Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 24, 2025

Declan Dockery, Rockingham Green, Leixlip, Kildare / Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 23, 2025 of Declan Dockery, Rockingham Green, Leixlip, Co Kildare and late of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. 

Deeply regretted by his darling wife Maeve, children Aoife, Orla and Conor, sons-in-law Karl and Steve, grandchildren Sia, Daphne and Aya, brothers Aidan and Kevin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (W23 R9P7) on Tuesday, February 25 from 4-8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday, February 26 from his residence at 12.30pm to arrive at the Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery. 

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Ita O'Dowd (née McGee), Lucan, Dublin / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her 91st year with her family by her side in the kind care of the staff of The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock on Saturday, February 22, 2025 of Ita O’Dowd (née McGee), Ardeevin, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

Beloved wife of the late Michael. Forever missed by her daughters Alice, Úna and Catherine, son-in-law Andy and adored grandsons Harry, Alfie and Rory. Also regretted by her sister Evangeline Cummins, her sisters-in-law Helena, Marian and Marie, brothers-in-law Joe and Harry, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, the extended McGee and O’Dowd families, neighbours, former work colleagues and her large circle of friends. Predeceased by her siblings Fr Phil, Sr Kathleen, Alice, Paid and Eugene. 

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening, February 27 between 4.30pm and 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 28 to St Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. Ita’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Frances Mary Courtney (née Durnin), Kilnashee, Drumlish, Longford / Kinsealy, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully at her residence in the loving care of her family, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 of Frances Mary Courtney (née Durnin), Kilnashee, Drumlish, Longford and formerly of The Baskin Lane, Kinsealy, Co Dublin and Wolverhampton, England. Predeceased by her parents Edward (Ted) and Ellen (Nellie), brothers Eddie, Larry, Patsy, Paschal and Bernard, sisters Rose and Marie.

Deeply missed by her husband James, daughters Catherine and Marian (Thomas), sons Brian and Paul, son-in-law Glyn, daughter-in-law Amanda, grandchildren Clare, Michael, Ellen, Megan, Liam, James and Molly Rose, great-grandchildren Luke, Georgina, Savannah, Alayna, Chren and CJ, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Frances Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday, February 25 from 4pm until 6pm for close family, friends and neighbours followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Drumlish for 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, February 26 at 12 noon followed by burial in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. Donations in lieu of flowers to Longford Alzheimer Society if so desired c/o Whitney's Funeral Directors.

Mary Kennedy Fennell, 'Mountashborough', Ballycloughan, Carrickboy, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at her home, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 of Mary Kennedy Fennell, 'Mountashborough', Ballycloughan, Carrickboy, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Dan and Mollie Kennedy (Celbridge). Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Michael, adored son Stuart and his partner Monta, greatly loved grandson Mason, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home in Ballycloughan (N39 YN84) on Wednesday, February 26 from 3pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 27 in St Brigid’s Church, Ardagh at 11am, afterwards Mary will be interred in Rooske cemetery, Dunboyne alongside her grandparents. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private outside of reposing times please.

Tony O'Hare, Shannonvale, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at home following a short illness on Thursday, February 20, 2025 of Tony O’Hare, Shannonvale, Longford town and formerly of Finglas, Co Dublin. 

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Molly and by his sisters Patricia and Resa. Tony will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Liz, daughters Johanna O’Hare, Louise Hajduk and Michelle Shanley, son Stephen, sister Ann, brother Alan, sons-in-law Fergal and Lubomir, grandchildren Ciaran, Emma, Cian, Aoife, Ciara, Alexandra and Daniel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, February 23 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, February 24 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Michael Earley, The Fairgreen, Frenchpark, Roscommon / Castlerea, Roscommon / Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, with his family by his side in the wonderful care of Eithne and her nurses and staff at The Oakwood Nursing Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Michael Earley, The Fairgreen, Frenchpark, Roscommon / Castlerea, Roscommon / Granard, Longford (September 29, 1938 - February 21, 2025). Predeceased by his brothers James and Tommy. 

Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Celia, daughters Mary, Karen, Eileen and Christine, son Sean, brothers Frank, Jimmy, Noel, Sean, Kevin, Brendan, Paul, sisters May, Anne, Carmel, Claire and Marcella, grandchildren Melanie, Sophie, Ryan, Natasha, Michael, Emily and Sean, great-grandchildren Scarlett, Jamie, Archie, Theo and Evie, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Michael will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Sunday, February 23 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal from the funeral home on Monday, February 24 at 12.30pm, to St Baoithin’s Church, Tibohine arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm, followed by committal service in Lakelands Crematorium at 4.30pm. (via The Fairgreen). Michael’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking HERE. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Michael’s memory can be made to Dementia Ireland HERE. 

Christina Clarke, Claris, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 of Christina Clarke, Cricklewood, London and formerly of Claris, Newtowncashel, Longford. Pre-deceased by her parents Joseph and Kate-ann, sisters Teresa, Mary and Lily and by her brother John. Christina will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, brother Bernie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, February 28 from 9.30am until 11am followed by removal to the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel to arrive for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Saint’s Island Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.  

Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Ballymote, Sligo

The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in West Leaderville, Perth, Australia, in the loving care of St John of God's Convent Sisters and her nephew, Kevin Gallagher on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, late of Rathbracken, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of St John of God Convent, Dun Bhrid, Ballymote, Sligo. 

Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, most recently her Sister Joan Gallagher, Rathbracken. Peg will be sadly missed by her Brother Tommy O'Reilly (Newry), Sisters Ellen Float (UK), Liz McNerney and Bridie Myericks (USA), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be offered in Peg's memory on March 21 at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, Granard. Peg will be laid to rest in Perth. May she rest in eternal peace.

Tony Feely, Ard na Sí, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred, unexpectedly at his residence, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 of Tony Feely, Ard na Sí, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his loving wife Agnes and daughter Nuala. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his sons Colm, Alan and John, sisters Bernadette and Cora, daughters in law, Deirdre, Orla and Claire, grandchildren Oisín, Cuan, Caelan, Cara, Jack, Robyn, Luke and Ronan, dearest friend Eilish, relatives and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence in Ard na Sí, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Monday, February 24 from 4-8pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, on Tuesday, February 25 arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. House private on Tuesday morning please. Tony's Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE. 

Peter Higgins, Rathlower, Tang, Ballymahon, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly and peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Peter Higgins, Rathlower, Tang, Ballymahon, Westmeath. 

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie. Sadly missed by his loving wife Louise, daughter Rose (Cahill), sons John and James, sisters Rose and Sheila, brother James, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Peter will repose on Sunday, February 23 from 3pm to 5pm in St Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang, Co Westmeath, N39 VY58. Funeral Mass is on Monday, February 24 at 12 noon and he will be laid to rest in Temple A Valley Cemetery. House private, please.

Michael McCusker, Aughawillen, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 24, 2025 of Michael McCusker, Aughawillen, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by his wife Rose, children Martin and baby Francis and grandchild baby Caoilainn. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Maureen, Aisling (Coyle) and Bernadette, son in law Kevin, grandson Odhran, brother John, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (eircode N41TD62) on Tuesday, February 25 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday, February 26 arriving at Saint Mary's Church, Carrigallen for funeral Mass at 11am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at all times.

