Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
Death notices as reported on rip.ie.
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.
Padraic O'Reilly
Garrymore, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death has occurred of Padraic O’Reilly, Maspeth, New York, and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at home, in the loving presence of his family, on 17th October 2026.
Beloved husband of Noreen (née Brosnan), devoted father of Courtney, Patrick, Niamh (Erin), Garrett (Christine) and Declan (Jaime), and cherished grandfather of Declan Jr., Thomas, Emma, Ava, Sara and Caitlin.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridget, brother Tom and sister Maura.
Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Finbarr (Helen) and Declan (the late Rose), sister Attracta, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, on Wednesday, 21st October, from 4pm to 8pm (New York time).
Funeral Mass on Thursday, 22nd October, at Our Lady of Hope Church, Eliot Avenue and 71st Street, Middle Village, followed by cremation at All Souls Crematory, East Elmhurst. Mass time to be confirmed.
Full arrangements and updates:
https://www.papaverofuneralhome.com/obituaries/Padraic-F-OReilly?obId=49865467
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, at a later date.
A proud Ballinagh man, Padraic took to America at once, and America took to him. For so many leaving Cavan for New York, his was the telephone number they were given and the warm welcome that helped them find their feet. He gave many years to Cavan GAA in New York as Secretary and President. A much-loved figure along his Long Island City UPS route, he later opened McReilly’s with Noreen.
He will be remembered on both sides of the Atlantic for his good humour, generosity and the quiet way he looked after people.
Phyllis Bullock
Church Street, Shercock, Cavan
Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Hughie McGerty
Bunnoe, Cavan / Butlersbridge, Cavan
Hughie McGerty, Killarue, Lisboduff, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Annalee Park, Butlersbridge, died 17th October 2026, peacefully in the presence of his family at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Rose, and his sister Ann.
Will forever be missed by his loving wife Anne and their sons Kenneth (Louise), Darren, Alan (Lynn) and Gabriel, his adored grandchildren Paige, Brandon, Sienna and Tammyrose, his brothers Jimmy (Bernie) and Gerard (May), sisters Rosemary, Patricia (Paddy Foynes), Alice (Noel Brown) and Caroline, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours, former army colleagues and a wide circle of friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral Home, Cootehill (H16 FD25) this Monday evening from 5pm to 7pm, concluding with prayers. Funeral cortège to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Bunnoe for Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am, and can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/bunnoe followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private please
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if so desired to Cuan Cancer Support, via link below, donation box in church, or C/o Smith’s Funeral Directors.
Donations to Cuan Cancer Support Centre in Memory of Hughie McGerty
John (Brownboy) Cawley
65 Mullaghmatt, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his children Catherine, Amy and Jordan, his parents Mollly and Charlie, his sisters Ellie and Nan and his brother Willie.
Sadly missed by his loving partner Aideen, his sons Joseph, John Paul, Oisin, Joshua, Jamie, Eoin and Logan, his daughters Wendy, Sammy and Charlie, grandchildren, son in law, daughters in law, sisters Mary and Celia, brothers Tom, Charlie, Paddy and Jimmy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Sunday (18/10/2026) from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday (19/10/2026) from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. House private on Tuesday morning please.
Removal on Tuesday (20/10/2026) at 10 a.m., arriving at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery, Latlurcan.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam at:
st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan - MCN
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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.