Deaths in Longford - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Susan Reilly (née Kelleher), Rosduff, Moyne, Co Longford / Arva, Co Cavan / Aughavas, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 16, 2026 of Susan Reilly (née Kelleher), Rosduff, Moyne, Co Longford and formerly of Drumbinnish, Aughavas, Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her husband Johnny Reilly, brother Luke, her parents Michael, and Mary Alice Kelleher. Beloved and devoted mother of Padraig and Martin.

Sadly missed by her loving sons, sister Mary Jo Prunty and brother Mel, brothers-in-law Anthony and Gerard, sisters-in-law Mary, Susan, Philomena, Martina, Margaret, and Josephine, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Lakeland’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road Cavan (H12RF78) on Wednesday March 18 from 8pm until 9.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Arva on Thursday, March 19 with interment afterwards in Legga Cemetery. House private please.

Thomas Devlin, St Bridget's Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 of Thomas Devlin, St Bridget's Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary, daughter Joan and by his son Martin. Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Marie Clyne, son Gary, daughters-in-law Mary and Eileen, son-in-law Joseph, grandchildren Ashley, Carl, Luke, Gary, Jamie, Jade, Harvey, Jake, Christopher, Lindsay, Ryan and Aaron, his 21 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace. Funeral Arrangements Later. 

Gerard Patrick (Pa) Stokes, 4 Naughton Close, Hoey's Lane, Dundalk, Louth / Granard, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2026 of Gerard Patrick (Pa) Stokes, 4 Naughton Close, Hoey's Lane, Dundalk, Louth / Granard, Longford. 

Beloved father of Martin, Hazel, Anthony, Mikey and Scarlett, son of Michael and Ann and brother of Eamon, Mike, Joanne, Maria, John, Charlene, Shannon, Sonny, Terri-Ann, Blondie and the late Baby Bernadette. Predeceased also by his nephew Michael. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken sons and daughters, parents, brothers and sisters, son-in-law Tommy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home (A91 A0T8) from 2pm on both Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20. Removal on Saturday, March 21 to Dundalk Baptist Church (A91 NA0D), arriving for Funeral Service at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery (A91 F598). Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.

John Burns, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan / Abbeylara, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 of John Burns, Gowna, Co Cavan and formerly of Kilbride, Abbeylara, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his brothers Willie, Charlie, Terry, Joe, Jimmy and Tommy and his niece Kathleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Christine (New York), sisters in law Brigie, Teresa and Pat, nephews; Charlie, Tommy, Liam and Tom, nieces; Mary, Catherine, Josie, Patricia and Eileen, his adored grand nieces and grandnephews, great friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) on Thursday, March 19 from 5pm with prayers at 6.45pm. Removal to the Church Of The Holy Family, Loch Gowna (H12FT54) arriving at 8pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, March 20 at 11am followed by burial in Granardkille New Cemetery, Granardkille, Granard, Co. Longford. 

Those who wish to view the Funeral Service can do so by clicking HERE.

 

Kathleen Garry (née Keaney), Drumhawragh, Loughduff, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of Lisdarn Unit Cavan on Saturday, March 14, 2026 of Kathleen Garry (née Keaney), Drumhawragh, Loughduff, Co Cavan. 

Kathleen will be very sadly missed by her husband and best friend John Joe, sons James, Johnny, Benny and Shane, daughters Mary and Denise, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren Paige, Jayden, Lilly, Aoife and Orlaith, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Lakeland’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 on Wednesday, March 18 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. A celebration of Kathleen’s life will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 11am in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan. All welcome to call to Lakeland’s Funeral Home from 10.30am. Followed by cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Patient comfort fund of the Lisdarn Unit c/o Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member. The Garry family would like to acknowledge their appreciation for the excellent care given to Kathleen at her time in Lisdarn Cavan.

Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady (née Breslin), Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, in her 90th year, at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 of Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady (née Breslin), Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan and formerly The Glenties, Donegal.

Predeceased by her parents, James and Bridget, brothers Bernard and Neily.

Pat will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband John, sons Johnny, James and Neil, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Joan, Evelyn, Una and Caroline, daughters-in-law Brenda and Carmel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. House private please. Funeral Arrangements Later

Martina McNulty (née O’Rourke), Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 1, 2026 of Martina McNulty (nee O’Rourke), Richmond, Surrey, UK and formerly of The Abbey, Kenagh, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Jack and Maeve O’Rourke and her brothers Dermott and Donal. Martina will be deeply missed by her husband David and her children Sonya, Elisa, Natalie, Lucy and Tim, her siblings Pat and Maeve and her many grandchildren. Martina was a dearly beloved member of her family and will be much missed by many.

Martina will lie in repose at her home in Richmond from 6 to 8pm on Monday, March 23. Martina’s Funeral will be held at St. Elizabeth of Portugal Church at 11am on Tuesday, March 24. 

Martina’s funeral mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed HERE. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Kidney Care UK.

Noel (Michael) McKiernan, Owen Roe Terrace, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 of Noel (Michael) McKiernan, Rugeley Staffordshire UK and formerly of Owen Roe Terrace, Cavan.

Predeceased by his wife Margaret, infant daughter Marie, parents James and Maisie and brothers Jim (Australia) and Mattie (UK). 

Noel is survived by his sons Martin (Carolyn) and son William, Colin (Michelle) and sons Gary and Terry, all UK.

Sisters Rosaleen Callaghan (Newport, Co. Mayo), Maura Walsh (Granard, Co. Longford), Dympna Molloy, (Swellan Cavan), Una Graham (Glenlara Cavan) and Seán (Drumcrave, Cavan). Sisters-in-law Jean McKiernan (Australia) Jackie Mc Kiernan (Australia) and Mary Mc Kiernan (UK), his adored nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Noel's Requiem Mass will be on Thursday,  April 9 in St. Joseph's Church, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2EH followed by cremation at Stafford Crematorium ST16 3AQ. "Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam".