Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan as reported on RIP.ie in the last few days.

Marie Antoinette (Tetty) Brady

(née Holt)

Connaught St, St Joseph St, Phibsborough, Dublin / Cootehill, Cavan

The death has occurred of Marie Antoinette (Tetty) Brady (nee) Holt, Formerly of Connaught St., St. Joseph St, Phibsborough, Dublin. September 30th 2025 at the Mater Hospital, Dublin after an intensive stay. Formerly a nurse and midwife. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) Brady, and beloved mother of Francis, Maria, Andrea and Patrick. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, Sisters Gabrielle and Paula, Sons-in-law Michael and Les, nephews, nieces, grandchildren Luke, Josh, Heather, Joseph, Anna, Andrea-Molly, Ciáran and her great grandchildren Dawson and Ayda Rae her grandchildren’s partners Jodie and Kirsty and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Tetty will be reposing at her Daughter’s residence in Balbriggan on Thursday 2nd October for the whole day, with prayers in the evening. Removal leaving her Daughter’s residence on Friday morning 3rd October to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Middle Chapel, Cootehill, Co. Cavan for 2pm funeral mass, burial afterwards in Middle Chapel, Cemetery.

Barry Francis O'Reilly

Bailieborough Road, Mullaghland, Mullagh, Cavan

Bad Vöslau, Austria

Suddenly, at his home in Austria on 29th September.

Predeceased by his beloved parents, Mattie and Mary Jo O’Reilly, he will be forever cherished and deeply missed by his brothers Fergus and Martin, his nieces Julie and Louise, his nephews Eoghan and Naoise, and extended family Wuri, Siobhán and Orla.

Barry’s passing is also a profound loss to his many friends, both in Ireland and abroad.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Ben Reilly

Moyle Hill, Tierworker, Meath / Tierworker, Cavan

Ben Reilly, Moyle Hill, Tierworker, Kells, Co Meath died 30th September 2025, suddenly but peacefully, at his residence. Predeceased by his sons Baby Oliver and Luke. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Rose, his sons and daughters Rosemary (David), Benny (Pauline), John (Rosie), Mella (Michael), Philip (Therese), Edel (Niall), Trudy (Martin), Thomas (Marta), brother Tom, sisters Josie, Nellie and Grettie, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, 28 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Ben Rest In Eternal Peace

Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Thursday 2nd October from 6pm - 8pm. Funeral on Friday to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Tierworker for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in Moybologue Cemetery.

House Private Please

Bernadette Ahern

(née Keenan)

Queens Park, London and formerly of Crossalare, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Bernadette Ahern (née Keenan), Queens Park, London and formerly of Crossalare, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, peacefully in her 97th year at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London Friday 12th September 2025. Predeceased by her husband Sean and daughter Ann. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son Derek his partner Lubna, brother James, sister Philomena, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross (A81 C653) on Friday morning 9am until prayers at 10am with removal via Crossalare to St. Lastra’s Church, Donaghmoyne A81 P978 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.

Bernadette’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the church link here.

Harry Hughes

Glenmount, Drumbear, Monaghan Town, Monaghan, H18TK63

Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his son Damien, his father Jim, his mother Kathleen and his brothers Gussie, Eddie, Dessie, Sean and infant Sean.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Rose, daughters Miriam and Siobhán, sons Martin (Naomi) and Raymond, grandchildren Katie (Adam), George, Joshua, Harry, Rossa and Steffan, brother Malachy (Ann), sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Thursday (02/10/2025) from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday (03/10/2025) from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Removal on Saturday (04/10/2025) at 10.15 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 here.

Myrtle McCarville

(née McClelland)

Drumhirk, Monaghan Town, Monaghan, H18 N207

Peacefully on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, at Cavan General Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her beloved daughter Annette.

Myrtle will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted husband Martin and sons Richard (Jen) and Gregory (Marie), also her treasured grandchildren Ryan, Nicole, Leah and Zoe, sisters Rita, Violet, Hazel and Doreen, brother Derek and the entire family circle.

Resting at her home.

Funeral service in First Monaghan Presbyterian Church, Old Cross Square, Monaghan, eircode H18 Y506, on Saturday, 4th October at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Coolshannagh Burial Grounds.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Myrtle if so desired to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care or First Monaghan Presbyterian Church Repair Fund (Cheques made payable to same) C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan or any family member.

Callers are welcome to the family home from 4pm until 8pm on Thursday and Friday.

"The Lord is my Shepherd"

Hughie McElvaney

Corcaghan, Monaghan

Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Lilian, and his sisters Mary, Margaret and Rose.

Beloved father of Fionnuala, Emmet, Stephen and Conor.

Sadly missed by his loving family, his brother P.J., sister Bridie, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Thursday (02/10/2025) from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Friday (03/10/2025) from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Shuttle bus in operation from Corcaghan Church. (H18VN26)

House private at other times please.

Removal on Saturday (04/10/2025) at 10.30 a.m., arriving at St. Michael’s Church, Corcaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cuan Mhuire, Ballybay.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam here.

Peadar Mc GEOUGH

The Crescent, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75 PY92

The death has occured of Peadar Mc GEOUGH (The Crescent, Castleblayney) Passed away peacefully on 30th September 2025 at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret. Cherished dad of Stephen, Dermot, Janet (Dandy) and Seán. A much-loved father-in-law to Karen, Teresa, Áine and Mick. Adored grandad (Paddy) of Gavin, Abaigh, Jim, Daisy, Meabh, Dáithí, Ronnie and Faolán, who will miss him dearly. Peadar will be remembered with love by his entire family including brothers John Francis, Gene, Martin and Seamus, the extended McGeough and Mason families, his neighbours and his many friends. Predeceased by his loving parents Brigid and Peter (Dromore, Drumakill).

Wake and Funeral arrangements will be confirmed on Thursday morning. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney Parish Fund.

Enquiries to McConville Funeral Directors, Est. 1830. Tel: 02830861212.

St. Padre Pio, pray for him.

Funeral Arrangements Later

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

To view the previous death notices, click here.