Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

The following deaths have occurred in counties Cavan and Monaghan in recent days as recorded on RIP.ie

Freddie Tilson Drummullig, Butlersbridge, Cavan., Fri,day January 30 2026, peacefully at Lisdarn Transitional care unit, Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Louisa, sister Olwyn, brother George and his wonderful friend, Violet Pratt. Remembered with love by his sister-in-law, Doreen, nephews, David (Maej), Brian (Zuzana), Alan (Lisa), niece Lesley (Olly), grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, very good neighbours, and many friends.

Resting at the family home today, Sunday February 1 from 3pm until 7pm concluding with prayers. Family time thereafter please.

Funeral service in Derryheen Parish Church on Monday at 2pm, followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if so desired to Derryheen Parish Church c\o William Foster, funeral director, Ricehill, Crossdoney, Cavan.

Cecilia Richardson (née Mulligan), Cairn, Ballyjamesduff, and formerly of Lacken, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan. Suddenly but peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, January 31 surrounded by her loving husband Gerry and her family.

Predeceased by her parents, Mike Joe and Rose.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Gerry; her brothers Padraig (Sharon), Michael, Frankie (Olivia), and Gerard (Eimear); her sisters, her twin Maggie (Maggie P), Rosie (Adrian), and Susan (Seamus).

Also sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews Aidan, Gavin, Tiernan, Aoibhe, Grainne, and Mille Rose (goddaughter); aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, and many friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday evening from 5:30pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12:00 noon in St Michael’s Church, Potahee, with interment afterwards in the adjoining new Cemetery.

Clarise Reilly (née Smith), beloved wife of the late Brendan, Killynebber, Cavan and late of Cloverhill, Kells, Co Meath.

Pre-deceased by her husband, parents, brothers and sisters.

Saturday, January 31 peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Brenda, sons Paul and John, son in law Paul Cosgrove, daughters in law Ann and Tina, her adored grandchildren Nicole, Karl, James, Cian, Patrick, Joanne, Holly and Killian, Sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan tomorrow Sunday, from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11.30am in the Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan. Interment afterwards in St Brigid's cemetery, Killygarry.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral

Carol Monaghan (née Kavanagh), Rosculligan, Cavan and Dublin, Saturday, January 31 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Anthony and dear mother of Emma, Tony, Andrew, John, Harriet and David. Pre-deceased by her beloved brother Shay.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday afternoon from 2pm with prayers at 4pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 2:00pm in St Brigid's Church, Killygarry. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan.

Joe (Joseph) Fitzgerald, Knocknashammer, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31 surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff at Fairlawns Private Nursing Home, Bailieborough, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents William and Evelyn, his sister Irene and his brother-in-law Johnny Field.

Sadly missed by his sisters Pearl (Derek Cox) and Wanda (Eric Forde), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Resting at Mullens Funeral Home, Cootehill, Co Cavan (H16FD25) on Sunday, February 1 from 5pm until 8pm.

Funeral cortége will leave the home of his sister Pearl and Derek Cox on Monday, February 2 at 1:30pm to arrive at Kilmount Presbyterian Church (H16PF76) for 2pm funeral service followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Kilmount Sunday School C/O George Hall Funeral Director or any family member. Cheques made payable to Kilmount Presbyterian Church.

Robert James Boaden, "Rockcrest", Main Street, Arva, Co Cavan, Thursday, January 29, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Sydney and dear father of Robert (Dawn) and Clive (Elise), his adored grandchildren Samuel, Ben and Jacques.

Funeral arrangements later.

Margaret McCarville (nee Mc Caughey), Clonkeen, Clones and formerly of The Creighton Hotel, Clones Co. Monaghan. Margaret passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 30. Predeceased by her beloved husband Leo.

