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Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 31, 2026
James Mahon, Micknagh, Killoe, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 29, 2026 of James Mahon, Micknagh, Killoe, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Margaret, brother Francey, brothers-in-law Mike Prunty and Mickey Quinn and his nephews Johnathan Mahon and Richie Quinn.
James will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by his family, his wife and best friend Teresa, daughters Geraldine, Mary, Angela and Teresa, son James, daughter-in-law Aisling (née Carr), sons-in-law Liam Macken, Tony Finn and Eddie Quinn, his cherished grandchildren Conor, Orla, Darragh, Niall, Enda, Aideen, Clodagh, Oisín and Páidí, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his good neighbours and dear friends.
Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. Rest in Peace James.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39KN66 on Friday, January 30 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Saturday, January 31 to arrive to St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, Killoe, N39AH01 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, James will be laid to rest in Cullyfad cemetery. Mass can be viewed HERE.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Luke's Hospital c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
Crea Catherine Nolan, Ballynattin, Borris, Carlow / Longford / Dalkey, Dublin
The death occurred at home in the presence of her loving husband on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 of Crea Catherine Nolan, Ballynattin, Borris, Co Carlow and Rhynmount, Clondra, Co Longford, and formerly of Dalkey, Co Dublin.
Crea was predeceased by her dear parents Maeve and Brian and will be deeply missed by her husband Patrick, daughters Kasia, Druime and Bebhinn, sons in law Tom and Noelie, granddaughters, Pollyana, Phoebe, Charlotte and Summer, grandsons Ewyn, Thom Og and Culann, brother Keith, sisters Maeve and Darina, brother in law Eddie, nephews Boyce, Brian, Harry, Osgar, Cian and niece Sinead, and all her loving cousins and many friends home and abroad. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Joyce's Funeral Home, Borris, Co Carlow (R95DV76) from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday, February 1. Funeral to arrive at the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium for service at 12.15pm on Monday, February 2. Funeral Service can be viewed HERE.
Christina Duffy (née Masterson), Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Care Centre, surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 26, 2026 of Christina Duffy (née Masterson), Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Johnnie and by her son Frankie. Christina will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Yvonne McCormack (Longford), sons Eddie (Naas), Patrick (Swords), Johnnie (Lanesboro) and Joe (Longford), sister Sally (Kilcommons), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, January 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, January 31 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Joseph’s Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Rev Fr Michael McGrath, Blackrock, Cork / Abbeyshrule, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the exceptional care of all the medical staff and community at the African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 of Rev Fr Michael McGrath, SMA, Society of African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork and late of Ratharney, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary (née Kelly), his sisters Maureen (Dillon) and Rose (Brennan). Fr Mick will be sadly missed by his brother Joe (Navan), his sister Kathleen (O'Sullivan, Valleymount, Co Wicklow) Sr Eileen, The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (Ghana), nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, the people of Sokoto and Kaduna dioceses, Nigeria, his confreres in the Society of African Missions, his religious sisters in The Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles and his dear colleague Sr Nicole Grégoire, a Canadian Sister of Africa.
Reposing at the SMA House, Blackrock Road, Cork from 4pm on Thursday, January 29 with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday January 30 at 11.30am to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday, January 31 with burial afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery. Requiescat in Pace.
Vincent (Kevin) McCreanor, Hackney, London and formerly Templemichael Terrace, Longford town, Co Longford
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The death occurred unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 19, 2025 of Vincent (Kevin) McCreanor, Hackney, London and formerly of Templemichael Terrace, Longford town, County Longford.
Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Frances, by his brothers Tony, Raymond, Gerry, Frankie, Michael, Patsy, Jimmy, Brendan and Liam and sister Rosemarie. Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Marie Hayes, brother Clement, Godsons Kevin and James, stepchildren Gary, Avril and Jeff, nieces, nephews, relatives and many good friends. May he rest in peace
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road (N39 K381) on Friday, January 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 31 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, with burial afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The funeral mass will be streamed live HERE.
Judy Pearse (née Orr), Delgany Wood, Delgany, Wicklow / Longford / Dublin
The death occurred at St. Vincent’s Hospital Elm Park on Monday, January 26, 2026 of Judy Pearse (née Orr), late of Delgany Wood, Delgany, Co Wicklow. Predeceased by her beloved husband David, beautiful granddaughter Leah, dear brother David and her special cousin Sue.
She will be sadly missed by her children Fiona, Shauna, Vanessa, Perrin and Garret, her sister Val, her many grandchildren, three sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, the extended family, neighbours and friends. A special word of thanks to the amazing staff in the Sugarloaf Care Centre, Kilmacanogue, who cared for Judy with compassion and kindness for the past fourteen months.
At Judy’s request, a private funeral service will take place in the coming days. A memorial event to celebrate her life will be held in the coming weeks and will be announced closer to the date.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be made to Dogs Trust Ireland HERE, a charity really close to her heart.
Anne Marie Brady (née Clyne), Boardsmill, Trim, Meath / Rathowen, Westmeath
The death occurred suddenly at her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 of Anne Marie Brady (née Clyne), Boardsmill, Trim, Co Meath and formerly of Rathowen, Westmeath. Predeceased by her dear brother, Michael.
Anne Marie will be very sadly missed and always remembered by her adored daughter Molly, her mother Anne Marie (Clyne), her sisters Fiona, Sylvia and brother John. Also sadly missed and fondly remembered by Molly's father Eamon, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Forever loved and always remembered.
Funeral Service will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 3pm on Saturday, January 31.
Sr Elizabeth Mears, Stillorgan, Dublin / Ballymahon, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully in Beech Park Convent, surrounded by her community on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 of Sr Elizabeth Mears, Daughters of the Cross, Beech Park Convent, Stillorgan, Co Dublin and formerly of Tang, Ballymahon, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary, siblings Mary Rose, Pat, Joe, Sr Josephine and Sr Sarah.
May she rest in peace. Reposing at Beech Park Convent on Friday, January 30 from 4:30pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, January 31 at 10:30am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
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