Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
The following deaths have occurred in counties Cavan and Monaghan in recent days as recorded on RIP.ie
Leo McCabe
Forestbrook Park, Rostrevor, Down / Cavan
McCabe (Rostrevor) 12th December 2025, peacefully at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Warrenpoint, Leo, beloved husband of Eileen, loving father of Elaine and Kieran and a dear grandfather and brother.
Formerly of Forestbrook Park, Rostrevor.
May his soul rest in peace.
A private Funeral Service for Leo will take place in McAnulty’s Funeral Home, 35, Church Street, Warrenpoint BT34 3HN on Monday followed by interment in Kilbroney Municipal Cemetery.
Lovingly remembered by his family, extended family circle and friends.
Oliver Mullen
14 Coragh view, Station road, Cootehill, Cavan
The death has occurred of Oliver Mullen, 14 Coragh View, Station Road, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Saturday 13th December 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving wife Marie, sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughters Olive and Geraldine, his son in law Joe, Granddaughters Sarah, Laura (Dave), Kiera (Oisin), relatives, neighbors and friends.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Oliver will repose at his home on Sunday from 3pm until 9pm and again on Monday from 2pm until 7pm. House private at all other times please.
Funeral mass will take place on Tuesday morning 16th December in Saint Michael's church, Cootehill at 10.30am followed be cremation in Lakelands crematorium Cavan.
Philip O'Reilly
Imperial Hotel, Main St., Cavan Town, Cavan / Stillorgan, Dublin
Philip O'Reilly, Bachelor of Architecture, The Grange, Stillorgan, Co Dublin and formerly the Imperial Hotel, Main St, Cavan Town, Friday December 12th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray, Co.Wicklow.
Predeceased by his parents Philip and Anne O'Reilly, sister Christina O'Malley, brother Oliver and brothers in law Pat O'Malley and John Walsh.
Philip was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Marita and their son's David (Anna) and Brian, his 2 adored grandsons Russell and Frank, his sisters Marie Walsh and Breda Elliott, brothers in law Jim Elliott and Liam Dowdall (Ber), nephews, nieces, his godson Philip O'Malley, all his extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at the home of his sister Breda and brother in law Jim Elliott, "Rockwell House", Drumelis, Cavan on Monday evening from 5pm until 8pm. House private to family at all other times. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11am to the Cathedral Of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving for a Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Following Mass the cortege will travel via Main St to St.Brigid's Cemetery, Killygarry for committal prayers and burial in the family plot. Philip's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam at
www.cavantownparish.com/webcam.
PJ Barry
Curkish, Bailieborough, Cavan
PJ Barry, Curkish, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 12th December 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Esther.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Fiona, , his loving children Rebecca (Trevor), Ruby (Dylan), Adrian and Callum (Holly), granddaughter Heidi, brothers Anthony (Kathryn) and Vincent (Louise), sisters Carol (Paul), Maria (Mattie) and Fiona (Alan), mother-in-law and father-in-law Chrissie and John Shiel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his aunt Lilly, uncle Gerry, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May PJ Rest in Eternal Peace
Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Saturday 13th December from 4pm - 7pm. Removal from his residence on Sunday at 1:40pm to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Bailieborough for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live via St. Anne's Church webcam.
The Family would like to thank all the staff in Surgical One, Cavan General Hospital for their wonderful care of PJ.
Thomas Boyle
Kildallan, Ballyconnell, Cavan
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Thomas Boyle, aged 60, who passed away in New York on Monday 8th December 2025. Formerly of Leeds and Cavan. Predeceased by his father Tom, sister Patricia & brothers Sean & Paul. Beloved husband of Sinead (nee Sheehan) & precious son of Eileen, brother of Bryan, Maurice & Bernadette & much loved uncle & friend.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at his mother's residence Drumasladdy, Belturbet (H14 DX26) on Sunday 14th December from 5:00pm until 8:00p.m.
One way traffic system in place. Enter road at Killinagher and exit at Lannigan's Well, Milltown road.
