Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Lena Martin (née Cuffe), Moorhill, Castlenugent, Granard, Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at her home, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 of Lena Martin (née Cuffe), Moorhill, Castlenugent, Granard, Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Willie. Lena will be sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family, sons Liam and Eoin, daughters Fiona and Lorraine, her adored grandchildren Liam óg, Chris, Molly and Lilly, her sister May and brother Jim, daughter-in-law Barbara, Lorraine’s partner Philip, extended family, many good friends and neighbours. May Lena Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home at Castlenugent, Granard (eircode N39AX90) on Tuesday, March 24 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday, March 25 to St Mary’s Church Granard for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Granardkill Cemetery. House private please outside of reposing times. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE. 

Sheila Keogh (née Ganly), Leitrim, Dring, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at MRH Tullamore in the loving arms of her family on Monday, March 23, 2026 of Sheila Keogh (née Ganly), Leitrim, Dring, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents William and Annie Ganly, brothers, Liam, Tommy, Joe and Paddy and sisters Nuala (Newman) and Betty (Igoe). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Pat, daughters Rose Fitzsimons (John), Eilish Comerford (Paul) and Caroline McHale (Albert) and her son Liam. Sadly missed by her nine adored grandchildren, sister Maureen Dillon (Kildare) and brother Bernard Ganly (Tang), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Removal to St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta N39EY17 on Tuesday evening, March 24 commencing with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, March 25 at 11am. Interment afterwards in local cemetery.

The Mass will be live streamed on the Parish of Gowna/Mullinalaghta Facebook Page and Belltron streaming (download the Belltron Streaming App and search for St. Columba's, Mullinalaghta). The Keogh family wish to sincerely acknowledge the dedicated and gentle care that Sheila received in MRH Tullamore during her illness.

Dominic Egan, Kilmore, Streete, Co Westmeath / Longford

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on Sunday, March 22, 2026 of Dominic Egan, Kilmore, Streete, Co Westmeath and formerly of Glanmore, Kenagh, Co. Longford. 

Predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy and brothers, Eamon, Francis and Michael. Deeply regretted by his daughter Jennifer (Lyons) and son Liam, cherished grand children Aoife, Eamonn, Aoibhinn, Conor and Adam, his daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law Morgan, brothers Paddy (Glanmore) and Tom (Castlepollard), sister-in-law Mary Weldon, nephews, nieces, cousins and wide circle of cherished friends and neighbours. May Dominic Rest In Peace.

Dominic will repose at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, Eircode N39K381 on Tuesday evening, March 24 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday afternoon, March 25 at 2pm in St Mary's Church, Boherquill, followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Boherquill. 

Fr Oliver O'Reilly, Arva, Cavan / Leitrim / Meath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Cherry Ward, Connolly Hospital and St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 of Fr Oliver O'Reilly, Arva, Cavan / Leitrim / Meath / Longford and formerly of Cloncose, Cornafean, Co Cavan. 

Fr Oliver is predeceased by his parents, John P. and Rose, sister Angela Masterson, his brother Seamus, niece Brenda and grandniece Kiera Aoife.

Deeply mourned by his sister Rosemary Nolan (Matt), his brothers Sean (Mary), Frank (Anne) and P.J. (Barbara), his sister-in-law Dympna, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop Most Rev Martin Hayes and Bishop Emeritus Leo O’Reilly, his brother priests, parishioners of Killeshandra and Arva, people of the Diocese of Kilmore, St. Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan Fathers, his relatives and his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78, on Monday evening, March 23 from 5.30pm until 9pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, March 24 at 11.15am to the Sacred Heart Church, Arva to arrive for concelebrated Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the family plot at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea. Requiescat in Pace. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice HERE.

Paul Hughes, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred  peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026 of Paul Hughes, Toronto, Canada and formerly of Dublin Street and Brickeens, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by his father Mike, mother Mollie and by his brothers-in-law John Mike McCarthy, Frank Seyers and Séamus Tiernan.

Paul will be missed and forever remembered by his wife Peg, sons David, sister Mary Tiernan (Longford), daughter-in-law Becca, nephews Damian, nieces Gillian, Carmel and Laura, grand nephews, grand nieces, cousins and many friends both in Longford and Toronto. May the road rise up to meet you May the wind always be at your back

May the sun shine warm upon your face And rains fall softly upon your fields And until we meet again May the Good Lord hold you in the Hollow of his hand. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

A Mass in memory of Paul will take place in St. Mel’s Cathedral at a later date.

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. 

Removal to St Mary’s Church, Bruskey, Cavan (H12XO67) on Monday, March 23 arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 24 at 12 noon with interment afterwards in Mullaghboy Cemetery. Pat’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE.

Christina (Tina) Campbell (née Burke), Clooncumber, Mohill, Leitrim / Sooey, Sligo

The death occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family following a short illness born with great dignity on Sunday, March 22, 2026 of Christina (Tina) Campbell, Clooncumber, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly Sooey, Co Sligo.

Predeceased by her parents Jack and Nan and her brothers Gerry and Tom. Beloved wife of John and dear mother to John (Adele), Michael (Denise) and Joe (Evelina), sadly missed by her loving husband and family, sisters Maureen, Rita, Brigid, and Kathleen, brothers Michael and Josie, her three grandchildren Jamie, Shane and Emma, brothers-in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Tina Rest In Peace.

Tina will repose at home on Monday evening, March 23 from 5.30 until 8pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, March 24 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery, Bornacoola. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Northwest Hospice C/o McGowan Funeral Directors HERE. The Campbell family very much appreciate your support at this time.

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".