Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan as reported on RIP.ie in the last few days.

Anna Alderton

(née Lynch)

Drumagoland, Virginia, Cavan

Anna Pauline Mary Alderton (nee Lynch)

Australia, and late of Drumagoland, Virginia, Co.Cavan.

The death has occurred of Anna Pauline Mary Alderton (née Lynch), late of Drumagoland, Virginia, Co. Cavan, in Australia on the 15th August 2025.

Predeceased by her parents Mary Ann and Thomas, her sisters Kathleen (Kitty) and Marie, and her brother Cathal.

Sadly missed by her daughters Pauline, Mary, Ann, Eileen, her brothers Terry and Paddy, her sister Collette Keogh (Nenagh) her sisters-in-law Pauline and Bernadette, her sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends.

Rest In Peace

Anna's Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 22th September in St Ultan’s Church, Killinkere at 11am followed by interment of ashes in the family plot in the Old Cemetery in Ballyjamesduff.

May Anna's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Joseph Brady

Latsey, Canningstown, Cootehill, Cavan / Dromahair, Leitrim

Joseph Brady, Latsey, Canningstown, Cootehill, Co Cavan and formerly of Dromahair, Co Leitrim died on the 17th September 2025 peacefully at Virginia Community Health Care Centre, in the presence of his family and wonderful staff. Predeceased by his wife Susan and his brothers Padraig, Brendan and Peter.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, daughter Ann, son Brian, son-in-law Vince, daughter-in-law Judi, brothers Sean, Christopher and Noel, grandchildren Katie, Luke, Joe, Kate and Charlotte, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home , Bailieborough (A82 W2H7) on Friday 19th September from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral on Saturday to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Knockbride West, Tunnyduff, (A82 W271) for Funeral Mass at 11am. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live via this Live Stream Link. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mona Fitzpatrick

(née Flynn)

Mountprospect, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

Mona Fitzpatrick (née Flynn), Mountprospect, Ballyjamesduff, county Cavan on the 18th of September 2025, peacefully under the wonderful care of the staff at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her daughter Deirdre and sisters Collette and Pauline. Mona will be sadly missed by her loving husband Donnie, her daughters, Margaret (Brian), Lorna (Eoghan), Monica (Pat Joe), sons Gerry (Joan), Ian (Aisling), Enda (Michelle), son in law John Caffrey, her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers and sisters.

MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

Reposing at Briody’s Funeral Home, The Green, Kilnaleck, Cavan (A82 DX59) on Sunday the 21st of September, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday the 22nd at 11am in St Mary's Church, Castlerahan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private at all times please.

Sharon Leinster Talbot

Danganreagh, Roscrea, Tipperary / Bailieborough, Cavan / Offaly

Sharon Leinster Talbot, Danganreagh, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Farthadreen, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Passed away peacefully on 17th September 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home.

Predeceased by her parents Florrie and Jim.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Sadly missed by her loving husband David, children Lauren, Gavin, Hollie and Ben, brothers Clive and Colin, sister Sandra, mother in law, sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many great friends.

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, Roscrea E53 RX08 on Friday 19th September from 5pm to 7pm.

Private removal from her residence on Saturday to arrive at Aghancon Church for funeral service at 2pm.

Burial afterwards in Dungar Cemetery.

Donations if desired to Cancer Research.

House Strictly Private Please.

James (Jimmy) Smith

Glasscarrick, Loughduff, Cavan

James (Jimmy) Smith died peacefully on Thursday 18th September 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Patsy (Patricia) Smith sisters Bridgie Reilly and Dympna Brady.

Jimmy will be sadly missed by Daniel, Ciara, Maddie, Sophie and Danny, sisters Maureen (Paddy) Harten, brothers Paddy (Maureen), Mick (Margaret), Donie (Breeda), brothers in law Terry and Bernard Smith, sisters in law Rose Smith, Maureen Masterson and Bridget Boardman, nieces, nephews and a large circle of close neighbour's and regular visitors.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Friday evening from 5pm with prayers at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran (N39HN84) at 12.30pm. followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3 pm

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Palliative Care, Cavan c/o the undertaker or any family member.

MAY CARROLL

(née HOEY)

Drumganny, Carrickmacross, Monaghan, A81 XF79 / Inniskeen, Louth

The death has occurred of May Carroll (née Hoey), peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret Hoey, loving husband John, sister Alice, infant brothers Peter and John and granddaughter Eileen.

Much loved mother of Margaret (Joe), Seán (Geraldine),Brendan (Barbara), Peter, Francie (Carmel), Colette (Liam),Mary (Kevin), Rita, Eilish (Gabriel), Declan (Martina), Ollie(Leeandra) and Martin (Sonia).

Grandmother to Padraig, Joseph, Susan, Evelyn, Rónán, Shane, Éadaoin, Jenny, Shauna, Padraig, Roísín, David, Aoife, Jake, Ryan, Kyle, Lily, Orán, Ciarán, Caitlín, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Craig, Kailin, Evan, Senan, Breffni, and 13 Great-Grandchildren.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

May will be reposing at her residence Friday 19th and Saturday 20th from 2pm until 9pm.

Removal Sunday 21st at 9:30am from the family home to the Church of Mary Mother of Mercy, Inniskeen via Drumcatton arriving for 10am funeral Mass.

Burial afterwards in St Marys Cemetery.

May’s funeral mass may be viewed on : https://churchmedia.tv/mary-mother-mercy

You are invited to leave a personal message in the condolence section below.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Drumcatton 200.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Arlene Finnegan

Rock Daniel Road, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Arlene Finnegan, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England and formerly 22 Rock Daniel Road, Carrickmacross, Monaghan on Wednesday 17th September, suddenly after a short illness at University Hospital of North Tees, surrounded by her loving family.

Arlene will be always remembered and loved by her family, her beloved Jon, her sons Jack and Dan, her mother Mary Finnegan (née Costello - Rock Daniel Rd Carrickmacross), her brothers Stephen (Cork) and Peter (Carrickmacross), her father Peadar Finnegan (Drumgowna), her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, many friends and neighbours both in Monaghan and England.

May Arlene’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

Funeral Arrangements to follow.

Arlene’s Memorial Mass will follow at a later date in St Joseph’s, Carrickmacross.