Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Sr Ita McCabe RNDM, Kilsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Monday, July 20, 2026 of Sr Ita McCabe RNDM, Kilsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and late of Notre Dame Convent, Dublin and Hastings UK and also Abbeyshrule.
Predeceased by her father Felix and her mother Anne, her brothers Joe, Matthew, Barney and Monsignor Albert, her sisters Kathleen, Nan and Sr. Gabriel. Deeply regretted by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions RNDM. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Anna, Josie, Olive and her brother Kieran, sisters-in-law Josie and Susan, brother-in-law John, nieces and nephews, cousins, Flood and Bannon families, relatives and dear friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 21 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, on Wednesday, July 22 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughafin cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed online here.
John Patrick Shanley, Legan, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, at his home in Sunbury on Saturday, January 17, 2026 of John Patrick Shanley, Legan, Co Longford and late of Sunbury, Middlesex, England.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Amelda, Sharon, Audrey and Dawn, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Nick, Mark, Paul and Liam, his sister Marie Murtagh, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 23 in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, at 11am. Burial of ashes afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
James (Frank) Eivers, Drogheda, Louth / Carrickboy, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 19, 2026 of James (Frank) Eivers, Highlands, Rathmullen Road, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly of Carrickboy, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Mary-Kate, twin brother Tommy and brother John. Beloved husband of Angela and loving Dad to Fiona, Kenny, Jamie and Catriona. Frank will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons, sons-in-law Emmet and Declan, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Heather, Chloe, Thomas, Saoirse, Conor, James and Ollie, brother, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Frank Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on Tuesday, July 21 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, July 23 at 11:30am in The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Donore. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Unit, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. House private please. When parking around the Funeral Home please have consideration for residents in nearby houses.
Peter Hanley, Cloonmorris, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
The death occurred in the tender care of the staff at the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 of Peter Hanley (Prison officer), Cloonmorris, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents John and Molly and his infant sister Julia. Beloved husband to Ann and dear father to Marie Montgomery (Athenry) and Raymond (Clonshannagh). Sadly missed by his wife and children, son in law Stephen, daughter in law Kitty, his adored grandchildren Alex, Matthew, Natanel, Aoife, Niamh and shay, brother Sean T. and his partner Colette, Brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Peter Rest in Peace.
Peter will repose in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, July 22 from 5.30 concluding with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass for Peter will take place on Thursday, July 23 at 11 o’clock in St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola (N41E421), followed by burial in Cloonmorris cemetery. House strictly private please.
No flowers please, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. C/o McGowan Funeral Directors or by following link https://rip.ie/services/irish-heart-foundation-2248 The Hanley family very much appreciate your support at this time.
John Joseph Hickey, Currygrane, Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of Sunset Lodge, St Joseph's, Longford, surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, July 16, 2026 of John Joseph Hickey, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
John will be sadly missed by his sisters, nieces, nephews, great friends and wonderful neighbours.
Funeral Mass on Monday, July 20 in the Holy Trinity Church Ballinalee, at 12 noon followed by burial in St Emer's cemetery.
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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