Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
The death occurred suddenly at home on Friday, July 3, 2026 of Maire Lillis, Kilmahon, Drumlish, Co Longford, N39 XD50, adored daughter of PJ and Mary, aged 24 years.
Predeceased by her grandparents Margaret and Pa Joe Lillis and aunt Marie Lillis. Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents PJ and Mary, brother Pádraig and sister Niamh, grandparents George and Marion Grogan, uncle PJ Mallon, aunts, uncles, grandaunts, granduncles, cousins, friends and kind and helpful neighbours. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at home (N39 XD50) from approximately 10pm on Monday, July 6 until removal to St Mary’s Church, Drumlish on Wednesday, July 8 for requiem mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilmahon cemetery. Requiem mass can be streamed live by clicking on the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/drumlish
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Epilepsy Ireland c/o Whitney’s Funeral Directors. Those who wish to leave messages of sympathy and fond memories to the family can do so in the condolence section on rip.ie.
The recent death has occurred suddenly, surrounded by her family in St James's Hospital, Dublin on Sunday, July 5, 2026 of Sheila McKendry (nee Drain), Ballyclare, Killashee Road, Clondra, Co Longford, and formerly Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Predeceased by her son John. Sheila will be sadly missed by her husband John (Sean), daughters Angela & Clare, son Gary, sons in law Colm & Thomas, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her closest friend Frances, immediate and extended family. May Sheila Rest in Peace.
Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, July 9 in St Brendan's Church, Clondra (N39 CK84) at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. House Strictly private & family flowers only Please.
Kieran Cahill, Celbridge, Co Kildare / Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady's Hospice, Harold’s Cross on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 of Kieran Cahill Celbridge, Co Kildare and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Kieran, beloved husband of Maura, and dear father of Fran, Oliver, Karen, Therese, Martin and Anthony. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers Sean, Paul and Gerard, sister Carmel, grandchildren Joseph, Melinda, Patrick, Grace and Fódhla, son-in-law Dave, daughters-in-law Miriam and Niamh, brother-in-law, sisters-in-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Thursday, July 9 from 4pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, Thornhill, Maynooth Road, Celbridge W23 D1K5, (beside McMahon’s Bar). Removal on Friday, July 10 to St Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Donacomper Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Celbridge Ph: 01 455 5121. “May He Rest In Peace”. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-celbridge
Lynn Nerney (née O'Keeffe), Templemichael Glebe, Major's Well Road, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 5, 2026 of Lynn Nerney (née O'Keeffe), Templemichael Glebe, Major's Well Road, Longford Town, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Mary and by her infant son Niaghaill. Lynn will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Benny, daughters Jennifer, Maria, Louisa and Clíodhna, sisters Mary, Fran and Gina, brother Jim, sons-in-law Damian, John and Shane, grandchildren Chloe, Adam, Aaron, Amy, Ella, Grace and James, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, July 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, July 8 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 Irish Cancer Society – www.cancer.ie
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Monday, July 6, 2026 of Cathy Smith, Ardkill Place, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by her loving parents Tom and Nancy Smith. Sadly missed by her loving partner Declan O'Reilly, daughters Leanne (Karl) and Jennifer, adored grandchildren Danny, Lucy and Sophia, sisters Marie (late Pat King), Jackie (John), brothers Paddy (Caroline) and Tom (Avril), mother-in-law Olive, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Wednesday evening, July 8 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Thursday afternoon, July 9 at 12.40pm to St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh, arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm, interment afterwards in the New Cemetery. Family home private, please, to family, neighbours and close friends. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care, c/o Declan Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member.
