Deaths in Longford - Monday, March 9, 2026

Bridget (Birdie) O'Daly (née Devine), Park View, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Saturday, March 7, 2026 of Bridget (Birdie) O'Daly (née Devine), Park View, Longford Town, Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband Noel, parents Michael and Anne, sisters Margaret, Noelie and Patsy and by her brother P.J. Birdie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Tom, daughter Marie, daughter-in-law Claire, brothers Michael McKeon and John McKeon, grandchildren Gerard, Tommy and Michael, her 6 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, March 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, March 11 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. The family would to express their appreciation to the wonderful staff of Ferbane Care Centre for their exceptional care of Birdie over the past few years.

Emily McManamon (née Walsh), Thomond Lodge Nursing Home and formerly of Main Street, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Sunday, March 8, 2026 of Emily McManamon (nee Walsh), Thomond Lodge Nursing Home and formerly of Main Street, Granard, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Kathleen and her husband Martin (Ballycroy, Co. Mayo). Emily will be sadly missed by her family, sisters Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret and Anne, brothers George, Gerard and Thomas, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunt Philomena Kilcommins, aunts-in-law Maureen Mocker and Mary Mocker, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her dear friends. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Rest in Peace Emily.

The funeral cortege will arrive at St. Mary's Church, Granard on Tuesday, March 10 for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 11 at 12 noon. Following Mass, Emily will be laid to rest in the family plot in Granardkille Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland c/o Connell Funeral Directors HERE or any family member.

Kathleen Maguire, Stonepark, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 7, 2026 of Kathleen Maguire (nee Rooney), Stonepark, Longford Town, Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Pat and by her daughter Liz. Kathleen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Geraldine and Angela, sons Jack and Martin, daughter-in-law Joanne, sons-in-law Trevor and Philip, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews ,relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, March 9 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, March 10 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private please.

Mary-Ellen Kiernan (née McKeon), Church View Cresent, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of the Padre Pio Ward, St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford on Friday, March 6, 2026 of Mary-Ellen Kiernan (née McKeon), Church View Cresent, Drumlish and formerly of Clonelly, Dromard and Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Kiernan, and her parents, James and Mary-Rose. Mary-Ellen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving daughter, Cora McGovern; son-in-law, Raymond; cherished grandchildren, Michaela and Keoghan; great-grandchildren, Lucca and Milo; sister, Anne Brady; brother, Michael McKeon; brother-in-law, Johnnie; sister-in-law, Peggy; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) on Sunday, March 8 from 4pm until 5:30pm, with removal afterwards to St Mary’s Church, Drumlish, Co Longford, arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 9 at 11am, followed by burial in Tubberpatrick Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live HERE. House private, please.

Christopher (Christy) Lennon, Charleville View, Tullamore, Offaly / Longford

The death occurred peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 5, 2026 of Christopher (Christy) Lennon, Charleville View, Tullamore, Co Offaly, R35 XN92 / Longford (ex Bank of Ireland). 

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Sheila and his sister Mary. Christy will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving wife Louise (Louie) and children Marc, Michael, Peter and Yvonne, daughter in law Joanne, son in law Lucas, his adored grandchildren Keeva, Freya, Finn and Lexi, sisters Evelyn and Sheelagh, brother John, sister in law Olive, brothers in law Wolter, Roy and Paddy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and loyal friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home on Sunday, March 8 from 2pm until 6pm. Removal on Monday morning, March 9 at 10.30am to St Colman's Church, Mucklagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in the adjoining New Cemetery. House Private On Monday morning, March 9 please. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Joan McKeon, Dristernaun, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of all the staff of Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Saturday, March 7, 2026 of Joan McKeon (née Canning), Dristernaun, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her husband Shane, brothers Noel, Brendan and John, sisters Sheila (McCloskey), Bridie (Finlay) and Patsy (McGowan). Beloved mother of John, Charlotte and Farrell, mother-in-law to Maureen and Mary, adored grandmother of Claire, Shane, Conor, Matthew, Myles, Maria, Alana and Sean. Joan will be sadly missed by her brother Mel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Joan Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposed at her home, Ballinamore Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim (N41TX88) on Sunday, March 8. House private, family only please. Removal was from her home at 5.30pm for arrival at 6pm to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo.Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday, March 9 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

Fr Robert Morrow, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at Little Sisters of the Poor Care Home, Manchester, in his 91st year, in the 67th year of his Sacred Priesthood on February 8, 2026 of Fr Robert (Robbie) Morrow, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim and Diocese of Salford, England. 

Predeceased by his sister Marie, his brother Joe and nephew Enda. Fr Robbie will be sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth, his brother Jimmy, his nieces and nephews, their spouses and partners, his extended family, and his many friends and parishioners across the Diocese of Salford, who will remember him with great affection and gratitude.

Ordained to the Priesthood on May 31, 1959 at St Kieran's College, Kilkenny, Fr Robbie served the Diocese of Salford with dedication for over 50 years, most notably as Parish Priest of St Joseph's, Bury (1985–2009). Rest In Peace. 

Fr Morrow's body will be received into Guardian Angels, Bury for concelebrated Mass at 7pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John at Guardian Angels, Bury on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12 noon. Fr Morrow’s ashes will be returned to Ireland to be buried at St Mary’s Church, Carrigallen following mass there at 12 noon on Saturday, March 14.