Longford community mourns the passing of much-loved volunteer Eileen Spillane

Edgeworthstown Tidy Towns has paid tribute to Eileen Spillane, who passed away yesterday, Friday, September 11, remembering her as a dedicated and hardworking volunteer who gave many years of service to the community.

In a heartfelt tribute, the Tidy Towns group said Eileen brought “wit and wisdom” to its ventures, both large and small, and was always committed to improving her community.

“Her aim was always to make her community a better place and Tidy Towns was just one of the ways she did this,” the group said, adding, “Goodbye and God bless, Nellie Bawn. You were a beautiful soul, a good friend and neighbour. From all your colleagues in Tidy Towns, we will miss you.”

County Longford PPN also paid tribute to the much loved Mostrim woman.

“RIP Eileen . A valued member of Longford PPN. Condolences to all the family. You are a great loss to the community. Thank you for all your wonderful voluntary work.”

Eileen passed away peacefully at her home on Friday September 11, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Michael, Eileen was also a devoted mother to Diane and Markus, caring mother-in-law to Paddy and wonderful Nana to her most cherished grandchildren, Caeden and Síofra.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her brothers Brian, Eddie, Martin, Brendan, Noel, her sisters Marian and Beatrice, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, her extended family and her many, many friends.

Eileen will be reposing at her home (N39 X067) today, Saturday September 12 from 4pm until 7pm and Sunday September 13 from 2pm to 6pm.

Funeral Mass for Eileen Spillane will take place on Monday September 14 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown and can be viewed live here.

Burial will take place afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery.