Deaths in Longford - Sunday, May 24, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 23, 2026 of Margaret Kiernan (née Kane), Derawley, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken family her husband Charles, daughter Grace, sons Charlie, Vincent, Ruairí and Eamonn, brothers and sisters Stephen, Bridget, John, Patricia and Bart, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. I measc na naomh go raibh sí.
Removal to St Mary’s Church, Drumlish on Monday, May 25 arriving at 7pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 noon with burial in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live HERE.
As a mark of respect Kiernan's Centra and Post Office will be closed on Tuesday, May 26.
Patrick Clyne, Longford Town, Longford / Granard, Longford
The death occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026 of Patrick Clyne, Longford Town, Longford / Granard, Longford.
Predeceased by his father Barry. Patrick will be sadly missed by his loving family, mother Kathleen, partner Catherine, sons Nathan and Patrick, daughter Roxie, sisters Niamh (Ruairi), Pauline (J.J), brother Bernard, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Patrick’s funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Granard followed by burial in Granardkill cemetery. House private please.
Eileen Murphy, (née Clarke), Mullaghavourneen, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, May 22, 2026 of Eileen Murphy, (née Clarke), Mullaghavourneen, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Alacken, Cavan.
Pre-deceased by her husband Bernard. Eileen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Deborah, son John, daughter-in-law Suzanne, grandchildren James and Emma, sister Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday 24th May 24 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, May 25 in St Anne’s Church, Curry (N39 CX71) at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.
Ursula McGoey, Abbeyshrule, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by her loved ones. In her 92nd year on Thursday, May 21, 2026 of Ursula McGoey, Abbeyshrule, Longford.
Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Úna. Predeceased by her brothers Charlie, Teddy and Gabriel. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Ciaran (Carlingford) and John (Banagher), her sisters-in-law Betty, Rita, Mary and Connie, her nephews Edward, John, Peter, Paul and Charles, her nieces Mary, Kathryn, Irene, Therese, Valerie, Jane, Gillian, Úna and Susan, her many grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh A h-Anam Dílis.
Reposing in the family home in Abbeyshrule Village this Sunday, May 24 from 4-8pm. Ursula will be removed from her home to arrive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Abbeyshrule for her Requiem Mass on Monday, May 25 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May the Lord have mercy on her gentle soul. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu HERE to “The Ciúin Suite”, North Westmeath Hospice, Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. House private Monday morning please.
May He support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at last. Amen. Cardinal Newman.
Maisie Mulligan (née Reilly) Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's, Dublin Road, Longford on Thursday, May 21, 2026 of Maisie Mulligan (née Reilly) Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.
Pre-deceased by her parents Bernard and Annie, husband Paddy, daughter Maura, grandchildren Leah, baby Donna and baby Nial. Sadly missed by her loving family Margaret (Ciaran), Anna-Rose (Ciaran), Padraig (Una), Martina (Richard), Seamie (Margaret), Lisa (Raymond), Francie (Angela), Celia, Barry (Nicole), son in law Michael, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at the home of her daughter Lisa and son-in-law Raymond, Aughnacliffe N39 TX65 on Saturday evening, May 23 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral on Sunday morning, May 24 after 10.30am Mass in St Colmcille's Church Aughnacliffe, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE
Marion Belton, Cartrun Breac, Longford and formerly of Ardagh, Co Longford
The death occurred in her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 of Marion Belton Cartrun Breac, Longford and formerly of Ardagh, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Dick and Molly. Marion will be sadly missed by her brothers Robert and Richard, sisters-in-law Carmel and Marilyn, nephew Mark, nieces Caroline and Katie, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Marion.
Reposing on Sunday, May 24 in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday, May 25 to arrive to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Marion will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live, click the link HERE.
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