidy Cranleymore, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

Thomas will be lovingly missed by his heart broken family, wife Mary, daughter Niamh, sons Aaron and Conor, parents Annette and John, Annette's husband David Tynan Snr., sisters Catherine Butler (U.K.) and Valerie, brothers Sean, Eddie and David Jnr., grandson Charlie, Niamh's partner Colm, Aaron's partner Laoise, Conor's partner Monica, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Saturday, July 25 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, July 26 in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown at 1pm with burial afterwards in Aughafin cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The house is strictly private except for close family and friends. Donations to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Thomas Cassidy.

Philomena (Phyllis) McBride (née Reilly), Barnacor, Lanesboro, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully, in the comfort and care of Woodlawn Manor Nursing Home, Malahide, Dublin on Friday, July 24, 2026, of Philomena (Phyllis) McBride (nee Reilly), Dublin and formerly of Barnacor, Lanesboro and Folkestone, Kent, UK.

Predeceased by her son Gerard. Phyllis is deeply regretted by her daughters Caroline and Sharon, her grandchildren Josh and Tara, her sister Beatrice and her brother-in-law Peadar. Her nieces, nephews, extended family and her dear friend Mary (Moll) Canning. May Phyllis Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home (N39 E761) on Sunday, July 26 from 6pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 27 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro, burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. House Private Please Funeral Mass can be viewed here https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/

Margaret (Mairéad) Field (née Walsh), Mount Argus, Dublin and formerly of Main Street, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff of the MISA Unit, Saint James’ Hospital, Dublin on Thursday, July 23, 2026, of Margaret (Mairéad) Field (née Walsh), Mount Argus, Dublin and formerly of Main Street, Granard, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret Walsh, her beloved husband Paddy, brothers Benny and John G and sister Phyllis. Loving mother of Anne-Marie (Burke), John, Gillian and Louise (Mulroy), adored grandmother of Kate, John and Thomas. Very sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Bernadette (McLoughlin), Monica (Sheerin), Ita (Sorohan), sister-in-law Angela, son-in-law Eddie. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

A special thanks to Mary, the staff and mum’s friends in Bellvilla Day Centre, and Inis Care for all their care and friendship over the years. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on Tuesday afternoon, July 28 from 3pm to 4.45pm prior to her arrival to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus arriving at 5.15pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, July 29 at 11.30am followed by burial at Mainham Cemetery, Clane, Co. Kildare, arrival due at approximately 2pm. The Funeral Mass may be viewed online. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road - 01 492 5959.

Barney McCabe, Aughaloor, Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly, but peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Mary, in Phoenix City, Alabama, USA on Friday, April 24, 2026, aged 72 yrs, of Barney McCabe, Aughaloor, Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon / Longford.

Barney is predeceased by his beloved parents James and Patricia, brothers Ned and James, and his sisters Mary, Patricia and Veronica. Barney will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Mary (née Lordan), his brother Martin, sister Josephine (McKelvey), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended members of the McCabe and Lordan families.

Barney will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, his warm smile, his workmanship, family values, sense of humour and the lasting friendships he made throughout his life in Longford, Aldershot U.K., Castlerea and Loughglynn, Co Roscommon. May His gentle and loving soul Rest in Peace.

Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, August 1 in The Church Of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Loughglynn, Co Roscommon. (F45 Y070) at 11am. Interment will take place at a later date.

Fr Padraig Faughnan, Dromod, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the Royal Berks Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 of Fr Padraig Faughnan Thatcham, Berks UK (formerly of Reading Berks) and formerly of the Portsmouth Diocese UK.

Predeceased by his parents John Willie (Dromod Co Leitrim and Reading), Mary (Castleisland, Co Kerry and Reading) and his brother Finbarr. Deeply regretted by his sister Breda Faughnan-Reidy, Craughwell, Galway and her husband Pat, his nephews Cillian and Cathal and his nieces Caoimhe and Ciana Reidy. Bishop Phillip Egan, Portsmouth diocese, fellow clergy, cousins and many friends. May Fr. Padraig Rest in Peace.

