Deaths in Longford - Monday, July 7, 2025

Joseph (Joe) O'Sullivan, Knocklyon, Dublin / Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip on Saturday, July 5, 2025 of Joseph (Joe) O'Sullivan, late of Knocklyon and formerly of Ballinalee, Co. Longford. 

Beloved husband of the late Anne and loving father of Feargal and Eoghan; he will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Liz and Ciara, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Joe will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D16 VO46, on Wednesday, July 9 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, July 10 to St. Colmcille’s Church, Knocklyon, D16 R799, arriving for 11am Mass, followed by burial in Mt. Venus Cemetery, D16 RH50. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01) 4061000.

Aidan Drake, Carrickduff, Granard, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred suddenly at the University Hospital, Limerick on Saturday, July 5, 2025 of Aidan Drake Carrickduff, Granard, Co Longford.

Funeral Arrangements Later

John (JQ) Quigley, Ferefad, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Friday, July 4, 2025 of John (JQ) Quigley Ferefad, Longford town, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his son Stephen and Parents Anna and Tom. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Kathleen, heartbroken children John, Sarah, Trevor, Paul and Katie, daughters-in-law Virgina and Brenda, sons-in-law Jerzy and Éamonn, grandchildren Saffron, Jack, Ozzie, Harvey, Maria, Hope, Harper, Autym and Annmarie, brother Thomas, sisters Shirley (James) and Ann (Melia), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposed at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) on Sunday, July 6 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, July 7 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com House Private Please.

Michael Mulcahy, Roscommon town, Co Roscommon / Lanesboro, Co Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the management and staff at Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague on Saturday, July 5, 2025 of Michael Mulcahy, Lisnamult, Roscommon town and formerly of Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon. 

Sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughter Jennifer, son Alan, grandchildren Ellie and Jamie, brother Patrick, sisters Nora, Maria and Nuala, son-in-law Richard, brothers-in-law Joe and Seamus, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Michael is predeceased by his parents Pat and Nora, sister Margaret and brother-in-law Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Tuesday evening, July 8 from 5pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday morning, July 9 at 11am followed by private cremation. The Mulcahy family very much appreciates your kindness and support at this time. Family flowers only please.

Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday, July 9 at 11am by CLICKING HERE.

Fr Michael Morris SPS, Kiltegan, Wicklow / Loch Gowna, Cavan / Ferbane, Offaly

The death occurred peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital on Friday, July 4, 2025 of Fr Michael Morris SPS, St Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, C. Wicklow and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co Cavan, Diocese of Chikwawa, Malawi, Diocese of Mutare, Zimbabea, New Jersey U.S.A. and Ferbane, Co Offaly.

He was predeceased by his parents James and Bridget, brothers, Tony and Peadar, sisters, Mary Buttigieg and Ann Mulligan. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, Brian and Gerry, sisters, Betty Murphy and Breege Connors, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, parishioners of Ferbane Parish, relatives, neighbours, friends and his society family in Kiltegan. Grant Fr. Michael Eternal Rest and Peace.

Fr Michael will repose in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ferbane on Tuesday, July 8 from 3pm until the celebration of Mass at 5.30pm. Removal afterwards to the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan arriving at 8pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 9 at 12 noon, which may be viewed HERE after which, he will be laid to rest in the adjoining Church Grounds. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Dr Anthony Beirne, Derrywillow, Annaduff, Co Leitrim / Cork

The death occurred while on holiday in France on Sunday, June 22, 2025 of Dr Anthony Beirne, Derrywillow, Annaduff, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim and St Luke’s, Cork.

Sadly missed by his wife June, son Francis, parents Billy and Peggy, brother Patrick, sister Bernadette, sister-in-law Sindy, uncle Michael (Tipperary), niece Siobhan, cousins, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues in Cork and friends. May Anthony rest in peace.

Anthony will repose at St Mary’s Church, Annaduff (N41CF54) on Thursday, July 10 from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday, July 11 at 11am in St Mary’s Church Annaduff, Mass can be viewed HERE followed by private cremation. No flowers please, donations if desired to Kevin Bell Reparation Trust C/o McGowan Funeral Directors or by following link HERE.  House private please, open to family, neighbours and close friends. Anthony’s family very much appreciates your support at this time.

Leslie Cocker, Derrinkip, Fenagh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully atSt Camillus Nursing Home, Killucan on Sunday, July 6, 2025 of Leslie Cocker Derrinkip, Fenagh, Co Leitrim.

Deep gratitude to the wonderful, caring staff at the Nursing Home and prior to this, the staff at Mullingar and Beaumont Hospitals. Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Les will be greatly missed by all who knew him, once met, never forgotten, particularly his close family and good friends. He was widely loved by many.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (N41TD62) on Tuesday evening, July 8 from 6pm to 8pm. Cremation ceremony at the Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78) on Wednesday afternoon, July 9 at 3pm. Drinks, snacks, songs and reminiscences to be had in Gerty’s and Taylor McKeown’s, Keshcarrigan, throughout the evening of Wednesday, July 9 - all welcome. House private at all times please.