Joseph (Joe) Madden, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan
The death occurred suddenly at the age of 63 on Thursday, July 2, 2026 of Joseph (Joe) Madden, Yonkers, New York, USA and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, and his brother John, who died at birth. Joe will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Maura, son Joseph, daughter Fiona, cherished granddaughter Chelsea, sisters Margaret, Anne (Hughie) and Kathleen, brothers Seán (Margaret), Pat (Gail) and Tony (Margaret), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Joe will repose at Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Wednesday, July 8 from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9 at 9.30am in St. Barnabas Church, Bronx, New York. https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabascatholicchurch/
Donations in Joe's memory, if desired, may be made to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Joe will be repatriated to his beloved Co Cavan, where he will repose at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Longford Street, Arva, Co Cavan (H12 D254), on Friday, July 10 from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, July 11 at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors/
The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. Born and raised in Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, Joe was the middle of seven children born to John and Mary Madden. He attended St. Patrick's National School, Loch Gowna, and Moyne Community School, Co. Longford. Before emigrating, Joe worked on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love of horses, particularly ploughing with horses and breaking young horses. At the age of 19, Joe emigrated to New York in search of new opportunities and it was there that he met the love of his life, Maura. They were married in 1988 at St. Philip Neri Church, Bronx, New York, and made their home in Yonkers, where they lovingly raised their two children, Joseph and Fiona.
Joe had a passion for travel and embraced every opportunity, from cruises throughout the Caribbean to treasured trips home to Ireland. His heart never left Co Cavan, and he remained a devoted supporter of Gaelic games throughout his life. Above all, Joe cherished his family and was known as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and loyal friend.
In 2001, Joe and his family returned to Co Cavan, where he fulfilled his dream of starting his own carpentry business. He spent 14 years working in Ireland before returning to the United States with his family. Upon his return, Joe became a proud member of Local 157 Carpenters Union and worked on projects at New York Law School in Brooklyn.
Joe will be remembered for his quiet nature, sharp wit and kind heart. He had a wonderful sense of humour, a strong work ethic and a genuine love for those around him. His warmth, generosity and unwavering devotion to his family left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Amy McCullagh (née Wallace, Maguire), 14 Farranshock Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Harbour Street, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death on Sunday, June 28, 2026 of our beloved daughter Amy, following a tragic road accident in Spain, alongside her brother-in-law Mark and his girlfriend Michaela.
Amy will be forever missed and remembered by her husband Ian, daughters Ruby and Kaylee, and son Curtis. Amy will be sadly missed and remembered by her heartbroken parents Padraig and Mary, sisters Lisa and Hannah and brother Zack, her grandmother Mary (snr), aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and all who knew her. Predeceased by her grandparents Patrick and Frances Maguire and Mick Wallace, aunts Brigid Maguire and Mary-Frances Maguire. May Amy rest in peace.
Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar on Thursday, July 9, from 5-7pm. House strictly private thereafter. Funeral Mass in Ballynacargy Church on Friday, July 10 at 11am. Burial afterwards, in Sonna cemetery. Donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in the link on rip.ie. Please use the Condolence Book on rip.ie for your message to the family.
James (Jimmy) Pimblett, Edergole, Cloone, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon of James (Jimmy) Pimblett, Edergole, Cloone, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Liverpool, England.
Predeceased by his wife Chrissy (nee McNamara). James will be forever missed by his daughter Donna and son-in-law Gary, his nieces, nephews and extended family including the McNamara family (Abbeyshrule Co. Longford) and the Greenan family (Fenagh Co. Leitrim) along with his neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 8 in St. Mary’s Church, Foxfield at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Fenagh New Cemetery.
Seán McKeon, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family in the excellent care of Night Nurse Brenda and the Palliative Care team on Monday, July 6, 2026 of Sean McKeon, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Foxwood, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by his sisters Margaret (Regan) and Amelia (Penny/Maher). Seán will be forever missed by his beloved wife Sandie, daughters Zoë (David) Dawn, Edel (Dean) & Alma, his treasured grandchildren Ciara, Harry & Robbie and Maisy & Elsie, brother Tommy (Sheila), sister in-law Eilish (Pat Harvey), nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many close friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Tuesday evening, July 7 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, July 8 from his home to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Please note: After Mass the Funeral cortege will proceed on R208 towards St. John's Lake, turning right at the Dry Wall, passing Sean's beloved homeplace at Foxwood, and then continuing via Aughnasheelin and Stradermot to Oughteragh cemetery. House private to family & close friends.
Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the North West Hospice using the link on rip.ie or c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors. Messages of sympathy can be added in the Condolences section on rip.ie. Donations to North West Hospice Charity CLG in Memory of Seán McKeon.
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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