Bereavement notices

It is with regret that we note the deaths in our community, as reported on RIP.ie

Bridget Donnellan (née Smith)

Leitrim, Bailieborough, Cavan

Bridget Donnellan (nee Smith) Leitrim, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, died 11 Nov. 2020, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Matt, sons Patrick, Michael, Matthew, daughter Rosemary, sisters Margaret, Kathleen, Jane, grandchildren Emma, Alice, Molly, Lilly, Jane, Tommy and Maisy, son in law Louis, daughter in law Philomena, nieces, nephews, family and large circle of friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Due to the current government and HSE regulations, Bridget's funeral will be celebrated in the presence of her family and friends.

Funeral procession will leave Clarke's Funeral Home on Friday morning at 10.40am to arrive at St Anne's Church, Bailieborough, for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Anne's Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stannesbailieborough

John O'Reilly

Meath Hill, Drumconrath, Meath / Shercock, Cavan

The death has occurred of John O'Reilly, Meath Hill, Drumconrath, Co. Meath, and formerly of Nolagh, Shercock, Co. Cavan, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, 11 November 2020. Predeceased by his mother Annie, father Owen and sister Catherine. Deeply regretted by his wife Eithne, sisters Delia, Mary, Margaret & Ann. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Kathy, Jenny, Olive & Bridget, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral and burial will take place for family in St. Patrick and St. Brigid's Church, Meath Hill with burial afterwards in St Anne's Cemetery, Bailieborough. John’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live from St. Patrick and St. Bridget's Church, from 2 pm on Sunday, 15th November, from the following website:

https://www.facebook.com/Kieran-Bros-Funeral-Care-262695247253436/

Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, please email a private message of condolence to colm@kieranbros.ie

Cortège Routes:

In advance of his Funeral Mass, John’s funeral cortège will travel from his home at 1.45 pm to St. Patrick and St. Bridget's Church. The cortège will travel, following the Funeral Mass, from Meath Hill at 2.45 pm approximately for burial in St Anne's Cemetery, Bailieborough, via Main Street, Kingscourt.

Neighbours and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so along these routes, in a safe and socially distanced manner.

Cora Collins

Collins Coaches, Drumconrath Rd, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Cora Collins, Collins Coaches, Drumconrath Rd, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Thursday November 12th, peacefully, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Cora, predeceased by her husband Pat. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Danny and Brendan and their partners Niamh and Michelle, her cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Laura, Tori and Ethan, sister Mary (Sligo), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

May Cora’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Cora’s funeral cortège will travel from her home on Saturday morning at 10.15am, driving to the Convent Hill, then proceeding on foot, to arrive at St Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Due to the continued restrictions on public gatherings, Cora’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the presence of her family (limited to 25). To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam click on the link carrickmacrossparish.ie

House strictly private, by request.

The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased. May they rest in peace.

* To read yesterday's bereavement notices, click HERE