Death notices Cavan and Monaghan

It is with regret that we inform you of the following recent deaths in counties Cavan and Monaghan as reported on RIP.ie.

Thomas (Tom) Bernard Murphy (Uncle TB), Luganboy, Virginia, Co Cavan and formerly of The Queen Adelaide, Shepherds Bush, London.

Predeceased by his parents Catherine (Kitty) and Christopher.

Sadly missed by his loving sister Kathleen (Catherine) and brother in law Gerry Monaghan, niece Claire, nephew Gerald and his partner Beth, great nephews and nieces Michael, Rachel, Connie and Finn, his wonderful cousins, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10am in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Munterconnaught with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Tom's funeral mass can be viewed live.

John O’Neill, Hammersmith, London, UK, and formerly of Carrickmore, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary O’Neill, and his brothers Patrick and Andrew (Joan).

John will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Jimmy (Chrissie R.I.P.), Ballyhaise, and Brendan (Carol Ann), Canada, his sister Maureen, Cavan, sister-in-law Barbara, Canada, and his nieces and nephews in Ireland and Canada: Shane, Ciaran, Mary, Irene, Jane, Andrea, Teresa, Rachel, James, Katelyn, Seán, Jennifer and Brendan Jr., as well as extended family and friends.

Special recognition and sincere thanks to cousins Teresa Rowe (Martin) and Terence O’Neill, Portsmouth, UK, who were nearby to give their kind support and assistance to John, particularly during his final illness in Hammersmith.

Heartfelt thanks also to Marie, regarded by the family as an exemplary friend and devoted carer to John for many years, assisting him with cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily errands when he was unable.

The family would also like to acknowledge with gratitude John’s medical team and the palliative care workers for their dedicated care.

John A. Blakey Piobaire, Kilatee, Maudabawn, Cootehill, Co. Cavan and formerly Leeds, Yorkshire, England, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 2, 2026.

Beloved husband of Maria (Fitzpatrick), cherished father of Kiera and Holly, adored grandfather of Aneirin and Winter.

Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister-in-law Joyce.

John will be dearly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers Mick and Chris, sons-in-law Chris and Gwilym, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Removal leaving his home on Saturday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Cootehill for 11 o’clock funeral mass, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.

House private on Saturday morning please.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of John to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o Mullen’s Funeral Directors or any family member.

John’s funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church.

John (Jack) Stafford Williamson, Springholm, Castle Douglas, Scotland and late of Billis and New Inns, Virginia, Co Cavan passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family..

Predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth, brother Harry and sister Lorna.

Beloved husband of Nora (née Shekleton) and adored Dad to Karen, Robert, Yvonne, Stephen and Andrea, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Violet, Ann and Iris, extended family and friends.

Funeral will take place in Scotland.

Sr Rita Shalvey, Missionary sisters of the Holy Rosary and formerly of Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Thursday, March 5, 2026, peacefully in the loving care of St. Francis’ Hospice Blanchardstown.

Predeceased by her parents Charles and Bridget, her brothers Joe, Austin, Tony, Victor, Brendan, Vince, Jim and Leo, sisters Mairin and Aggie.

Deeply regretted by her Holy Rosary Sisters, sister-in-law Phyllis, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Brookville, Westpark, Artane, (DO5 X3V6) on Monday, March 9, at 2.30pm followed by Evening Prayer at 5pm.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Tuesday, March 10 in St. Brendan’s Church Coolock, followed by burial afterwards at Dardistown Cemetery.

The Mass may be viewed on https://stbrendanscoolock.org/webcam

Mel Nesbitt, Anfield House, Dunaree, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Cavan General Hospital, Friday, March 6, 2026.

Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Ollie and his sister Carol. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Jacqueline (née Daly), his sons Dylan, Calum and Taylor, his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Kieran Bros. Funeral Home, Hall Street, Kingscourt, A82 R3W2, on Monday, March 9, from 4pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt at 10am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mel’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: kingscourtparish.ie/watch-live.

Michael Fitzsimons, Knockateggart, Stradone, Cavan. Peacefully at his home.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa, his parents Michael and Rose Ellen and brother Frank. Deeply regretted by his devoted daughter Colette, her husband Noel and his granddaughter Sophie. Sadly missed by his brother Sean, sisters Rita, Sr. Maura and Carmel, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Lakeland's Funeral Home, today, Saturday from 5pm until 7pm.

