Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Paula Cantwell Farrell, Clonfower, Lanesboro, Longford / Kilkenny
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home on Monday, May 25, 2026 of Paula Cantwell Farrell, Clonfower, Lanesboro and formerly of Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny.
Pre-deceased by her parents Jack and Doll, sister Mary, brother Tom and by her son-in-law Paul. Paula will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Paddy, daughter Anne, sons Patrick, Paul and John, brother Ned, daughters-in-law Penny and Elli, grandchildren Alice, Rosie, Tommy, Callie and Claire, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, May 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro on Thursday, May 28 at 1pm, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery.
The funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Christopher’s Services, Longford, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.
Sr Immaculata Gilmurray, Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family and Mercy Community on Sunday, May 24, 2026 of Sr Immaculata Gilmurray, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford town and formerly of Lisanurlan, Longford.
Reunited in her heavenly home with her parents, Bridget (nee Colreavy) and John, her sisters Mary and Rita and her brother William. Sr. Immaculata will be fondly remembered by her loving sisters, Tessie, Elizabeth and Margaret, her brothers Hugh and John, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch, with whom she shared life for seventy-five years. May Sr. Immaculata, Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, May 26 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, May 28 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please View here
‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis’. House strictly private.
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 23, 2026 of Margaret Kiernan (née Kane), Derawley, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken family her husband Charles, daughter Grace, sons Charlie, Vincent, Ruairí and Eamonn, brothers and sisters Stephen, Bridget, John, Patricia and Bart, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. I measc na naomh go raibh sí.
Removal to St Mary’s Church, Drumlish on Monday, May 25 arriving at 7pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 noon with burial in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live HERE.
As a mark of respect Kiernan's Centra and Post Office will be closed on Tuesday, May 26.
Patrick Clyne, Longford Town, Longford / Granard, Longford
The death occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026 of Patrick Clyne, Longford Town, Longford / Granard, Longford.
Predeceased by his father Barry. Patrick will be sadly missed by his loving family, mother Kathleen, partner Catherine, sons Nathan and Patrick, daughter Roxie, sisters Niamh (Ruairi), Pauline (J.J), brother Bernard, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Patrick’s funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Granard followed by burial in Granardkill cemetery. House private please.
Joseph (Joe) Mulligan Killester, Dublin / Arva, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital on Friday, May 22, 2026 of Joseph (Joe) Mulligan Killester, Dublin and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan.
Beloved husband of his late wife Teresa and loving father of Barry, Suzanne and Áine. Deeply missed by his son and daughters, sons-in-law Ciarán and Dermot, daughter-in-law Marie, grandchildren Darragh, Cara, Marian, Caroline, Clíodhna, Brónach, sister Sr. Imelda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. "Reunited with his loving wife Teresa, May they rest in peace together."
Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Raheny, D05 EE97 on Wednesday afternoon, May 27 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Thursday morning, May 28 to the Church of St. Brigid’s, Killester arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in Fingal cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Beaumont Hospital Foundation HERE.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE on Thursday morning, May 28 at 10am.
Margaret Hawthorne (née Lymburn), Arva, Co Cavan
The recent death has occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet on Sunday, May 24, 2026 of Margaret Hawthorn (nee Lymburn), Arva, Co Cavan, originally from Castleblaney, Co Monaghan.
Sadly missed by her loving family and friends.
Funeral prayers will take place in Lawlors Funeral Home Ernehill, Belturbet, Co Cavan (Eircode H14 R583) on Thursday afternoon, May 28 at 2pm with burial afterwards in Saint Maeldoid’s Churchyard, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan (Eircode A75 XH52).
Christina (Tina) McLoughlin, Longstone, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 W889
The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her children after a short illness bravely borne on Monday, May 25, 2026 of Christina (Tina) McLoughlin, Longstone, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Drumrane, Ballinamore.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Kathleen, sister Maureen, and her beloved son Seán. She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, Catherine (Paul), Clare (Pete), Michael (Nathalia), her beloved grandchildren, Frank and Patrick, Finn and Aoife, Maya and Lorcan, sisters Ann, Mary and Kay (Andy), nieces, nephews and her many great friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at home on Tuesday, May 26 from 5pm to 8pm. One way system in operation via Longstone. Removal from her home on Wednesday, May 27 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery. House private outside reposing times please. Mass can be viewed online HERE.
Val Kenny, Gortfree, Curraghboy, Roscommon
The death occurred suddenly, at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026 of Val Kenny, Gortfree, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon.
Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Kathleen and infant brother Ian. Val will be forever missed by his loving daughter Niamh, sons John and Ruairí, sister Mary McGowan (Ballyleague), brother-in-law Vincent, aunts Maise Gately, Josephine McGovern and Vera Cummins, partner Sally, Niamh's partner, Oran, cousins, nephews, nieces, neighbours and his many good friends. May Val Rest In Peace
Reposing at St Brigid's Funeral Home, Brideswell (N37 EK88) on Wednesday evening, May 27 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Brigid's Church, Curraghboy (N37 KV62) on Thursday morning, May 28 at 11am with burial afterwards in Cam Cemetery.. The Kenny family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
John Wynne, Corlough, Co Cavan / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 of John Wynne, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly of Corlough, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his loving friend Vera Wynne and his brother Paddy (Packie). John will be sadly missed by his loving sons David and Sean, grandchildren Ryan, Diana and Tiffany, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Tuesday, May 26 from 5pm until 7pm. A private cremation will take place at a later stage at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Rest in Peace.
The family would like to acknowledge the care and compassion shown to John at his stay in the Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Out of respect for the local residents, please follow the directions of the parking attendants and observe the parking restrictions around the neighbouring houses when visiting Lakelands for the reposing. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
James Kennedy, Knockroe, Castlerea, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 25, 2026 of James Kennedy, Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.
Predeceased by his beloved parents, Mary and James, his brothers John, Miko, Joe, Pat, Aidan, and Brendan and his sister Mary. Husband to Kathleen, loving father to Ken (London), Alan (Castlerea), David (Chester), Carola (Florida), Derek (Aughnacliffe). James will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, heartbroken children, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kellie, Nia, Finn, Aidan, Halle, James, Jack, Georgia, Darragh, and Annie, daughter in law Kathryn, Alan’s partner Derval, Derek’s partner Shirley and Ken’s partner Michelle, his brother and sisters Eamon, Celia, Kathleen, Helen and Theresa, brother-in- laws, sister-in- law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Wednesday evening, May 27 from 5pm to 7pm, followed by prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Requiem Mass on Thursday, May 28 at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. James’ funeral Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed HERE.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation Donate Here Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with James' family can do so privately by clicking here: www.gaynors.ie.
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