Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Josephine (Nora) Leavy (née Martyn), Derragh, Abbeylara, Longford / Tuam, Galway

The death occurred peacefully at her home after a long illness bravely borne on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 of Josephine (Nora) Leavy (nee Martyn), Derragh, Abbeylara, Longford and formerly of Aghloragh, Tuam, Co Galway.

Predeceased by her husband Edward; parents Mary and Thomas; sister Teresa; brothers Peter, James (infant), Sean and Christy. Josephine is survived by her loving children Mary (Lenehan), Patricia, Philip, James, John and Anne (McKiernan). Sons-in-law Tom and Aidan; Daughter-in-law Sharon; Patricia’s partner Pat, and John’s partner Caroline. Beloved grandchildren Conor, Shane, Shauna, Edward, Darren, Fíonn, Saoírse and Fíadh; Sisters-in-law Mary Gillespie and Angela Martyn; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard (N39AX97) on Thursday, March 6 from 4pm-6pm with removal to St Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara arriving for 7pm. Funeral mass on Friday March 7 at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please.

Mary Doyle (née Lennon), Navan Road, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 of Mary Doyle (nee Lennon), Navan Road, Dublin 7 and formerly of Barry, Co Longford. 

Beloved wife of Paul and dear mother of Adrian, Brian, Karen, Claire, Dermot and Roy and a devoted grandmother of Keith, Graham, Ciaran and Erin. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Ita, daughters-in-law Barbara, Christina, Jayne and Jazz, son-in-law Matt, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP.

Removal from Cunningham's Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown to the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road on Thursday evening, March 6 arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral on Friday morning, March 7 after 10am Mass to Rooske Lawn Cemetery.

Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Friday morning, March 7 (Live only). House strictly private and Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the St Martin Apostolate.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gray (née Colreavy) Drumlish, Longford / Newtownforbes, Longford / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home Rooskey, Co Roscommon on Saturday, March 1, 2025 of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gray née Colreavy, Cloncowley, Drumlish, Co Longford, Cloonteagh, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her parents John and Maggie-Jane, her beloved husband; John, her brother J.J., her infant sons; Peter and Paul and her son-in-law; Mike-Joe. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her loving family; Elizabeth (Newtownforbes), John (Cloncowley), T.P. (Gortletteragh) Bernadette (Moyne), Cormac (New York), and Seamus (Cloone), son-in-law Gerry, daughter-in-law; Christina, grandchildren; Laura, Sandra, Sarah, Dympna, Éilís, Caitríona, Mairéad Gráinne, Gerard, James and Mariah, great-grandchildren; Aideen, Iarla, Aoife, Ciara, Seán, Conor and Orla, extended family neighbours and friends. May Lizzie Rest in Peace.

Lizzie will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 5.45pm. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Drumlish on Tuesday, March 4 at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday morning (Ash Wednesday), March 5 at 11am followed by burial to Cloone, Cemetery, Co Leitrim. 

House private at all times please. The Gray family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Martha Glennon (née Browne), Cloonadra, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the devoted care of the staff at Sonas Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Martha Glennon (née Browne) (retired N.T.) Cloonadra, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon and formerly of Carrickedmond, Co Longford.  

Beloved wife of the late Pete and much loved mother to Damian, Frank, Vinnie, Ronan, Ruth (O’Brien) and Alan. She will be very sadly missed by her family, brothers Jim, Paddy and Peter, sisters Doreen and Kathleen, daughters-in-law Finola, Myra, Jane, Claire and Julie, son-in-law Cathal, grandchildren Freya, Noah, Lauren, Harry, Frankie, Luke, Aaron, Samuel, Shauna, Cian, Muireann, Cliodhna, Cathal, Lauren, Jessica and Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Martha is predeceased by her siblings Joe, Vonnie, Delia and Anne and her beloved granddaughter Sarah. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Reposing at Smyths Funeral Home, Roscommon town F42 NH27 on Tuesday evening, March 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague N39 HV52 on Wednesday afternoon, March 5 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday, March 5 at 2pm by CLICKING HERE.

The Glennon family would like to acknowledge the management and staff at Innis Ree Lodge for the care and compassion shown to Martha and to them during her time there. They would also like to thank their friends and neighbours for their kindness at this time.

Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, Treanmore, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 D590

The death occurred peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by his family, looked after by the wonderful team in the North West Hospice in Sligo on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 of Thomas (Tommy) Murphy, Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Beloved husband of Betty (née Creamer) and beloved father of Joanne and Paul. Tommy will be deeply missed by his adored grandchildren Lauren, Sarah, Adam, Matthew, Zach and Emily, his son-in-law Brian Galligan and daughter-in-law Colette Mitchell. Predeceased by His Mother Mai (née Gordon) and father Thomas snr, brothers Michael and Paddy. Deeply missed by his sisters Chrissie, Mary and Eileen, his brother John, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Uncle Gerry and Aunt Bridie, a wide circle of nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Tommy rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home on the Carrick Road, Mohill, (N41 D590), on Thursday, March 6 from 4pm to 8pm, house strictly private at all other times please. Removal to St Patrick's Church Mohill on Friday, March 7 for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mohill Cemetery. Tommy's Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to North West Hospice Sligo. Tommy's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.

Mary Bohan (née Kelly) Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 of Mary Bohan, Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim.

Funeral Arrangements Later

John Patrick (JP) Beirne, Clooncagh, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of John Patrick (JP) Beirne, Clooncagh, Strokestown, Roscommon. 

He will be sadly missed and remembered always by his loving parents Pat & Nora, his heartbroken partner Kirby & his cherished son Odhrán, his brothers Tom & Noel, sisters-in-law Mia & Sharon. Never forgotten by his godfather Tom Egan, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours & friends. May He Rest In Eternal Peace.

JP will repose at his parents home (Eircode: F42 F430) on Thursday, March 6 from 3pm to 7pm. Removal from his parents home on Friday March 7 to Carniska Church to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Lisonuffy Cemetery. 

Séamus O'Donnell, Dublin / Arva, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of St Gabriel's Ward, Our Lady’s Hospice on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 of Seamus O'Donnell, Dublin and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan. 

Dearly loved father of Dearbhaile and husband of the late Conchessa (McCourt). Deeply regretted by his loving daughter, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Valerie Cooney (née Hollamby), Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in the care of the staff of Roselodge Nursing Home, Killucan and surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 3, 2025 of Valerie Cooney (née Hollamby), Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of London, England. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, brother John and grandson Robert. Sadly missed by her sons Patrick, David and Jonathan, daughters Hilary, Susan and Sara; sons-in-law Stephen and John, daughters-in-law Kathryn, Margaret and Helena; grandchildren Patrick, Jennifer, Karen, Gemma, Mark, Stephanie, Tim and Uilliam, and great-grandchildren; brother Derek, sisters-in-law Anne, Marie and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Valerie’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Wednesday, March 5 from 4.30pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass at St Feichin’s Church, Fore on Thursday, March 6 at 12 noon. Private cremation at a later date. House private at all times please. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast live HERE. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Myra English (née Finlay), Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Dublin / Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in her 86th year, surrounded by her devoted sons, Michael, David and Dermot in Beaumont Hospital on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Myra English (née Finlay) late of Corderay, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and Glasnevin, Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Mickey, Myra was the much loved daughter of the late Delia and Harry and cherished mother to Michael, David and Dermot. Myra will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her sons, her daughters in law Helen, Olive and Naomi, her adored grandchildren Michael, Robert, Aoife, Alexandra, Sophia, James, William, Charley and Liam, her brother Frankie, her sisters in law Ann, Evelyn, Rita and Kathleen, her brother- in- law Gerry, her nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and her wide circle of friends. May Myra Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Tuesday evening, March 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo arriving 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 5 at 12 noon followed by interment afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.

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.