Deaths in Longford - Thursday, May 14, 2026

Eamon Higgins, Cloncullen House, Cloncullen, Ballymore, Co Westmeath / Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, comforted by his family on Monday, May 11, 2026 of Eamon Higgins Cloncullen Hse, Cloncullen, Ballymore, Co Westmeath/ Ballymahon, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his sister Sheila Casey Higgins, mother Kathleen and father Edward. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Crystal, son Ciaran, sisters Maureen Murphy (Delvin), Breege Murray (Ballymahon), Jo McNamee (Ballymore), Therese Dunne (Dunboyne) and Cindy Mannion (Cloncullen), brother Seamus Higgins (Cloncullen), son-in-law Rory, grandchildren Darragh, Trinity, Aaron and Tara, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Eamon will repose at Rooney's Funeral Home, Ballymore, N91 VKK2 on Wednesday, May 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is on Thursday, May 14 at 12 o'clock in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Ballymore, N91 D762. For those unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on the following link: Ballymore Church. After Mass, Eamon will be laid to rest in the local cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be sent to Donegal Hospice.

Thomas (Moss) Reynolds, Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford, N39NT28

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, at home on Friday, May 8, 2026 of Thomas (Moss) Reynolds, Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Sadly missed by his beloved wife Anne (nee Farrell), daughter Elaine Begely (Trevor) Athlacca, Limerick, sons Derick (Jacinta), Padraig (Caitriona), brother Joe (Philippines), sisters Marie Fitzmaurice (Ballygar), Kathleen Reynolds (Corboy), his 8 cherished grandchildren, Killian, Oisin, Daiti, Amy, Hannah, Ciara, Mia, Chloe, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, great neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the family home in Soran, on Tuesday, May 12 from 4pm-8pm. Removal arriving into The Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee on Wednesday evening, May 13 at 7pm. Funeral Mass Thursday, May 14 at 12 noon followed by burial in St Emer's Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust C/O Martin Farrell & Sons, Funeral Directors, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. House private outside these times. Funeral will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/share/1H8jS7Uh5q/

May He Rest in Peace. Donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Memory of Thomas (Moss) Reynolds.

Betty Murphy (née McDermott), Gortgallon, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Ballinameen, Roscommon

The death occurred, suddenly on Monday, May 11, 2026 of Betty Murphy (née McDermott), Gortgallon, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon and formerly of Carkfree, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by her beloved parents John and Frances and by her father-in-law James. She will be very sadly missed by her husband Joe, sisters Una, Bernie, Angela and Catherine, brothers Seamus, Anthony, Francis and Padraig, mother-in-law Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of good friends. May Betty rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday evening, May 13 from 5 o’c until 7 o’c followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Lanesborough (N39 TN99). Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday morning, May 14 at 11 o’c. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.

Please note that Betty’s funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Thursday, May 14 at 11 o’c by CLICKING HERE

The Murphy and McDermott family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all their relatives, neighbours and friends for their kindness and support at this time.

Tomas (Tommy) Kelly, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in Tullamore Hospital after fighting his illness with immense bravery for eight long months on Friday, May 8, 2026 of Tomas (Tommy) Kelly, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.

He was a wonderful son, father, husband and friend who will be painfully missed by his mother Tessie, son Alfie, wife Bertille and his many good friends.

Born in Argentina, Tom made a beautiful life in Ireland, a country he deeply cherished and was proud to call home. He touched so many lives with his kind, generous, gentle manners. While we are heartbroken he left us so soon, we will treasure our memories of him and honour him by living our lives to the fullest. Que descanses en paz querido Tom, con el amor y el recuerdo de todos, por siempre.

There will be a service to celebrate Tom’s life on Thursday, May 14 at 2.30pm at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, followed by cremation.

Andrew (Andy) Finnan, Limetree Avenue, Cheshire, England and formerly of Colmcille Terrace, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in England on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of Andrew (Andy) Finnan, Limetree Avenue, Cheshire, England, Granard, Co Longford and formerly Colmcille Terrace, Granard, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his mother Maureen and father Tommy. Andy will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by his family, his wife Cynthia, sons Robert and Andrew, daughter Maureen, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren., his brothers P J and Oliver and their families, his friends in England and here in Ireland. Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you, are ours to keep. Rest in Peace Andy.

Cremation will take place in England. Burial of Andy’s Ashes will take place in Granardkill Cemetery at a later date.

Ian Murphy, Finchley, London and formerly Winetown, Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The death occurred following an illness courageously borne on Thursday, April 16, 2026 of Ian Murphy, Finchley, London and formerly Winetown, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. 

Dearly beloved father of Aoife, loving son of Florrie and the late Victor, and much loved brother of Ada, Gillian and Sammy. Fond brother-in-law of Stuart, Sinead and the late Robert, and uncle of Theo, Paul, Sam, Alison and Emma. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his daughter, mother, brother, sisters, relatives and friends.

Funeral service in St Marylebone Crematorium in East Finchley, London on  Wednesday, May 20 at 4pm, to be followed at a later date by interment of his ashes in Corboy Presbyterian Church, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

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