Obituaries

Late Connie Fitzsimons, Grousehall, Loughduff, Co Cavan

Cavan community saddened by death of 'man of great strength and wit'

Late William (Bill) McEvoy, 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Emo, Co Laois

RIP: Longford mourns death of very diligent and respected businessman

Late Sr Andrea Brady, 'Shalom', Convent of Mercy, Edgeworthstown and formerly of Athlone, Florida and Granard, Co Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of 'warm friendly person' Sr Andrea Brady

Inset: The late Tony McGlynn. Main: Tony, third from right second row in a parade outside Connolly Barracks

Tributes paid to retired Longford Quartermaster Sergeant

The late John (Johnny) McDonnell, Carrickedmond, Colehill, Longford pictured (left) with his wife Mairead and (right) with another Carrickedmond GAA legend, the late Eugene Quaine

RIP: Longford GAA club mourns death of one of its greatest servants

The late Esther Casey (née Reehill), ‘School House’, Stonepark, Ballymacormack, Longford and (right) pictured with her late husband, Anthony

Longford mourns death of Esther Casey ‘a lady of boundless energy’

The late Rena Kielty (nee Monaghan) Rooskeymore, Culfadda, Ballymote Co Sligo and formerly of Killeen, Granard, Co Longford

A cloud of sadness over north Longford following death of Rena Kielty

The late Anthony ‘Master’ Casey, ‘Schoolhouse’, Stonepark, Longford (ex principal Stonepark NS) and formerly of Port Road, Killarney, Co Kerry and (right) pictured with his wife Esther

Late Anthony ‘Master’ Casey was an inspiration to many Longford people

The late John Joe Sheridan, Aughakine, Aughnacliffe, Longford

Many lovely memories of hard working Longford man John Joe Sheridan

Late Thomas McCarthy (Cool T), Longford Road, and formerly The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford (former Defence Forces)

RIP: Faithful comrade Cool T leaves community with wonderful memories

A huge crowd attended the late Eugene Quaine's funeral on Wednesday evening and Thursday

'A true gentleman': Remembering Longford GAA stalwart Eugene Quaine

Late Paddy Ronaghan, Moynehall, Cavan was a frequent visitor to Clooneen in County Longford

Cavan and Longford mourns gifted RTÉ cameraman and local photographer

The late Derek Seagrave.

RIP: Tributes paid to much-loved Longford town resident

Late Michael Doherty, Barrack Street, Granard, Longford / Carndonagh, Donegal

North Longford mourns death of 'decent, genuine man' Michael Doherty

Late Joan Burke, Caldra, Newtownforbes, Co Longford

RIP: Longford club pays tribute to accomplished footballer Joan Burke

Late Michael Gettings, Ardagullion, Granard, Longford

'His word was his bond' Longford saddened by death of Michael Gettings

Late Joseph (Joe) Madden, Yonkers, New York, USA and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan

Cavan and Longford mourns death of kind hearted Joe Madden in New York
Late Joseph (Joe) Madden, Yonkers, New York, USA and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan
Longford Live Reporter

Late John (Johnny) Connor, Fortwilliam, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

Longford saddened by death of wonderful neighbour and diligent farmer

The late Máire Lillis, Kilmahon, Drumlish: The Irish Girl Guides movement has said ‘Máire Lillis loved Guiding and was an adored Leader with Longford Ladybirds’

RIP: Heartfelt tributes paid to adored Leader with Longford Ladybirds

Late Thomas ‘Vincent’ O’Reilly, Cormore, Arva, Co Cavan, formerly of Three County Inn, Arva, New York, and Killeshandra

RIP: Arva man who worked with New York Times lived life to the full

Late Dominick Cadden, Village Manor, Ballinagh & formerly The Well Bar, Bridge Street, Cavan

RIP: Cavan mourns death of astute publican and devout family man

Late Edward (Eddie Joe / Ned) Cox, Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Longford

Longford mourns death of 'wonderful family man and great storyteller'

Late Claire Ward (née Bawle), Cullentra, Newtowncashel, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of lady who possessed a love of rural life

The late Sean Heslin

RIP: Former Longford creamery manager remembered as a 'gentleman'

Late Jimmy Cox, Ballymahon, Co Longford

Longford saddened by death of respected soldier and top class boxer

The late Michael McKeon, Smear Hill, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Right: Michael, All-Ireland Loy digging champion on four occasions, demonstrating his skills at the National Ploughing Championships in Ballacolla, Co Laois in 1995

RIP: Longford mourns death of amazing man and All-Ireland Loy champion

In 2022, Colmcille 1958 county championship medal winner Tom Murtagh was delighted to get his hands on the Sean Connolly Cup and meet Declan Reilly and team captain Jack Macken. The late Tom Murtagh pictured with his niece Maura McKeon in 2025