Requiem Mass to celebrate Fr Padraig's life will take place on Sunday, July 26 at 12 noon in St Joseph's Cloonturk, Dromod, Co. Leitrim (N41PF82) with burial afterwards in Cloonmorris cemetery. The Faughnan family very much appreciates your support at this time.

Terry Brady, Ballincar, Sligo / Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly at Sligo University Hospital on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 of Terry Brady of Ballincar, County Sligo and formerly Heath Lodge, Ballinagh, Co Cavan, Retired Ulster Bank manager and past Captain and President of Co Sligo Golf Club.

Predeceased by his parents, Terence and Sheila (Co Cavan) and brother Niall. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen, his much loved children Stephen (Fiona), Shauna and David (Maeve) and his adored grandsons William and Finian, brothers Hugh, Gerry, Brian, Aiden, Finbarr, sisters in law, brothers in law, aunts Mary and Bernie, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cregg House Chapel, Rosses Point, Sligo (F91XD77) on Sunday, July 26 from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem mass will take place on Monday, July 27 at 12 noon with funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a Cremation Service after for family and friends.

You can stream Terry's Funeral Mass live here - https://youtube.com/live/XYlDo7EwY04 House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Croí, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo. You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Terry’s family here - https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/terry-brady/

Susan Watson (née Elliot), Kiltoom, Athlone, Roscommon / Kiltoom, Roscommon / Ballymahon, Westmeath

The death occurred in the tender care of the staff of Claddagh and ICU wards of UCHG on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 of Susan Watson (nee Elliott), Kiltoom, Co Roscommon, & formerly Tang, Ballymahon, Co Westmeath.

Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Hubert, daughters Annie, Emily, Kate and Chloe, parents Billy and Dolores Elliot (Tang), brothers Brendan, Shane, Aaron, and Billy, their wives and partners Louise, Leona, Anita, and Grainne parents law Bertie and Mary Watson (Kiltoom), sisters in law Rosie, Trina and Michelle, brothers in law Tom and Jimmy, nieces Keira, Grace, Ciara, and Niamh, nephews Alan. Aaron, Kevin, and Ciaran, aunts and uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at the The Strand Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm followed by removal to her parents home in Tang, reposing at her parents home on Friday, July 24 with removal on Saturday morning, July 25 for Mass of the resurrection in the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay at 11am, followed by burial in Kiltoom cemetery.

Susan's Funeral Mass may be streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/kiltoom Susan's family express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.

John Allen, Lisroyan, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children in Harold's Cross Hospice, Dublin, after an illness fought with great courage and dignity on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 of John Allen, Lisroyan, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Beloved husband & best friend of Ann and much loved father of Elizabeth, Michael, Deirdre, Catherine & Sinead and adored Papa of Meadbh, Naoise, Caoimhe, Noah, Isobel, Senan, Lar & Banba. John will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Fernanda, sons-in-law Cathal, Ryan & Alan, brother Michael, sisters Veronica, Patricia, Maire & Dorothy, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. John is predeceased by his parents Michael & Mollie, brothers James & Anthony and his sisters Grainne & Finola. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72) on Friday, July 24 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 25 in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. John's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of can be made to St James's Hospital Foundation by clicking HERE.

Teresa Wood, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Bray, Co Wicklow

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by the love of family, friends and her spiritual community, and in the kind care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2026 of Teresa Wood of Lahard, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, formerly of Bray Co. Wicklow.

Predeceased by her mother Joan. Survived by her children Jasper and Sarah, daughter in law Eleanor, step grandchildren Vanya and Turlough, step great grandchildren Elodie and Seren, as well as her sister Fiona and their father John (& Barbara).

Reposing at Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (H14 E286) from 4.45pm to 6.45pm on Tuesday, July 7, with Buddhist Funeral Service at Jampa Ling on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 am, after which Teresa will be taken to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 for Celebratory Gathering and Cremation at 1pm.

Link for online viewing at the Crematorium www.churchservices.tv/lakelands password is Crem8W. Memorial Mass led by Father Sean Mawn will be held at St Patrick’s Church in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm. Donations in lieu of flowers on the following link https://www.jampaling.org/about-us/support-jampa-ling/

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