Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Maura Howley (née Kenny) Blackrock, Dublin / Foxrock, Dublin / Ballymahon, Co Longford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the kind and tender care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock on Sunday, September 20, 2026 of Maura Howley (née Kenny) Blackrock, Dublin / Foxrock, Dublin / Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband John and brother Leo. Her love and kindness will be greatly missed by her children Paul, Sean, Elaine and Lisa, sister Ann, grandchildren Ben, Alana and Niamh, daughters-in-law Margaret and Stephanie, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Ena and Teresa, brother-in-law Gabriel extended family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Maura will repose on Wednesday, September 23 at Carnegies Fanagans Funeral Home Monkstown, A94 XK28 from 5pm to 7pm. Prayers of Reception and Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, September 24 at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to online to Our Lady’s Hospice Blackrock at: Blackrock Hospice
To view the Mass live click here: Parish Webcam
In her memory please feel free to wear something blue, Maura’s favourite colour. Donations to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Maura Howley (née Kenny)
Bernard Bird Lisduff, Longford town, Co Longford
The recent death has occurred peacefully in St. James's Hospital Dublin after a short illness on Sunday, September 20, 2026 of Bernard Bird Lisduff, Longford town, Co Longford.
Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Vera and by his brother Stephen. Bernard will be sadly missed by his wife Carmel, children Stephen, Karen (Dublin), Jason, David (Mullingar), Michelle Flynn (Scramogue), brother Michael (Trim), sister Annie Hannigan (Dublin),daughter in law Lynsey, son in law Pauric, Karen's partner Keith, sister in law Olive, brother in law Jimmy and grandchildren Elsa, Zoey, Farrah and Caela. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday evening, September 23 from 5.00 p.m. concluding with prayers at 7.00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 24 in St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh at 12.00 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Parkinsons Ireland c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member or by clicking the link on rip.ie. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please click on the webstream link on rip.ie. House private please. Donations to Parkinson's Ireland in Memory of Bernard Bird.
Philip (Phil) Mulligan Donaghmede, Dublin / Longford
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The recent death has occurred surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 20, 2026 of Philip (Phil) Mulligan, Donaghmede, Dublin and formerly of Enaughan, Co Longford.
Beloved husband of Nora. Adored father of Linda, Edel, Carol, Sharon and Marie, and fun-loving grandad to Cáit, Síofra, Aoibhinn, Amy, Clara, Paige, Conor, Fiachra, Oran, Finn, Caleb and Rian. Very sadly missed by his sister-in-law, Betty, brother-in-law, John, sons-in-law, Colin, Séan, Dan, David and Robbie, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. "May he rest in peace."
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday afternoon, September 22 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, September 23 to Holy Trinity Church, Donaghmede, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by cremation afterwards in Glasnevin Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donation if desired to the Irish Cancer Society
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday morning, September 23 at 10am via the following link https://holytrinityparish.ie/live/
Published links are provided and managed by an independent Media provider. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for functionality, the timing of a live broadcast or any interruption to a live broadcast.
Rose Von Bokern (née Kenny) Chicago formerly, Westport, Mayo / Newtownforbes, Longford
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The recent death has occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2026 of Rose Von Bokern (née Kenny), Chicago and formerly of Westport, Co. Mayo/ Newtownforbes, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Frank and Marie Kenny. Rose will be sadly missed by her husband Mark, sons Mike (Gail), Frank (Marina), Thomas (Lidia), sisters Mary Moran (Peter), Newtownforbes, Longford, Ger Clarke (Mel), Newtownforbes, Longford, brothers Tom Kenny (Ann), Westport, Frank Kenny (Mary), Westport, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday September 26 at 10am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lombard, Illinois 60148, followed by burial. Messages of sympathy for the family can be left on the condolence link on rip.ie.
Suzanne Martin (née Ryan) Brittas, Glasson, Westmeath / Athlone, Westmeath / Barntown, Wexford
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The recent death has occurred peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026 of Suzanne Martin (née Ryan) Brittas, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & late of “Old Boley” Barntown, Taghmon, Co. Wexford.
