Deaths in Longford - Thursday, August 28, 2025

John Reilly, Toome, Dring, Co Longford, N39 KW24

The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 of John Reilly, (Bus Hire), Toome, Dring, Co. Longford N39 KW24. 

Predeceased by his wife Anne, son Trevor, parents Philip and Mary Agnes, brothers Martin and Colm. John will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Aisling, son Philip, daughters in law Lisa and Róisín, son in law Colm, brother Philip (Bray), sisters Fran Brady (Dublin), Breege Fox (Arva), Rose Donnelly (Monaghan) and Veronica Treanor (Carrickmacross), grandchildren Martin, Trevor, Jack, Declan, Dylan, Shane, Philip, Niamh, Melissa, Ciaran and Alisha, greatgrandchildren Nada-Leigh, Bonnie and Maisie Rose, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. May John Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Thursday, August 28 from 3pm until 8.30pm. House private on Friday please. Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 30 at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed on the Parish of Gowna Mullinalaghta Facebook Page and Belltron Streaming (download the Belltron Streaming App. and then search for St. Columba's, Mullinalaghta).

Pat Faughnan, Kilnashee, Drumlish, Longford, N39 C862

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family and in the exceptional care of the staff of the Heart & Lung Transplant Unit of the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Pat Faughnan, Kilnashee, Drumlish, Longford, N39 C862. 

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife Catherine, his adored children David, Stephen and Amy, daughter-in-law Amie, partners Mary and Conal, brothers Charlie and Eugene, sisters Geraldine, Joan, Margaret, Helen and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, many good friends, neighbours and his beloved dog Bobby.

May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon the fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his family home in Kilnashee, Drumlish, (Eircode N39 C862) on Friday, August 29 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm, (The family will take a break at 6pm for 20 minutes). Please follow the directions of the stewards, thank you. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 30 in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish at 12 noon followed by burial in Drumlish Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association care of Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors, any family member or online Please Click Here To Donate. House Private Saturday Morning Please.

Rose (Rosie) Sheridan (née Smyth), Abbeyview, Abbeylara, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Rose (Rosie) Sheridan (née Smyth), Abbeyview, Abbeylara, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, brothers Fr Jim, Andy, Tommy, Peter, Paddy, Phil and John.

Rosie will be sadly missed by her, sons Andrew and John, daughters Rosemary and Josephine, daughter-in-law Alison (Connolly), sons-in-law Kieran Williams and Damian Duignan, her adoring grandchildren Ronan, Brian, Eoghan, Mark, Aisling, Blathnaid, Dearbhla, Susan and Eimear, sisters Sarah, Martha and Florrie, brother Frank, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home Barrack Street, Granard, Co. Longford, (Eircode N39AX97) on Saturday, August 30 from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, August 31 at 3pm in St Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara followed by Christian burial in Carra Cemetery. House private please.

Sonny (Michael) Keenan, Keelogenasause, Edgeworthstown / Glenview Lounge, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, N39 YV99

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family on Monday, August 25, 2025 of Sonny (Michael) Keenan Keelogenasause, Edgeworthstown/ Glenview Lounge, Aughnacliffe Co Longford N39 YV99 Publican and former Funeral Director.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, son Donal, brothers Desmond (Dessie) and TP, sister Philomena (Phyllis). Sonny will be forever missed and remembered with pride and love by his heartbroken daughters Sinead (Greene) and Denise (Flood), sons-in-law John and Dillon, his adored grandchildren Donal, Setanta, Dominic, Nathanial, Pearse and Shanaibh, his sisters Frances (Kennedy) Drumlish, Anna (Reilly) Aughnacliffe and Bridie Quirke) Aughnacliffe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends and his many loyal customers throughout his 50 years in business. Your life was one of kindly deeds,A helping hand for others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories you leave behind. Rest in Peace Sonny.