RIP: Longford mourns death of accomplished footballer Tom Murtagh

Late Joseph (Joe) Mulligan, Killester, Dublin / Arva, Cavan

RIP: Arva mourns death of man who possessed a great work ethic
Late Joseph (Joe) Mulligan, Killester, Dublin / Arva, Cavan started his working life in Gormley’s Quarry drawing sand and gravel for making the concrete blocks
Barney Cully

Late PJ Quinn, Chapel Lane, Longford town, Co Longford

RIP: Longford saddened by death of ‘great Killoe Gael’ PJ Quinn

The late and much loved Paula Cantwell Farrell

RIP: Longford village mourns respected campaigner

Late Betty Murphy (née McDermott), Gortgallon, Ballyleague, Lanesboro and formerly of Carkfree, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co Roscommon

RIP: 'Great shock' following death of compassionate lady Betty Murphy

The late Raymond White, Tenelick, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

Longford mourns death of ‘brilliant leader and shrewd businessman’

The late Eamon Higgins, Cloncullen House, Cloncullen, Ballymore, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford

Longford mourns death of great family, farming, GAA & Fianna Fáil man

Late Pat Carberry, Annaly Park, Longford and formerly of Clontuskert, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon

RIP: Longford man Pat Carberry was 'renowned for his abilities as a technical ge...

The late Malachy Scott, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Co Longford, and formerly of Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath

RIP: 'Great referee' calls committed Longford community activist to his eternal ...

The late Gus Hanley of Killashee

The late Gus Hanley was a guiding light for the arts in Longford

The Late Rosemary Slattery (née Reynolds), Grange South, Mullingar, Westmeath / Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of lady who worked in New York with leading fashion d...

The late John Ross, Grange, Strokestown, Roscommon / Longford

RIP: Funeral arrangements announced for 'humble gentleman' who died following Lo...

The Late Donie (Patrick) Sheridan, Wateraughey, Corlismore, Ballinagh, Cavan

RIP: The Last Post Bugle Call rings out as Cavan and Longford bids farewell to l...

Late John Lawlor, Rathcline, Lanesboro, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of 'excellent fitter' and great community man John La...

The Late Mary Mulligan (née Mulligan), Breaghy, Edgeworthstown, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns passing of lovely lady and great conversationalist who was ...

The Late Joe Donlon, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Charlestown, Mayo

RIP: Longford and Roscommon mourns death of resolute man who possessed 'deeply r...

The Late Sheila Keogh (née Ganly), Leitrim, Dring, Co Longford

RIP: 'Great shock' in Longford following death of lady who had a great love of c...

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

RIP: 'Highly thought of' Fr Oliver O'Reilly proudly spread the hurling gospel in...

The late Jeffry George Lefroy

'True gentleman': Tributes paid to 'genial' former owner of historic Longford de...

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

RIP: Longford mourns death of 'quiet lady' who dedicated her life to the care of...

Late Larry Cadden, Drumhowna, M. C. Motor Factors., Loughduff, Cavan

RIP: ‘Never a dull moment’ Late Larry Cadden was one of Mullahoran's ‘great char...

The Late Tom McConnell, Drumshinny, Arva, Co Cavan and formerly of Motherwell, Scotland and Dunnington, England

RIP: Sadness at death of talented choir leader who worked for many years with T...

The Late Francis (Frank) Brady, Lisrathigan, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of loyal GAA supporter who also loved attending local...

The Late Geraldine Cafferty (née Gallagher), 'Woodview', Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Longford / Foxrock, Dublin / Fuerty, Roscommon

RIP: Longford mourns death of accomplished flower arranger and protector of loca...

Late Seamus Collumb, Larkfield, Dring, Co Longford

RIP: Death of ‘fiercely loyal and obliging’ Seamus Collumb leaves ‘immense void’...

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

RIP: Longford mourns death of a lady who was devoted to her family and a great n...

The Late Mary Frances O’Connor (née Fallon), Artane, Dublin and formerly of Cullentra, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

RIP: Longford mourns death of devoted nurse who was known for her kindness and c...

The Late Gretta O'Brien (nee Manning), Longford Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Riverstown, Ardee, Co Louth

RIP: Longford mourns death of lady who was a great listener and advisor at loca...

The late Kathleen Jones (nee Boyle), Dring, Co Longford

RIP: Longford saddened by death of lady in her 101st year who was greatly loved ...

The Late Eamon Hand, Mullinroe, Dring, Co Longford and formerly of Carrickfern, Cavan, Co Cavan. Retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána

RIP: Profound shock in Longford following death of retired Garda sergeant and be...

The Late Johnny Macken and the Late Doris Looker

RIP: Granard saddened by death of brother and sister who died within days of one...

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