Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
The death occurred suddenly at home on Friday, July 3, 2026 of Maire Lillis, Kilmahon, Drumlish, Co Longford, N39 XD50, adored daughter of PJ and Mary, aged 24 years.
Predeceased by her grandparents Margaret and Pa Joe Lillis and aunt Marie Lillis. Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents PJ and Mary, brother Pádraig and sister Niamh, grandparents George and Marion Grogan, uncle PJ Mallon, aunts, uncles, grandaunts, granduncles, cousins, friends and kind and helpful neighbours. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at home (N39 XD50) from approximately 10pm on Monday, July 6 until removal to St Mary’s Church, Drumlish on Wednesday, July 8 for requiem mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilmahon cemetery. Requiem mass can be streamed live by clicking on the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/drumlish
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Epilepsy Ireland c/o Whitney’s Funeral Directors. Those who wish to leave messages of sympathy and fond memories to the family can do so in the condolence section on rip.ie.
Lynn Nerney (née O'Keeffe), Templemichael Glebe, Major's Well Road, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 5, 2026 of Lynn Nerney (née O'Keeffe), Templemichael Glebe, Major's Well Road, Longford Town, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Mary and by her infant son Niaghaill. Lynn will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Benny, daughters Jennifer, Maria, Louisa and Clíodhna, sisters Mary, Fran and Gina, brother Jim, sons-in-law Damian, John and Shane, grandchildren Chloe, Adam, Aaron, Amy, Ella, Grace and James, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, July 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, July 8 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society – www.cancer.ie
Amy McCullagh (née Wallace, Maguire), 14 Farranshock Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Harbour Street, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death on Sunday, June 28, 2026 of our beloved daughter Amy, following a tragic road accident in Spain, alongside her brother-in-law Mark and his girlfriend Michaela.
Amy will be forever missed and remembered by her husband Ian, daughters Ruby and Kaylee, and son Curtis. Amy will be sadly missed and remembered by her heartbroken parents Padraig and Mary, sisters Lisa and Hannah and brother Zack, her grandmother Mary (snr), aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and all who knew her. Predeceased by her grandparents Patrick and Frances Maguire and Mick Wallace, aunts Brigid Maguire and Mary-Frances Maguire. May Amy rest in peace.
Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar on Thursday, July 9, from 5-7pm. House strictly private thereafter. Funeral Mass in Ballynacargy Church on Friday, July 10 at 11am. Burial afterwards, in Sonna cemetery. Donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in the link on rip.ie. Please use the Condolence Book on rip.ie for your message to the family.
Seán McKeon, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family in the excellent care of Night Nurse Brenda and the Palliative Care team on Monday, July 6, 2026 of Sean McKeon, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Foxwood, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by his sisters Margaret (Regan) and Amelia (Penny/Maher). Seán will be forever missed by his beloved wife Sandie, daughters Zoë (David) Dawn, Edel (Dean) & Alma, his treasured grandchildren Ciara, Harry & Robbie and Maisy & Elsie, brother Tommy (Sheila), sister in-law Eilish (Pat Harvey), nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many close friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Tuesday evening, July 7 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, July 8 from his home to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Please note: After Mass the Funeral cortege will proceed on R208 towards St. John's Lake, turning right at the Dry Wall, passing Sean's beloved homeplace at Foxwood, and then continuing via Aughnasheelin and Stradermot to Oughteragh cemetery. House private to family & close friends.
Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the North West Hospice using the link on rip.ie or c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors. Messages of sympathy can be added in the Condolences section on rip.ie. Donations to North West Hospice Charity CLG in Memory of Seán McKeon.
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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