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Kelly's Funeral Directors, Unit 2A, Royal Canal Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford (2026)

01/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Derek Grante Cobbe, Gurteenorna, Longford and formerly of Rialto, Dublin, died on January 30th 2026, following a prolonged illness.

Predeceased by his parents David and Ada and his brother Stuart (Sandy).

Survived by his brother Ivan (Maria). Derek was a former editor of the Longford Leader and subsequently was proprietor and editor of the Longford News. Derek was part of many families’ everyday life through his work as “Uncle Larry” over several decades. He also practised as a consultant hypnotherapist and served the community as a Commissioner for Oaths and Peace Commissioner.

Deeply missed by Sarah Strange (Aaron) and Noel Strange Jnr. (Linda) and by their parents Noel and Carmel Strange, who were family to him in every meaningful sense. Held in great affection by Aoife, Róisín and Méabh Quinn and by Ellie and Leo Strange, who cherished him as a grandparent.

He will be sadly missed by the Turner family and his lifelong friends in the circus world: Mona, Jacqueline, Stephen, John and Tommy Courtney and Peggy and Conor Kelly and his close neighbours Eithne and Dick Rafferty and many local friends.

Removal to Saint John’s Church, Battery Road, Longford on Monday evening 2nd February arriving at 7:30pm. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 3rd at 12 noon, followed by burial in Saint Paul’s Church Cemetery, Newtownforbes

Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left in the Condolence section of RIP.ie

House Private Please.

23/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Vincent (Kevin) McCreanor, Hackney, London and formerly of Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, County Longford, passed away unexpectedly at home, 19th December 2025.

Pre-deceased by his partner Beryl, parents Patrick and Mary Frances, by his brothers Tony, Raymond, Gerry, Frankie, Michael, Patsy, Jimmy, Brendan and Liam and sister Rosemarie.

Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Marie Hayes, brother Clement, sister-in-law Annamai, godsons Kevin and James, stepchildren Gary, Avril and Jeff, nieces, nephews, relatives and many good friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road (N39 K381) on Friday 30th January from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 31st January in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11.00am, with burial afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left in the Condolence section below

21/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Kathleen Canning, formerly of Rinnagowna, Dromod, Co. Leitrim, peacefully on the 21st of November 2025, in her 101st year, surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of The Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey.

Predeceased by her husband Ambrose, brother Michael and sister Mary.

Kathleen will be sadly missed by her loving family, son Des, daughter-in- law Theresa, grandson Aaron and wife Theresa, granddaughter Amy, great grand-daughter Filippa, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours.

May She Rest In Peace.

A private Cremation will take place.

The Canning family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

Please leave a condolence in the section below of RIP.ie

28/09/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford, peacefully in London on 24th September 2025. Predeceased by his parents, Mel and Evelyn, his sister Anne and brother, Brendan.

Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary, Helen, Imelda, Therese and Paula, his brothers Mel and Donal, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his lifelong friend Helena and family and a wide circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, (N39 K381) this Sunday 12th October from 5:00pm concluding with prayers at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 13th October in St Mel's Cathedral at 11:00am, burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation, c/o Kellys Funeral Directors, any family member or by clicking on the link below.
https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PS75871920/donate.html

Please leave messages of sympathy in the "Condolence" section below.

House Private Please

25/09/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Sr. Magdalen McGarry, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford and formerly of Ballintampan, Longford on 24th September 2025. Peacefully, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and care staff in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Katie, her brothers Michael, Joe, Tony, Ambrose, Stephen, Terry and Harry and her sister Mary.

Lovingly remembered by her sister- in -law Marina, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends, teaching colleagues and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch.

May she rest in peace

Reposing in the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Longford (Eircode N39 XE92)
on Friday 26th September from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from Convent of Mercy, St. Joseph’s Road, Longford on Saturday 27th September to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Internment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please click on the link below.

Please leave messages of sympathy in the "Condolence" section of RIP.ie.

‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis’

04/07/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late John (JQ) Quigley, Ferefad, Longford, 4th July 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

Predeceased by his son Stephen and Parents Anna and Tom.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Kathleen, heartbroken children John, Sarah, Trevor, Paul and Katie, daughters-in-law Virgina and Brenda, sons-in-law Jerzy and Éamonn, grandchildren Saffron, Jack, Ozzie, Harvey, Maria, Hope, Harper, Autym and Annmarie, brother Thomas, sisters Shirley (James) and Ann (Melia), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) this Sunday 6th July from 4.00pm concluding with prayers at 6.00pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 7th July at 11.00am in St Mel’s Cathedral,
followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com

For those who cannot attend, please feel free to leave a message in the
Condolence section of RIP.ie

House Private Please.

06/06/2025

regret to inform you of the passing of the late Anthony McGowan, 3 Woodview, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford and formerly of Lismore House, Longford, unexpectedly at his home on June 5th, 2025.

