Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 22, 2026

Michael Blessington, (Rhyne Rock) Coolcor, Granard, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026 of Michael Blessington, (Rhyne Rock) Coolcor, Granard, Longford. 

Predeceased by his infant son Paul Francis, his parents Eugene and Annie and their infant son Tom. His sister Margaret. Brothers Janey and Tom.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Settie (Rose), sons Niall, David (Annie) and daughter Fiona (Micheàl Gettings), grandchildren Ben, Layla, Evelyn, Owen, Emily, Maria and Luke, brother Declan, sisters Marie Reilly (Pete) and Bridget Hays, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Kevin Dalton, Newtownforbes, Ballinalee, Longford / Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred on Friday, January 16, 2026 of Kevin Dalton, McArt Meadows, Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Castlebrock, Ballinalee, Co Longford.  

Predeceased by his father Jimmy and by his brothers Patrick and Seamus. Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by heartbroken mother Kay (nee Connell) and her partner Brendan, sisters Caroline Kiely and Geraldine, brothers-in-law Thomas and Stephen, cherished nieces and nephews Michaela, Jimmy, Kaitlyn, Kelly-rose, Nicole, Callum, Tommy and Zach, aunts, uncles, relatives and many friends both in Ireland and Chicago. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, January 21 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, January 22 in The Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee at 12noon, interment afterwards in Clonbroney cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.

Richard McGarry, Clondra, Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, January 15, 2026 of Richard McGarry of Eymet, France; Bradford, England; Miami, Florida and Johannesburg, South Africa; originally Clondra, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Richard and Chris McGarry. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Deborah, his children Shannon, Catherine, Nicholas, Matthew and Martin, son-in-law Ryan, daughters-in-law Leonie and Lilla, grandchildren Dylan, Emilia and Dahlia. brothers Michael and Paul, sisters Adele (Summers) and Suzanne (McCormack), brothers-in-law John and Micheal, sisters-in-law Jane and Rachel, all his nieces, nephews and cousins. May he rest in peace.

Richard's Funeral will leave Pauly Funeral Pompe, Chemin de la Sole, 24500 Eymet at 3.15pm for his Funeral service at 4.10pm at 46 rue de l'Espinasat, 24100 Bergerac. Drinks to follow at Richard's Home at 26 Rue du Loup, Eymet thereafter.

Diarmuid McGuinness, The Donahies, Dublin / Mullahoran, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Bon Secours Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 17, 2026 of Diarmuid McGuinness, The Donahies, Dublin 13 and formerly of Mullahoran, Co Cavan and Aughavas, Co Leitrim.

Diarmuid will be deeply missed by his wife and best friend Olive, daughter Éadaoin, his sons Ciaran (Catherine), Diarmuid (Elaine), Ronan (Leah) and Brían, his cherished grandchildren, Seán, Síofra, Níamh, Caoimhe, Ciara and Cillian, his sisters Maureen, Dympna and Carmel, brothers Seán, Fr. Ciaran, Killian, Conleth, Pre-deceased by his parents Phillip and Sheila, sisters Patricia and Rita, brothers Conor, Phillip, Declan and Aidan and brothers-in-law Stephen and Micheál. Diarmuid’s family would like to sincerely thank the Doctors, Nurses, staff and chaplains of the Bon Secours Hospital who took great care of Diarmuid and all the care workers who attended to Diarmuid at home. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Unicef Ireland. Family home private please.

Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock D17 FK58 on Thursday afternoon, January 22 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday morning, January 23 to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. 

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE on Friday morning, January 23 at 10am. The Crematorium Service will be streamed live HERE. Cremation times may vary depending on availability in the crematorium. If you wish to view the live stream, it is advisable to access the webcam approximately 1.5 hours after the church start time. Donations in lieu of flowers to UNICEF Ireland in Memory of Diarmuid McGuinness HERE.

Mary Salmon (née Fagan), Castlegrove, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 18, 2026 of Mary Salmon (nee Fagan), Castlegrove, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her father Michael, son Martin and grand daughter Faith. Sadly missed by her loving husband Christy, sons Alan and Shane, her mother Annie and sister Valerie, brothers Edward, Míchael, Martin and Darren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law Una, Alan's partner Deirdre, grandchildren Éabha, Clodagh and Darragh, nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mary Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her son Shane's house Bratty Road Castlepollard (Eircode N91 XK09) on Wednesday January 21 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Thursday January 22 in St. Michael's Church, Castlepollard at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard.  Mary's funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.