Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan and Monaghan in recent days as recorded on RIP.ie
Kitty McGauran
(née Cusack)
5 Holborn Hill, Belturbet, Cavan, H14 DX72
Kitty McGauran (née Cusack), 5 Holborn Hill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and formerly Shankhill, Killygarry in her 102nd year. 4th January 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Charlie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, daughters, Marie (Denis O' Shaughnessy) and Angela. Son Fintan (Mary) Clontarf, grandchildren Cian, Maebh, Sinéad, James, Kate, David and Joey. Great-grandchildren Síofra, Iarlaith, Donnacha, Eoin and Conall Óg, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May She Rest in Peace
Kitty will be reposing at her residence on Monday evening from 4pm until evening prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 6th January at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet with burial afterwards in Drumlane cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Rose Cooney
(née Brady)
Tierlahood, Stradone, Cavan
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 101st year. Predeceased by her husband Kevin, brother John and sisters Sadie, Philomena and Rita.
Deeply regretted by her loving family Mary (Sean), Geraldine (Vincent), Albert (Patricia), Norbert (Geraldine), Tom (Mary), Teresa, Pat (Mary) and John (Rose Marie). Sadly missed by her sister Teresa McConnell (Cavan), and her adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren, by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing in St. Michael’s Church, Clifferna H12 YA39 tomorrow Sunday from 3pm concluding with prayers at 5pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Clifferna for Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private to family, friends and close neighbours. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to Cavan Palliative Care, in care of PJ Brady, Funeral Director.
Rose's funeral mass can be viewed live here.
Teresa Leddy
Crocknahattina, Bailieborough, Cavan
The death has occurred of Teresa Leddy (nee Liggan), Crocknahattina Bailieborough on January 3rd, 2026 peacefully at home with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, brother PJ and granddaughter Megan.
Teresa will be sadly missed by her family, daughters Ann and Marion (Fodil), sons Owen (Mary), Martin, Kieran (Avril) and Felim. Grandchildren, Danielle, Rebecca, Rory, Grace, Dáire, Gary, Michael, Yasmine, Adel, Amel, Zainab and Younes, sisters Roisin Brady, Betty Olwell, Sheila Heerey, brothers Phil, Tom, Jim and Aidan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May She Rest In Eternal Peace
Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Monday 5th from 5pm to 8pm. Removal from her residence on Tuesday 6th to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Bailieborough for Funeral Mass at 10:15am. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery.
No flowers please donations in lieu, if desired, to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care, c/o Clarke’s Undertakers.
Bridget McCabe
(née Brady)
Drumheel, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death has occurred of Bridget McCabe (née Brady), Drumheel, Ballinagh, Co Cavan, peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family, on Friday 2nd January 2026 in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late John Andy. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Susan Brady. Bridget will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family; Padraig, Michael, Siobhan and Breda, daughters in law, son in law, sadly missed by her thirteen adored grandchildren and her two cherished great grandchildren, her cousins extended family, neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Reposing at her home in Drumheel on Sunday 4th January from 12noon to 4pm for family, neighbours and close friends. Reposing in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday 5th January from 5pm to 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday 6th January in St Felim's Church, Ballinagh at 11.00am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The McCabe Family wish to acknowledge the wonderful care that Mam received from all her carers in her home.
The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Finnegan Funeral Directors - Cavan
Shelly (Michelle) Hughes
Bree, Castleblayney, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Shelly (Michelle) Hughes, Bree, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, peacefully, in the care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday 4th January 2026.
Funeral Arrangements Later
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family please use the 'Condolence' section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Francis McConnon
Killanny, Carrickmacross, Monaghan, A81 F651
The death has occurred of Francis McConnon. Killanny, Carrickmacross. 4th January 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his cherished family, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Maryann, his brothers Gerard & Jim and his infant sister Margaret.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved family; his wife Betty, his children; Adrian, Janet (Andrew), Douglas, Rory (Lynda), Elizabeth (John) & Maria, his much-loved grandchildren; Mani, Erin, Arlen, Darragh, Drusilla, Shay & Clara, his sister Annamena and his brother PJ, his extended family, neighbours & friends.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Francis will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Tuesday, 6th January, from 4pm until 8pm and at his home, Killanny, A81 F651, on Wednesday, 7th January, from 2pm until 8pm. House private at all other times.
Francis' funeral cortège will leave his home on Thursday, 8th January, proceeding to St. Enda's Church, Killanny, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors or directly to Carrickmacross Cancer Society.
Messages of condolence & support may be left in the condolences section below.
Charlie Toal
Blackrock, Dublin / Smithboro, Monaghan
Toal, Charlie (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Smithboro, Co. Monaghan) 2nd January 2026. Peacefully, in Naas General Hospital and previously in the wonderful care of the Larchfield Park Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Tricia and loving father of Andrew and Elaine, cherished grand-dad of Caoimhe, Rhys and Ciara, father-in-law to Vera and Tony. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, godchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace.
Charlie will be reposing on Tuesday 6th January from 6pm to 8pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 7th January at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock, A94YP08 followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed live here.
Condolences for any of the families above can be left at www.rip.ie
To view the previous death notices, click here.
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.