Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
John (Johnny) McDonnell Carrickedmond, Colehill, Co Longford, N39 NT22
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The recent death has occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 19, 2026 of John (Johnny) McDonnell, Carrickedmond, Colehill, Co Longford, N39 NT22 and late of Mornine.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly and his brothers Peter and Larry and his nephew P.J. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mairead (Halligan), his daughters Lorraine and Catherine, son-in-law Michael Dolan, his adored grandson Sean, nephews Paul, Barry and Mark, niece Edel, sisters-in-law Brigid (McDonnell), Bernie (Halligan-Fisher), Majella (McQuaide) and brother-in-law Jimmy Halligan, relatives, neighbours and especially all his friends at Carrickedmond GAA Club. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Carrickedmond on Tuesday, October 20 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Wednesday, October 21 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Anyone wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on the Condolences page on rip.ie.
Sheila Quirke (née Gormley) Ashfield, Arklow, Co Wicklow / Ballinalee, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the team at Wicklow Hospice, with her devoted family by her side on Monday, October 19, 2026 of Sheila Quirke (nee Gormely) late of Ashfield, Arklow, Co Wicklow & formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Wife of the late Victor & loving mother of Finola & the late Bernard. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughter, grandchildren Sarah, Daniel & Lauren, Sarah’s husband John, Daniel’s partner Sarah, her extended family & many dear friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday, October 20. A service in celebration of Sheila’s life will be held in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1.45pm on Wednesday, October 21. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam:
No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice;
Messages of sympathy & support can be expressed in the condolence section on rip.ie. Donations to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Sheila Quirke (née Gormley)
Margaret Mary Taylor (née Healy) Longford town, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred aged 95 years on Monday, October 12, 2026 of Margaret Mary Taylor (nee Healy), England and formerly of Farnagh, Longford town.
Pre- deceased by her parents Patrick and Margaret Healy, sister Teresa Brady, brother Tommie and infants Marion and Patrick. Margaret will be greatly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Louise Hayward, Antoinette Trawford and Stephanie Cope, son Martin, sister Bridgie, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and her wider family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, October 24 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Rena Kielty (née Monaghan) Rooskeymore, Culfadda, Ballymote, Sligo / Granard, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by her loving family, following an illness borne with great courage, dignity and faith on Sunday, October 18, 2026 of Rena Kielty (nee Monaghan) Rooskeymore, Culfadda, Ballymote Co Sligo and formerly of Killeen, Granard, Co Longford. Ex Staff Sligo University Hospital.
Pre deceased by her parents Bea and Paddy Monaghan. Rena will be forever loved and deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and best friend Noel, her loving sons, Luke, Cormac and Joseph, her brothers and sisters Mary (Sean), Mickey, Willie (Bernie), Pat (Bernie), Anna Rose (Brian), Ned (Grainne), Helen (Joe), Maggie (Sean), Donie (Trish), Assumpta (Peter) and Teresa (Derek), her aunt Anna (USA), her brothers-in-law Paul (Eileen) and Raymond (Claire) and sisters-in-law Martina (Christy) and Carol (Aidan), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, dear friend Eibhlin, neighbours, former colleagues in Sligo University Hospital and a large circle of great friends. May Rena Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Culfadda,(F56 HX22) on Tuesday, October 20 from 5pm to 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, October 21 at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium (H12 RF78). House Private please.
Funeral Mass can be live streamed on Culfadda – ChurchTV
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to the North West Hospice, Sligo. Those who wish to leave a condolence may do so in the section on rip.ie. Donations to North West Hospice Charity CLG in Memory of Rena Kielty (née Monaghan)
John Pierson Loch Gowna, Co Cavan
The recent death has occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 19, 2026 of John Pierson, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Peggy, brothers Abbey and Gerry. Beloved father of Sean, Pauric (Colleen), Julie (Fergie), Madeline (Liam) and David. Sadly missed by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his adored grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephews, niece, relative, neighbours and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Finnegans Funeral Home, Arva (H12 D254), on Tuesday evening October 20 from 5.00pm until 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, October 21 at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. The family would like to thank the Paramedics who cared for John and the wonderful staff of ICU Cavan General Hospital for the excellent care. Family flowers only please.
Funeral mass will be live streamed on the following link. https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors
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