Bereavement notices Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we report the following death and funeral notices for County Cavan and Monaghan as reported on RIP.ie.
Michael Clerkin
Drung, Cavan
The death has occurred of Michael Clerkin, Drung, Co. Cavan, on 8th February 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family at Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by his granddaughter Amy, his parents James and Annie and his brother Joseph.
Will forever be missed by his loving wife Pauline, and their children Anita (John), Brian (Maria), Dessie (Frances), Adrian (Julie) and Paul, grandchildren Katie, Ryan, Conor, Pauric, Aoibhín, Caoimhe, and Saoirse, sisters Philomena and Anna, brother Dominic, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral Home, Cootehill, Co. Cavan (H16 FD25) this Tuesday evening from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral cortége to arrive for requiem funeral mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drung, (H12 Y409), and can be viewed live here with burial immediately afterwards in Drung cemetery.
House private please to family and close friends.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care by link here or C/o Smiths Funeral Directors, Drung.
Louise Fay Byrne
Murmod Hill, Virginia, Cavan / Tinahely, Wicklow
Louise Fay Byrne, Murmod Hill, Virginia, Co. Cavan, 8th February 2026, peacefully at Lisdaran Unit, Cavan General Hospital. Beloved wife of Kevin (Byrne), and cherished sister of Paula, John and Damien. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces Aoife, Cathal, Alicia and David, stepdaughters Stacie, Kellie and Rachel (Bob), and their children Aoibheann, Tadhg, Seamus, Eithne (Enya), Finbarr, Grainne, Eoin, Emily and Mick, extended family, relatives and friends.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at her beloved home (A82 NX84) on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Crossbridge, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow (Y14 RT26), on Wednesday for Funeral Mass at 1pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Pearl Leahy
Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan
Pearl Leahy, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan. Sunday, 8th February 2026, (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her parents George & Marion, brothers Wesley, Dessie & Albert and her sister Alice. Deeply regretted by her loving husband James, her cherished children Gillian & Nigel, her beloved grandchildren Leona & Anais, her great grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck (A82 DX59) on Tuesday (10th) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service in St. Paul's Church, Ballymachugh (A82 PY92) on Wednesday (11th) at 3pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family Flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Team, who provided Pearl with outstanding care during her dementia, c/o Briody's Funeral Home or any family member.
House Private at all times please.
Valerie O'Kane
(née McCarren)
Terenure, Dublin / Cavan Town, Cavan
O’Kane (née McCarren), Valerie, 8th February 2026, Rathdown Avenue, Terenure (Formerly of Cavan town), peacefully in the wonderful care of Leeson Park Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Valerie is predeceased by her husband Cian and sister Sheila.
She will be forever loved by her sons Barra, Cian, Donal and John, her brother Andrew and sister Lorraine, daughters-in-law Jacqui and Marian, her sister-in-law Joy and brother-in-law Denis. Sadly missed by her adoring grandchildren Matthew, Louise, Neil, Sean and Barry, her great grandchildren Farrell and Farrah, nieces and nephews, extended family and many wonderful friends.
May Valerie Rest in Peace.
Valerie’s funeral mass will be held at the Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra, Francis Street on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 2.30 pm followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross at 4pm.
For those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass, you may view it live by clicking here.
Family flowers only please.
To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section on rip.ie.
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Goatstown on (01) 268 8828.
Noel ''Snowy” Smith
32 Tullacmongan, Cavan Town, Cavan
Noel "Snowy" Smith, 32 Tullacmongan, Cavan Town, Sunday February 8th 2026, peacefully in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Kathleen and very recently by his brother in law Tony. Noel was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by his loving family, Maura, Peggy Heraghty, Hubert (Teresa), Kathleen Mac Neaney (Damian), Gerry (Joan) and Andy (Fran), his nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, all his former work colleagues, his good neighbours and a very wide circle of friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 8pm. Noel's remains will leave his home in Tullacmongan on Wednesday morning at 11.30am and will travel via Main St and College St to the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan for a Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass the cortege will travel to St.Brigid's Cemetery, Killygarry for committal prayers and burial in the family plot. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cúan Cancer Care, Cavan c/o Mc Mahon Funeral Directors, Farnham Rd, Cavan, donation box in the Funeral Home or any family member. Noel's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website here.
House private to family, good friends and neighbours.
Peter McCarron
Dernashallog, Emyvale, Monaghan
We are saddened to announce the death of Peter McCarron, Dernashallog, Emyvale, Co.Monaghan. Monday 9th February, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents Mick & Mary.
Peter will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Mardie, daughter Nora (Paul), sons Philip (Lenor), Adrian (Michelle) & Ronan, grandchildren Olivia, David, Molly & Hannah, his sisters Kathleen (TP), Margaret & Bridget, brothers Pat (Bridie), Brian (Margaret), Michael (Geraldine) & Seamus (Jacqui), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Peter's gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Peter's remains will repose at McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80 on Tuesday from 4pm - 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am at St.Patrick's Church, Corracrin. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to 'Friends of Cavan Oncology' c/o Peter McMahon, McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member.
The funeral mass will be live streamed here.
House private please.
James Patrick (Jimmy) Smyth
103 O'Neill Park, Clones, Monaghan
The death has occurred of James Patrick (Jimmy) Smyth, 103 O'Neill Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Sunday 8th February 2026, peacefully in College View Nursing Home, Cavan, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, parents Violet and Terence Smyth and his brothers Brian and John Tomas (who died in infancy)
Cherished and much-loved father of Christine (Gisele). Jimmy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughter and her partner Gisele, his adored and much loved grandson Marcus, sisters Ann (Mick Wylie, England) and Josie (Johnny Joel, Wales), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, especially Gerry Douglas, Theresa and Ruth, many friends and by all who knew and loved Jimmy.
May Jimmy's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Jimmy will repose at Martin's Family Room, Newbliss, H18C962 on Wednesday 11th from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning 12th from Martin's family room at 10.40am arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Clones for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver's Cemetery.
Jimmy's funeral cortège to the chapel from Newbliss, will travel via The Diamond and Fermanagh St, (Driving)
Jimmy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link here.
The family appreciates your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.
The family of the late Jimmy Smyth would like to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by the management and staff of College View Nursing home, Cavan to Jimmy while he was in their care, your kindness and support will always be remembered.
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.