Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 2, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Eithne Condon (née Farrell), Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Galway / Ballybane, Galway / Abbeyshrule, Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 of Eithne Condon (née Farrell), Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Galway / Ballybane, Galway and formerly Pallas, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
Her family wish to thank the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Eithne during the past five years. Predeceased recently by her much-loved son Paul who died in June and by her parents Bill and Alice, brother Vincent and his wife Patricia and by her niece Nessa and nephew John.
Dearly loved by her devoted husband Gerry, son Mark and daughter Alison. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Peter, Mark’s partner Sinéad, cherished grandchildren Seán and Niall, Gemma, Eva and Cara, Amy, Lisa and Shane, great grand children Anthony, Liam, Ciara, Aoife, Tara, Saoirse and Aoibheann.
Sadly, missed also by her sisters May, Irene, Nuala, Una and Vera, brothers Joe, Mel, Alo, and John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces’ relatives and friends.
Your time has come to leave us, For Paul has called you softly home. We pray you felt our love around you, And never once walked on alone. Now rest with Paul in heaven Held in light and peace above, Two souls reunited gently, In God’s eternal, endless love. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Eithne on Saturday, July 4 at 11am (H91W0H4) and following Mass she will be laid to rest side by side with Paul in Rahoon cemetery. Live streaming link for Mass: https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/
In deep appreciation to those who helped and supported Eithne, Memorial donations if desired to https://alzheimer.ie/location/western-alzheimers-galway/ Thank you for your support at this difficult time.
Michael Gettings, Ardagullion, Granard, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 of Michael Gettings, Ardagullion, Granard, Longford .
Predeceased by his beloved wife Rose, parents Andrew and Margaret, brother Denis, grandchildren Daniel, Katie and Mary. Michael will be sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken family, children Andrew, Patricia, Geraldine, Michelle, Caroline and Micheál. Sons-in-law John, David, Enda and Noel, daughters-in-law Sharon and Fiona, his adored grandchildren Clare, David, Edel, Shane, Sean, Sarah, Eleanor, Riain, Keeva, Emily, Maria, Luke, Michael and Evelyn, brothers Andrew, John and Seamus, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. May His Gentle Sole Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home at Ardagullion (Eircode N39XA61) on Friday, July 3 from 3pm to 6pm followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Granard arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 4 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Granardkill new cemetery. House private at all other times, please. A one way system will operate for the reposing on Friday. Please enter from the N55, (Granard to Edgeworthstown road) and exit via Lisryan road. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.
James (Jimmy) McVeigh, Kilnacarrow, Ballinalee, Longford / Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred peacefully with his heartbroken family by his side after an illness borne with great courage and determination on Monday, June 29, 2026 of James (Jimmy) McVeigh, Kilnacarrow, Ballinalee, Co Longford and formerly Leitrim, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Dan McVeigh, brother Paddy, sister Elizabeth, parents in law John and Rosetta Devlin, dear cousin Michael and brother in law Conor. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Rosemary Delvin (Lisduff, Longford) and Hazel (Gerry Tully, Granard), grandchildren Shannen, Katie and Dan, great grandchildren, sister Mary Burns (Dring), nephew, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of dear friends. Loving you was easy, We did it every day, Missing you will be heartache, That will never go away.
Jimmy will repose at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford N39 K81 on Wednesday, July 1 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral mass will take place on Thursday, July 2 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs, Killoe, Co Longford with burial afterwards in Aughaboy Cemetery Killoe. House Strictly Private at all times. Family Flowers Only. Donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care c/o Farrell & Son's Funeral Directors or any family member.
The McVeigh Family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the dedicated doctors, nurses and caregivers who provided exceptional care and compassion during Jimmy's illness. The kindness, patience and professionalism brought comfort not only to Jimmy but also to our entire family. We will forever remember the gentle hands, listening hearts and unwavering support you offered in our time of need.
James (Jim) Galligan, Celbridge, Kildare / Mullahoran, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Monday, June 29, 2026 of James (Jim) Galligan, Celbridge, Co Kildare and late of Mullahoran, Co Cavan.
Pre-deceased by his loving parents Conor and Frances, brothers Peter and Brendan and sister Sr. Margaret. Fondly remembered by his loving wife June, adored children Edward, Frances and Andrew, daughter-in-law Ewa, siblings Bridie, Mary, Connie and Tom, sister-in-law Jill, nieces, nephews, extended family, many good friends and former customers of the Celbridge Pottery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday, July 1 from 5pm - 7pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday, July 2 at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at approx. 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in memory of James to the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Daniel Steven Taylor, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Aughavas, Co Leitrim
The death occurred at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin following an accident on Thursday, June 25, 2026 of Daniel Steven Taylor of Lahard Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly of Aughavas, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by his grandparents Barry and Kate Taylor. Daniel will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his parents Steven and Natasha, his heartbroken fiancée Lisa Keaveney, son Jack and daughter Amy-Lee, brothers Calumn and Liam, sisters Kimberlea, Paige, Emily and Megan. Lisa’s parents Tommy and Anne Keaveney, Lisa’s brother Kevin Keaveney, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunt; Anne Marie and her husband Richie, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, large circle of friends and neighbours. May Daniel Rest in Peace.
