Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Michael Bergin, formerly of Main Street and Lisbrack, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Cambodia on Thursday, August 7, 2025 of Michael Bergin, formerly of Main Street and Lisbrack, Longford town. 

Pre-deceased by his parents Nicholas and Nellie and by his sister Nicola. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Nicole and Shauna, son Michael, sister Ann, brothers Tommy, Noel and Roger, grandchildren Rioaghán, Oisín, Saoirse-Erin, Róisín and Kyla, 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 Friday, August 22 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, August 23 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only donations if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust – www.kbrttrust.com

Teresa Bissett (née Donlon), Skerries, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 17, 2025 of Teresa Bissett, (née Donlon), Skerries, Co Dublin, late of Longford.

Daughter of the late Mel and Kathleen. Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Con, sons Richard, Mel and Peter and their partners Deirdre, Joy and Niamh, granddaughter Lila, brothers Frank and Mel, sisters Catherine and Winnie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. May Teresa Rest In Peace.

Teresa will repose at Lannon's Funeral home on Thursday, August 21 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal Friday to St Patrick's church Skerries arriving for 10am funeral mass, burial thereafter in Ardla cemetery Skerries. The family have requested that if possible you wear bright colours to the funeral home and funeral please. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Teresa Bissett (née Donlon) can be made HERE. 

JJ Dolan Prucklish, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Aughadowry, Ballinamuck, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family in Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, August 16, 2025 of JJ Dolan Prucklish, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Aughadowry, Ballinamuck, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his mother Ellen, his father and father-in-law Chris Egan. JJ will be sadly missed and forever loved by his family, his beloved wife and best friend Nicola, his cherished daughters Cáit and Maisie, sister Mary, mother-in-law Kathleen, brothers-in-law Vincent Smyth, Christopher and Kevin Egan, sister-in-law Julie Egan, nephews Cian, Aaron and Erin, relatives, neighbours and his many great friends.

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true. You did your best for all of us. We will always love and remember you. May your Gentle Soul Rest in Peace JJ.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Tuesday, August 19 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Wednesday, August 20 at 12 noon. Following Mass, JJ will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballinamuck New Cemetery. 

John (Johnny) Gilbride, Auburn Village, Mullingar, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully with his loving family, in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff at Bethany House, Tyrrellspass on Sunday, August 17, 2025 of John (Johnny) Gilbride, Auburn Village, Mullingar and formerly of the Melvin Lodge, Longford and Rossinver, Co. Leitrim.  

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Lucinda (Enda), his sisters Rita, Cathleen and Anna, brothers Josie and Phil (John’s Twin). Dearly loved father of Yvonne, Traci, Shane and Paul. John will be sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren Conall, Lucia, Emma, Kallen, John, Zach and Aimee, daughters-in-law Sabine and Triona, son-in-law Niall, his sister Nellie, his nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate St., Mullingar on Tuesday, August 19, from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. With removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday afternoon, August 20 at 2pm followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery.  John's Mass can be seen on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie 

Anthony (Tony) Bosquette, Castlenode, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025 of Anthony (Tony) Bosquette, Castlenode, Strokestown, Roscommon.

He will be greatly missed by his sisters Mary, Sr. Helen, Terry, Carmel, Barbara & Joan, brothers Joe, Gerry, Dominic, Kenny & David, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncle, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many friends, especially his best friend Martin Lavin. Anthony is predeceased by his parents Johnny & Maisie, his brother Kieran and his brother-in-law Frank. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Wednesday, August 20 from 5pm until 8pm, followed by Removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 21 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Bumlin Cemetery.

Those wishing to view Anthony's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE or by following the link on rip.ie.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in-lieu of, may be made to Pieta House by clicking HERE or following the link on rip.ie. House private please. The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness & prayers at this sad time.

Sr Rosemary Donohoe, S.M.G Mullahoran, Cavan / Dromcollogher, Limerick

The deathoccurred peacefully in the loving care of St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown on Monday, August 18, 2025 of Sr Rosemary Donohoe S.M.G Mullahoran, Co. Cavan and Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick. 

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Kathleen, sisters Kathy (Gibney), Rita (Kiernan) and Bernadette. Rosemary will be sadly missed by her brothers Sean and Oliver, her nieces and nephews, grand- nieces and grand -nephews and the Sisters of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Removal to Maryfield Nursing Home, Lucan Road Old, Chapelizod, Dublin (D20WC89) on Wednesday, August 20 at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 21 at 12 noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran Co. Cavan (N39HN84). Interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Removal can be viewed on https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/Chapelizod Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/mullahoran

If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please do so in the condolence section on rip.ie. Enquires to Joe Corrigan 01-4752326.

Edmond (Teddy) Flanagan, St Anne's, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon, F42C567

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the devoted care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 of Edmond (Teddy) Flanagan, St Anne's, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon F42C567.

Cherished husband of Eileen, much loved father of Gemma and Anita, father-in-law of David and Kieran and brother of Doris (Kildare). Teddy will be forever missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters, sons-in-law, sister, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.

Teddy is predeceased by his parents Francis and Mary, his brothers, Fr. Des, Bill and Broddy and his sisters Myra, Sr. Venard and Pauline. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home (Eircode: F42C567) on Thursday, August 21 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday, August 22 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 3pm. Teddy will be laid to rest afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.

