Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

The following deaths have occurred in County Cavan and Monaghan in the last 24 hours as recorded on RIP.ie.

John Carroll

Glassdrummon, Canningstown, Cootehill, Cavan

John Carroll Glassdrummon, Canningstown, Cootehill, Co. Cavan Thursday January 1st 2026 peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at Rossmore Unit, Monaghan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Annie and Matt, brothers Matt and Jimmy, sister-in-law Annamai Carroll, brothers-in-law Pat McGee and Felix McCabe.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, sisters Nan McGee, Maura (Peter Smyth), Sue (Patsy Clarke), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Mullen’s Funeral Home Cootehill (H16 FD25) this Friday January 2nd from 4pm to 7pm. Removal leaving Mullen’s Funeral Home this Saturday morning at 11.15 to arrive at St Brigid’s Church East Knockbride A82 H982 (via Dernakesh NS, Wilson's Cross) to arrive for 12noon funeral mass, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

House Private to family, neighbours and friends please.

Message of condolence may be left in the condolence section below.

Lily Fay

(née Wynne)

Bunnoe, Cavan / Achonry, Sligo

Lily Fay (née Wynne), The Rock, Lisboduff, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, died 31st December 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the Nurses and Doctors at Castlemanor Nursing Home, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Agnes, brothers Ollie and Seamus and sister May.

Will forever be missed by her husband Paddy and her children Theresa (John), Hubert (Sharon), Angela, PJ (Dor), Olivia (Brian) and Gerard, her adored grandchildren Thomas, Adam, Daniel, Katie, Aoife, Ryan, Caolán, Colin, Tara Lily and Oscar and great-granddaughter Ella Rose, her brothers Roger and Stephen, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, cousins, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home this Friday 2nd January from 2pm to 8pm, (with a break from 4.30 to 5). For those wishing to pay their respects in person, parking at Bunnoe Community Centre (H16 P031) with a shuttle bus in operation to and from the family home.

Funeral cortège to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Bunnoe for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon, and can be viewed here followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Patient Comfort Fund at Castlemanor and Cavan Parkinson's Association, c/o funeral director or any family member.

Ellen McGovern

(née Murray)

Tullinamoyle, Dowra, Cavan

The death has occurred of Ellen McGovern (nee Murray) Tullinamoyle, Dowra, Co. Cavan formerly Legeelan, Blacklion, Co. Cavan peacefully at her residence following a short illness.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving husband Henry, daughter Caroline and her husband Andrew Feeney, son Raymond and his partner Brenda Doherty, grandchildren Andrea, Dylan, Claire, Patrick, Kieran, Joseph, Charlie and Sean, great-grandchildren Cayden and Mark.

Remains reposing in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Doobally, Dowra N41 KR74 from 5-7pm this Friday evening. Funeral mass at 1pm on Saturday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery

House private at all times please.

Eileen Flanagan

(née McDermott)

O'Neill Park, Clones, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Eileen Flanagan (nee McDermott), formerly of O'Neill Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Thursday 1st January 2026, peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband John

Cherished and adored mother of Jim, Ronnie (Marie), Leo (Geraldine), Keiran (Sue), Margaret (Freddie), Helen (Thomas), Paul, Allan (Mairead). Eileen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours, friends and by all who knew and loved Eileen

May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Eileen will repose at Martin's Family Room, Newbliss, H18C962 on Friday evening (2nd) from 4pm to 6pm with removal at 6.30pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Clones arriving for 7pm.

Eileen’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday (3rd) at 11am, followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Eileen's funeral cortège to the chapel on Friday evening will travel via The Diamond (approx 6.50pm) and Fermanagh St, (Driving)

Eileen's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link here.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family please use the 'Condolence' section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.

Peggy Hayden

(née Magee)

Cappog, Ballinode, Monaghan / Irvinestown, Fermanagh

We are saddened to announce the death of Peggy Hayden née Magee, Cappog, Ballinode, Co.Monaghan and formerly Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh. Thursday 1st January peacefully in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family in the gentle care of the staff at Drumbear Lodge.

Predeceased by husband Bill, son Roy, and brothers Jim, Charlie and Paddy.

Peggy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Siobhán, Tony, Amy, Fiona, Clarice and Clarrie, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, her sister Mary (Thompson), neighbours and close friends Martin and Eileen, the wider circle of family and friends and the community of Cappog, Ballinode.

May Peggy's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Peggy's remains will repose at her home in Ballinode from 3pm - 9pm on Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am at St.Mary's Church, Urbleshanny. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery alongside her husband Bill.

Mary McCarron

(née Hagan)

38 Tully, Monaghan Town, Monaghan

Peacefully at home.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and her sisters Bridie and Elizabeth.

Sadly missed by her sons Jim and Paul, her daughter Linda, her brother Paddy, her grandchildren Shane, Shauna, Sláney and Shannon, her sister in law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Friday (02/01/2026) from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.

House private at other times please.

Removal on Saturday (03/01/2026) at 10.30 a.m., arriving at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Calvary Cemetery, Latlurcan.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam here.

Anna Tracey

(née Graham)

14 O'Neill Park, Clones, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Anna Tracey (nee Graham), 14 O'Neill Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, and formerly of Legnakelly, Clones, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully in Mullinahinch house nursing home, surrounded by her loving family, 1st January 2026

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her sisters Rose, Alice and Sadie (who died in infancy) and her brothers Eddie and Seamus.

Anna will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her brother Austin and sister-in-law Annie (Clones) and her sister Geraldine and brother-in-law Tommy Fitzpatrick (New York), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, many friends and by all who knew and loved Anna

May Anna Rest in Peace.

Anna will repose at the Martin's Family Room, Newbliss, H18C962 on Friday evening (2nd) from 7pm to 9pm. Removal from Martin's family Room Saturday afternoon (3rd) at 1.30pm to the Sacred Heart Chapel, Clones, for 2pm Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver's Cemetery.

Anna's funeral Mass can be viewed on the link here.

The family appreciates your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.

Condolences for any of the families above can be left at www.rip.ie

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