Bereavement Notices
Details of those who have sadly passed away in our community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Denise Lennon-Hosie
Ballinaclose, Kilmainhamwood, Meath / Kells, Meath / Kingscourt, Cavan
Formerly of Ballinaclose, Kilmainhamwood, Co. Meath, suddenly at her home, 25th December 2022.
Predeceased by her grandparents.
Deeply regretted by her daughters Kerri & Aimee, their father Derek, her parents Gene and Bridie.
Sadly missed by her sisters Tina (Smith), Susan (Clarke), brother Stephen, brothers-in-law Eoin & Alan, sister-in-law Michelle, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Kieran Bros. Funeral Home, Hall Street, Kingscourt, (A82 R3W2) on Thursday 29th December from 4pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, 31st December at 10am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Strictly Private Please
Denise’s funeral Mass will be available to view online on the following link: https://kingscourtparish.ie/watch-live/
Susan (Sue) Smith (née Brady)
Drumfomina, New Inn, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan
Monday 26th Dec at Cavan general hospital surrounded by her family and friends.
Predeceased by her parents Andy and Margaret Brady, and brother Tony.
Sadly missed by her loving husband P.J., daughter Denise (Conor), sons Peter (Kelly), Alan (Danielle), grandchildren Josie, Shola-Rose, Layla and Raymond, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her son Peter's residence, Cargagh, Killinkere, A82 A2W9 this evening (Tuesday 27th) from 8pm, and again on Wednesday 28th from 2pm until 8pm.
Removal from her son Peter's residence on Thursday morning 29th Dec to St. Mary's Church, Clanaphilip for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Tommy McCaul
Tullybrick, Lisboduff, Bunnoe, Cavan
25th December 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of his family and staff at Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell.
Predeceased by his wife Ann, and his sisters Maggie and Kitty.
Tommy will be very sadly missed his sons Damien and Martin, his daughters-in-law Lavina and Donna, his grandchildren Kushla and Cian, brother Packie (Ballybay), sister Bridget (Kildare), his sister-in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan, this Wednesday evening from 5.15pm to 7.00pm, with removal to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Bunnoe at 8.00pm via Treehoo Cross and Tullybrick.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.00am and can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/bunnoe.
Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Noel Murray
Mountnugent, Cavan/ Kildare
Peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital on Sunday 25th December.
Predeceased by his sons Tony & Enda, parents Andy & Molly & sister Ann.
Noel will be sadly missed by his loving wife Chrissie, daughter Angela, sons Colin & David, grandchildren Sarah, Alison, Alex & Caoimhe, son in law Ken, sisters Betty (Mayo), Una & Mary (England) & brothers in law, relatives, neighbours & friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday 28th December at 12 o'clock in St. Brigid's Church, Mountnugent, Co. Cavan with burial afterwards in Ballinacree Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust on iDonate.ie
Margaret Sheridan (née McGovern)
Druminchin, Carrigallen, Leitrim / Corlough, Cavan
Sunday 25th December, peacefully at Sligo General Hospital.
Sadly missed by her husband Tommy,Daughter Siobhan,Son in Law Hugh og and adored Granchildren Rian, Sophie and Darragh. Nephews Ray and Danny, sisters in laws and a wide circle of family of friends.
Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home,High Street,Ballinamore eircode (N41TD62) from 5PM TO 7 PM on Tuesday 27th December.
Funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church,Carrigallen on Thursday 29th December at 11AM with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery
House private at all times please
Malachy O'Reilly
Caragh Road, Cabra, Dublin / Ballyjamesduff, Cavan
23rd December 2022, peacefully in care of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Predeceased by his parents Robert and Kathleen (Caitríona), brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his sister Doreen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours and friends.
A celebration of Malachy's life, for family members and close friends only, will take place on Thursday, 29th December, at 10.30am in the Chapel at Dardistown Crematorium, Santry, Dublin 9.
No flowers, please, donations, in lieu of flowers, to St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown Dublin 15. https://www.sfh.ie/donate-memory
Eugene Carolan
Newry, Down / Kilmainhamwood, Meath / Cavan
22 /12 /2022, peacefully.
Late of Newry, Co. Down and formerly Kilmainhamwood, Co. Meath.
by loving sister Maureen Gaynor, Moynalty, brother Noel Carolan, Reading, England.
Father to Kathleen, Stephen, Eugene and John. Grandad to Micha, Callum, Megan, Joe, Sean, Michael, Ciaran and Niamh, great-granddad to Ayla. Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces and many friends.
Funeral Mass at 9am in St Catherine's Dominican Church, Dominic St., Newry, Friday, the 30th of December.
Burial afterwards in the church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, arriving at approx. 11.30am.
Edmond (Eddie) Matthews
Main Street, Virginia, Cavan
22 December 2022.
Predeceased by his father Eamonn.
Deeply regretted by his loving partner Siobhan and his adored daughter Aria, his loving mother Mary, his brother and sisters Anne, Concepta, James, Edel, Joan and Rosie, his brothers in law, his sister in law, his nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Eddie's remains will repose at our family Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Tuesday from 4 o'clock until prayers at 8 o'clock.
The family respectfully request a walk through system, please.
Removal to Mary Immaculate Church Virginia, via Main Street on Wednesday afternoon, arriving for 3 o'clock Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to SOSAD Cavan via donation envelope or directly to the Funeral Director.
Kevin Murphy
Drumralla Road, Newtownbutler, Fermanagh
Died Sunday 25th December 2022 peacefully in the care of the staff of Gortacharn Nursing home and surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Betty (nee O’Connor) and loving father to Kieran (Mairead) and Brenda Morris (Joe).
Brother of Vera Samuel,( Hubert (R.I.P.), Dympna Bonner (Charlie), Rita Connolly (Michael), Teresa Cullhane (Seamus), Stephen (Angela), Bernard (Bernie), Michael, Malachy (Bernie), Eamon (Pauline), Maurice (Maureen).
Predeceased by his grandson Joseph Morris, his niece Ingrid and his nephew Aidan.
Kevin will repose at the family home on Tuesday from 12 noon until 9pm with removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30 a.m. to arrive at The Church of Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler for 11 o’clock Funeral Mass.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kevin will be sadly missed by his son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.
Kevin's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/newtownbutler
House private to family all day Monday and on Wednesday morning please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Multiple Sclerosis c/o Swift & McCaffrey Funeral Directors, Lisnaskea BT920LA.
Tommy Reynolds
Aghadruminshin, Aughavas, Leitrim / Carrigallen, Leitrim
Friday 23rd December 2022 at Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents; James and Roseann Reynolds and his brothers; Johnny and Jim.
Tommy will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Tommy will repose at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (Eircode N41 TD62) on Wednesday 28th December 2022 from 10.00am - 11.00am followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Aughavas for funeral mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
Tommy's funeral mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html
Michael Geraghty
Ethelstown, Kells, Meath
Suddenly at his home.
Predeceased by his daughter Caroline, parents Michael Snr., Margaret (Peggy).
Sadly, missed by his loving family, wife Regina, sons Jason (Karen), Derek (Marina) and Michael R. (Ciara), daughters Sinead (Michael), and Yvonne, sisters Marie (Carolan) and Rose (McGrath), his cherished 12 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his home (A82WV67) on Thursday 29th December from 3pm to 8pm, with removal from his home on Friday morning to St. Colmcille’s Church Kells for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the Kell's Parish website: https://www.kellsparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/
Oliver Govern
Oakley Park, Kells, Meath, A82 Y650
Peacefully in the care of Beaufort House Nursing Home, Navan on his 78th birthday.
Predeceased by his sister Teresa Wilson and his brother Mike.
Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Marion, his son Conor and partner Maeve, his daughters Eimear, Ciara and her partner Ike, Niamh and her husband Tim and Aoife and her partner Dan. Hugely missed by his grandchildren Ruby May, Eva, Leon, Scarlett, Rian, Jessie and James, his loving siblings Maureen, Carmel, Eileen, Brendan, Peter and Willie, extended family and friends.
Ollie will repose at his home in Swansbrooke House, Oakley Park (A82 Y650) from 3 o'clock to 8 o'clock on Tuesday 27th.
Removal on Wednesday to arrive at Church of the Assumption, Moynalty for funeral mass at 11 o'clock.
Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Moynalty.
Jenny Kerr
Grand Priory, Kells, Meath
24th December 2022, peacefully after a long illness in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Jenny will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Tina and Frank, her loving brother Patrick and his wife Hannah, her beautiful niece Rachel, her many aunts, uncles and cousins, her wonderful PA and friend Jola, her neighbours and a wide circle of friends including many from the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Spina Bifida Association.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Kathleen Mallon (née Hughes)
56 A Killuney Drive Armagh, Armagh Town, Armagh / Castleblayney, Monaghan
December 25th 2022 peacefully Kathleen RIP.
Loving mother of Denise and devoted grandmother to Mia.
Her remains are reposing from last evening (Monday) and will leave her late residence 56A Killuney Drive Armagh on Wednesday to arrive at St Patrick's Cathedral for 11am Funeral Mass.
Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Armagh.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughter, son in law Paul, granddaughter, sister Margaret, brothers David, Michael, Gérard and Francis, Aunts Kathleen (McEvoy) and Nan (Ashe), nieces and nephews and the entire family circle.
House private to family and close friends on Wednesday morning please.
Joe Mc Ardle
Kilsaran, Louth / Inniskeen, Monaghan
24th December 2022. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Joe, remembered by his wife Kathleen.
Sadly missed by his son Fran, daughter Catherine, grandchildren Sarah, Emma, Adam and Cillian, niece Fiona, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock on Friday.
A service will take place in the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10.30am with cremation afterwards in Dardistown Crematorium at 12 o’clock which can be viewed on: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html
No flowers please.
Mary Connolly (née Matthews)
26th December, 2022, at Sligo University Hospital, in her 93rd year.
Predeceased by her husband Gerry, brother Paddy and sister Bridie.
Sadly missed by her son Thomas, daughter Caroline (Elphin Rd., Carrick-on-Shannon) son-in-law James McLoughlin, sister-in-law June, nephews Pat, Tom, Gerard and Brendan, nieces Dorothy, Chris and Maria, relatives, neighbours and friends
Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross on Wednesday 28th December, from 6 o’c to 8 o’c.. Removal on Thursday afternoon to St. Enda’s Church, Killanny to arrive for Funeral Mass at 1.30 o’c.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.killannyparish.ie/live/
Eamonn Connolly
Doohamlet, Castleblayney, Monaghan
Monday December 26th, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his wife Sally.
Eamonn, deeply regretted and remembered with love by his family, sons Paul, Enda, Derek and Darren, daughter Elaine, daughters in-law Lorraine, Cathy, Denise and Vivienne, son in-law Colm, his cherished grandchildren Nathan, Sarah, Molly Ann, Daniel, Alanah, Caolán, Harry, Ryan, Danny, Tommy, Cormac, Saoirse and Cassie, brothers Seamus and Donal, sisters Marie and Goretti, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends.
Eamonn will repose at his residence (eir code A75 VX 60) on Tuesday from 12 noon until 10pm and again on Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm.
Removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 10:45, proceeding on foot to arrive at All Saints Church, Doohamlet for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
House private to family on Thursday morning please.
Pat Deery
Tullynahinnera, Castleblayney, Monaghan
Peacefully at his residence Monday 26th December 2022.
Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and brother Seamus. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, and family Michael, Eilish, Patrick, Paul, Angela, Seamus, Margaret and Stephen, sisters Colette, Eileen, Geraldine and Patricia, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence until removal on Thursday morning at 10am to The Sacred Heart Church, Lough Egish arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.
Please click this link: ChurchServices.tv/AughnamullenEast to view Pat’s Requiem Mass.
Sean Leer
Killycard, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75 T658
Monday December 26th, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Pre deceased by his brother Eamonn and brother in law Francie.
Sean, deeply regretted and remembered with love by his wife Philomena, daughter Jacqueline, son Eamonn, grandson James, granddaughter Katherine, daughter in law Siobhan, son in law Lee, brother Noel, sisters in law Ann and May, brother in law Jim, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Sean will repose at his residence (eir code A75 T658) Tuesday from 2pm until 10pm.
Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 9:30am to arrive at Saint Mary‘s Church, Castleblayney for funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private to close family and friends on Wednesday morning only please.
Kathleen McCarthy (née Culleton)
December 24th 2022 peacefully in the gentle and kind care of the staff of Caherass Nursing Home Croom.
Beloved wife of the late Pat and mother of the late Donal.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Anna Marie and Catherine, grandchildren Saoírse and Sean, extended family, relatives and friends.
Arrival on Wednesday 28th December to St. Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie.
Burial afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery Castleconnell.
David Moffett
Ballintoppan, Smithborough, Monaghan, H18 VY90 / Ballybay, Monaghan
Peacefully on Sunday, 25th December 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
David will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Eleanor, daughters Julie (Derek O'Brien), Ruth (Leslie Smith), Louise (Jonathan Elliott) and Alison (Brendan Cahill), sons Wesley (Tanya), Roy (Leah) and Graham (Stacey), sister Evelyn (Steen), brothers Graham, Eric and William, brother-in-law Fulton (Bailie), sister-in-law Valerie (Bailie), also his 16 adored grandchildren and the entire family circle.
Resting at his home from 6pm until 9pm, today (Monday) and from 4pm until 9pm on Tuesday.
David's funeral cortege will leave his home on Wednesday, 28th December, at 12.45pm, travelling via Newbliss, Swanns-Cross and Ballybay, for funeral service in Creevagh Reformed Presbyterian Church, Ballybay, at 2pm.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Church yard.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of David, if so desired to Alzheimer's association, Monaghan Branch, C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan or any family member.
House private to family only on Wednesday please.
Thomas O'Reilly
Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Monaghan
Monday 26th December.
Thomas passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes, Hospital, Drogheda.
Predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and John, his beloved wife Pauline and his brothers Bill and Paddy.
Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughters Cora and Jane, sons-in-law Rory and Harry, grandchildren, Conan, Callum, Abigail and Harry og, sisters Mary Dennison, Dublin, Rita Berney, Wexford, Kay Hyland, Wexford, Beth Proctor, Coventry, brothers Tony, Wicklow and John, Wexford, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and by all who knew and loved Thomas
Thomas will be resting at Martin's Family Room, Newbliss (Eircode H18C962) from 4pm to 8pm tomorrow Tuesday 27th December, with removal on Wednesday afternoon at 1.45pm to arrive at St Laobhin's Chapel, Killeevan for 2pm Funeral Mass.
Burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Corduff.
Family flowers only please, Donations, if so desired, to Dementia Ireland or the Homeless Society c/o, Martin's Funeral Directors, Newbliss.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link - www.mcnmedia.tv/Monaghan and scroll down to Killeevan.
Family time on Wednesday Morning Please.
Josie Morris (née Doherty)
No 4 Beechgrove, Clones, Monaghan
Saturday 24th December. Josie passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Mary & Joe, her husband James, her brothers Francie and Philip and her grandson Padraig.
Josie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters Marilyn(Jim Mc Fadden, Monaghan) and Diana(Gerry Connolly, Armagh) and her son Declan, grandchildren, Peter, Keith and Mellissa, Kelly, Denise, Joe, Adam and Ben, her great-grandchildren, Theo and Faye, sisters Vera Mc Donagh, Clones and Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Newtownbuttler, and her brother Paddy Doherty, Scotstown, sisters-in-law Nora Doherty and Amelia Doherty, Cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and by all who knew and loved Josie.
Josie will repose at the family home this Monday and Tuesday evening from 4pm until 8pm with removal on Wednesday morning at approx 10.40am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Clones, for 11am requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver Cemetery, Clones.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/sacredheartclones
House strictly private on Wednesday morning, please.
Please be mindful of Covid 19 and flu and use santizer provided and feel free to wear a face covering.
Patricia Farrell (née Slowey)
Creveen Terrace, Drogheda, Louth / Clones, Monaghan
23rd December 2022. Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a long illness.
Trisha, sadly missed by her beloved husband Robert, children Victoria and Robert, grandchildren Chloe, Peter, Fynley, Mya and Brook, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Townley’s Funeral Home on Thursday 29th December from 4pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda. Cremation afterwards in Glasnevin Crematorium at 2pm.
Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to SOSAD Drogheda on https://sosadireland.ie/donate/
Frederick (Fred) Fox
Cabra, Dublin / Kildare / Monaghan
December 23rd, 2022 – (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital; brother of the late Elizabeth “Betty” O’Duffy and Jane Sutton.
Sadly missed by his sister Mary Buckley, nieces, nephews, extended family, his fellow Christian Brothers and many friends.
Br. Frederick will be reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Wednesday (28th, December) from 2pm to 4pm.
Removal to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra West, on Thursday (29th, December) arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial at the Christian Brothers Cemetery, Griffith Avenue, Marino.
For Livestreaming of Br. Frederick's Mass please visit: https://www.churchservices.tv/cabrawest