Predeceased by her brother Jim, sister Maureen, parents Martin and Bridie. Sadly missed by her loving husband Sean, son Michael, brothers Mick and Pierce, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Tuesday, September 22 from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 23 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery. House Private Please. Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on rip.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Service and/or Cremation/Burial service is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Director accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.
Jim (Ollie) Butler Ballinteer, Dublin / Kilmainham, Dublin / Castlepollard, Westmeath
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The recent death has occurred peacefully after a short illness, while in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital on Sunday, September 20, 2026 of Jim (Ollie) Butler Ballinteer and formerly of Kilmainham, Dublin and Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, and late of RTE.
Beloved husband of the late Carmel Butler (née Malone), much-loved father of Tom, Fergal, Mary and Angela, cherished and adored grandfather of Lea, Ava, Zoe, Eoin, Martha and Dan. Predeceased by his brothers Owen, Michael and Tommy. Sadly missed and forever remembered by all his loving family, sister Mollie, sisters-in-law Maureen and Angela, brothers-in-law Dick, Christy and Brian, daughter-in-law Lisa, sons-in-law Dara and Gary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, his Labour Party Comrades and his many friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Jim will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Wednesday evening, September 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, September 24 to the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ballinteer arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Venus Cemetery.
Click here at 10am on Thursday morning, September 24 to view live streaming of the Funeral Mass.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Jim to Concern. Click here to donate online. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the carers from Comfort Keepers, and the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital for the exceptional care they gave to Jim during his short illness. All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.
Sean McCormack Castletown, Delvin, Co Westmeath
The recent death has occurred in his 91st year, peacefully at home after a short illness in the care of his devoted family on Sunday, September 20, 2026 of Sean McCormack, Castletown, Delvin, Co Westmeath and formerly of Stonestown, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.
Predeceased by his wife Breege, granddaughter Leah and parents James and Mary. Sean will be sadly missed by his sons Eamon and Renee, John and Ger, Declan and Jo Jo, Paul and Róisín, his daughter Fiona and Donal (Carolan), his 13 grandchildren Jack, Adam, James, Leah , Ava, Shauna, Ben, Karl, Rory, Siobhan, Sophia, Olivia and Josephine, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. May Sean's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral Home, Athboy (Eircode C15 KW58) on Tuesday, September 22 from 4pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass takes place on Wednesday afternoon, September 23 at 12pm in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin followed by burial in the local cemetery. The family would like to thank Karen and Anne-Marie, the palliative care team and all his wonderful carers for their excellent care to Sean in his home.
The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on Church Media Westmeath on the following link:
House Private Wednesday morning, September 23 please. Condolences may be extended to the family via the Condolence Tab on rip.ie. The family thank you for your kind consideration at this sad time.
Maura McNulty (née Keenan) Breffni Crescent, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 AP64 / Ballina, Mayo
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The recent death has occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 21, 2026 of Maura McNulty (née Keenan)Breffni Crescent, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim and formerly Ballina, Mayo & Old Short Strand, Belfast.
Pre-deceased by her parents Malachy and May, her son baby John, sisters Winifred and Anne and brother-in-law Vincent Farry. Maura will be dearly missed by her loving and caring family. Daughters Áine (Belfast) and Breda (Leitrim Village), sons-in-law Michael Rosbotham and Michael Duffy, loving grandchildren Jude, Aoibheann, Ruairí, and Sibéal, brothers Joe, Gerard, Malachy, John, Pat and Christopher, sister Kathleen, niece Maria Farry, nephew Neil Farry, dear friends Gráinne and Diarmuid, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Maura will repose at her residence (N41 AP64) on Wednesday, September 23 from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Removal to St. Mary’s Church Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday morning, September 24 for Mass of Christian burial at 12 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link belowMaura's Funeral Mass
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Donate – COPDIrish Cancer Society
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