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.
Peter Smith
Rosslare Strand, Wexford / Cavan
8 Brioc Terrace, Mauritiustown Road,
Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford & formerly Tullyinchin, Co. Cavan.
Beloved husband of the late Anne (née Dempsey), loving father of Brian and Darren and much loved brother of Patsy, Michael and the late Nellie and Nan.
Cherished son of the late Jimmy and Bridget.
Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Yvonne and Jennifer and grandchildren Laura, Becky, Ollie and Ruby, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Browne’s Funeral Home, Enniscorthy tomorrow (Saturday, 4th October) from 4pm to 7pm.
Removal from Browne’s Funeral Home on Sunday(5th October) at 10am to The Church of The Assumption, Bree arriving for his Funeral Mass at 10.30am.
Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Bree.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to Friends of Wexford General Hospital here.
Bernadette (Bernie) Kilgarriff (Gogarty)
Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath / Trim, Meath / Cootehill, Cavan / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon
Peacefully on Wednesday 1st October 2025
Retreat Park, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, late of Trim, Co. Meath &
Cootehill, Co. Cavan and formerly of Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
(Photographer & Human Rights Activist)
Predeceased by her beloved parents Eddie and Rose (Derrinacartha, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon). Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael Gogarty, her brother Eddie, in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone (N37 WY17) on Sunday evening (5th October) from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Service on Monday (6th October) at 1pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Galway Hospice Foundation here.
Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab below. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
Mary Monica McManus
(née McGourty)
4 Rockview and Mullaghboy, Blacklion, Cavan, F91 H7W4
Mary Monica McManus (Phil) nee McGourty, Mullaghboy, Blacklion, Co Cavan and 4 Rockview, Blacklion. Unexpectedly. Pre deceased by her Parents Tommy and Sheila McGourty. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Sean, son Shane, daughter in law Natasha, her beloved grandchildren Finn, Ellie and Lily, brothers Aiden and Francis, uncle and aunts, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at 4 Rockview, Blacklion (Eircode F91 H7W4) this Friday, from 3 until 9pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church Killinagh, Blacklion on Saturday at 12 o’clock, followed by burial in Killinagh Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available to livestream on https://youtube.com/live/KBXPfTWczPE
Mary Monica McManus (Phil) nee McGourty, Mullaghboy, Blacklion, Co Cavan and 4 Rockview, Blacklion. Unexpectedly.
Pre deceased by her Parents Tommy and Sheila McGourty. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Sean, son Shane, daughter in law Natasha, her beloved grandchildren Finn, Ellie and Lily, brothers Aiden and Francis, uncle and aunts, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at 4 Rockview, Blacklion (Eircode F91 H7W4) this Friday, from 3 until 9pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church Killinagh, Blacklion on Saturday at 12 o’clock, followed by burial in Killinagh Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be available to live here.
House private to family and close friends outside of these hours please.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Diabetes Ireland.
House private to family and close friends outside of these hours please.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Diabetes Ireland here in Memory of Mary Monica McManus (née McGourty).
Mary Soroghan
(née Goldrick)
Garrymore, Ballinagh, Cavan
Died 1st of October 2025, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Ned and mother Emilia, brothers Stephen, Jim and Hughie. Mary will be sadly missed by her husband Packie, son Padraic and daughter in-law Shauna, her adored grandchildren Shea, Jack and Méabh, brothers Patsy and Eamon, sister Breda, her good friend Kathleen, her extended family, relations, friends and neighbours.
Rest In Peace
In keeping with Mary’s wishes a private funeral will take place.
House private please.
For those who would like to sympathize please leave a message in the condolence section below which will be very much appreciated by the family.
Brendan Hughes
Kinnegan, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75 KC66
The death has occurred of Brendan Hughes, Kinnegan, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Friday 3rd October 2025.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Roseanna, daughter Aideen, parents, Patrick and Bridie, sisters Kathleen, Geraldine, Anna and Marcella.
Deeply regretted and remembered with love by his heartbroken family, sons Paul and Conor (Orla), daughters, Angela (Paddy), and Hilary (Michael), 14 cherished grandchildren Nicole, Imogen, Aoibheann, Ciara, Jamie, Melissa, Maebh, Ashleigh, Matthew, Liam, Vivienne, Noah, Christopher and Joey, brothers Frank and Pat, sisters Noreen and Martina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Brendan will repose privately among his family neighbours and friends at his home A75 KC66
Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Patient Comfort Fund, St. Mary’s Hospital by donation box or care of Hughes Funeral Directors, Castleblayney.
Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1:15 pm arriving for funeral mass at 2pm in St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney, with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery, where Brendan and Anna will be laid to eternal rest together.
Brendan and Anna’s funeral mass can be viewed on the link here.
May They Rest In Eternal Peace.