Reposing at his residence (N39 YV99) on Thursday, August 28 from 3pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, August 29 at 1pm in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, followed by cremation at 4pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research c/o Connell Funeral Directors. Please Note: House strictly private at all other times. We as a family would like to thank Dr Niall Donohoe and Fr Tom Healy for all their help and support.

Sinead Condron, Lisanedan, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly, at her home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Sinead Condron Lisanedan, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Bridget and Gerry (Buffalo) Condron. Sadly missed by the Condron and Gilchriest families, her uncles, cousins, relatives, friends and her colleagues at the Sacred Heart School, Granard. Rest in peace. 

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Friday, August 29 from 6.30pm with prayers at 8.30pm. Removal on Saturday, August 30 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. House strictly private. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

George Bigley, Kilkenny West, Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on Monday, August 25, 2025 of George Bigley Kilkenny West, Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his loving parents Joe and Daphne and his brother-in-law Graham. George will be sorely missed by his beloved partner Cathy, his brother Alan, sisters Ethel and Helen, brothers-in-law Richard and Barney, nephew Philip, niece Laura, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Safe In The Arms of Jesus.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Thursday, August 28 from 6pm until 8pm. (Parking is very limited in the vicinity, due to Public Works). Funeral Service will take place in Benown Church, Glasson at 2pm on Friday, August 29 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. (If using Google Maps for directions, enter: F4W4+WX for directions to Church / Cemetery). The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Kevin Egan, Strokestown, Roscommon / Leixlip, Kildare

The death occurred peacefully, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin, following a brief illness on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Kevin Egan Strokestown, Co Roscommon/ Leixlip, Co Kildare, born November 3, 1944, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.  

Kevin Egan, beloved husband of Rita, cherished father of Colin and Nicole. Lived, in his own words, “all over” - calling Dublin, London, Toronto, Muskoka, and most recently, Leixlip, home throughout his 80+ years. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family, sister June, nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and nephews, extended relatives, and many friends across the globe. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Lucan on Friday, August 29 with family in attendance from 6pm until 8pm. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, August 30 at 2:15pm in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Donations in lieu of flowers to St James Hospital Foundation CLG in Memory of Kevin Egan can be made HERE.

Sr Mercy Ryan, St Vincent’s Convent of Mercy, Newtownsmith, Galway City, Galway / Kilbeggan, Westmeath

The death occurred very peacefully in University Hospital Galway on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Sr. Mercy Ryan St Vincent's Convent of Mercy, Newtownsmith, Galway City, Galway/ Kilbeggan, Westmeath and formerly of St Mary’s Nursing Home Galway, Newtownforbes, Granard, Renmore and St Vincent’s Community Galway.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Roseanne Ryan and her brothers William, Paddy and Edward. Will be very sadly missed by her sisters Elizabeth Egan and Anne Rabbitte, brothers Jim and John, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Sisters of Mercy St Vincent’s, the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch and her wide circle of friends. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Sr Mercy Ryan will be reposing in St. Vincent’s Convent, Newtownsmith, Galway (H91 W6X4), on Friday, August 29 from 3pm. Removal at 5pm to The Abbey Church, St Francis Street, Galway (H91 DHA2). Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am. Sr Mercy Ryan will then be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.

Mary Brown (née Berrigan), Drimnagh, Dublin / Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of staff at Clondalkin Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 23, 2025 of Mary Brown (née Berrigan) late of Brandon Road, Drimnagh, Dublin and formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon.

Devoted wife of the late Billy and much-loved mother of Tom, Liam, David, Peter and Monica. Mary will be very sadly missed by her sons, daughter, son-in-law Alan, daughters-in-law Caroline, Lillian and Pauline, her 12 loving grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, brother Tom, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Mary rest in peace.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Wednesday, August 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 28 at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road followed by burial in Newlands Cross Cemetery, arriving at approximately 12 noon.

To view Mary’s Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 28 at 10am click HERE. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland by clicking HERE. Donation box available in church.

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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