Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan and Monaghan, as recorded on RIP.ie within the past 24 hours.
Archie Drury
Fartha, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Cavan, A82XN84
The death has occurred of Archie Drury Fartha, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co.Cavan. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Archie who passed away peacefully at home Monday 25th May 2026 surrounded by his loving family in his 99th year.
Predeceased by his grandson baby Cecil, parents Archie and Sarah Jane, his brothers and sisters May, Joe, John, Charles, Harold, Cecil, Greta and Georgie.
Archie leaves behind Sylvia, his adored wife of 66 years. Sylvia a devoted wife to Archie, whose greatest act of love was the care and comfort she gave her husband in his final years. Archie will forever be remembered as a dedicated and devoted father to Geoffrey (Helen), Raymond (Ann) and Sharon (David), his adored grandchildren Steven, Natasha, Simon, Amy and Kyle. Sadly Missed by his nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, family circle, neighbours and many friends.
"Forever With The Lord"
Funeral Arrangements later.
Cootehill Livestock Mart and Raymond Drury crash repairs will remain closed until Friday 29th May.
Please leave messages of sympathy for the family in the condolence section at the bottom of this page.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Declan (Woz) Brady
Pollakeel, Mountnugent, Cavan
Declan (Woz) Brady, Pollakeel, Mountnugent, Co. Cavan. Monday, May 25th (peacefully) at his home surrounded by his loving wife Audrey and son Conor.
Predeceased by his Aunt's; Aggie and Eileen. Declan will be sadly missed by his wife, son, parents; John and Tess, auntie Breda, brothers and sisters; Caroline, Sean, Louise, Imelda, Claire, Martin, Dermot, Bridget, Ricky and their partners, nieces, nephews, The Bray Family, relatives, friends, neighbours and work colleagues. A special thanks to his close friends; Sid, Niall, Sean and Colm.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck A82 DX59 on Tuesday 26th from 5pm to 8pm (At the request of the Family there will be no hand shaking please. The Family will take a 10 minute break at 6.30pm). Funeral Mass on Wednesday 27th in St. Brigid's Church, Mountnugent at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ballinacree Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Moylagh JFK CAR c/o Briody's Funeral Home.
House strictly private please
Special thanks to Petra, Martin, Tina and the Oncology Team in Tullamore General Hospital, Doctor Wielheim and the Palliative Care Team, GP Emma O'Hara and Marcus Melligan of Greene Street Pharmacy.
Funeral Mass Livestream link will follow.
Margaret Hawthorne
(née Lymburn)
Arva, Cavan
Margaret Hawthorne “nee Lymburn”
The death has taken place of Margaret Hawthorn, Arva, Co Cavan originally from Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, Sunday 24th May, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet. Sadly missed by her loving family and friends.
Funeral prayers will take place in Lawlors Funeral Home Ernehill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 R583) on Thursday afternoon at 2pm with burial afterwards in Saint Maeldoid’s Churchyard, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 XH52).
Michael Kenna
29 Annagh Park, Belturbet, Cavan
Michael Kenna, 29 Annagh Park, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, 24th May 2026, following an accident. Predeceased by his mother Marian.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his son M.J., father Joe, sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Anthony, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Michael will be reposing at Lawlors Funeral Home, Ernehill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 R583) on Wednesday evening at 5.30pm until evening prayers at 7.00pm. Funeral mass at 11am on Thursday morning in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Belturbet with burial afterwards in Drumalee cemetery.
Rita (Marita) McAuliffe
(née McKitterick)
Tiragarvan, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Rita (Marita) McAuliffe (née McKitterick), Tiragarvan, Carrickmacross, and formerly of Shanco, Corduff, Co. Monaghan, peacefully in her 94th year, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Monday 25th May 2026. Predeceased by her husband Maurice, parents Phillip and Bridget, brothers Danny and Tom. Deeply regretted by her son Maurice (Sheila), daughters Lynda (Hugh) and Nuala, grandchildren Chanel, Aoife, Hugh and Sean, sister-in-law Anne, cousin, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross A81 C653 on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Michael’s Church, Corduff, A81 X312 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining new Cemetery.
House Private Please
Rita's Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the church link here.
Donations if desired to Steadfast House CLG via donation box c/o of any family member and/or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross.
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The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.