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25/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Mary Margaret (Pearl) Greene (née Convery), No.6 Midara Gardens, Dublin Road, Longford, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, Monday, 24th August 2026.

Predeceased by her husband Brian, her parents and brother Kevin.

Pearl will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her daughter Sinéad, son Martin, son-in-law Roderick, daughter-in-law Dawn,
adored grandchildren Brían and Oonagh, brothers Jim, Gabriel and Michael, sisters-in-law Rita and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Our Lady’s Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, (N39 VR04) on Thursday, 27th August, from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.

Removal from Our Lady’s Manor Chapel for Funeral Mass on Friday 28th arriving at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown, followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live; please click on the link below.
https://www.churchtv.ie/?church=edgeworthstown

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

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank every single member of staff in Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown,
for not only the exceptional care but also the attention shown to Pearl and her entire family throughout her time spent with them, Thank you.

06/08/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William “Morgan” Flynn, Havelock North, New Zealand and formerly Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, following a long illness, bravely borne, on the 6th of August 2026. Morgan was cared for with great kindness and compassion by the wonderful team at Arvida Mary Doyle, for which his family is deeply grateful.

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Prudence (née Frazer), and his brother Patrick (Cambridge).

Morgan is mourned by his adored children Martha, James and Alice; by their loving mother Donna; and his much-loved grandchildren Haylin, Miller, Vadie, Isobel and Ophelia, Gideon, Angus and Isador, Thomas and Olivia; by his sons-in-law Olly and Mike, and daughter-in-law Zoe.

Morgan will be deeply missed by his brothers and sisters, Margaret (Brighton), Maura (London), Pauline (Surrey), Johnny (Newtownforbes) Prudence (California), Jimmy (Dublin), and Kathleen (Italy); by his sisters-in-law Mai and Anne; by his many nieces and nephews, extended family, and a wide circle of dear friends in both Ireland and New Zealand.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The funeral mass will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Te Mata Road, Havelock North, New Zealand,

at 10pm on Tuesday, August 11th Irish time

(9am Wednesday 12th, in New Zealand)

followed by cremation at Terry Longley and Sons Funeral Services.

The service will be live streamed and available for thirty days thereafter, please click on the link below.

https://tlas.co.nz/funerals/

A service in Ireland will follow in the coming months with details shared at a later date.

"May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields,

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

An Old Irish Blessing

21/07/2026

The death has occurred of Michael Ward, 43 Annaly Park, Longford Town, peacefully, on 20th July 2026, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of The Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Ellen Ward; his brothers, Brendan, Edward, Gerard and Thomas; and his sisters, Bridie, Margaret, Kathleen, Mary and Ann.

Michael will be sadly and forever missed by his brother, John; his sister, Evelyn; his brother-in-law, Ned Farrell; nieces, nephews; his dear friend, Julie; good neighbours and friends.

May He Rest in Peace.

Removal to St. Mel’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 22nd July, arriving at 6.00pm, Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday 23rd July at 11.00am, with burial afterwards in Ardagh Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live. Please go to:

www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, C/O Kelly’s Funeral Directors, any family member or by clicking on the link below to donate online.

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MichaelWard20072026

House private at all times.

17/05/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late William (Billy) Mahon, Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, Saturday, May, 16th 2026, peacefully, in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, Mary and John; sister, Mary; brothers, Noel and Paddy and nephew, Michael.

Billy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Geraldine; his children, John, Ann, Kathleen, James and Christopher; adored grandchildren, Cáitlín, Shauna, Ériu and Ruaidhrí; sister, Nora; brothers, Jackie, Jodie, Bernie, Tony and Brendan; sister-in-law; brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many good friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home in Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 Y096) on Tuesday May,19th 2026, from 5.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. (The family will take a 15-minute break at 6.30pm.)

A one way system will be in place coming in from Cahanagh Cross side of the house, and exiting through the back road to Newtownforbes. Please follow the directions of the stewards, Thank you.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 20th May, in St. Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, arriving for 12 noon, followed by a private cremation service at Lakelands Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live; please click on the link below:
https://www.churchtv.ie/?church=newtownforbes

Family flowers only, please.

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

House private on Wednesday morning, please.

06/05/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Marian Fagan, (née Bermingham), Derrydarragh, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford, peacefully, on 6th of May 2026, in the care of the wonderful staff of The Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.

Predeceased by her parents, Mary Kate and William.

Marian will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her husband Tom, daughter Maureen, adored grandchildren Alex and Louis, son-in-law Ken, sister Antoinette, niece Jennifer, brother-in-law Mike, extended family, neighbours, and good friends.

May Marian Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Kellys Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381), this Friday, 8th of May, from 6.00pm, concluding with prayers at 8.00pm.

Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, 9th of May, at 12 noon in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel (Eircode N39 FX29), followed by burial in Cashel Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live; please go to:
https://www.churchtv.ie/newtowncashel/

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

House private on Saturday morning, please.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to Marian during her time there. The dignity, respect, and warmth with which she was treated brought great comfort not only to her, but to the entire family, thank you.

28/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Sr. Evangelist Tiernan, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph’s Road, Longford, and formerly of Rabbit Park, Ardagh, Co. Longford on April 27th, 2026, Peacefully, surrounded by her family and Mercy Community, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon Hospice.

Predeceased by her parents, Kathleen and Peter; her sister Bernadette Duke and her husband Vincent (Leixlip); her brother Pat; and her brother-in-law Alan Boxall (Kent).

Sr. Evangelist will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Anna Griffin (Dublin), Josie Boxall (Kent), Sr. Margaret (Mercy Convent Longford), and her brother Fr. Peter (Cloone/Aughavas), nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch.

Those we love don’t go away.
They walk beside us every day.
May Sr. Evangelist rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly’s Funeral Home (N39 K381) on Wednesday, April 29th, from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from Convent of Mercy, St. Joseph’s Road, Longford (N39 C4E4) on Friday, May 1st, to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial 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 hanam dílis.

23/04/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gus Hanley, Killashee, Co. Longford, and formerly of Richmond Street, Longford Town, and former Principal of Ardagh NS, who passed away peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, on Monday, April 20th, 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved daughter Louise, sister Marie, and brother Niall.

Gus will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Evelyn, daughter Emma, son Darren, Anita, the McLoughlin family, the McGuinness family, his extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.

May Gus rest in peace.

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (Eircode N39 K381) on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 4.00pm until 6.30pm.

Funeral Service at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at 1.00pm. All are welcome to attend.

The service will be streamed live; please click on the link below:
https://churchservices.tv/lakelands
(Password: Crem3S)

At the family’s request, no flowers, please.

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

House private, please.

Address

Unit 2A, Royal Canal Business Park, Athlone Road
Longford
N39K381

Telephone

+353433346304

Website

http://kellysfuneraldirectors.ie/

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