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.
Very Rev. Fr. Phil Brady
Creighan, Cavan Town /Bruskey, Cavan
(Late of Legwee Bridge, Bruskey, Cavan)
Passed away peacefully on 6th January 2026.
Late Priest of the Diocese of Kilmore.
Predeceased by his Parents, Patrick and Roseanne Brady, Infant Sister, Teresa, Sisters, Margaret Mollahan and Rosie Galligan, Brother Ned, Aunt Molly, Brother in Law Michael Tully and Nephew James Tully.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Sister, Maryann Tully and Brothers, John (Pat), Paddy (Lily), Monsignor James Brady and Hughie (Maggie), Brothers in Law Phil Galligan and John Mollahan and Sister in Law Kathleen Brady, Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nieces, Grand Nephews,Great Grand Nieces and Great Grand Nephews, Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop Emeritus Leo O’Reilly, Brother Priests, Former Parishioners and his many good Friends.
May Fr. Phil’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Requiescat in Pace
Reposing at the home of his nephew Padraig Brady Legwee bridge, Bruskey, (H12XE97) on Thursday 8th January from 5pm to 8pm for family, neighbours and close friends. Reposing in St. Mary’s Church, Bruskey, Ballinagh, Cavan (H12XO67) on Friday 9th January from 6pm to 9pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 10th January in St. Mary’s Church, Bruskey at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in the church grounds.
Fr. Phil's Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on this link https://www.facebook.com/akmedialivestream
Ackie Hall
Lattycopple, Cootehill, Cavan / Monaghan
Peacefully on Tuesday, 6th January 2026 at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his beloved grandson Daniel, brothers Tommy and Kenneth.
Ackie will be dearly missed by his loving family; his devoted wife Hilda, his daughters and sons-in-law Olivia and Norman Graham, Jennifer and Stuart Martin and Denise and Alan Hamilton. Also his treasured grandchildren Alison, Anna, Lucas, Alex and Sarah, brother Cyril, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, the family circle and his good friends.
Funeral service on Friday, 9th January 2026, in Drum Presbyterian Church, eircode H16 KR60, at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ackie if so desired to Cootehill First Response Group (Cheques made payable to same) C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan or any family member.
Resting at Finnegans Funeral Home, Lakelands, Cavan, eircode H12 RF78 on Thursday, 8th January from 5pm until 8pm.
House private please.
"The Lord is my Shepherd"
Margaret Reynolds
(née Wilson)
Ernehill, Belturbet, Cavan
Margaret Reynolds (nee Wilson), Ernehill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, 6th January 2026. Gently at home with her cherished daughter Maura. Predeceased by her husband Sean, infant sons Sean and Paul and recently deceased son Martin.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Maura, son-in-law Gary, nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and wonderful neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Margaret will be reposing at her home in Ernehill (eircode H14 VP68) on Thursday from 2pm until evening prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet on Friday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Drumalee cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
In memory of Margaret, when possible please donate blood to help give extra precious time to those in need.