House strictly private at all other times. Removal on Monday morning arriving at St. Dallan's Church, Kildallan (H14 TF63) for requiem mass at 1 o'clock. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donation-in-lieu and o the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o Brian Fee undertaker. The funeral mass may be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchtv.ie/kildallan/
Rose (Anna Rose) Briody
(née Brady)
Clonlohan, Kilcogy, Cavan / Stradone, Cavan
Rose (Anna Rose) Briody nee Brady, Clonlohan, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan and formerly Corraghoe, Stradone died peacefully on Friday 12th December 2025 at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Peter and Mary Ann, sister Nora Quinn (Cavan Town).
Sadly missed by her loving husband Patsy, sons Martin and Declan (Ciara), grand-sons Paddy and Emrys, brothers Mattie (Dublin), Oliver (Cepta) Dunshaughlin and Peter Canada, sisters-in- law Peggy, Angela and Rose, brother-in-law Peter, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy Village (N39W1D6) on Saturday evening from 5pm. to 7pm.
Removal from her home on Sunday arriving St. Mary's Church, Ballynarry (A82Y825) for Funeral Mass at 2pm.
Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Benedict Murphy
Cathedral View, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Suddenly following an accident.
Predeceased by his parents.
Sadly missed by his cousin Stephen, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace
House strictly private please.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Patrick Murray
Knockaturley, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Peacefully at Mullinahinch House Nursing Home, Monaghan.
Predeceased by his parents Edward and Susan, brothers Michael, Eamonn and Desmond (died aged 7).
Sadly missed by his brothers Desmond and Thomas, sister Margaret (Hamilton), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
House private please.
Reposing at the premises of McElvaney Funeral Directors, Church Square, Monaghan on Sunday (14/12/2125) from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Removal on Monday (15/12/2025) at 1.30 p.m., arriving at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 2 p.m.
Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery, Latlurcan.
Breige Daly
(née McAnenly)
260 Favour Royal Road, Augher, Tyrone / Monaghan
Daly Breige, 260 Favour Royal Road, Augher, Co. Tyrone, December 8th, 2025, peacefully, at Craigavon Area Hospital. A much loved Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and friend to everyone.
Wake times from 12 noon to 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Family home private on Sunday morning please.
Removal on Sunday at 12.50pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St. Macartan's Church (The Forth).
Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Very deeply regretted by her family and the extended McAnenly family, Moybridge, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan.
Christina Martin
(née McArdle)
Killyvane, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Christina passed away peacefully in the company of her daughters, on Thursday 11th December 2025, at Monaghan General Hospital. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Noel and parents Packie & Maggie McArdle. Dearly missed by her loving family; daughters: Valerie and Deirdre, her son in law Fergal. Also her treasured grandchildren: Shona, Cian, Kirsty and Gemma, sisters Marie Mulligan (Seamus) and Philomena Kelly (Joe) and the entire family circle.
May she rest in peace
Resting at Clerkin’s Funeral Home, Milltown, Monaghan (eircode H18YF22) on Sunday 14th December 2025, from 2pm until 8pm. House strictly private to close family only. Funeral Mass in St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Monday 15th December, at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s New Cemetery, Latlurcan, Monaghan.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam at :
st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan - MCN
Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Willow Bridge Ward, Monaghan Hospital c/o McElvaney Funeral Undertaker or any family member.
A condolence book will be available at the Funeral Home and the Cathedral.
Sean Mc Kenna
116 Hanslough Road, Middletown, Armagh, BT60 4JJ / Threemilehouse, Monaghan
McKenna Sean, 116 Hanslough Road, Skerry, Middletown, Co. Armagh, BT60 4JJ died peacefully at home on 12th December 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary, sister Maureen Keenan and brother Peadar. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Hughes) and father of Gary (Marie), Paul (Tanya), Veronica (Paul), Siobhán (Rory), Shane (Sarah), Roisín (Barry) and Connor (Samantha). Grandfather of Níamh, Jack, Niall, Sean Paul, Darragh, Harry, Erín, Laoíse, Sé, Aysha, Jimmy, Henry, Aoife, Ella, Casey and Rían. Sadly missed by his brother Seamus (Mary), extended family, friends and neighbours.
Sean's remains will be reposing at EC Hughes' Funeral Home, Middletown, Co. Armagh on Friday 12th December from 5pm to 9pm and then privately at his late residence until removal on Sunday 14th December to arrive at St. John's Church, Middletown for 11.30am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below.
HOUSE PRIVATE TO FAMILY PLEASE.