Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Bernadette Masterson (née McStay), Firmullagh Road, Moyne, Longford, N39 P039

The death occurred peacefully, following an illness borne with bravery and dignity, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of Bernadette Masterson (née McStay), Firmullagh Road, Moyne, Co Longford, and formerly of Enaghan, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Kate Anne, and her grandson JJ. Bernadette will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving children Niamh (Flor), Peter (Mikaela), Diarmuid (Anna) and Emmet (Clíodhna); their father Michael; her adored grandchildren Fiadh, Maeve, Ivy, Florrie, Grace, Jack, Sadie and Sydney; her sisters Kitty, Breege, Mary, Anna, Sheila and Geraldine; her brother PJ; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews; nieces; cousins; relatives; many wonderful friends and carers, especially Daniela. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home at Firmullagh Rd, Moyne, Co Longford (Eircode N39 P039) on Tuesday, May 5 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. The family will take a 15-minute break from 6pm. Please follow the directions of the stewards. Thank you.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 6 at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Legga (N39 XK11), followed by burial in Legga Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private on Wednesday morning, May 6 please.

Philip Gray, Longford Town, Longford / Gowna, Cavan

The death occurred unexpectedly, in the loving arms of his mother Mary, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 of Philip Gray, Abbeycartron, Longford and formerly of Dernaferst, Gowna, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by loving grandparents Cassie, Brian, Rose and Ned. Philip will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving parents Mary (nee Grant) and Philip, his brother Connell and partner Siobhan, nephew Ethan, niece Eirinn, his loving girlfriend Triona, best friend Stephen, his loving aunties, uncles, cousins and all his friends, especially those from The Job Club, St Christopher's, Longford and Special Olympics Longford. May Philip's gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements will follow on Thursday. 

James Gallagher, Aughamana, Kilglass, Roscommon, F42 F603 / Mohill, Leitrim / Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred on Monday, May 4, 2026 of James Gallagher, Aughamana, Kilglass, Roscommon. Age 49. James passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne surrounded by his loving parents James Gallagher (formerly of Gortnalug, Mohill, Co Leitrim) and Brigid Gallagher, (née Smyth, formerly of Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford) and brother Eamonn (Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim) sister Jeanna, niece Annabel and Mark. (Bromley, London).

James will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family as well as a wide circle of friends, colleagues and neighbours.

James will be reposing at his home in Aughamana (F42 F603) on Wednesday, May 6 from 4-6pm. Resomation to follow, at James’s request on Thursday May 7 at 11.30am in Pure Reflections Resomarium, Abbeylands, Navan, Co. Meath (C15 X9FK). The ceremony may be viewed online by clicking https://www.purereflections.ie/live-stream Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

The Gallagher family would like to thank the staff at St Vincent’s hospital Dublin for their care and compassion over the past two years and most recently to the Roscommon palliative care team for all their efforts and kindness.

Packie Brady, Derryharrow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of Packie Brady, Derryharrow, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by his parents Peter and Kate, brothers Phil and Fr Peter, sister Margaret and by his beloved wife Teresa. Packie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Mairéad Campbell, Cathy Keighery, Teresa Coyle, Fiona Mulligan, Bernie Sharkey and Caroline, sons Peter and Pat, brothers Eamon and Tommy, grandchildren Stephen, Sean, Emma, Aoife, Niamh, Aisling, Killian, Eimear, Maeve, Thomas, Christopher, Ellie, Harry, Noah, Patrick, Michael, John, Ciara and David, daughters-in-law Aveen, Catherine and Edel, sons-in-law Michael, Martin, Tiernan, John and Gary, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence (N39 K167) on Tuesday, May 5 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, May 6 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 Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation – www.jackandjill.ie or Longford Hospice – c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Bridie McGrath (née Casserly), Keel, Moydow, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 4, 2026 of Bridie McGrath (nee Casserly) Keel, Moydow, Co Longford and late of Ballinahinch, Newtowncashel.  

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Kathleen and her brother Sean. Sadly missed by her loving husband Patrick, her daughters Caroline Kelly (Legan) and Sinead Reid (Cabinteely, Dublin) her son Padraig, grandchildren Clodagh, Emily, Sean, Oisin, Stephen, Rachel, Aoibhin, Lily and Katie, her sisters Mary and Irene, her brothers Joe, Januarius, Pat and Oliver, nieces and nephews, sons-in-law Brian and Neil, daughter-in-law Ann, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Tuesday evening, May 5 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, May 6 from her home in Keel to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh. House private please.

Paddy Whitney, Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on Friday, May 1, 2026 of Paddy Whitney Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary, brothers Frank and Joe, sisters Marie Kelly and Kathleen Heery, brother-in-law Gerry Gilhooley and his nephew Raymond Heery. Paddy will be deeply regretted by his brother Peter, sister Bridie Gilhooley, partner Geraldine (USA), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Paddy.

Reposing in Our Lady’s Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, (N39 VR04) on Tuesday, May 5 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 6 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown. Following Mass, Paddy will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughafin cemetery.

To honour Paddy’s life, the family kindly request, instead of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Leo McNama, Glenview Drive, Riverside, Galway / Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of Leo McNama, of Glenview Drive, Riverside, Galway and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford, and Boyle. Pre-deceased by his parents, John and Winifred, and his brothers, Sean and Jim.

Leo is finally at peace following years of poor health and a courageous final battle in his last week, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Rita, son Kevin, daughters Claire, Leona and Lorraine, daughter-in-law, Olivia, and sons-in-law, Udo and Uwe. Leo was a very proud grandfather to Finn, Joyce, Orna, Liliana, Ben and Ellie. He will be sadly missed by his brother-in-law, Sean, niece, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends, neighbours and work colleagues (ex Ancó/Fás) and not forgetting his faithful friend Bobby, the family dog.