He is predeceased by his parents Anthony and Mary McGowan, brother Pat, sister Margaret Fox and brother-in-law Peter McGinnity.

Anthony will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving family, sister Mary (McGinnity), brothers Liam, Michael and John, sisters-in-law Patricia, Mary, Christine and Deirdre, brother-in-law Vincent Fox, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, good friends and neighbours

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Athlone Road, Longford, (N39 K381) this Saturday June 7th from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday June 8th at St. Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, arriving at 12:30pm, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) arriving at 3:15pm

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click on the link below

https://www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/

The cremation service will also be streamed live on
https://churchservices.tv/lakelands (Password is Crem8S)

For those who cannot attend, please feel free to leave a message in the
Condolence section of RIP.ie

20/05/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late John Horgan, No. 46 Cluain Na Sibhe, Killashee, Co. Longford, (Former Sergeant of 4th Motor / Cavalry Squadron). Tuesday 20th of May 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of The Clonmacnoise Ward of The Midland Regional Hospital, Tulllamore.

Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters.

John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife Marie, children Michelle, Clodagh, Joey, Sinéad, Roberta, Rose and their mother Rose, step-daughters Sharon and Natasha, cherished grandchildren Niamh, Nathan, Kian, Corey, Callum, Cody, Sean, Katie, Sarah, Paul, Chloe, Kayla, Lily, Rania, Khaled and Gemma., adored great grandchildren Arlene, Indie and Noah, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many good friends, comrades and neighbours.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence 46 Cluain Na Sibhe, Killashee, Co. Longford (N39 KW57) this Thursday 22nd of May from 4pm concluding with prayers at 9pm.

The family will take a break from 6pm until 6:30pm, please follow the directions of the stewards, thank you.

Removal from his home on Friday 23rd of May to St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am,
followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) arriving at 4:30pm

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
The cremation service will also be streamed live on
https://churchservices.tv/lakelands (Password is Crem23F)

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Clonmacnoise Ward, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore,
care of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, any family member or online by clicking on the link below.
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/JohnHorgan20052025

For those who cannot attend, please feel free to leave a message in the Condolence section of RIP.ie

House Private Friday Morning Please.

15/03/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late David Shields, No.6 Aughafad Heights, Longford, 14th March 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving Family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and June Shields.

He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Faustina, Lesleyann and Brenda, Brother Mark, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday 18th March in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral service is available to view live on http://www.longfordparish.com/ or Cablecomm, channel 84.

For those who cannot attend, please feel free to leave a message
in the condolence section below

House private please

21/12/2024

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late, Michael (Mike) Skelly, Glebe, Colehill, Co. Longford, passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Level 4 of The Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on 20th December 2024, surrounded by his loving daughters and granddaughter, in his 74th year. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget Skelly, his sister Mary Dolan and wife, Anne Collins Skelly.

Sadly missed by his beloved daughters Natasha and Sharon, grandchildren Gemma, Rania and Khaled, brother Liam, his daughter’s mother Marie, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Mike will repose at his residence, Glebe, Colehill, Co. Longford (N39 HH92), this Sunday the (22nd December) from 2:00p.m. to 5:30p.m., Removal then to The Church Of The Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond arriving at 6p.m.. Funeral mass on Monday (23rd December) at 12 o’clock, followed by burial in Carrickedmond Cemetery next to his parents.

Family flowers only please. No donations please, instead have a pint in Mike's memory.

For those who cannot attend, please feel free to leave a message
in the condolence section of RIP.ie .

16/12/2024

We regret to inform you of the passing on the late Bridget (Bridie) Whelan (née Quinn), Clooncoose, Co. Longford and formerly Kiltybegs, Co. Longford. 15th December 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

Predeceased by her mother Katie, father John and son-in-law Seanie Reilly.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ronnie, son Sean, daughter Sinead, daughter-in-law Melissa, sisters Kathleen and Philomena, brother John, grandchildren Shelly, Niamh, Olivia, Shauna, Ronan, Darragh, Peter and Katie,
great-grandchild Ronan, brother-in-law Dan, nephew Daniel, niece Maria, Noel Allen – who was a part of Bridie’s household for many a year, relatives, many good friends and neighbours.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing in her son Seans home, Curradooey, Longford, (N39 A039) for close family, friends and neighbours only please, this Tuesday (17th December) from 6pm until 8pm

Reposing then, to the general public in the Chapel of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Templemichael Glebe, Longford (N39 XE92) this Wednesday (18th December) from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm.

Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock on Thursday (19th December) in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral service is available to view live on http://www.longfordparish.com/ or Cablecomm, channel 84.

For those who cannot attend, please feel free to leave a message
in the condolence section of RIP.ie

House strictly private at all other times please.

22/11/2024

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So I'm going to do a challenge, I think less than half of my friends will put this on their wall. Just copy (don't share) I wanna know who I can count on . Soon as you are done write "done"
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