Those unable to attend Teddy's Funeral but would still like to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so by following the condolences link on rip.ie. Those wishing to view Teddy's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE or by following the webstream link on rip.ie.

Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in-lieu of, may be made to St. Vincent de Paul (Strokestown Branch). House private outside of reposing times please. The Flanagan family are grateful for your support and prayers at this sad time.

Jack Daly, Lake View, Rathconnell, Mullingar, Westmeath, N91 YN59 / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the excellent care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 of Jack Daly (retired An Garda Síochana) – Lake View, Rathconnell, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. 

Predeceased by his dear daughter Caroline (Crowley), brother Charlie, sister Maureen and infant brother Paul. Beloved husband and best friend of Peg, loving father of Pauline, John, Mark, Raymond and Anita, adored grandfather to his sixteen grandchildren and cherished great-grandfather to his eight great-grandchildren.

Jack will be very sadly missed and always remembered by his wife and family, sons-in-law Gerry, William and Eamonn, daughters-in-law Johanna, Pamela and Marcella, sister Maud, brothers James, Malachy, Michael and David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and many wonderful friends and former colleagues of An Garda Síochana. May Jack’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his home at Lake View, Rathconnell (N91 YN59) on Thursday August 21 from 5 pm to 7 pm and house private thereafter. Jack’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday August 22 at 11 am in the Cathedral of Christ the King and may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial afterwards in Ballyglass Cemetery. Please use the Condolences section on rip.ie for messages of sympathy, or if you wish to leave a personal message which we will pass to the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.

Nuala Lennon, Drumlish, Co Longford / Malahide, Dublin

The death occurred on Saturday, August 16, 2025 of Nuala Lennon, late of Drumlish, Co. Longford, formerly New York, and Malahide, Dublin.

Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Brigid, her sister Mary and her brother Noel. Nuala will be sadly missed by her sister Imelda, sister-in-law, Anne, her nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews, her neighbours and friends, and the wonderful care staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Nuala’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish on Tuesday, August 19 at 11am with burial afterwards in Drumlish new cemetery. Family flowers only please. House private.

Brigid Donlon (née Regan), Cloncaulfield, Moydow, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford on Saturday, August 16 of Brigid Donlon (nee Regan) Cloncaulfield, Moydow, Co Longford and late of 9 Anvil Place, New Street, Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband Jim, her daughter Antoinette Lenehan and her infant son Michael James. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary Dowd (Derrymore), Nuala Keighley (Manchester), Valerie Murray (Ardagh), Phil (New Zealand), Geraldine Farrell (Garvagh) and Joan (Crete), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sons-in-law, sister-in-law Kathleen (USA), neighbours relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

Reposed in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel on Sunday, August 17 from 5pm with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday, August 18 to St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Jeffrey Blake, Lettergullian, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of his wife Sheila, nurses and staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, August 15, 2025 of Jeffrey Blake, late of Lettergullian, Drumlish Co Longford and London.

Deeply regretted by his wife Sheila, son Raymond, daughter-in-law Noushin, grandsons Sohail, Kamil and Miraj. His good friends Geraldine, Bernie, Monica, Ray, Kate, Michael, Lady Lola and Max. His carers Linsay, Margaret and Joan. May he rest in Anglers Paradise.

Reposed in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Sunday evening, August 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Private cremation will take place on Monday, August 18 at 11am in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

David O'Callaghan, 1 Knockmacrory Heights, Rooskey, Leitrim / Dublin

The death occurred on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 of David O'Callaghan 1 Knockmacroy Heights, Rooskey, Co Leitrim/ Dublin.

Loved and missed deeply by his mother Noeleen Thomas and father David O'Callaghan Snr, brothers and sisters Gavin, Megan, Cody, Zara, Milan, Kyah, Ben, Bradley and adoring partner Leanne, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Shepherd's Funeral Home, Longford N39 K381 on Monday, August 18 from 6pm to 8pm followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Tuesday, August 19 at 2pm. The service can be viewed at the following link: https://churchservices.tv/lakelands Password is Crem 19T. House strictly private at all times.

Niall Brady, Killadream, Loughduff, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully after an illness borne with dignity and courage on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 of Niall Brady, Harlaxton & Denton, Lincolnshire, England and Killadream, Loughduff, Co Cavan. Recently predeceased by his father Charlie.

Deeply regretted and dearly missed by his beloved children, Ciarán, Ailish and Danny, their mother Lisa, and Ciarán’s fiancée Jo, his mother Detta, his siblings Ann Marie (TP), Fionnuala (Francie), Cathal (Emer), Colm (Róisín) and Shane (Vanda), his nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, his former colleagues in the Kelly Group and his many friends. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

A private family ceremony prior to cremation will take place in Grantham on Monday, August 18, followed by a wake in the Welby Arms, Denton, Grantham, England NG32 1LG at 12:30pm, where all can gather to offer support, remember and celebrate Niall’s life.

Niall’s ashes will be brought to Ireland the following week and will rest at his home in Killadream, Loughduff, Co Cavan (H12C9X7), where all are welcome to meet his family, pay their respects and remember Niall on Friday, August 29 from 4pm to 8pm. Niall’s funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, August 30 at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Loughduff (H12F968) followed by interment of his ashes in the local cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

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.

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