Deaths in Longford - Friday, September 26, 2025

Mary Kennedy (née Morgan), Corboy, Mostrim, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 25, 2025 of Mary Kennedy (nee Morgan) Corboy, Mostrim, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her husband Liam, her parents and brothers. Mary will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by her family, sons William and Christopher (Christy), sister-in-law Bridgie McEvoy (Dublin), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and dear friends. Thinking of you Mary is easy, we will do it every day,but missing you will be a heartache, that will never go away. May your Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Friday, September 26 from 6 pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 27 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Following Mass, Mary will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. House private please.

Sr Magdalen McGarry, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Road, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and care staff in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 of Sr Magdalen McGarry, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford town and formerly of Ballintempan, Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Katie, her brothers Michael, Joe, Tony, Ambrose, Stephen, Terry and Harry and her sister Mary. Lovingly remembered by her sister- in -law Marina, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends, teaching colleagues and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch. May she rest in peace.

Reposing in the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Longford (Eircode N39 XE92) on Friday, September 26 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford town on Saturday, September 27 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis’.

Nicholas Madden, Ferefad, Ardagh Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 of Nicholas Madden, Ferefad, Ardagh Road, Longford Town, Longford, aged 24 years. 

Pre-deceased by his beloved father Dave. Nicholas will be very sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved mother Marie, dear brother Sergi, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, the caring staff of Nua Healthcare, Menlough and his many friends. May he rest in peace. 

Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, September 29 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am , interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.  Family flowers please. House private please.

Mary Sheridan (née Brennan), Allenagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 of Mary Sheridan (nee Brennan), Allenagh, Carriglass, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her father Michael and by her infant brother Pat. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Frankie, daughters Elaine and Claire, sons David and Kevin, mother Margaret, sisters Bríd, Cáit, Eileen and Detta, brothers Stephen, P.J. and Micheál, daughters-in-law Aisling and Aoife, sons-in-law Dave and Steve, grandchildren Sadhbh, Donncha, Síofra, Naoise, Daithí, Faye, Ingrid, Joni, Ultan and Aida, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, September 25 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Friday, September 26 at 11am, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium at 2.45pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Barbara Helen Mary Pryce (née Richardson), Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully and in the exceptional care of the staff of The Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Saturday, September 20, 2025 of Barbara Helen Mary Pryce (née Richardson), Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co Longford, and formerly of Blackpool England, Scotland and France.

Predeceased by her parents, her partner Moira, brother Norman and sister June. Barbara will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving sons, David and Chris, cherished grandchildren Imogen, Anneka, Clarissa and Alessandro adored great-grandchildren Evangeline and Daniel, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours.

“Come with me by yourself to a quiet place” Mark 6:31

A Funeral Service and Cremation will take place on Saturday, September 27 in The Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) arriving at 12 noon. House private at all times please.

Shanty Paul, Slí Moinear, Moydow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025 of Shanty Paul, Slí Moinear, Moydow, Co. Longford. 

Shanty will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, beloved husband Sebastian, daughters Emil anna and Alana, son Evin, sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives, work colleagues and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, September 28 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Monday, September 29 in St Mary’s Church, Moydow. Interment afterwards in Moydow Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Elizabeth Jordan (née O'Shea), Lir Park, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath / Moone, Kildare / Donaghmede, Dublin

It is with great sadness we announce the passing peacefully in Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on Thursday, September 25, 2025 of Elizabeth Jordan (née O'Shea), 30 Lir Park, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Moone, Co Kildare and St Donagh's, Donaghmede, Co Dublin.

Predeceased by her husband, Richard Jordan, and her brothers Pat and Des. Elizabeth will be deeply missed by her loving family, including her five children Vicki, Richard, Lee, Wes and Paul; sister Maureen, brother Bill; son-in-law Rob; daughters-in-law Caroline, Sue, Sharon and Dee; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Eternal rest grant unto Elizabeth, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Reposing at her home in Lir Park, Castlepollard (N91 V1D9) on Saturday, September 27 from 4pm to 7pm. House private thereafter. Removal to the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan on Sunday, September 28 arriving at 3pm for cremation ceremony. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Eileen Greene (née Kelly), Station Rd, Ballina, Mayo / Castleplunkett, Roscommon

The death occurred unexpectedly in her 92nd year at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 of Eileen Greene (née Kelly) Station Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo and formerly of Carrowreagh, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon.

Eileen predeceased by her husband Bernard (Bennie), parents John and Molly Kelly, siblings Sean, Fred, Peggy Danaher and baby Josephine. Adored mother to Geraldine Cussen (Maynooth), Mairéad Ryan (Thurles), Patricia O’Dwyer (Ennis), Bernard (Leitrim Village), Oliver (Maynooth), Ray (Donabate), and Caroline Barry (Killala).

She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken, daughters, sons, her sister Nancy Danaher (Clounties) and her brother Michael (Cavan), sons-in-law Niall, John, Odran and John, daughters-in-law Moya, Niamh and Laura, grandchildren, Sinead, Ódhran, Ciara, Katie, Caoilfhionn, Cian, TJ, Aodhán, Molly, Amy, Mark, Matthew, Alfie, Noah, Eoghan, Fíonn, Ruádh, and Sean, sisters-in-law, Kathleen (Carrowreagh), Kathleen (Cavan), Marie (Kilbeg), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Friday, September 26 from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, September 27 at 1:30pm followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org House Private.

Sr Winifred Donlon, Manchester, UK & Moydow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the sisters and staff of St Euphrasia's Convent, Chain road, Manchester on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 of Sr Winifred Donlon, Manchester, UK and Moydow, Co Longford. 

Sr Winifred was pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Lena Donlon and siblings; Jack, Betty, Tom, Paddy, Mel, Fr James OFM, Charlie and Teresa, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Much loved and deeply regretted by her Good Shepherd sisters, her brother Tony (Oregon USA), nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and extended family.

May she rest in peace. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Conor Gearty, Abbeylara, Co Longford

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing on Thursday, September 11, 2025 of Professor Conor Anthony Gearty Kentish Town, London; formerly of Abbeylara, County Longford. 

A distinguished human rights lawyer and proud Longford man, Conor was a fantastic husband, an adored dad, a wonderful brother and son, and a warm generous friend to many. He will be deeply missed by his wife Aoife, his children Eliza, Owen, Èile and Fiadh, his mother Margot, his brother Frank, his sisters Rhona, Catherine, Margaret and Sarah, their partners and children, his in-laws, and his wide circle of friends, neighbours and colleagues. He is predeceased by his late wife Diane and his father Enda.

The funeral will take place in London and details will be shared here shortly. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. May he rest in power and peace.

If desired, donations can be made to Friends of The Holy Land or the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

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.

Funeral Arrangements Later