George Reilly, 67 Harmony Heights, Cavan town, Co Cavan

The death occurred  peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness bravely fought on Friday, February 21, 2025 of George Reilly, 67 Harmony Heights, Cavan town and formerly Drumheel, Ballinagh.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary, brothers Brian and Alfie and his sister Kathleen. George will be very sadly missed and dearly loved by his heartbroken wife Sue and his beloved children, Georgina (Shane), Sarah Jane (Dozy) and Gerard, his adored grandchildren Shayna, Aimee, Xabi, Sophie, Sergio, Caoimhe, Xanthe and Mason, his brothers Peter, Bob, John Joe and Willie, sisters Mary, Jean and Nellie, his brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, all his extended family and many, many friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12 C821) on Sunday evening, February 23 from 4pm until 7pm. George's remains will leave his home on Monday morning, February 24 at 10.30am, travelling via the Cock Hill and Ashe Street, to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1am. Burial will take place afterwards in Cullies Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Unit at Cavan General Hospital c/o Mc Mahon Funeral Directors, Cavan or any family member. George's funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. House private to family at all times please.

Rose (Rosaleen) Coleman (née Lynam), Loughpark, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of Portiuncula Nursing Home Multyfarnham on Thursday, February 20, 2025 of Rose (Rosaleen) Coleman (nee Lynam), Loughpark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Raharney, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by her husband John, son Sean and brothers Tommy and Maurice Lynam. Deeply regretted by her daughter Marie (Belfast), son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Aoife and Niamh, sister Margaret Lynam, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended Coleman and Lynam families, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Rose (Rosaleen) Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Portiuncula Nursing Home Chapel, Multyfarnham (Eircode N91RW14) on Sunday, February 23 from 4pm to conclude with prayers at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday February 24 at 2pm in St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Collinstown, Co Westmeath (Via Loughpark). Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. 

Joan Tormey (née Gunning), Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 20, 2025 of Joan Tormey (nee Gunning) Rathowen, Co Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her parents Annie and James, her brothers Patrick and James, sisters Nan and Frida. Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Sean, Anwen, Paul, Lorraine and Sandra, cherished grandmother of Glen, Abbi, Alex, Cooper, Tara, Muireann, Torin, Louise and Stass, deeply missed by her sons-in-law Lenny, Niall and Adolph, daughters-in-law Oksana and Nikki, lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at St. Mary's Church, Rathowen (N91 N406) on Tuesday, February 25 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 26 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Rathowen. Burial afterwards in Russagh Cemetery. House strictly private please.

Thomas Jude Logan, Deriniver, Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at North West Hospice, Sligo on Saturday, February 22, 2025 of Thomas Jude Logan, Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Derriniver, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Peter, Pat Joe, Brendan, Kevin, James and Noel. Deeply regretted by his sisters Kathleen and Margaret, nieces, nephews, relatives, the caring staff and his many friends at Arus Carolan. Rest in Peace.

Removal on Tuesday, February 25 (via his homeplace in Derriniver) arriving to St Brigid’s Church, Corraleehan at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.

Elizabeth O'Sullivan (née McBride), Knockrour West, Scartaglen, Kerry / Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at University Hospital Kerry, after a short illness, with her family by her side on Sunday, February 23, 2025 of Elizabeth O'Sullivan (nee McBride), Knockrour West, Scartaglen Co Kerry and formerly of Rooskey, Co Roscommon. 

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Kathleen and her sisters Teresa and Marion. Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her four sons Joe, John, Denis and Donald, daughters-in-law Katie and Shannon, her adored six grandchildren Ciarán, Michelle, Aoife, Seán, Liam and Ellie, her brother Michael John, sisters Bridget and Una , brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Thomas (Tom) Neary, Cloonfree, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly at his home in Harrow, Middlesex, UK on Saturday, January 25, 2025 of Thomas (Tom) Neary Cloonfree, Strokestown, Roscommon.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Annabelle, his son Adrian, his sisters Margaret (Brennan), Patricia (Smith) and Mary (Lyng), his brothers James, Eddie, Joe and Eugene, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Tom is predeceased by his parents Edward and Kathleen. Rest In Peace.

Tom's Funeral Mass will take place at 10am in St. Teresa's Church of the Child Jesus, Morden, Surrey, on Monday, February 24 followed by private cremation. Those wishing to view Tom's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.