Deaths in Longford - Sunday, February 23, 2025

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.  

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. 

William Jeremiah Ben Donoghue, Tipperary town, Tipperary / Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, January 23, 2025 of William Jeremiah Ben Donoghue, Wembley, London, Springfield, Co Longford and Tipperary Town.

Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Elizabeth Lilly (Nee Glasheen) formerly of Croguehill, Tipperary, son David, daughter Deirdre, granddaughters Claudia and Morgan, brother Tom Joe & wife Maureen and family, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Mass for William will take place in St Michael's Church, Tipperary on Sunday, February 23 at 11.30am and burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tipperary Town. 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.

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 (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.