Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Peter Donnelly, Newport, Legan, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in his 94th year on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 of Peter Donnelly Newport, Legan, Co Longford, N39 NR77.
Predeceased by his wife Marcella, baby daughter Bernadette and his son-in-law Liam. Loved and sadly missed by his sons Paddy, Mel and Dermot, daughters Philo, Carmel, Linda and Veronica, much loved grandchildren Amy, Katie, Lucy, Erin, Matthew and Andrew, great grand son Ógie, sons-in-law Jimmy, Jim and Tony, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Peter will repose at his home on Wednesday, July 29 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 30 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Legan. Burial afterwards in Foxhall Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.
Derek Seagrave, Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 25, 2026 of Derek Seagrave, Longford town and formerly of Birmingham, UK.
Pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Norma. Derek will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family his beloved wife Noreen, sons Mark (Kerry), Adrian (Kerry), Jonathan and Niall (Kerry), brother Denis, sister Jill, daughters-in-law Mary, Laura and Jean, his cherished grandchildren Aaron and Conor - and their mother Marita - Julia, Rachael, Lily and Aisling, sisters-in-law Maura and Breege, brother-in-law Packie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Derek's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, July 29 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. A private cremation will take place.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown patient comfort fund c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.
The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 25, 2026 of Bridie Foley (nee O'Neill), Moydow, Co Longford and formerly of Gleesk and Sneem, Co Kerry.
Bridie is predeceased by her beloved husband Jimmy, brothers John, Michael and Paddy, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Sheila and her foster child Margaret. Bridie will be sadly missed by her family, sister Eileen, foster child Kevin, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and life long friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Bridie.
Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Tuesday, July 28 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Moydow on Wednesday, July 29 for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, followed with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan H12RF78.
A special word of thanks for her carers for the wonderful care, kindness and gentle support given to Bridie over the years and also thanks to her wonderful friends especially Karen. Thank you all.
David (Dave) Rankin, Clooncagh, Strokestown, Roscommon / Rush, Dublin
The death occurred peacefully at the Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 27, 2026 of David (Dave) Rankin, Clooncagh, Strokestown, Co Roscommon formally Rush, Co Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents Robert and May. Dave will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his devoted wife Terry, sons, Damien and Richard, daughters Lorraine, Anne and Sinead, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and his 13 grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Dave will repose in Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Thursday, July 30 from 7pm to 8pm. Cremation will take place on Friday, July 31 at 1.30pm in Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin (K67 HP26).
Ann Noonan (née Morrissey), Dublin Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar on Saturday, July 25, 2026 of Ann Noonan (nee Morrissey) Dublin Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her beloved daughter Olivia and her parents Joseph (Joe) and Anne Morrissey. Ann will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Patrick, daughter Lisa, sons Barry and Mark, daughter-in-law Louise, son-in-law Michael, her cherished grandchildren, Adam, Sarah, Simon, Bernard, and Olivia, sisters Mary, Jean, Sheila and Vera, brothers Paraic and Tony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Removal to St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown on Monday, July 27 to arrive at 5pm with concluding prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 28 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. House Strictly Private Please.
Oliver Plunkett, Clareden Drive, Donegal town, Co Donegal / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Donegal Town Community Hospital aged 95, on Sunday, July 26 of Oliver Plunkett, Breifne, Clareden Drive, Donegal town, Co Donegal and formerly of Derrinivver, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Beloved husband of Margaret and dear father of Tom (Anita), Oliver (Sharon), Niall (Clodagh) and Nuala (Dessie). Devoted grandfather to Sophie, Aoibhinn, Rory, Odhran, Cian, Ciara, Úna and Oscar. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Margaret, and his siblings, Pat, Barney, Thomas, John, Margaret and Kathleen. Oliver will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, and former colleagues in the Abbey Vocational School.
Oliver's remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal town, F94 FX3A from 2pm until 7:30pm on Monday, July 27. Removal on Monday July 27 to St Patrick's Church Donegal town, F92 N6Y9, at 7:30pm, arriving at 8pm. Oliver's requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Tuesday, July 28 followed by burial in Clar graveyard.
Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to Donegal Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member or Faulkner funeral directors. House private at all times please. “God is Love”. Go raibh a anam uasal geal 'sna flaithis i measc na n-aingeal agus na naomh.
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