Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Martha Boulos (née Meenaghan), Grianard, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025 of Martha Boulos (nee Meenaghan), Grianard, Longford town, Co Longford.  

Pre-deceased by her parents Marty and Bridget and by her beloved daughter Eireni. Martha will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Alex and his father Petros, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Sloane and Avery, sisters Veronica (Naughton) and Joan (O’Donohoe), brothers Gerry and Martin, sisters-in-law Eileen and Fidelma, brothers-in-law Tommy and P.J., nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure Loving you always, forgetting you never

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, September 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, September 11 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. May she rest in peace. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com

Volodymr Korhov, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025 of Mr Volodymr Korhov, formerly of Granard Co, Longford.

The late Mr Korhov's funeral will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Dardistown Cemetery at 8:30am. All enquiries to Stafford's Funeral Directors. Ph: 01 855 0555.

Margaret Renwick, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully following a very short illness, in the amazing care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by her family on Friday, September 5, 2025 of Margaret Renwick, late of Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her parents Kay and Tom, her sister Nora and her brother Greg. Beloved mother of Graham, Linda and Sarah. She will be very sadly missed by her children and also by her son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Marina, grandchildren Alisha, Milly, Sam, Erika, Amber, Faolan, Fiadh, her great-grandson A.J., her brothers Martin, Gerard and Thomas, sister Mary, her extended family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road (D6W N279) on Thursday, September 11 from 1pm until 2pm, followed by removal to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium (D6W HY98), the funeral cortege will arrive for a Humanist Service at 2.30pm in celebration of Margaret's life. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road 01 4925959.

John Farrell, Templeogue, Dublin / Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip in the excellent care of the staff in the Liffey and Moy Units on  Friday, September 5, 2025 of John Farrell, Templeogue, Dublin and formerly Derawley, Drumlish, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents James and Beesie (Quinn) Farrell, brother Denis and sister Kathleen (Milton), sisters-in-law Eileen and Josephine, brother-in-law Joe Milton and son-in-law Paddy Maguire. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Marion, his children Orla (Paddy RIP), Brian (Siobhan), Declan (Nadia) and Nuala (Seán), his adored grandchildren Aaron, Thanh, Seamus, Oisín and Saoirse, his brothers Jimmy and Martin, nieces and nephews and extended family, wonderful neighbours and many friends. May John Rest in Peace.

John will repose at Massey Bros. Templeogue, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 on Tuesday, September 9 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 10 at 10am in the Church of St. Jude the Apostle, Templeogue, D6W YH51 followed thereafter by burial in Newlands Cross Cemetery, D24 K1CY. For those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass, you can view it live by clicking here. House strictly private. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue on (01) 490 7601. 

Eddie Reilly, Owenmore Drive, Raheen, Limerick / Arva, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 of Eddie Reilly, Owenmore Drive, Raheen, Limerick and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan, late of Golden Vale.

Beloved husband of Nora. Dearly loved father of Brian, Maurice, Siobhán and Áine. Sadly missed by his loving daughters-in-law Nora and Annette, sons-in-law Pio and Fergal, his adored grandchildren Grace, Jack, Saoirse, Brendan, Cian, Eoin, Nessa, Aoife, Donagh, Seán, Dáire and Leah, brother John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Friday, September 12 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, September 13 at 11.30am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery. Eddie’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.

Paul Hardman, Milltown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, in the care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 7, 2025 of Paul Hardman, Milltown, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his father John and infant brother Shaun. Much loved husband of Sinead (née Gallagher); adored father of Amy and Jade, treasured son of Margaret, cherished brother of Shinead (Sheridan), Claire (Reynolds) and Johnny; treasured son-in-law of Betty and the late Brian. Deeply mourned by his uncles, aunts; brothers-in-law Declan, Dougie, Paul, Declan, Seamus and David; sisters-in-law Fiona, Aileen and Sharon; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Paul Rest In Peace

House private on Tuesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 11. Reposing at his home in Milltown (N91 C8YW) on Wednesday evening, September 10 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, September 11 to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Paul's Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Maura O'Brien (née Conlon), Slí an Aifrinn, Athlone, Westmeath / Athlone, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 of Maura O'Brien (nee Conlon), Slí An Aifrinn, Athlone, Co Westmeath & formerly of Benown, Glasson, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John, her brothers Michael and Billy. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Sorchá, sons Fergus and Damian, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Claire and Carole, in-laws, her adoring grandchildren Isea, Aobh, Sasha, Cas, Kalan and Aodhamair, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Wednesday, September 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan (N37 XY95) on Thursday, September 11 at 10:30am followed by private cremation. No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to St. Hilda's Service's, Grace Park Road, Athlone. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Heidi Schulz, Cornagon, Keshcarrigan, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the care of all the staff at St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday, September 7, 2025 of Heidi Schulz Cornagon, Keshcarrigan, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Arno. She will be sadly missed by her son Bernd, her extended family, close friends, neighbours and all who knew her. 

Heidi will repose at Smith’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, September 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Private Cremation will follow on Thursday, September 11. No Flowers Please.

Donations in lieu to St. Patrick's Hospital Carrick-on-Shannon can be made c/o Smith's Funeral Home, Ballinamore.

Seamus Tannian, Teffia Park, Longford and Queensland, Australia

On behalf of the entire Tannian and Czislowski family, we are bereft to announce the death of Seamus/James/Jimmy Tannian, Teffia Park, Longford and Queensland, Australia (October 5, 1944 - August 30, 2025), the day we thought and hoped would never come. Our family in Australia, Ireland, England, Spain, USA and the local Sunshine Coast, Queensland community has lost a bright light, radiant servant, leader, mentor, musician and friend. 

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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