Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 8, 2026 of Brigid Gillen (nee McCabe), Mollyroe, Moydow, Co. Longford.
Pre-deceased by her husband James, sister Margaret and by her parents Alec and Rose. Brigid will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her devoted family, daughters Dympna Staunton (Mayo), Caroline Mulleady, Rose (Laois), Helen (Roscommon), Louise McGuire (Fermanagh) and Jacinta Oates, sons Andrew, Kevin, Mel and John (Roscommon), daughters-in-law Pamela, Noelle, Mary and Mary K., sons-in-law Conor, Darren, James, Mike, Tomás and Thomas, sisters Mary and Rose, brothers James and Michael, her 18 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, June 9 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, June 10 in St. Mary’s Church, Moydow at 12noon, interment afterwards in Moydow Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. House private to family and close friends please.
The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 7, 2026 of Bernadette Gilchrist (née Kennedy), late of Glasnevin Avenue, Dublin, and formerly of Clondra, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of the late Frank and mother of Paula, Clare and Kevin. Very sadly missed by her family, her son-in-law Owen, grandchildren Áine, Luke and Matthew, her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West on Friday evening, June 12 with a Gathering of Family and Friends from 5pm to 7pm. All are welcome. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, on Saturday morning, June 13 for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
Sean Heslin, Cloncorrick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Lisdarn Care Centre at Cavan General hospital surrounded by his daughters on Monday, June 8, 2026 of Sean Heslin, Cloncorrick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his wife Bernadette, daughter Gráinne, his parents Michael and Mary, brothers Eddie, Pat, Michael and Dominic and sisters Alice and Margaret. A wonderful Dad who will be forever missed by his daughters Eimear, Orla and Mairead, son-in-law Robert and his grandchildren, Darragh, Kate and Conor Brother Peter (US), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ar dheis De go raidh a anam dilis.
Reposing at Finnegans Funeral Home Dublin Rd, Cavan eircode (H12RF78) on Tuesday, June 9 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday June 10 at 2 pm in St. Mary's Church, Carrigallen burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family Flowers only please donations in lieu of so desired to Alzheimers Ireland c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors Carrigallen or any family member.
The death occurred peacefully at Roscommon Hospice on Sunday, June 7, 2026 of Ger Dooley, Gubbs Cross, Cloone, Co Leitrim & formerly of Gowran, Co. Kilkenny.
Ger will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him, including his family, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, (N41 TD62) on Wednesday evening, June 10 from 7pm until 8pm. A memorial ceremony and cremation will take place at 3pm on Thursday, June 11 at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Roscommon Hospice.
Maireann croí éadrom a bhfad. A light heart lives long. Donations to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Ger Dooley.
PJ Quinn, Chapel Lane, Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 6, 2026 of PJ Quinn, Chapel Lane, Longford town.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Kathleen, parents John and Margaret, sister Brigid and by his nieces Brigid and Maria. PJ will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, Malachy, Rosario, Shirley, John and Mary, daughters-in-law Bea and Paula, sons-in-law Colman, Wayne and Diarmaid, sisters Margaret Quigley and Annamai, brothers Sean, Philip, Christy, James and Bernard, grandchildren Conor, Shannen, Aoife, Quinten, Kyana, Cillian, Eoin, Tamara, Tonicha, Lorna, Liam, Keilon, Aidan and Saorla, great-grandson Séimí, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law Brendan Quigley and Tony Connolly, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 K7H7) on Monday, June 8 from 3pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, June 9 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 Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Innis Ree for the exceptional care given to P.J. They would also like to thank the wonderful carers and the Longford Alzheimer’s Society for their kindness shown to P.J while at home.
Dominick Cadden, Village Manor, Ballinagh & formerly The Well Bar, Bridge Street, Cavan, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2026 of Dominick Cadden,Village Manor, Ballinagh and formerly The Well Bar, Bridge St, Cavan town, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Rose, his sister Mary and his brothers John, Larry and infant Noel. Dominick was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by his devoted wife and best friend Gay, his heartbroken children Ursula and Donal, his adored grandchildren Patrick and Cormac, son in law Niall, brothers Paddy, Gerry (Mary), Jim (Máire) and Martin, sisters Anne Smith and Bridie York (Jack), brothers in law, sister in law Mairead, nephews, nieces, all his extended family, his many friends especially the Mac Kenna family and his loyal companion Bruno. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Monday evening, June 8 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday morning, June 9 at 11.40 travelling to St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh for a Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Dominick's Funeral Mass will be available to view live. House private to family and neighbours at all times please.
Colin Fagan, Collinstown, Westmeath / Edgeworthstown, Longford / Roscommon
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at his workplace on Friday, June 5, 2026 of Colin Fagan, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and formerly of Lake Road, Collinstown, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by his father Tom, his grandparents Lily and Thomas, Una and Charlie. Very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his partner Roxanne, daughter Sophie, son Thomas, his mother Ann, brothers, Gary (Cyndi), Derek (Michelle) and Neil (Alisha), sister Deirdre, sisters in law, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends in Canada and Ireland. May Colin Rest in Peace.
Colin’s Funeral will take place in Canada at a later date. A remembrance mass will take place in St Mary's Church Collinstown at a date to be confirmed. Funeral Arrangements Later.
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