Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Kathleen O'Reilly, Tirellan Heights, Galway City, Galway / Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff in St Mary's Nursing Home, Galway on Friday, February 20, 2026 of Kathleen O'Reilly, Tirellan Heights, Galway City, Galway / Aughnacliffe, Longford.

Predeceased by her parents William and Julia. Kathleen will be lovingly missed by her family; sisters Alice Riordan (Dublin), Sile (Dublin) and Imelda Hegarty (Cork), brothers Bernard and Billy, sisters in law Ann and Nuala, brother in law Pat, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends especially her dear friends Chris, Anna and Joan. May she rest in peace. 

Removal arriving to St Joseph's Church Purth, Co Longford (N39 YX93) on Monday evening February 23 for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Tuesday, February 24 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. 

Rose Gettings (née Harten), Ardagullion, Granard, Longford / Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Our Lady's Manor Edgeworthstown surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 21, 2026 of Rose Gettings (née Harten), Ardagullion, Granard, Longford and formerly of Knockanore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan.

Pre-deceased by her brothers Tim, Donald and Seamus, her sister Liz, grandchildren Daniel, Katie and Mary. Beloved wife of Michael and devoted mother to her cherished children Andrew, Patricia, Geraldine, Michelle, Caroline and Micheál.

Rose will be deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, sons-in-law Enda, Noel, David and John, daughters-in-law Sharon and Fiona, her adored grandchildren Claire, David, Edel, Shane, Sean, Sarah, Eleanor, Riain, Keeva, Emily, Maria, Luke, Michael and Evelyn, brother Ollie sisters Kitty and Patsy, extended family, neighbours and her many good friends. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home Barrack Street. Granard (N39AX97) on Tuesday, February 24 from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St Mary’s Church Granard arriving at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 25 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Granardkill new cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

Maisie (Mary) Marshall (née Farrell), Brosna View, Ballinagore, Westmeath / Abbeyshrule, Longford

The death  occurred peacefully with her loving family by her side and in the tender care of the staff at the Inny Unit, Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar on Monday, February 23, 2026 of Maisie (Mary) Marshall (Née Farrell) Brosna View, Ballinagore, Co Westmeath and formerly of Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.

Reunited with her beloved husband Tony. Maisie will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Margaret, Thomas and Audrey, her adored grandchildren Luke, Kate, Leo, Rory, Ysabella and Anthony, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother Bill, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Remembering also the deceased members of the Farrell and Marshall families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Tuesday, February 24 from 4.30 pm concluding with prayers at 6.30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 25 at 12 noon in St Michael’s Church, Castletown Geoghegan followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.If you wish to leave a personal message which we will pass to the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.

Rev Fr Gerard McNulty, USA and late of Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at Nazareth House, San Diego, in the kind and loving care of loyal friends and attentive nursing staff on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 of Rev Fr Gerard McNulty, USA and late of Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford / Dublin. 

Predeceased by his brother, Dr Cyril, and his parents, Paddy and Lily McNulty. Sadly missed by his brothers Michael, Aidan and David; his sisters-in-law Mary, Peggy, Theresa and Martina; and all his nieces and nephews.

Fr Gerry attended All Hallows College, Dublin, and was ordained for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA, in 1967. He was a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and a much-loved Chaplain in the Department of Veterans Affairs. He was a dearly beloved member of his family and will be very much missed by all his colleagues and friends, both in Ireland and the USA. May he Rest In Peace. 

His remains will repose at the home of his brother, Michael, 20 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin, D04 VP11, on Wednesday,  February 25 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal to St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, on Thursday morning, February 26 for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, care of any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Longford.

The funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Helen Tilson (née Acheson), Freeduff, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of Sheelin nursing Home in her 100th year on Friday, February 20, 2026 of Helen Tilson (née Acheson), Freeduff, Kilcogy, Cavan. 

Predeceased by her husband Kenneth. Helen will be very sadly missed by her sons Clive and Keith, daughters-in-law Tona and Jane, grandson Harry, nephew David Acheson and family, niece Sharon Wright Jones and family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Helen’s Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 11am in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12RF78). All welcome to call to Lakeland’s Funeral Home from 10.30am. Followed by cremation. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Compassion IR c/o Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member.

Laurence (Larry) Donoghue, Carricknabrick, Loughduff, Cavan / Oldcastle, Meath

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional and loving care of the nurses and staff of Castlemanor Private Nursing Home, Cavan and surrounded by his devoted family on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 of Laurence (Larry) Donoghue, Carricknabrick, Loughduff, Co Cavan and late of Ballymacad, Oldcastle, Co Meath. 

Funeral Arrangements Later. 

Seamus Shiels, Glasnevin, Dublin / Loch Gowna, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the Mater Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 22, 2026 of Seamus Shiels, Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly Loch Gowna, Cavan. 