James McWeeney, Derrywillow, Aughamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Beaumont Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 3, 2025 of James McWeeney, Derrywillow, Aughamore, Co Leitrim.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Mother and Father, Kathleen and Pat, brothers Thomas and Patrick, Sisters-in-law Caroline and Annnette, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May James Rest in Peace.

James reposed at St. Mary's Church, Annaduff Co Leitrim (N41 CF54) on Sunday, July 6 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 7 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private please, open to family, neighbours and close friends. James's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Maureen Quinn (née Armstrong), Drumdiffer/ Crucklahan (formerly), Ballinamore, Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff of Ballinamore Nursing Unit on Friday, July 4, 2025 of Maureen Quinn (nee Armstrong) Drumdiffer/ Crucklahan (formerly), Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick, granddaughter Aoife, sister Ellen and brothers John and Tommy. Adored mother of Mary (Michael), Josephine (Des), Padraig (Brenda), Majella (Killian) and Dermot (Martina). Maureen will be deeply missed by her loving grandchildren; Kilian, Jack, Emma, Aoife (RIP), Gráinne, Niamh, Ella, Caitlin, Oisín, Darragh, Colm, Gavin, Fergal, Evan, Luke and Áine, sister-in-law Monica, goddaughter Geraldine, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Maureen's Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Maureen reposed at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62), on Sunday, July 6 from 4pm to 7pm. House private please. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, July 7 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Drumreilly (H12XY92), followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu if desired, to Ballinamore Nursing Unit c/o Gorby's Funeral Directors. The Quinn family appreciate your support during this difficult time. Fear not the Kingdom of Heaven, it welcomes you home.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Brennan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, December 19, 2024 of Anthony ‘Tony’ Patrick John Brennan, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and formerly of Harbour Row, Longford town, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Winnifred ‘Dolly’ and Francis ‘Dex’ and by his sisters Netta, Laurie and Mary. Tony will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Rosanne, his cherished children Elizabeth, Eileen, Maureen and John, grandchild Henry, sons-in-law Kevin and Joseph, daughter-in-law Catherine, sisters Vickie and Cathy, brothers Michael, Frankie, John Joe and Davie, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Cremation has taken place at Park Lawn Crematorium in Sudbury. As Tony asked for his remains to be brought home to Ireland, Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Monday, July 14 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment of ashes afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only by request. The family have requested those attending the funeral may wear bright colours in celebration of Tony’s life.

Marie Cullen (née Kirwan), Dublin / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of all the staff of Bellvilla Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 of Marie Cullen (née Kirwan), Dublin and Leitrim, late of Harold’s Cross Cottages and formerly of St. John’s Street, Blackpitts.

Loving wife of the late Dermot and much-loved mother of Austin, Karl and Sarah. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Jenny and Becky, son-in-law Melvyn, grandchildren Elle, Luke, James, Matthew, Maddison, step grandchildren Trent, Michael and Skyler, extended family, and many friends. Reunited with her son Martin. May Marie Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 109 The Coombe, D08 AK10 on Saturday, July 5 from 1pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 7 at 10am in St. Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue followed by burial to Newtownforbes Cemetery, Co. Longford. To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., The Coombe on (01) 453 3333

Eileen Sheppard (née Morgan), Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Javea, Spain on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Eileen Sheppard (nee Morgan) Bawnboy, Cavan and Javea, Spain and formerly of Ealing, London.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, her parents John and Eileen, and her brothers James, Richard, and Frank. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her brother Carl Morgan (Kells), her sister Anne McManus (Newtownforbes), the extended Sheppard family, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Mary Bridget (Bridie) Fisher (née Dooner), Lislea, Kenagh, Co Longford / Roscommon

The death occurred at her home in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, surrounded by her loving family in her 89th year on Thursday, June 19, 2025 of Mary Bridget (Bridie) Fisher (nee Dooner), formerly of Lislea, Kenagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridget and her brothers Pat, Tom, Mike, James, John (Séan) and her sister Anne. Devoted wife to Les. Adoring mother to Carol and Gary. Loving sister to Gerry, Much loved mother in-law to Kevin and Sharon. Adored grandmother to Natalie, Rebecca, Shaun, Molly and Niall. Sorely missed by Great grandchildren and extended family, neighbours and friends. Bridie lived a life of love, fun and caring that touched so many people’s lives and we will all miss her deeply. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 18 at St Nicholas’s Catholic Church, Winchcombe at 12.30pm. Private burial afterwards at Winchcombe Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Dementia UK or Kate’s Home Nursing.

James Joseph 'Seamus' Murtagh, Mitcham, Surrey UK and Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, aged 93 years, of James Joseph 'Seamus' Murtagh, Mitcham, Surrey UK and Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 

Seamus was from Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and later in his life in Mitcham, Surrey UK. The funeral service will be held at St Cecilia’s RC Church, Cheam Surrey at 11am on Tuesday, July 22.