Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan and Monaghan in recent days as recorded on RIP.ie
Walter Bourgoin
Grandpré, France / Moher, New Inn, Ballyjamesduff, County, Cavan
Walter Bourgoin, Grandpré, France / Moher, New Inn, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents, Jean and Marie-Joséphe.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Martina, children Jasmine, Alicia and André, sister Nelly Trasart, Aunt Marie- Madeleine (Daniel) Ardiet, Annette (Jean-Pierre) Thirion. His sisters-in-law Mary Mc Nally, Anna and Nora Sheridan, brothers-in-law Didier Trassart, Seamus Sheridan, Hugh Mc Nally, his nieces Lise, Niamh, Aine, Ava, and nephews Tom, Daniel, Connor, Adam, Ewan, Sean, and Donál, cousins Gregory (Christelle) Ardiet, Pierre-Jean (Sandrine) Thirion, Benjamin and Elise Thirion. His many cousins and amazing wonderful friends (Bérets), neighbours in both Ireland and France and his work colleagues in ESB.
May His Most Gentle of Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
Reposing at Matthew’s Funeral Home, Virginia, Co. Cavan (A82YV58) on Friday January 16th, from 5pm to 8.00pm.
Funeral Mass at St. Dympna’s Church, Upper Lavey, Cavan (A82XW61) on Saturday 17th at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private Please.
Peter Galligan
Glasscarrick, Loughduff, Cavan
Peter died peacefully in the loving care of his devoted family on January 14th, 2026.
Predeceased by his parents, Conor and Frances (née Moynagh), his brother Patrick, sister Sr. Margaret (Sisters of Mercy, Colwyn Bay) and his darling Grandson, Tiarnán.
Peter will be forever loved and sadly missed by his devoted family, loving wife Brigid, children Claire (Kevin), Paula (Kevin), Conor (Roslyn), Irene (Tim), Peter Paul, David (Laura).
Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren who brought him such joy and happiness.
Sisters Bridie Dobson, Mary Kraemer, brothers Connie, James, Brendan and Thomas, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis
Reposing at his home on Friday followed by removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran (N39 HN84) arriving at 6pm. Funeral mass on Saturday at 12 noon. Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
House private to neighbours and close friends
Family flowers only. Donations in Lieu if desired to Féileacáin.
The Galligan family wish to sincerely acknowledge the dedicated care Daddy received in Cavan General Hospital and from his wonderful carers who looked after him with such care and dignity in our home.
To view the funeral service, click here.
Alice MALONE
Killaliss, Shercock, Cavan / Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Formerly Smithstown, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda surrounded by her loving family.
Pre deceased by her husband Tony. Sadly missed by her sons Richard, Michael, Anthony, David and Noel Lawlor, her daughters Martina, Collette and Allison, her grandchildren Annie, Phillipa, Connor, Nichola, Noel, Tony, Mickey, James, Stella, Alice, Ryan and Liam, great grandchildren Osin, Jack, Nathan and Darragh.
Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home on Saturday 17th January from 3pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday 18th January at 12 noon in St. Brigid's Church, Knockbride East, followed by private Cremation in Lakelands Cremetorium. House private please.
No Flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Shercock Killann Cancer Society.
Michael Mc Cabe
26 Griffith Park, Cootehill, Cavan
Michael Mc Cabe 26 Griffith Park, Cootehill, Co. Cavan January 12th 2026 suddenly at his home.
Predeceased by his parents Bridgie and James, and his brother Jimmy.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by Bernie, Leona, Michelle and Sinead, sons-in-law Kieran, Paul and Mickey, his loving grandchildren Shannon, Sean, Kallie, Frankie, Bobby, Sonny and Freya, sisters Monica and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at Mullen’s Funeral Home (H16 FD25), Cootehill this Friday evening from 4pm to 7pm. Removal leaving the family home 26 Griffith Park, on Saturday morning at 11.30am to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Cootehill for 12noon funeral mass, followed by burial in St Michael’s cemetery.
Family Home Strictly Private Please.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu of Michael to SOSAD Cavan c/o Mullen’s Funeral Directors or any family member.
Michael's funeral mass can be viewed here.
Colette RICE
(née Fay)
Mourne Vale, Avenue Road, Dundalk, Louth / Cootehill, Cavan
Formerly of Market Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Colette died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, 15th January 2026. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Rose and brothers Michael and Charles. Remembering also Jim, Nuala, Marie, Gerry and Mary. Colette was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her husband Tony, her children Emer (Barry Mc Elroy), Deirdre (Zoran Ivic), Sinead (Ollie McArdle) and Fergal (Merrilyn Campbell), her darling sister Margaret (Coghlan, Dublin) and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Much loved by her grandchildren Patrick, Sorcha, Fiona, Nicola, Oliver, Lucas and Thomas and her nieces, nephews, extended family, many good friends and neighbours.
At Peace
Reposing at the family home on Friday, 16th January from 3pm-8pm. Removal on Saturday, 17th January at 11.20am to the Eternity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Dundalk (A91 KW52, entrance on Castletown Road), to arrive for a Funeral Ceremony in celebration of Colette's Life at 12 noon. A private cremation will follow.