Daniel will repose at Smiths Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 TD62) on Thursday, July 2 from 6pm – 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore on Friday, July 3 at 12 noon followed by burial to Oughteragh Cemetery. Daniel’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore House private please.
The Taylor and Keaveney family's appreciate the help, support and understanding shown to them at this extremely sad and difficult time.
Nicholas (Nick) Dalmon, Derreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at North West Hospice, Sligo on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 of Nicholas (Nick) Dalmon, Derreen, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Eslin Bridge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his grandparents James and Margaret Murtagh (Eslin Bridge) and Peter and Jessie Dalmon (UK). Beloved husband of Michelle (Shelly) and loving father of Finn and Maebh. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and children, parents Allison and Nick Dalmon, father-in-law Anthony, mother-in-law Winnie, brothers-in-law Mick, Tom and Stephen, sister-in-law Shirley, cousins, relatives and large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his parent's residence (N41 P2C1) on Thursday, July 2 from 6pm to 8pm. A one way system will be in operation, enter via Mohill entrance, exit via Eslin Bridge.
Funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Friday, July 3 at 10am for Requiem mass, with Funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo for a Cremation Service after.
You can stream Nick’s funeral mass Livestream. Nick’s family have requested that they would like the people attending the Funeral to wear bright colours. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Luke’s, Cancer Care and/or North West Hospice, Sligo, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
Mary Mulvey (née O' Reilly), Mohill, Leitrim / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Ballinasloe, Galway
The death occurred peacefully, in her 89th year, in the loving care of the staff and nurses of Lough Erril Residential Carehome and Sligo University Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne and a broken heart for her recently-deceased husband Tom, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 of Mary Mulvey (née O' Reilly), Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Bethnal Green, London & latterly, Lough Erril, Residential Carehome, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Tom (Jamestown & Bethnal Green), their son Stephen (Manchester) and by all her siblings Elizabeth, Nora, Lena, Gerry, Frank and Paddy (Ballinasloe & London). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken family: Daughter Anne (John) (Dagenham), sons Paul (Elizabeth) (Westmeath), Mick (Alison) (Carrick-on-Shannon), daughter-in-Law Lisa (Manchester).
Sadly mourned by her loving grandchildren, Matty, Ciara and Sinéad (Carrick-on-Shannon), Daniel & Jack (Dagenham), Carolyn & Emma (Westmeath), Charlotte & Tom (Manchester) and her great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law: Mary Mulvey (Jamestown), Bridie O’Reilly (Potters Bar), Mary O’Connor and Anne Burke (Dublin), brothers-in-law, Pat Mulvey (Dublin) and John Mulvey (New York), nieces and nephews among the wider O’Reilly & Mulvey families in London, US and Ireland.
Her wide circle of grand-cousins, grand-nieces, grand- nephews, friends, neighbours and old friends in the Parish Church of Our Lady of Assumption, Bethnal Green, the Irish community in east London and, latterly, her new friends in Lough Errill. May she Rest In Peace.
Mass of Christian burial on Friday, July 10 at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 3.30pm. Funeral Mass will be streamed live Mary's Funeral Mass. No flowers by request, donations if so desired to a charity of your choice.
Adrienne Heatherington (née Hughes), Edendork, Tyrone / Leitrim
The death occurred on Friday, June 26, 2026 of Adrienne Heatherington (nee Hughes) Roosky, Co Leitrim and formerly of Edendork, Tyrone.
Adrienne beloved wife of Joseph, dearly loved mother of Denise (Guillermo), Michael (Elaine), David (Debbie) and Enda, loving sister of Vonnie and the late Patricia RIP, dear grandmother of Lucia, Sebastian, Tiziano, James, Allie, Robyn, Niamh and Grace and great grandmother of Rossa and Olly.
Adrienne’s remains will arrive at St. Malachy’s Church, Edendork on Wednesday evening, July 1 at 6pm for overnight repose. Requiem Mass on Thursday, July 2 at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by her entire family circle. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Laura Lynn children’s Hospice Dublin & St John’s Hospital Sligo c/o P. Quinn & Son Funeral Directors or the family.
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