Bereavement notices

It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Cavan and Monaghan as recorded on RIP.ie.

Patrick "Paddy" Murray , 3 Railway Cottages, Swellan , Cavan, Friday, June 26, suddenly and peacefully at home.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget and his infant brother John Pius.

Paddy was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by his wife Mags Amond, his daughters Nollaig (Gregory) and Sorcha (Dan), his adored grandchildren Éinín, Fáinche, Síomha, Rhea and Noah who were the light of his life, his siblings Philip, Mary, Michael, Rosaleen, Helena and Frances and their families, all his extended relatives, good neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12 C821) on Sunday evening from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. Removal on Monday afternoon at 1:30pm, travelling via his home and Wolfe Tone St, to the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving for a Funeral Mass at 2pm.

Following Mass the cortége will travel to Cullies Cemetery for committal prayers and burial.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the I.P.S.C. via the link https://www.idonate.ie/cause/ipsc

Paddy's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website at

www.cavantownparish.com/webcam

House strictly private at all times please.

Margaret Smith (née Small), Clonegonnell, Cavan. Friday, June 26, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Surgical 1.

Predeceased by her loving husband William John, her sister Winifred (Wright) and her brother Joe. Lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her sons William and Sam, her daughter Caroline (Brady), daughter in law Ethel, son in law Colin, granddaughters Megan, Rachel, Holly, Beth and Ruby, sister in law Sadie (Boyle), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Resting at Lakelands Funeral home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12RF78, today, Saturday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, concluding with prayers.

Funeral service in St. Fethlimidh's Cathedral, Kilmore, H12FK10 on Sunday at 2:30 pm followed by committal and burial in Kilmore Parish Graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Iona House Residential Unit, Castleblayney, c/o William Foster Funeral Director, Ricehill, Crossdoney, Cavan.

Angela Smith (née Clarke), 41 Drumnavanagh, Farnham Rd, Cavan Town, formerly Cavan County Library, Friday,June, 26. Peacefully at her home in the loving care of her husband John.

Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Clarke " Benvista" (Clones), brothers Charles and Thomas and her sister Mary-Josephine. Angela was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by her devoted husband John, all her extended family, her principal carer Amanda, good neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Sunday evening from 5pm until 6:30pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving for a Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Burial will take place afterwards in Cullies Cemetery.

Angela's Funeral mass will be available to view live on the parish website at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam

Brendan Caldwell, Clonkeefy, Ballyjamesduff on Thursday, June 25, peacefully at home.

Predeceased by his parents Brian and Katie, sisters Lola and Patricia. Sadly missed by his nephews Paul (Marian), Declan (Noeline), Enda (Alva) and Patrick, niece Mary Farrelly, grandnephews & grandnieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Briody’s Funeral Home, The Green, Kilnaleck (A82 DX59) on Friday, June 26 from 6:30pm to 8pm. Funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, Castlerahan at 10am on Saturday morning followed by burial after in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Packie Tom McMahon, Greaghcrotta, Tullyco, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Thursday, June 24, suddenly, but peacefully at the Lisdarn Unit, Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sister Nancy and brother Pearce.

Sadly missed by his sister Maisie O' Reilly (Knockateggart), brother Kevin (England), sister-in-law Marie, niece Geraldine (Martin) McHugh (Kill), grandnephews Niall (Louise) and Gary (Nicola), cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Andy O’Keeffe, Kilconny, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, June 25. Peacefully in the excellent care of nurses and staff of Cavan General Hospital and surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Andy and Ellen, his wife Anna, brother John, sisters Kathleen and Phylis. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, sons Gregory (Aishing), Adrian (Vanessa), and Mal (Orla), daughter Andrea (Fintan), son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, Dearbhla, Aoibheann, Ella, Keira, Bobby, Caolán, Louie, Kate and Ava, relatives and friends.

Funeral mass at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Staghall today, Saturday morning with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private to family and close friends please.

Angela Flanagan (née McArdle), Cornanure, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, unexpectedly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Co. Louth Thursday, June 25.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Nan McArdle and her grandchildren Saoirse and Fionn. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, sons Padraig (Catherine), and Seamus (Michelle) and daughter Joanne (Gerard), grandchildren Darragh, Oisín, Tiernan, Éabha, Odhran, Niamh and Donnacha, her brothers Martin and Kevin, sisters Marion and Noeleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 C653 on Saturday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm.

House Private at all times,

Removal on Monday from her residence to St. Mary’s Church, Lisdoonan arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the new Cemetery.

Angela’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the church link on: ChurchServices.tv/Lisdoonan

Ernest (Ernie) Kellett, Drumbarnet, Ballinode, Co.Monaghan, H18 EW86. Friday, June26, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents George & Mary Kellett, his sisters Lillian McLoughlin & Maud Lumsten and his brother David Kellett.

Ernie will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dympna, daughter Ann Marie, son Noel (Megan), grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Florrie & Violet (George) and his brothers Donald (Mary) & Kevin (Marie), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Ernie’s remains will repose at his home (H18 EW86) on Saturday (27th) from 2pm – 9pm. House private to family and neighbours at all other times please.

Ernie’s remains will leave the family home (H18 EW86) on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Urbleshanny for Funeral Mass at 11:30am. Burial afterwards in St. Dympna’s Cemetery, Tydavnet. Family flowers only please.

Please note, there will be a shuttle bus in operation from St. Dympna’s Church Carpark, Tydavnet.

Veronica Mc Cabe, Mc Curtain Street, Monaghan. Peacefully at Mullinahinch House Nursing Home, Monaghan.

Predeceased by her parents John & Mary-Ellen, brothers Luke, Philip, Paddy, Seamus and Frankie, also her nephew Francis.

Survived by her loving sister Moira, nephew Patrick, nieces, nephews, great grand nieces, great grand nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Ita Duffy (née Finnegan), Drumlane, Tullynahinera, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Ita Duffy, née Finnegan, Drumlane, Tullynahinera, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, on Wednesday, June 24, suddenly, at her residence.

Predeceased by her parents Lily and Terry and her infant brother Eamon.

Ita, deeply regretted and remembered with love by her loving husband Pat, sons Eamon (Geraldine), Sean (Katarina), Patrick (Valli) and Damien (Tina), her eight cherished grandchildren, Tristan, Gabriel, Páidí, TJ, Maeva, Aleah, Cáel and Layla, brothers Peter, Gerry, Gene and Pauric, sisters Maura, Alice and Bernadette, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and many friends.

Ita’s funeral cortége will travel from the family home on Monday morning to arrive at Our Lady of Knock Church, Ballintra, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to SOSAD c/o Wards Funeral Home or via the donation box.

House strictly private at all times by the request of the immediate family.

Liam Strong, Drumacon, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75 D721

The death has occurred of Liam Strong, Drumacon, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Thursday, June 25, 2026 in the care of the staff of Castleross Retirement Village, with his devoted wife Maura by his side.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Johnny, brother, Tony, his sister Anna (Coleman) and brothers-in-law Thomas and Gene Donaghy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Maura, brother Pat, brother-in-law Brian (Coleman), sisters-in-law,cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, neighbours, and wide circle of friends.

Removal from Liam's home in Drumacon, A75 D721 on Saturday morning at 10:15am arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney for requiem mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Liam’s funeral mass can be viewed on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/muckno

House private on Saturday morning please.

Maura would like to thank Dr. Mary Flanagan, the staff of Castleross Retirement Village, the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and The Step Down Unit in Dundalk for the care and support they gave to Liam over the past number of months.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the above families, please use the 'Condolence' section on rip.ie.

The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.