Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Lila (Elizabeth) Byrne (née Dempsey), Sandyford, Dublin / Granard, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 13, 2026 of Lila (Elizabeth) Byrne (née Dempsey) of Sandyford, Dublin 18 and formerly of Granard, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her son Stephen and grandsons Sam and Luke. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband John, daughter Mandy, daughters-in-law Lynda and Majella, grandson Charlie, extended family and close friends.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday, July 16 from 4pm to 6pm. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will take place in the funeral home on Friday, July 17 at 11.45am, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society. Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Lila (Elizabeth) Byrne (née Dempsey)
The death occurred on Sunday, July 12, 2026 of Patricia Whelan (nee Kane) Drumlish, Co Longford/ Tibradden, Dublin. Daughter of the late John and Margaret Kane, Main Street, Drumlish.
Recently predeceased by her sister Margaret. Beloved wife of Gerry and loving mother of Margaret, Elizabeth, Gerard, and Anne. Grandmother of Coen and Lia Snegg and Alice Carroll. Mourned by her husband, children, sons-in-law Alex Snegg and Robert Carroll, brothers Stephen, John and Bart, sister Bridget, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. May Patricia Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence in Tibradden, Co. Dublin (D16 V2A8) on Tuesday, July 14 from 4:30pm until 6:30pm with family time thereafter please. Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Drumlish, Co. Longford (N39 HT91) on Wednesday, July 15 for funeral mass at 1pm with burial in local cemetery. Funeral mass can be livestreamed. Family flowers only please.
Mary (Maura) Feeney (née Doddy), Castleknock, Dublin / Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on Sunday, July 12, 2026 of Mary (Maura) Feeney (née Doddy) Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of the late Pat and cherished mother of Fergus and Shane and a devoted grandmother of Saoirse, Lowri, Beau, Joseph, Devan and Seren. Predeceased by her brothers Eugene, James (Jimmy) and John and sister Philomena. Sadly missed by her loving sons, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Sam (Sarmistha) and Laura, aunty Maureen, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Maura rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence on Tuesday, evening, July 14 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, July 15 to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Maura’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to The Deaf Village Ireland. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
Elenor Brooks (née Millar), Aughavas, Leitrim / Belfast, Antrim
The death occurred peacefully at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 of Elenor Brooks (née Millar) Carrickavoher, Aughavas, Co Leitrim and formerly of Dunmore Drive, Belfast, Co. Antrim.
Predeceased by her husband John, daughter Kim and son John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son Mark, daughter-in-law Paula grandchildren Lauren, Ryan, Caitlín, Declan and Amy, great grandchildren Joshua, Luca, Noa and Ava, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends and neighbours both in Belfast and Aughavas. May Elenor Rest in Eternal Peace.
Reposing at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 XE39) on Monday, July 13 from 6pm – 8pm. Elenor will arrive at Holy Family Church 14 Newington Avenue, Belfast BT15 2HP on Wednesday, July 15 for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Carnmoney Cemetery East, Belfast.
The Brooks family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill to include the doctors, nurses, caregivers, receptionists, caretaker and all other members of staff who provided exceptional care, compassion and unwavering support to not alone Elenor but also to her family. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Teresa Wood, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Bray, Co Wicklow
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by the love of family, friends and her spiritual community, and in the kind care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2026 of Teresa Wood of Lahard, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, formerly of Bray Co. Wicklow.
Predeceased by her mother Joan. Survived by her children Jasper and Sarah, daughter in law Eleanor, step grandchildren Vanya and Turlough, step great grandchildren Elodie and Seren, as well as her sister Fiona and their father John (& Barbara).
Reposing at Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (H14 E286) from 4.45pm to 6.45pm on Tuesday, July 7, with Buddhist Funeral Service at Jampa Ling on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 am, after which Teresa will be taken to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 for Celebratory Gathering and Cremation at 1pm.
Link for online viewing at the Crematorium www.churchservices.tv/lakelands password is Crem8W. Memorial Mass led by Father Sean Mawn will be held at St Patrick’s Church in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm. Donations in lieu of flowers on the following link https://www.jampaling.org/about-us/support-jampa-ling/
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