Roseanna Hughes
(née Rice)
Kinnegan, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75KC66
Arrangements have changed.
The death has occurred of Roseanna Hughes née Rice, Kinnegan, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday 27th September 2025.
Predeceased by her daughter Aideen, parents, Patrick and Mary, brothers John, Padraig and Brendan.
Deeply regretted and remembered with love by her devoted husband Brendan, sons Paul and Conor (Orla), daughters, Angela (Paddy), and Hilary (Michael), 14 cherished grandchildren Nicole, Imogen, Aoibheann, Ciara, Jamie, Melissa, Maebh, Ashleigh, Matthew, Liam, Vivienne, Noah, Christopher and Joey, brother James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Anna will repose privately among her family neighbours and friends at his home A75 KC66
Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Patient Comfort Fund, St. Mary’s Hospital by donation box or care of Hughes Funeral Directors, Castleblayney.
Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1:15 pm arriving for funeral mass at 2pm in St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney, with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery, where Brendan and Anna will be laid to eternal rest together.
Brendan and Anna’s funeral mass can be viewed on the link here.
May They Rest In Eternal Peace.
Eileen Babington
(née Turner)
Ballyhoe, Carrickmacross, Monaghan / Meath
The death has occurred of Eileen Babington (née Turner). Ballyhoe, Carrickmacross. 1st October 2025. Peacefully, at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her cherished family; her beloved husband Eddie, her sister Mary (Armand) and her brothers Richard (Brid) & William (Dawn), her extended family, her wonderful neighbours & friends.
PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.
HOUSE PRIVATE.
In keeping with her wishes, Eileen will repose privately at her home.
Eileen's funeral cortège will leave her home on Saturday, 4th October, proceeding to St. Mary's Church, Market Street, Ardee, A92 NTN8, arriving for Funeral Service at 2:30pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Oran Marron
3 Rathview Park, Crossmaglen, Armagh / Monaghan
It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Oran Marron, 3 Rathview Park, Crossmaglen on Sunday 21st September 2025 following a short illness at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth, Australia surrounded by his loving family.
Oran, aged just 21 years old will be deeply loved and remembered by his adored family, by his devoted and heartbroken mother Jacqui, his grandparents PJ and Stacey Marron, his aunt Amanda (Morgan), his uncle Martin, his godparents Sean and Denise, his cousins Annie, Shane (Rebekah) Eimear, Rian, Grace, Abbie & Erin extended family, and many friends who will cherish his memory and carry his light in their hearts.
May Oran’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
Oran was fondly remembered and loved by everyone that had the pleasure of crossing his path, both here in Ireland and Australia. An extraordinary young man that had a huge passion for life, a great sense of humour, enjoying the company of his family and friends. Oran was truly one in a million – forever young, forever remembered.
Oran will repose at his home 3 Rathview Park, Crossmaglen from 7pm Saturday 4th October, Sunday 5th October (All Day) and Monday 6th October (All Day).
House Private on Tuesday morning
Please respect the privacy of the family on Tuesday Morning.
Oran’s funeral cortége will leave his home on Tuesday October 7th at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Crossmaglen for Requiem Mass at 11.00am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Oran’s family very much appreciate your support and kindness at this sad time and would be grateful if you would express your messages of sympathy on the ‘Condolences’ link below this notice.
Oran’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website here.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Memory of Oran Marron here.
Peadar Mc GEOUGH
The Crescent, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75 PY92
The death has occured of Peadar Mc GEOUGH (The Crescent, Castleblayney) Passed away peacefully on 30th September 2025 at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret. Cherished dad of Stephen, Dermot, Janet (Dandy) and Seán. A much-loved father-in-law to Karen, Teresa, Áine and Mick. Adored grandad (Paddy) of Gavin, Abaigh, Jim, Daisy, Meabh, Dáithí, Ronnie and Faolán, who will miss him dearly. Peadar will be remembered with love by his entire family including brothers John Francis, Gene, Martin and Seamus, the extended McGeough and Mason families, his neighbours and his many friends. Predeceased by his loving parents Brigid and Peter (Dromore, Drumakill).
Peadar will repose at WARDS Funeral Home (Castleblayney A75NP30) tomorrow Friday 3rd October, with visitors welcome to call and pay theirs respectsto the family between 2-8pm. Removal immediately after WAKE at 8:15pm to the family home at the Crescent, Castleblaney (house private for family, friends & neighbours) Funeral on Saturday 4th October leaving his late residence at 10:15am to St Mary’s Church, Castleblayney arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Livestream of mass via parish webcam https://mucknoparish.ie/web-cam/
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney Parish Fund. Enquiries to McConville Funeral Directors, Est. 1830. Tel: 02830861212.
St. Padre Pio, pray for him.
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
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