Deaths in Longford - Sunday, October 26, 2025

Patricia (Patsy) McGivney (née Lynch), Cloonagh, Dring, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her residence, in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 26, 2025 of Patricia (Patsy) McGivney (née Lynch), Cloonagh, Dring, Longford and formerly Carnagh, Mullahoran, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy, her parents Peter and Margaret Lynch, her sisters Agnes, Peggy and Anna, her daughter in law Brid and granddaughter Siannoin. Deeply regretted by her loving children Eilis McKeon (Tommy), Johnny (Brid, deceased), N.Y., Peter (Marie), Brian, Mairead, Adele O'Reilly (Malachy), Noel (Debbie),Sydney, and her grandchildren James (Sinéad), Evelyn, Jenny, David, Owen, Elaine, James, Yen, Niamh, Tien, Clara and Cormac. Also, her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Patsy Rest in Peace

Reposing in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, N39EY17 on Monday evening, October 27 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, October 28 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).

Sheila O'Neill, (née Duffy), Archers Crescent, Loughboy, Kilkenny / Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at St Luke's Hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2025 of Sheila O'Neill (nee Duffy), Archers Crescent, Loughboy, Kilkenny and formerly of Currygrane, Ballinalee, Co Longford. 

Beloved wife of the late John and much loved mother of Annette and Shaun. Sheila will be dearly missed by her loving family, brothers Jim, Brendan, Vincent, Kevin, Oliver and Frank, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Sheila is also predeceased by her sister Alice and brothers Sean, Joseph, Michael and Patrick.

The family would like to thank in a special way all at Tinnypark Nursing Home for the care and kindness shown to Sheila during her time with them. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. 

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, October 29 from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary and Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 30 at 12noon in St Fiacre's Church, Loughboy. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE. Flowers are welcome but a donation, in lieu, can be made to Dementia Ireland Empowering Communities HERE.

Patrick Joseph (PJ) Donoghue, Carragh, Granard, Longford / Galway

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family on Thursday, October 23, 2025 of Patrick Joseph (PJ) Donoghue, Carragh, Granard, Longford  and late of Castleblakney, Co Galway. Former Principal of Ardscoil Phádraig, Granard.

Beloved husband and best friend to Mona and loving father to Ruairí, Padraig and Turlough. Son of the late Thomas & Bridie and brother of the late Joe. Deeply regretted by his brother Eamonn, daughters-in-law Jacinta and Katie, adored grandchildren; Padraic, Shauna, Conor, Grace, Laoise, Hannah, Emily and Cathal. Sadly missed by his loving family, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May PJ’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home in Carragh, Granard, Co Longford (N39 D2C6) on Friday, October 24 from 5pm until 7pm and Saturday, October 25 from 4pm until 7pm

Removal on Sunday, October 26 to St Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu, if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society HERE.

Eileen Duignan (née Reilly), Main Street, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her one hundred and first year in the wonderful care of the staff of Mountpleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 23, 2025 of Eileen Duignan (nee Reilly), Main Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Ballinamuck, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Eddie, son Eamonn, sister Maura and son-in-law John. Loving Mam to John, Breege, Joseph (Joe), Kathy and Ann, grandmother to fourteen adoring grandchildren and great-grandmother to her twenty-four cherished great-grandchildren. Eileen will be forever loved by her daughters-in-law Doreen and Mary, son-in-law Seamus, Ann’s partner Syd and her nieces, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Ballinamore, N41 TD62 on Saturday, October 25 from 4pm-6pm. As we mourn for our beloved Eileen, we celebrate her wonderful long life with colour, on Sunday, October 26 at 11am Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, N41 XN66, to express what she shared so beautifully with us as family and community. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Patricia O'Brien (née McCabe), Clareview Park, Ballybane, Galway / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by friends and family in the wonderful care of the staff at Galway University Hospital on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 of Patricia O'Brien (née McCabe), Clareview Park, Ballybane, Galway and formerly of Water Street, Longford town.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, brothers Ned and James, and sisters Mary and Veronica. Dearly missed by her brothers Martin and Barney, and sister Josephine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and their partners, neighbours, relatives and friends. May her kind and gentle soul, Rest in Peace.

Requiem Mass for Patricia will be celebrated on Monday, October 27 on arrival at 11am to St Brigid’s Church, Ballybane, Galway. Following Mass a private cremation will take place in Shannon Crematorium. Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.

Mary Hilda O'Reilly (née Kiernan), Augharan, Aughavas, Leitrim / Drumreilly, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in her 92nd year after a short Illness under the care of the wonderful staff at St Patrick's Hospital, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim with her children by her side on Friday, October 24, 2025 of Mary Hilda O’Reilly (née Kiernan), Augharan, Aughavas and formerly Aughalough, Drumreilly Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her parents Charlie Kiernan and Ellie Mitchell, her brother Willie and her husband Cornelius O'Reilly (Drumeela). Her daughter Shirley (Joe), sons Cathal and Connie, grandsons Daniel and Liam (Kate), great granddaughter Rhona will miss her endlessly.

Hilda will be fondly remembered by family, neighbours and friends. Her vitality, lust for life and jovial nature will never be forgotten by those who knew her best.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Sunday, October 26 from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 27 at 10am in St Mary's Church, Drumreilly followed by cremation in Lakeland's crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Patrick's Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. House Private Please. 

Eileen Josephine Fitzpatrick (née Kane), Booterstown, Dublin / Moyne, Longford / Carnew, Wicklow

The death occurred peacefully at Newbridge Nursing Home, Mullingar on Sunday, October 12, 2025 of Eileen Josephine Fitzpatrick (née Kane), St Helen’s Road, Booterstown, Dublin & London and formerly Fyhora, Moyne, Co Longford.  

Loving wife of the late Kevin, sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace. 

Eileen will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Carnew, Co Wicklow (Y14EK24) from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, October 28. Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Tomacork on Wednesday, October 29 arriving for 2.30pm Funeral Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to McCrea's Funeral Home, Carnew 087 288 8981.