Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan as recorded on rip.ie in the last twenty four hours. There have been no deaths recorded in County Monaghan.

Margaret (Peggy) DAIRE

(née Masterson)

Ardcondra, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon / Killeshandra, Cavan

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Daire (née Masterson) Ardcondra, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon, formerly Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. January 10th 2026, unexpectedly at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Mary Ellen and her brother Laurence and mother-in-law Lauretta.

Peggy will be sadly missed by her husband Seán and their family Martin, Michael, Lorraine and her husband Peadar, Vivienne and her partner John, Shane and his partner Penelope, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon F52WT26 on Tuesday evening (January 13th 2026) from 5p.m. until 7p.m. Removal to St. Michael's Church, Cootehall, on Wednesday morning to arrive for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Ardcarne Cemetery.

Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the link here.

Wesley Gumley

Deggan, Butlersbridge, Cavan

Wesley Gumley, Deggan, Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan, Saturday January 10th 2025, suddenly and peacefully at his home. Wesley was a dedicated and devoted family man who will be greatly missed by his heartbroken wife Hazel, devastated son Keith, daughter in law Allyson (Gormley), brother Frank (Amy), sister Linda (Sidney Kilroy) best friend Adrian Donohoe and his nieces and nephews.

Wesley touched the hearts of many with his loyalty and humour and will be sadly missed by his wide circle of friends and family.

Resting at his home in Deggan (H12 HX05) on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 8pm. Wesley's Funeral Service will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in Cavan Parish Church, Farnham St. Cavan. Interment will take place afterwards in the New Cemetery, Tullacmongan, Cavan Town. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cavan Parish Church Restoration Fund, c/o Mc Mahon Funeral Directors, Farnham Rd, Cavan, donation box in the church or any family member. Please place any messages for the family or tales of Wesley in the condolences section below. Wesley's Funeral service will be available to view live and the link will be posted here in due course.

"We'll meet again on some bright highway, Songs to sing and tales to tell"

Sheila Lynch

(née Kennedy)

Ballyjamesduff, Cavan / Westport, Mayo

Sheila Lynch (nee Kennedy), Corracarrow, Ballyjamesduff and formerly of Westport, Co Mayo, on January 11th at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

Predeceased by her devoted husband Patrick Patsy Lynch and her brothers Ray and Micheál. Sadly missed by her loving family and devoted neighbours, her brother Kevin and sister Una, sisters in law, especially Joanne in Dublin, nieces and nephews; Emma, Raymond and Gordon, in Dublin. Siobhan, Aoife, and Michael, in Galway. Kevin, Noel and Colm in Monaghan. Samantha and Michael in Canada, in laws Sandra, Julie and Ian, grandnieces, grandnephews, family and wide circle of friends.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Munterconnaught, Virginia (A82C2N6) this Wednesday evening January 14th from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral mass at St. Dympna’s Church, Upper Lavey, Cavan (A82XW61) on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Hugo SMITH

Laytown, Meath / Kilnaleck, Cavan

SMITH Hugo (Laytown, Co Meath and formerly of Aughaloora, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan) January 12th 2026. Peacefully, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Vivian. Sadly missed by his wife, his sister Mary, brothers Oliver, Tony and Jerome, his mother-in-law Segundina, sisters-in-law Breda, Rose, Marlita, Jemma and Alma, brothers-in-law Michael and Christopher, nieces Michelle, Annmarie, Pauline, Carmel, Oonagh, Deirdre and Erin, nephews Barry, Martin, Niall, Eugene, David, Donovan, Ryan, Liam and Cillian, relatives, and friends

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown (A92 PF20). Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

House private at all other times please.

Sue Tobin

(née McGivney)

The Green, Kilnaleck, Cavan

Sue Tobin, (nee McGivney), The Green, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, Monday, January 12th 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family at Cavan General Hospital. Pre-deceased by her husband Robbie, parents Molly & Michael, sisters Anne & Rita, brother Jim. Sadly missed by her loving family; daughter Catherine (Vinny), sons Fintan (Ashling), Patrick & Christopher (Nicky), grandchildren Jamie, Rian, Sean, Ella, Maisie, Molly & Ada, sister Mary, brothers Mickey & Gerard (Angela), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home (A82 DX59), The Green, Kilnaleck on Wednesday (14th) evening from 6pm - 8pm. Removal, from her daughter Catherine's home, on Thursday morning to St. Patrick's Church, Kilnaleck for Funeral Mass at 11am. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care Cavan c/o Briody's Funeral Home or any family member.

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.