Reposing at The Holy Family Funeral Home, Mervue (H91 FH52) on Thursday, May 7 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 8 in The Holy Family Church Mervue at 1pm. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via www.mervueparish.ie followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Corrib Ward, UHG. We are forever grateful for the respect and kindness shown to our beloved Leo by the hospital staff. Please Note: Access to the funeral parlour is through the front entrance of the main church. Wheelchair users or people with mobility issues can access the funeral parlour at ground level from the car park. "Go dtí go mbuailimid le chéile arís"

Mary Oates (née Falconer), Fearnaught, Annaduff, Leitrim / Athboy, Meath

The death occurred unexpectedly and peacefully at University Hospital, Galway on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of Mary Oates (nee Falconer), ‘Millview’ Fearnaught, Aughamore, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim and formerly of Athboy, County Meath. 

Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy, her parents Peter and Annie and brother Peter. She is survived by her loving son Anthony, daughter in law Colette, her beloved grandchildren Páidí, Tommy and Florence, brother Cyrill, sister in law Mary, nephews John, Paul, Marc and James, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May Mary’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mary will repose at The Heritage Centre, Church Lane, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim (N41KP62) on Wednesday, May 6 from 5.30 pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, May 7 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Annaduff (N41CF54) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at all times please.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to CROÍ https://croi.ie/donate-old/ or C/o McGowan funeral Directors. The Oates family very much appreciate your support at this time.

Noel Moran, Foxborough, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 2, 2026 of Noel Moran Foxborough, Drumsna, Co Letirim

Predeceased by his parents Petey and Annie Moran, and his sister Annie Mulvey. Noel will be forever missed and cherished by his wife Ellen, son Mark and daughters Nicola, Tina, and Shona. Sadly missed by their partners Linda, Allen (Cox) and Dermot (Foley), his grandsons Ben, Jack and Nathan and his nephew Nigel. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Sonny and John, sister Mary McLoughlin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of neighbours and his many loyal friends. Noel will be affectionately remembered by all who knew him for his mischievous good humour and passion for fishing and cars. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62), on Monday, May 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, May 5 at 12 noon in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna (N41 D766), followed by burial in Annaduff Cemetery (N41 CF54).

Mass will be streamed live on Tuesday, May 5 and may be viewed by clicking on the following link Noel's Funeral Mass

House strictly private please at all times. The Moran family greatly appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Daffodil Nurses (Irish Cancer Society) c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director or by clicking on the link Donations

John Joe Cox, Bridge Street, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of John Joe Cox, Bridge Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret and much loved father of Caroline (Alf), Michelle (Danny), Sean (Michelle), Geraldine (Mervyn), Teresa (Enda) and Patrick (Doreen). John Joe will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, devoted children, grandchildren, Emmett, Thomas, Luke, Cian, Katie, Eilish, Jamie, Killian, Megan, Sophie, Abi, Dylan, Charlie, Jack & Adam, brothers Mickey & Seamus, sisters Mary-Ann, Chris & Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. John Joe is predeceased by his father & mother Paddy & Mary-Jane Cox, his brother Patsy and by his grandson baby Ryan Callaghan. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, May 5 from 3pm until 8pm, and also on Wednesday, May 6 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday, May 7 to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery. 

John Joe's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE. Family flowers only please.

Kay Lydon (née Honeyman), Kilmainham, Kells, Meath / Fenagh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in her 89th year surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 4, 2026 of Kay Lydon, (née Honeyman), Kilmainham, Kells, Co Meath and late of Fenagh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her loving husband Padraig (PJ), her brothers Peter Honeyman and Paddy Honeyman. Kay will be sadly missed by her daughters Mairead (FitzGerald) and Dervilla (Finnegan), sons Martin, David and Enda, sister Maisie Leddy, sons-in-law John and Mark, daughters-in-law Fiona, Kathryn and Michelle, much cherished grandchildren Niamh (Cormac), Molly and Denis FitzGerald, Rose, Harry and Louis Finnegan, Padraig, Hanna, Katie-Anne, Lila-May, Lilly-B, Holly, Maisie, Jimmy, Charlie, Emma and Jack Lydon, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence in Kilmainham on Wednesday afternoon, May 6 from 4pm to 8pm (house private at all other times please). Removal on Thursday morning, May 7 at 10.30am arriving at St Colmcille's Church, Kells for funeral mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Colmcille's Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

The family would like to thank all the carers for the kindness and care that they have shown Kay, especially her longtime carer Ann Carolan.

Séamus Cusack, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon / Elphin, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, at home, with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May 3, 2026 of Séamus Cusack, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Co Roscommon, late of Ballygarden and Main Street, Elphin. 28th May, 1964 - 3rd May, 2026.

Predeceased by his father Jim. Séamus will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken children Christine, Oisín, Fionn and Sadhbh, by Caroline, by his loving mother Vera, brothers and sisters Michéal, Deirdre (Duggan), Meadhbh (Hanley), Eibhlín (Earley), Ruairí and Orla (Keegan), brothers-in-law Paul, Peter, Pat and David, sisters-in-law Cáit and Annette, aunts Nancy and Pauline, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin (F45 Y168) on Tuesday, May 5 from 3pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning, May 6 at 12 noon, via Ballygarden, to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for Committal Service at 2pm. Committal Service can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands 

House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired, online, to Irish Hospice Foundation - Palliative Care at www.hospice.ie/donations.in-loving-memory or Irish Cancer Society – Conquer Cancer at https://donors.cancer.ie

The Cusack family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful Palliative Care Team from the Irish Hospice Foundation and Conquer Cancer Care Team from the Irish Cancer Society for the exceptional care, compassion and kindness shown to Séamus during his time in their care.

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