Removal from his home on Sunday to arrive at St. Michael's Church, Clifferna for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Private Please.

Mary (Betty) O'Neill, (née McCluskey), Tiernahinch, Clones, Co. Monaghan and formerly of Kilgormly, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday, March 4, peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Hugo, brothers Eamon and Hugh and her sister Eveline (Murray, Monaghan Town)

Cherished and much-loved mother of Margo (Colman Donoghue, Furbo, Galway), Mary (Kieran McKenna, Newtownbuttler), Kathleen (Timmy Murphy, Castleknock, Dublin), Seamus (Rosalind, Glaslough), Imelda (Tom Beggan, Roslea), Gabriel (Deirdre, Tiernahinch, Clones) and Damian (Linda, Newtownbuttler). Betty will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren, Aoife, Dara, Emer, Shane, Mark, Ciara, Roisin, Ciaran, James, Aron, Ryan, Zoe, Stephen, Dean, Aidan, Gráinne, Tiarán, Killian, Cara, Kadan and Ethan and great-grandchildren, Cian, Sophie, Sonny, Marshall, Lottie, Alexandra, Oliver, Charlie, Tom, Rory and Eadaoin, sisters Kathleen (Michael Lavan, Enniskillen), Vera (Peter Cosgrove, Isle of Man) and Ann (Tony Doherty, Tuam, Galway), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Removal from the family home, Tiernahinch, Clones on Saturday morning, March 7 at 10.30am, arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Clones for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Paul Flanagan, 68 O'Neill Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Thursday, March 5, 2026, peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by his parents John and recently by his mother Eileen (January 1, 2026)

Cherished and adored father of Gerard, Keiran and Kirsty (Johnny). Paul will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughter, sons and their mother Catriona, adored grandchildren, Anthony, Finley-Joe, Shay-Patrick, Conor-Patrick, Riley-Paul and Sienna-Kate, his siblings, Jim, Ronnie (Marie), Leo (Geraldine), Keiran (Sue), Margaret (Freddie), Helen (Thomas), Allan (Mairead), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours, many friends and by all who knew and loved Paul

Paul will repose at Martin's Family Room, Newbliss, H18C962 on Saturday evening (7th) from 4pm to 7pm and again Sunday evening (8th) from 4pm to 6pm with Removal at 6.30pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Clones, arriving for 7pm.

Paul’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday (9th) at 11am, burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver's Cemetery.

Paul's Funeral cortège to the chapel on Sunday evening will travel via The Diamond (approx 6.50pm) and Fermanagh St, (Driving)

Paul's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link -

https://www.churchservices.tv/sacredheartclones

Rebecca Daly (née Fennell). 'Proulesbrook House', Shercock Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Thursday, March 5, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her cherished family, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by her parents William & Kathleen Fennell, Tom & Annie McGinnity and her sisters Mary Fennell & Ann Scotson.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved family; her husband Aidan, her daughter Rachel and her son David, her daughter-in-law Juliana, her much-loved grandchildren; Adam, Theo, Laura & Oliver, her sister Jean Conlon, her nephews, nieces, extended family, friends & neighbours.

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE.

Rebecca will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Sunday, March 8 from 3pm until 6pm.

Rebecca's funeral cortège will leave the Funeral Home on Monday, March 9 at 10:30am, proceeding to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for private Cremation.

Funeral Home private on Monday morning.

Pat Muldoon / Padraig Ó Maoldúin (Lt. Col. Retired)

In the early hours of Friday, March 6, 2026, Pat died peacefully in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side.

Loving husband of Damhnait, and father to Caoimhe, Ros, Tríona and Brian. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife and family. Mourned and very sadly missed also by his sister Colette, daughters-in-law Liv and Rosie, son-in-law John and granddaughters Aisling, Eimear, Róisín and Liana, who he loved and cherished dearly, by his extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Pre-deceased by his daughter Caoimhe and her son Oscar, his parents Andrew and Margaret and by his siblings Seamus, Carmel, Tom, Frances and Jacinta.

Funeral Arrangements: Sunday, March 8, 2026 - Pat will repose at his home in Baile an tSagairt, An Spidéal from 3-6 p.m.

Monday, March 9, 2026 - A cremation service in celebration of Pat’s life, will be held at Shannon Crematorium at 12 noon. Livestream link and password available on RIP.ie

Donations, if desired can be made in memory of Pat to Galway Hospice.