The Ceremony can be viewed by following the Funeral Service link here.
Strictly family flowers only please. Donations if desired in lieu to North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation.
In celebration of Colette’s joyful life, the family encourage those attending to wear a colourful scarf in memory of Colette.
Bernard Brennan
Glenickney, Glaslough, Monaghan
We are saddened to announce the death of Bernard Brennan, Glenickney, Glaslough, Co.Monaghan. Thursday 15th January, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his wife Macey, daughter Julie, son Antony and brothers and sisters; Packie, Mary Alice, Maggie, Nellie, Sheila, George & Dinny.
Bernard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family; sons Michael, Shaun, Paul & Peter, daughters Pamela & Valerie, partner Kathleen, daughters in law, sons in law, grand children, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
May Bernard's gentle soul Rest in Peace
Bernard’s remains will repose at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Emyvale on Friday from 4pm - 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am at St.Mary’s Church, Glennan. Burial afterwards in Drumbanagher Cemetery.
Margaret Jane Hughes
(née Martin)
Derrynascobe, Magheracloone, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Margaret Jane Hughes (neé Martin), Derrynascobe, Magheracloone, Co. Monaghan and Ashford, Surrey, England.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Maggie at the age of 97 years. A great woman, she grew up in Magheracloone through the depression of the 1930s before emigrating to make her life in England. She will be sadly missed.
Predeceased by her beloved parents Patrick and Annie, husband Paul, brothers and sisters Annie, Frank, Kathleen, Patsy, Teresa, Phelim and James. Deeply mourned by her children Kevin and Mary, grandson Paul, great-grandchildren Katie and Billy, brothers and sisters Betty and Conor (London), John and Eugene (Magheracloone), Philomena and Eddie (Carrickmacross), son-in-law, Geoff and granddaughter-in-law Vicky, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Maggie will repose at home on Thursday 29th January - family only. Requiem Mass at St Michael’s, Ashford on Friday 30th January at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please. Maggie loved animals and would be delighted if donations were made in her name to the Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, if desired.
Maureen Murray
2 Tirkeenan, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Clerkin Funeral Directors regret to announce that the death has occurred of Maureen Murray, 2 Tirkeenan, Monaghan Town, and formerly of Ballina, Co Mayo, Thursday 15th of January, surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the staff in Mullinahinch Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her son Mairtín, her beloved grandson Dónal, her parents and her brothers..
"May Maureen’s Gentle Soul, Rest Now In Peace"
Maureen will be forever loved and cherished by her husband Cathal, children Dolores (Seamie Deeney), Aine (Michael O’Sullivan), Ciaran (Deirdre Sheridan), Paula (Paul O’Carroll), daughter-in-law Collette, her 18 adored grandchildren, her sisters Breege, Madeline, Ann, her nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved her.
Maureen will repose at Clerkins Funeral Home, Milltown, Monaghan (H18YF22) on Sunday the 18th of January from 2pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Maureen’s funeral procession will arrive on Monday (19th) to St Macartan’s Cathedral for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Latlurcan cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed by clicking here.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to "Monaghan Alzheimer’s Society" through the donation link or by Donation Box.
“Family home is private at all times please, to give the family the time and respect to spend with Maureen”
Cathal Quinn
Corrintra, Castleblayney, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Cathal Quinn, Corrintra, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan on Wednesday 14th January unexpectedly at Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Pat & Una.
Cathal, deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Catherine (Emmett), Bernadette (John Joe), Marcia (Sean) and Pauline (John), brothers Patrick (Sheila), Lorcan and John (Eileen), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Cathal’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
Cathal will repose at Wards Funeral Home, Castleblayney A75NP30 on Sunday afternoon from 3pm until 7pm. Removal from the funeral home on Monday morning at 10:15am to arrive at St.Patrick’s Church, Oram (via his late residence in Corrintra) for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only and house private please.
Raymond Treanor
Knockcor, Tydavnet, Monaghan
We are saddened to announce the death of Raymond Treanor, Knockcor, Tydavnet, Co.Monaghan, who passed away peacefully, on Thursday 15th January, surrounded by his loving family, following the exceptional care of the staff of Craigavon Area Hospital and Glenview Nursing Home, Cabragh.
Predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Annie Treanor, and his brother, Ollie Treanor.
Raymond will be sadly missed by his loving children Louise (Fergal), Patrick, Aisling, Mark (Lisa), and Ciaran (Michaela), and by his wife Olivia. His much-loved grandchildren Alyssa, Bella, JayJay, Dawn, Layla, Rayna, Croíadh, Cara, Áine, and Saorlaith.
Fondly remembered by his sisters Una, Bernie, Dympna, Mag & Monica, his brothers Michael, Seamus & Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended Treanor family, neighbours, and by all who loved him.
May Raymond's gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Condolences for any of the families above can be left at www.rip.ie
To view the previous death notices, click here.
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.