Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 17, 2025

Shane Lawlor, Esker Glen, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025 of Shane Lawlor, Esker Glen, Drumlish, Co Longford.

Deeply missed by his wife Orla, daughter Niamh, son Cian, parents Pat and Mary, sisters Louise, Nikki and Clodagh, brothers Cathal and Conor, parents-in-law Eugene and Grainne Morris, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and large circle of friends. Predeceased by his sister Susan (Susie). May Shane Rest in Peace

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Joseph (Joe) Cooley, Molly, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Clare

The death occurred peacefully at the Laurel Lodge on Monday, February 17, 2025 of Joseph (Joe) Cooley (senior) Molly, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford and formerly of Co Clare. Predeceased by his wife Rose, parents Nora and Jack, his brothers Johnny and Mickey and his sisters Mary and Kathleen. Sadly missed and forever remembered by his sons Joseph and Colin, daughter Janet and grandson Ryan, his brothers Jimmy and Louis, his sister Noreen, his nieces and nephews, his extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May Joe Rest in Eternal Peace. 

Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Oratory on Tuesday, February 18 from 6pm-8pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, February 19 at 11am in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society care of Farrell's Funeral Directors, Ballinalee.

Edward (Ned) Flood, St Patrick’s Terrace, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Friday, February 14, 2025 of Edward (Ned) Flood, St Patrick’s Terrace, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by his beloved wife Crissie and by his brothers Paddy and Sonny, sisters Roseanne, Kitty and Maureen. Ned will be sadly missed by his son Peter, grandchildren Grace and Conor, daughter-in-law Sinead, nephews, nieces, relatives, his wonderful carers, especially Kate and his wide circle of friends. May Ned Rest In Peace

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Edgeworthstown on Sunday evening, February 16 from 4pm with prayers at 6pm Funeral Mass Monday, February 17 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church Edgeworthstown, followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery. The Funeral Mass my be viewed live HERE.  

Eileen Larkin (née Browne), Oakwood, Ballinderreen, Galway / Killoe, Longford

The death occurred after a short illness, surrounded by her family at the Galway Clinic, on Friday, February 14, 2025 of Eileen Larkin (née Browne), Oakwood, Ballinderreen, Co Galway and formerly of Killoe, Co Longford. 

She was predeceased by her father Tom. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Ciarán, daughter Georgia and son, Jake, her mother Tessie, sister Karen, brothers Kevin and Keith. Sadly missed by her aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, sisters -in-law, brothers-in-law and a large circle of friends and colleagues, especially at ATU. May she rest in peace. House private please.

Reposing at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara H91R25K, on Monday, February 17 from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St Coleman's Church, Kinvara H91 CX97. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, February 18 at 12 noon followed by interment in Rinville Cemetery, Oranmore H91 V0FN. The Mass can be viewed on the Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parish Facebook page. Eileen’s heart-broken family deeply appreciate your kindness, loyalty, love and support at this difficult time. Condolences to the family can be left online or sent in the traditional manner. All enquiries please to Corless Funeral Services, Oranmore +353 86 2645707.

Kathleen Dunphy (née Fayne), Meadow Court, Clane, Kildare / Maynooth, Kildare / Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Naas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 16, 2025 of Kathleen Dunphy (neé Fayne), Meadow Court, Clane, Kildare and late of Cowanstown, Maynooth, Co Kildare and Lanesboro, Co Longford.  

Predeceased by her husband Joseph, sisters Bridie, Chris and Eileen and brother Tim, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son Aidan, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Ava and Helen, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May Kathleen Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91YPX4) on Tuesday, February 18 from 5pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7:30pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19 at approximately 10am to arrive at St. Patrick's and St Brigid's Church, Clane for 10.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane. Aidan and family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to Anita for her support and care in looking after Kathleen.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live Funeral Service. Donations if desired in memory of Kathleen to a charity of your choice. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

Séamus Burns, Bayside, Dublin / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 of Séamus (Shay) Burns, Bayside, Dublin and formerly of Granard, Longford. 

John Colligan, Dooslatta, Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in his 95th year at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 13, 2025 of John Colligan, Dooslatta, Rooskey, Co Roscommon and more recently of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey, Co Roscommon.

John is predeceased by his parents Stephen and Ann, his sister Ann Keogh and brother Stephen Colligan. John will be sadly missed by his sister Eileen Boland (Ballyleague), sister-in-law Ursula Colligan (Scramogue), his nieces and nephews, his grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends (especially Pat Neary). John will be fondly remembered by the wonderful staff and management of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home whose exceptional care allowed him to live out his life in great comfort. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue(F42 FD78) on Sunday, February 16 from 5pm until 7pm, followed by removal to St. Anne’s Church, Slatta (F42 DW64), to arrive at 7.30pm. John’s funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 17  at 12 noon in St Anne’s Church, Slatta, followed by burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery.

John Tierney, Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital, on Sunday, February 16, 2025 of John Tierney, Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Cavan. Beloved husband of Maureen and dear father of Adrian, Amanda, Liam and Shane. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget Tierney, brother Vinny and sister Patricia.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, son in law Eamonn, daughters in law, Carmel and Louise, his adored grandchildren Ciarán, Darragh, Sadhbh and Seán, brother Tom, sisters Mary, Margaret, Pauline, Kitty and Betty.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday February 17 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, removal afterwards to St Michael's Church, Potahee, to arrive at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, February 18 at 11am, interment afterwards in adjoining new Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Palliative care, Cavan care of Cronin and Finnegan Funeral Directors or through donation box. House private please.

Patrick Duignan, 28 Woodview, Freshford, Kilkenny / Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred after a short illness in the loving care of the staff of Castlecomer District Hospital on Sunday, February 16, 2025 of Patrick Duignan, 28 Woodview, Freshford, Kilkenny/ Gortletteragh, Leitrim.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anna Nora (Kelly), sons Brian and John, grandchildren Hannah, Tess and Luca, daughter-in-law Audrey (Comerford), John's partner Patricia Caspio, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, relatives and friends. RIP. 

Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home Freshford, R95 C44T, on Tuesday, February 18 from 6pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 19 in St Lachtain's Church Freshford, R95 K003, at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Lachtain's Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available to view HERE. 

Anna Mary Nash (née Kiernan), Kivey, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at Ballinamore nursing unit surrounded her family, on Sunday, February 16, 2025 of Anna Mary Nash (née Kiernan), Kivey, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Johny.

Anna Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family sons Sean and Seamus, daughters Mary (Murtagh), Kathleen (Rawle) and Patricia (O'Connor), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grand children, great grandchildren, cousins, relatives and friends. May she Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at Smith's funeral home High Street, Ballinamore on Monday, February 17 from 5pm until 7pm. Eircode N41 TD62. Removal from her residence on Tuesday, February 18 arriving to St Mary's Church, Carrigallen for Funeral mass at 1pm burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish cancer society c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors Carrigallen or any family member.

House private except to family, neighbours and close friends please. The funeral mass may be viewed HERE.