Bereavement notices Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we report the following death and funeral notices for counties Cavan and Monaghan as reported on RIP.ie
Cecilia Richardson (née Mulligan), Cairn, Ballyjamesduff, and formerly of Lacken, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan. suddenly but peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, 31st January 2026, surrounded by her loving husband Gerry and her family.
Predeceased by her parents, Mike Joe and Rose.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Gerry; her brothers Padraig (Sharon), Michael, Frankie (Olivia), and Gerard (Eimear); her sisters, her twin Maggie (Maggie P), Rosie (Adrian), and Susan (Seamus).
Also sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews Aidan, Gavin, Tiernan, Aoibhe, Grainne, and Mille Rose (goddaughter); aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday evening from 5.30pm with prayers at 7.30pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12:00 noon in St Michael’s Church, Potahee, interment afterwards in the adjoining new Cemetery.
Clarise Reilly (née Smith), beloved wife of the late Brendan, Killynebber, Cavan and late of Cloverhill, Kells, Co Meath.
Pre-deceased by her husband, parents, brothers and sisters.
Saturday, January 31, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Oakview Nursing home, Belturbet.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter Brenda, sons Paul and John, son in law Paul Cosgrove, daughters in law Ann and Tina, her adored grandchildren Nicole, Karl, James, Cian, Patrick, Joanne, Holly and Killian, Sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11:30am in the Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan. Interment afterwards in St Brigid's cemetery, Killygarry.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral
Carol Monaghan (née Kavanagh), Rosculligan, Cavan and Dublin, Saturday, January 31, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Anthony and dear mother of Emma, Tony, Andrew, John, Harriet and David. Pre-deceased by her beloved brother Shay.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday afternoon from 2pm with prayers at 4pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 2pm in St Brigid's Church, Killygarry, Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan.
Joe (Joseph) Fitzgerald, Knocknashammer, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff at Fairlawns Private Nursing Home Bailieborough, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents William and Evelyn, his sister Irene and his brother-in-law Johnny Field.
Sadly missed by his sisters Pearl (Derek Cox) and Wanda (Eric Forde), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral cortège will leave the home of his sister Pearl and Derek Cox on Monday, February 2 at 1:30pm to arrive at Kilmount Presbyterian Church (H16PF76) for 2pm funeral service followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Kilmount Sunday School C/O George Hall Funeral Director or any family member. Cheques made payable to Kilmount Presbyterian Church.
Robert James Boaden, "Rockcrest", Main Street, Arva, Co Cavan, Thursday, January 29, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Sydney and dear father of Robert (Dawn) and Clive (Elise), his adored grandchildren Samuel, Ben and Jacques.
Funeral arrangements later
Margaret McCarville (née Mc Caughey), Clonkeen, Clones and formerly of The Creighton Hotel, Clones Co. Monaghan. Margaret passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, 30th January 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband Leo.
Adored mother of Edel (Gerry), Leone (John), Celine (Brendan) and Patrick (Marion). Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters, son and their partners, grandchildren, Chloe, Sophie, Conor, Aidan, Brea, Leo and Shea, brother Michael Mc Caughey (Kathleen), her sister Rosaleen (Alfie Mc Grath) and sister in-law Una, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and by all who knew and loved Margaret
Removal on Monday morning at 10:15am to the Sacred Heart Chapel, Clones, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver's Cemetery, Clones.
Margaret's funeral cortège to the chapel will travel via The Diamond and Fermanagh St.
Margaret's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link -
https://www.churchservices.tv/sacredheartclones
Adrian Keenan, Fermoyle, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan, much loved son of Sean and the late Josephine Keenan, Wednesday 28th January 2026, tragically, following a road traffic accident.
Cherished son of Sean and adored brother to Jacinta, John (Leanne), Eugene (Jeny) and Veronica. Adrian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken Dad, sisters, brothers and their partners, his nephews, Caleb, Aaron and Austin, his loving partner, Alannah, his aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, work colleagues, wide circle of friends and by all who knew and loved Adrian.
Adrian will repose at the family home, Fermoyle, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan on Saturday and Sunday evening from 4pm to 8pm. House private to family and close friends at all other times please, Adrian's Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 2nd February in St. Mary's Church, Urbleshanny, Scotstown, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The death has occurred of
Margaret Martin (née Mills), Formerly of Tattybrack, Rockcorry and Leeds (UK).
Peacefully on Friday, January 30 at Sullivan Nursing Home, Cavan.
Pre-deceased by her parents William & Anna Susan, Infant brother Thomas, sister Martha King, son Allen and partner John Hawthorne.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her son Ken, daughters Ann, Sylvia and Karina, sons-in-law, her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephew John King, the extended family, neighbours and many friends.
As per Margaret's wishes, following a private cremation, she will rest in eternal peace in "St.John the Evangelist", Dartrey, Church of Ireland, Ematris, Churchyard.
The family would like to thank most sincerely all staff of John Sullivan Nursing Home, Cathedral Road Cavan, for their exceptional love, care and kindness to Margaret.
Mary Duffy, 47 Cregah Garden, Armagh, Co. Armagh, formerly of 31 Black Island View, Drumillard, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her brothers Ben, Frank and Mickey, sisters ,Bridie, Cecilia-Elizabeth and Bernie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mary will repose at Corrigans Funeral Home, Lower Commons, Castleblayney (A75 E361) on Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Removal on Monday, February 2 at 11:30am arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney for requiem mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary´s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.churchservices.tv/muckno
Philomena McCormack, 2 Crannóg, Bóthar an Ghleanna, Muineachán, (An Ghlasdromainn, Lios Darach ó dhúchas) a d’imigh ar shlí na fírinne ar an 31 Eanáir 2026. Mamaí, Mamó agus Múinteoir álainn grámhar. Bean ghreannmhar, fhlaithiúil, diongbháilte agus dílis a bhí lán le beocht agus spraoi. Gael bródúil ceolmhar.
Predeceased by her brothers Anthony and Joe, nephews Enda, Dónal, and Killian, grandnephew Tiarnán, and sisters in law Patricia and Mona.
Deeply regretted by her children Gráinne, Sinéad, Róna, and Tiarnán. Sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Niamh, Aoife, Finn, Cathal, Oisín, Lochlainn, Niamh, Rory, Aisling, and Máire, sons in law Gerry, Pádraig, and Barry, daughter in law Stéphanie, brother Brendan, sister Monica, sisters in law Liz, Eileen, Maura, Mena, and brothers in law Francis, Seán, Anthony, and Martin.
She will also be greatly missed by her much adored nieces and nephews, cherished neighbours, beloved choir, loyal dogs Toby and Teasy, teaching colleagues, past pupils, and wide circle of wonderful friends.
Reposing at her home in 2 Crannóg from 3-6pm today, Monday February 2. Burial service at 12pm on Tuesday, February 3, in Latlurcan Cemetery. Fáilte roimh chách - all are welcome to attend. House strictly private at all other times.
Mary Griffin (née Mohan), January 30, 2026, after 98 years of health and happiness, (Greentrees Road, Manor Estate, Terenure and formerly of Tedavnet, Co. Monaghan), passed peacefully, in her sleep after a brief illness, in the kind care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Séamus and much-loved mum of Gerry, Paul, and Séamus. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Pat.
Mary will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving sons, grandchildren Alex and Emily, daughter-in-law Hilda, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, her wonderful kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on Bank Holiday Monday (2nd Febraury) from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (4th February) at 10am in St. Agnes’s Church followed by burial in Bohernabreena at approximately 11.45am.
To view Mary’s Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am, please see the following link – https://www.crumlinparish.ie/watch-live/
Mary Alice Casserly (nee Watters), 20 Laurel Hill Place, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan on Thursday, January 29, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Predeceased by her husband Jerry, parents Frank and Lizzy Watters Lisdrumgormel, Clontibret and her siblings Bridie (Moore), Eamonn, James and Joan (Loughman).
Mary Alice will be forever lovingly remembered by her family Martin (Kim), Paul (Jenny, RIP), Geraldine, Matthew (Tracie), her cherished grandchildren Shannon, Lauren, Isabelle, Aidan, Gemma, Jamie and great granddaughter, Primrose. Beloved sister of Betty (Clarke), Rose (Lavelle), Matt, Pat and Carmel (Duffy). Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, wonderful carers, kind neighbours and many dear friends in Íontas Day Care, Mullyash Day Care and Doohamlet Day Care centres.
Mary Alice will repose at Wards Funeral Home, Castleblayney (A75NP30) on Tuesday afternoon from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from Wards Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 10:45am, (proceeding on foot) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church Castleblayney for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Day Care Centres, C/o Wards Funeral Home or donation box.
Francis (Frank) Joseph Murray, Killycard, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan and formerly Kiltoome, Trim, Co. Meath on Monday, February 2, peacefully in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff of the Lorgan Unit, St.Marys Hospital Castleblayney, surrounded by family.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Margaret, brothers Dominic, Noel and Tony, sister Una and grandson Rory Hanley.
Frank, deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his family, his devoted wife Marie, daughters Rosemary (Whelan), Frances (Merrick), Catherine (Hanley) and Helen, sons in-law James, Pat, William and Andy, his cherished grandchildren Barry, Hugh, Pierce, Niall, Ronan, Colin, Gráinne, Liam, Conor, Finn, Harry and Millie, brothers Paul and Larry, sister Ann Connell, brother in-law, sisters in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Frank will repose at Wards Funeral Home Castleblayney (A75NP30) on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from Wards Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 10:45am (proceeding on foot) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church Castleblayney for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Loman’s Cemetery Trim, Co. Meath, arriving approximately at 2:30pm.