Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 16, 2026

Tony McGoey, Darogue, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 of Tony McGoey, Darogue, Ballymahon, Longford.

Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Tony will be lovingly missed by his heartbroken family; his wife Caroline, daughter Kaytlyn, son Thomas, sister Patsy (Dublin), brother Gerry, sisters-in-law, brothers-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 Thursday from 6pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Friday in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon at 11am followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Longford Hospice Homecare or Friends of Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.

Frank Cullen, Newport, Legan, Longford

The death occurred, unexpectedly but peacefully in the Mater Hospital Dublin after a short illness surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 of Frank Cullen, Newport, Legan, Longford.

Predeceased by his parents John and Annie, parents-in-law Jimmy and Mary, his brother Sean and by his niece Lisa Cullen. Deeply regretted by his loving family; wife Joan, daughters Lucy, Emily Farrell and Donna, sons Joe and Mark, brother Fintan (Leitrim), sisters Mary Davitt (Leitrim), Ann O' Rourke (Leitrim) and Noeleen Mc Caffrey (Leitrim), son-in-law Pat, Lucy's partner John, Donna's partner Damien, daughter-in-law Lisamai, Mark's partner Jessica, his adoring grandchildren Isaac, Eliora, Fionn, Savannah, Katie, Grace, Patrick, Hannah and Sadie, sisters-in-law Ann and Gabriel Cullen, brothers-in-law Hugh O' Rourke, Pat Mc Caffrey, Joe Davitt, John Mc Donald, Robert Mc Donald and William Mc Donald, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Mater Hospital I.C.U. unit c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. Funeral Arrangements Later

Colette O'Kelly (née Casey), Raheny, Dublin / Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Sacred Heart Residence Nursing Home, Sybil Hill, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 of Colette O'Kelly (née Casey), Avondale Park, Raheny, Co Dublin and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur and loving mother of Kevin, Tony, Arthur, John, Colette and the late Frank. Colette will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughter, daughters-in-law Úna and Michelle, son-in-law Hans and John's partner Pete, grandchildren Yannick and his partner Elle, Daniëlle and her partner Brian, Muireann, Caoimhe, Eoghan and Catherine, sister-in-law Angela, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. With a special mention to staff, residents and friends at Sacred Heart Residence Nursing Home, Sybil Hill and her many friends in Siúl Linn Walking Club and Avondale Park. “Imithe Abhaile” "May she rest in peace."

Reposing at Sacred Heart Residence Nursing Home,Sybil Hill on Sunday evening July 19 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, July 20 at 11am in Sacred Heart Residence Nursing Home, Sybil Hill followed by Burial in Fingal Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Monday morning July 20 at 11am.

Lila (Elizabeth) Byrne (née Dempsey), Sandyford, Dublin / Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 13, 2026 of Lila (Elizabeth) Byrne (née Dempsey) of Sandyford, Dublin 18 and formerly of Granard, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her son Stephen and grandsons Sam and Luke. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband John, daughter Mandy, daughters-in-law Lynda and Majella, grandson Charlie, extended family and close friends.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday, July 16 from 4pm to 6pm. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will take place in the funeral home on Friday, July 17 at 11.45am, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society. Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Lila (Elizabeth) Byrne (née Dempsey).

Seddie (Thomas Edward) McGovern, Church Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Corlough, Cavan

The death occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 of Seddie (Thomas Edward) McGovern Church Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim/ Corlough, Cavan.

Predeceased by his wife Josie and their daughter Deirdre (Meehan). Seddie will be sadly missed by his daughters Mary (Dwyer) & Briege, his sons Frank & Gerry, his sister Mary Collins (Ballinteer), sons-in-law Brendan & Kevin, daughters-in-law Jackie & Rosie, treasured grandchildren Shane, Aisling, Niamh, Conor, Tadhg, Olivia & Javier, sister-in-law, nieces & nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 TD62 this Saturday afternoon, July 18, from 3pm until 6pm. Removal on Sunday morning, July 19 from his home to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore

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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