Adored mother of Edel (Gerry), Leone (John), Celine (Brendan) and Patrick (Marion). Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters, son and their partners, grandchildren, Chloe, Sophie, Conor, Aidan, Brea, Leo and Shea, brother Michael Mc Caughey (Kathleen), her sister Rosaleen (Alfie Mc Grath) and sister in-law Una, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and by all who knew and loved Margaret

Margaret will repose at the family home Clonkeen, Clones, Co. Monaghan, (H23 DY79), today, Sunday, February 1 from 3pm to 9pm, family time at all other times please including Monday morning, with removal on Monday morning at 10:15am to the Sacred Heart Chapel, Clones, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver's Cemetery, Clones.

Margaret's funeral cortège to the chapel will travel via The Diamond and Fermanagh St. Please note there will be a shuttle bus will be in operation on Sunday, parking at Clones Credit Union car park

Margaret's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link -

https://www.churchservices.tv/sacredheartclones

Adrian Keenan, Fermoyle, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan, much loved son of Sean and the late Josephine Keenan, Wednesday, January 28 tragically, following a road traffic accident.

Cherished son of Sean and adored brother to Jacinta, John (Leanne), Eugene (Jeny) and Veronica. Adrian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken Dad, sisters, brothers and their partners, his nephews, Caleb, Aaron and Austin, his loving partner, Alannah, his aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, work colleagues, wide circle of friends and by all who knew and loved Adrian.

Adrian will repose at the family home, Fermoyle, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan this evening (Sunday) from 4pm to 8pm. House private to family and close friends at all other times please.

Adrian's Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 2 in St. Mary's Church, Urbleshanny, Scotstown, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Please note there will be a shuttle bus will be in operation wake time's, parking at Black Lane H18 V634.

Adrian's Funeral Mass can be viewed on Tydavnet RC Facebook page.

Helen 'Nell' Gaughan (née Gray) of Clonberne, Co.Galway, formerly of Knockatallon, Co.Monaghan and Tottenham, London.

Helen passed away peacefully in her 86th year in the presence of her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Central Park Nursing Home.

Beloved wife of the late Martin Gaughan and dear mother of Cathy Rabbitte (Clonberne), Caroline Murray (Roy, Dunmore), Fiona Gaughan (London), Martin Gaughan (London) and Peter Gaughan (Los Angeles), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Helen reposed at Clonberne Community Centre (H53 W3W2) on Saturday before removal to her residence in Clonberne, family only.

Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Clonberne (H53 XC89) Sunday, February 1 at 1pm with burial afterwards in Clonberne Cemetery.

Family flowers only,. Donations if desired may be made as an act of kindness to another, in remembrance of Helen.

Please see Live Stream Link for those who would like to watch Nell's Funeral Mass: https://www.youtube.com/live/uGjXonn0mnU?si=Gy87DWzQgONi3GDw

Margaret Martin (née Mills), Rockcorry, Monaghan. Formerly of Tattybrack, Rockcorry and Leeds (UK).

Peacefully on Friday, January 30 at Sullivan Nursing Home, Cavan.

Pre-deceased by her parents William & Anna Susan, Infant brother Thomas, sister Martha King, son Allen and partner John Hawthorne.

Margaret will be sadly missed by her son Ken, daughters Ann, Sylvia and Karina, sons-in-law, her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephew John King, the extended family, neighbours and many friends.

As per Margaret's wishes, following a private cremation, she will rest in eternal peace in "St.John the Evangelist", Dartrey, Church of Ireland, Ematris, Churchyard.

The family would like to thank most sincerely all staff of John Sullivan Nursing Home, Cathedral Road Cavan, for their exceptional love, care and kindness to Margaret.

Mary Duffy, 47 Cregah Garden, Armagh, Co. Armagh, formerly of 31 Black Island View, Drumillard, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her brothers Ben, Frank and Mickey, sisters ,Bridie, Cecilia-Elizabeth and Bernie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mary will repose at Corrigans Funeral Home, Lower Commons, Castleblayney (A75 E361) today (Sunday) from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Removal on Monday, February 2 at 11:30am arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney for requiem mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary´s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/muckno