Funeral of late Cavan priest to take place

Fr. Brady passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6

The funeral of the late Very Rev. Fr. Phil Brady, a respected Co. Cavan priest, will take place later today (Saturday).

Fr. Brady, who was from Creighan, Cavan Town, and Legwee Bridge, Bruskey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, at the age of 82. He was a late priest of the Diocese of Kilmore.

In a tribute posted on social media, St. Brigid’s Parish, Laragh, paid warm tribute to Fr. Brady, describing him as a “deeply loved and cherished member of the community” since his arrival in the parish in August 2002.

The parish said his ministry was marked by **humility, kindness and deep faith**, noting that he brought great comfort to the sick and their families through his gentle presence. He was also praised for encouraging young people in their faith and for his constant care and attentiveness to the elderly, ensuring they felt seen, valued and remembered.

Fr. Brady was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Roseanne Brady; infant sister Teresa; sisters Margaret Mollahan and Rosie Galligan; brother Ned; aunt Molly; brother-in-law Michael Tully; and nephew James Tully.

He is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Maryann Tully; brothers John (Pat), Paddy (Lily), Monsignor James Brady and Hughie (Maggie); brothers-in-law Phil Galligan and John Mollahan; sister-in-law Kathleen Brady; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews; Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop Emeritus Leo O’Reilly; brother priests, former parishioners and his many friends.

Born on January 8, 1943, Fr. Brady was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1968. Over the course of his ministry, he served in numerous parishes across the Diocese of Kilmore, including **Kinlough, Glangevlin, Corlough–Drumreilly Lower, Ballinaglera, Kildallan, Doobally, Cross, and as Parish Priest of Laragh.

He retired from active ministry in 2017.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 10, at 12 noon, followed by interment in the church grounds.