Seamus will be very sadly missed and remembered always by his loving wife Anne, son Patrick, daughter Sinead, grandchildren Laura and James, son-in-law Stephen, sisters Rita and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Seamus’ gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Main Street, Finglas Village, D11ET7P on Saturday, February 28 from 2pm - 4pm. Removal on Monday morning, March 2 to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.

To view Seamus’ Funeral Mass live, please click here. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Finglas on (01) 836 1011.

Alan Crossan, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home with faith and grace, surrounded by his family in their loving care on Thursday, February 19, 2026 of Alan J. Crossan, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 and formerly of Mohill, County Leitrim. 

Beloved husband of Loraine (otherwise Loraine N. Hanratty) and loving father of Adam and Alex. Predeceased by his father Michael and sister Rosemary and survived by his mother Pauline, brothers Gregory and Shane and nieces, Laura and Kate. Alan will be sadly missed by his family, sisters-in law, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, friends and the members of the Snooker Club of The Grange Rathfarnham and all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

Alan’s removal will take place on Monday evening, February 23, leaving his residence at 5.45pm to arrive at the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham at 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place the following morning Tuesday, February 24 at 10am, attending thereafter at Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel, by family and close friends. House strictly private.

Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu, to Our Ladys' Hospice https://olh.ie/personal-donation/

Pat Varley, Ballyglass, Mayo / Corlough, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of Northwick Park Hospital on Monday, February 9, 2026 of Pat Varley, Wembley, London and formerly of Ballyglass, Co Mayo/ Corlough, Cavan.

Predeceased by his son James and sister Nano. Pat, dearly beloved husband of Anne (nee Cassidy, formerly Leitra, Corlough), devoted and adored dad of Patrick & Murtagh and father-in-law of Tracy. Much loved brother of Madie, John, Carmel & Della. Pat will be sadly and lovingly missed by his adored family, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Patrick Rest in Peace.

Attended Funeral Service before repatriation to be held on Monday, February 23 at 4pm in St Mary Magdalen Church, Willesden, London. The service can be viewed HERE. Removal on Friday morning, February 27 from Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62, travelling via Cronera Cross, Cortoon and Leitra to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Corlough, Co Cavan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on Corlough/Templeport facebook page HERE. 

No flowers please. Donations in-lieu, if desired, to DEBRA Ireland HERE or Tir Chonaill Gaels new clubhouse HERE. 

Eithne Healy (née Flood), Hounslow House, Fore, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness bravely borne on Sunday, February 22, 2026 of Eithne Healy (née Flood), Hounslow House, Fore, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by her infant siblings Ruadhrí and Roselle. Dearly beloved wife of Anthony and devoted mother of Deirdre, Gráinne, Ronan and Nollaig. Sadly missed by her loving sons-in-law Piaras, John and Stephen, daughter-in-law Ewelina, her adored grandchildren TJ, Oscar, Lily, Róisín, Aoibhín and Anthony, brothers Sean, Kieran, Chris, Fehan and Barry, sisters Rosaleen, Una and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.The Healy Family would like to sincerely thank Eithne’s wonderful Carers for the outstanding support and kindness they showed Eithne throughout her illness. May Eithne Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home Hounslow House (N91D8CN) on Wednesday evening, February 25 from 4 pm until 7 pm. Arriving in St. Feichin’s Church Fore on Thursday morning, February 26 for Requiem Mass at 11 am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Eithne’s Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE. 

Marciana O'Brien (née O' Dowd), Farnagh, Leitrim PO, Leitrim Village, Leitrim / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family on Friday, February 20, 2026 of Marciana (Marcie) O’Brien (née O’Dowd), Farnagh, Leitrim PO, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and formerly Knockadalteen, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by her husband Liam, and her parents Frank and Maureen. Marciana will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving family. Daughters Marese, Deirdre, Catriona and Sinéad, sons Declan, Francis and Liam, sons-in-law Gerry, Hugh, Frank and Micheal, daughters-in-law Dympna and Patricia. Adored grandchildren Liam, Amy, Nicole, Jessica, Aoife, Seán, Saoirse, Aoibheánn, Grace and Darragh, sister Phyllis, brothers Michael, JP, Frank, Tommy, Alo and Vincent, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Monday, February 23 arriving at 5pm. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, February 24 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church followed by burial in Jamestown cemetery. House Private Please. Marciana’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. No flowers please, donations if so desired to North West Hospice HERE  or the Gavin Flynn Foundation HERE. 

George Bryson, Manchester and Buckley, Wales, and late of Drumbess, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Wrexham General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 of George Samual Bryson, Manchester and Buckley, Wales and late of Drumbess, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by his wife Florence and his sister Eva. Sadly missed by his sons John and David, daughters Karen and Sandra, son-in-law Mike, brothers Victor (Doreen), John (Susan), sister Frances (Noel), his adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. The funeral will be held in Manchester at a later date.

"Safe in God's Keeping". He spent many happy visits holidaying with his special niece Lorna and the Hamilton and Good Families in Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan.