Deaths in Longford - Friday, August 29, 2025

Garda Martin Reilly, 24 Loch Eala, Loch Gowna, Cavan / Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 of Garda Martin Reilly 24 Loch Eala, Loch Gowna, Cavan and formerly of Smear Hill, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Martin (Dusty),  predeceased by his grandparents Tommy and Rose Reilly and Ned McEvoy, aunts Oonagh McEvoy and Bernie Coffey. Martin will be forever missed and always remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his fiancée and childhood sweetheart Donna (Heslin), his beloved parents Paddy and Maura, sister Linda and her husband Sean, brother Cathal and his partner Gemma, his dear granny Mary McEvoy, his cherished nephew and nieces, Aoibhinn, Aaron, Freya and Isla his god-daughter, uncles, aunts, relatives neighbours, friends and his work colleagues in An Garda Síochána. Also not forgetting his delightful canine friends Charlie & Dash / Prince & Rusty. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and good till the end of his days.

Sincere and true in heart and mind. Beautiful memories left behind. Thank you for a lifetime of memories, for your love, kindness, help and encouragement. Forever in our hearts, Rest in Peace Martin.

Reposing on Saturday, August 30 in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Sunday, August 31 to arrive at St. Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, N39K603, for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Following Mass, Martin will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery, Family flowers only please. House strictly private please.

Brona Conlon (née O'Brien), 2 Parkside, Ballymahon, Co Longford, N39 AD65 / Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully after a brief illness, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 of Brona Conlon (nee O'Brien) 2 Parkside, Ballymahon, Co Longford, N39 AD65 and Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her father Michael, mother Marion and brother Fergus. Brona will be deeply missed by her husband Arthur, sister Orla, brothers Francis, Fintan, Declan and Damian - Ciara, Aidan and Saoirse - brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest in Peace.

Brona will repose at her home, 2 Parkside, Ballymahon, N39 AD65 this Sunday afternoon, August 31 from 3pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 1 at 11am in St Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon, followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery. Brona's funeral mass may be viewed HERE.

Marian O'Shea (née Moore), No 3 St Mel's View, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly in her sister's home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 of Marian O'Shea (nee Moore), No 3 St Mel's View, Longford town, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents and her sisters Anne and Helen. Marion will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by all her family, her adored daughter Michelle and her dad Eddie (deceased), son-in-law John, sisters Deirdre (Dublin) and her twin sister Emily, niece Sherina and nephews Rory and Eddie, relatives and dear friends. Thinking of you Marian is easy, We will do it every day, But missing you will be a heartache, That will never go away. May you Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 30 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford. Following Mass, Marian will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Homeless Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

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.

Gerard Beirne, Lisdadnan, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 of Gerard Beirne, Lisdadnan, Mohill, Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by his parents Lena and Terry, and sister Martina Fox. Gerard will be very sadly missed by his brothers Seamus (Ballinamore) Joe (Mohill), sisters Martha, (Carrick-on-Shannon), Mary T (Bornacoola), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours and friends. "May Gerard rest in peace."

Removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, on Friday, August 29 arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 30 at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Mary's Graveyard lower Main Street Mohill. Gerard's Funeral Mass may be viewed online HERE.  

“Peace at last, May he Rest in Peace". Family flowers only please.  The Beirne family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Seamus Kilcrann, Cloonfad, Rooskey, Roscommon, N41 RY29

The death occurred peacefully in his 90th year at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 of Seamus Kilcrann Cloonfad, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon

Pre-deceased by his parents John Francis and Mary-Kate. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his devoted and heartbroken family. Loving wife Kathleen, daughter Nuala (Brian), sons Shane (Nicole), Mícheál (Ciarán), Dermot (Beatrice) and Niall (Aisling), cherished granddaughters Chloe and Caitlin, sister Patsy Padian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces Audrey, Sandra and Deirdre, relatives, neighbours and his good friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Seamus will repose at his residence (N41 RY29) on Friday, August 29 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, August 30 at 12 noon in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery. Seamus’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.

Dympna Shaughnessy (née Carley), Corbohill, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Portiuncla University Hospital, Ballinasloe, with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Dympna Shaughnessy (nee Carley) Corbohill, Strokestown, Roscommon. 

She will be sadly missed by her beloved son Damien, her brother Johnny, sister May, sisters-in-law Bridie, Mary & Evelyn, brothers-in-law Tom & Brendan, adored nieces & nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Dympna is predeceased by her husband Micheál and her parents Michael & Margaret (Ciss). Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, August 29 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, followed by Removal to St Mary's Church, Carniska, to arrive for 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 30 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Lissonuffy Cemetery. Those wishing to view Dympna's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. The family would like to thank everyone for their support & prayers at this sad time.

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.

Christopher McLoughlin, Lagrangeville, New York and formerly, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Christopher McLoughlin Lagrangeville, New York and formerly of Drumsna, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas James and Monica, brothers Kevin, Emmet, Brendan, Aloysious and Tommy and sisters Maureen, Kathleen and Monica. Christopher is survived by his loving wife Mary, his children and their spouses Christopher & Kimberly, Kieran & Dana, Peter & Ellha and Sinead & Anthony, his ten adoring grandchildren, his siblings Oliver McLoughlin & Nancy Duignan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 29 at 10am (local time) at St. Denis Cemetery, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, New York, followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery. Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna, on Sunday August 31 at 9.30am. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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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