Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 2, 2024

Mary Keane (née Furey), Main Street, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Portiuncula University Hospital Ballinasloe, surrounded by her loving family and nursing staff on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Mary Keane (nee Furey) Main Street, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Stephen, her parents Jim and Mary. Sadly missed and remembered by her close friend Michael, cousins, relatives and many friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Mary will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Co. Longford (N39 EC81) on Monday, December 2 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm with prayers at 3:15. Funeral mass on Tuesday, December 3 in St Mary's Church, Drumlish at 11am followed by burial in local cemetery. Funeral mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to 'Inis Aoibhinn' Cancer Care West. House strictly private please.

Cathal Kelly Brookside, Farnham Rd, Cavan Town, Co Cavan and formerly Clonulla, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Cathal Kelly (retired Garda Sergeant and Brookside Security C.E.O), Brookside, Farnham Rd, Cavan Town and formerly Cornulla, Cloone, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased and reunited with his beloved wife and best friend Evelyn and with his brothers Pat Joe, John and Benny. Cathal will be very sadly missed and dearly loved by his heartbroken family, Padraig, Paula (David), Orla (Sundara), Cathal (Anita), Aishling (Tom), Damian and son Dylan, Evelyn (Conor) and Aoife. Also by his brothers Tom and Gerry (Dublin), his sisters, Sr. Dympna (Edgeworthstown), Eileen Considine (Ennis), Bridie Lucas and Tess Cox (both England) and Josie Costello (Carrick On Shannon), his adored grandchildren, brothers-in -law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, all his extended family, neighbours, former Garda colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan (H12C821) on Monday evening, December 2 from 5pm until 8pm. Cathal's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at 12 noon in the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Unit at Cavan General Hospital via donation box in the Funeral Home.

Cathal's funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam House private to family at all times please.

Patrick (Pat) Blagriff, Killenmore, Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 29, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) Blagriff, Killenmore, Glasson, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Jack and Esther, brothers James and Michael, sisters Josephine (Nugent) and Elizabeth (Warrillow). Sadly missed by his loving brother Sean and sister Maureen (McAlinden), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Sunday evening, December 1 from 3:30pm with removal at 5:30pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday morning, December 2 at 11am with burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Athlone Palliative Care Unit.

The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very sad time.

Andy Lannon, Clooneylyons, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, but unexpectedly, at Portiuncla Hospital, Ballinasloe on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Andy Lannon, Clooneylyons, Strokestown, Roscommon former school bus driver with CIE. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary Kate.

Beloved husband of Patsy and much loved father of Ursula, Andrew, Adrian and Sandra. Andy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and family, his brother Oliver, grandchildren Jack, Caolan, Caoimhe, Fionn & Donnacha, sons-in-law Marty & James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Wednesday, December 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from the family home on Thursday, December 5 to St. Mary's Church, Carniska, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, can be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE.