Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan over the past few days, as reported on RIP.ie.
Mary Gallagher
(née Prior)
Knockacullion, Aghacashel, Leitrim / Corlough, Cavan
Mary Gallagher (née Prior) Knockacullion, Aughacashel. Co. Leitrim and formerly of Altachcullion, Corlough, Co. Cavan
4 June 2025 at her home following an accident. Predeceased by her father James and her brothers Thomas Joseph and Seamus.
Beloved wife of Seamus, devoted mother to Brian, Niall and Shane. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, her mother Mary Kate, sisters Bridie, Kathleen and Christina, brothers Bernard, Sean and Eamon, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later
Darren O'Dwyer
Behernagh, Virginia, Cavan
The untimely death has occurred of
Darren O’Dwyer, Behernagh, Virginia, Co. Cavan, tragically at work.
Irish Sidecar Champion
Much loved partner of Jamie and father of Saoirse, Aaron and step-daughter Paige.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Tony and Olive, brother Philip, sister Samantha , sister in-law Joanne, brother in-law Danny, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and large circle of friends
May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later
Patrick (Packie) Smith
Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan
Patrick (Packie) died peacefully on Wednesday 4th June 2025 in the loving care of the Management, nurses and staff at Sheelin Nursing Home, Mountnugent. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Terence sister Jean and brother Hughie.
Sadly missed by his sister Sr. Kathleen, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy Village (N39W1D6) on Thursday evening from 7pm. to 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Ballynarry. Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
No hand shaking please.
Wesley Wlodarski
Burnia, Virginia, Cavan
The death has occurred of Wesley Wlodarski, Burnia, Virginia, Co.Cavan, peacefully in the USA.
Much loved husband of Madge (nèe Carroll), and cherished father of Cashia (Josh), Ryan and Lexi.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, his daughters and his son, his brothers Peter and Jack, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace
Wesley's Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11 o' clock in Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia at 11 o'clock.
House private please.
May Wesley Rest In Eternal Peace.
To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam, click on the link here.
Olive Duffy
(née Brannigan)
Tullycara, Castleblayney, Monaghan / Knockbridge, Louth
It’s with great sadness that the family of Olive Duffy (Née Brannigan), Tullycara, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan and formerly Knockbridge, Co. Louth, announces the passing of Olive, at the Mater Private Hospital Dublin, on Wednesday June 4th surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her parents John and Anna, her infant sons Edward and James and her sister Patty Marmion.
Olive, deeply regretted and remembered with profound love by her heart broken family, her devoted husband James, daughter Majella and son Trevor, son in-law Michael, daughter in-law Marie, her six cherished grandchildren Abby, Eoin, Dylan, Aimee, Mattie and Eddie, sister Phyllis Griffen, brother in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
“May Olive’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace”
Olive will repose at the family home in Tullycara (A75HX09) today Thursday from 3pm until 9pm and again tomorrow Friday from 3pm until 9pm.
Removal from the family home in Tullycara on Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm to arrive at St Mary’s Church Castleblayney for funeral mass at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private to family on Saturday please, by request.
Please approach the Duffy family home from Doohamlet, as there is a one way system in place during reposing times and exit as instructed by the stewards.
The funeral mass can be viewed live here.
Sammy Babington
Carrickasedge, Carrickmacross, Monaghan, A81 C673
The death has occurred of Sammy Babington. Carrickasedge, Carrickmacross. 4th June 2025. Unexpectedly, at his home.
Predeceased by his parents David & Margaret and his brothers Henry & George.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his cherished sons David (Caroline) & Paul (& his family), his much-loved grandchildren Hailey, Chloe, Hannah & Oisín, his brothers Davey, Thomas, Billy & John and his sisters Florie, May, June & Freda, his extended family, friends & neighbours.
SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.
Sammy will repose at his home, Carrickasedge, A81 C673, on Thursday, 5th June, from 3pm until 8pm and on Friday, 6th June, from 3pm until 8pm. House private at all other times.
Sammy's funeral cortège will leave his home on Saturday, 7th June, proceeding on foot via the Convent Hill, to St. Finbar's Church, Carrickmacross, arriving for Funeral Service at 2pm followed by burial in St. Molua's Graveyard, Magheracloone.
Anne Theresa McCaughey
(née Skelton)
Knockroe House, Clones Road, Monaghan Town, Monaghan / Coalisland, Tyrone
Peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff at The Mater Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by her husband Brian and her son Gerard, her parents John and Ethie, her brothers Patrick and Vincent and her sister Josephine.
Sadly missed by her son Gary, daughter Anne, daughters in law Terry and Sophie, son in law Dominick, grandchildren Lara, Bella, Max, Zach and Shane, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home
House strictly private please.
Removal on Saturday (07/06/2025) at 10.30 a.m., arriving at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery, Latlurcan.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam here.
John (Johnny) McQuillan
The Cottage, Drumhirk, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.
Sadly missed by his loving partner Alice, many relatives, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at the premises of McElvaney Funeral Directors, Church Square, Monaghan on Thursday (05/06/2025) from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
House strictly private please.
Removal on Friday ((06/06/2025) at 10.30 a.m., arriving at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery, Latlurcan.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam here.
Mary Torpey
(née Skinnader)
Balally, Dublin / Monaghan
2nd June 2025, Dublin (formerly of Monaghan)
Mary passed away suddenly and peacefully at home, in the surroundings she loved.
She will be forever loved and deeply missed by all her family. Beloved wife of Patrick (Pat), cherished mother of Alan and David, adored grandmother to Adam, Amber, Isabelle, Tahlia, Brooke, Skylar and great-grandmother to Avery, and Peyton.
Fondly remembered by her daughters-in-law Lorraine and Andrea, her loving sisters Susan, Sarah, and Jeannette, brothers Jim and Martin, her extended family, brothers and sisters-in-law, dear neighbours, especially Maureen and Eileen and her wide circle of friends.
A special word of thanks to the kind doctors and staff at Balally Medical Centre for their care and support.
May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Family home strictly private, please.
Reposing at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Friday (June 6th) from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning (June 7th) to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Click here at 10am on Saturday morning to view live streaming of Mary’s Funeral Mass.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation. Click here to donate.
All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905
Messages of condolence for any of the above families can be posted on rip.ie
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 view the previous death notices, click here.