Death and funeral notices

The following local deaths have occurred in recent days as reported on RIP.ie

Dermot McDermott, Linden House, Castle Street, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Annaherin, Shercock, Co. Cavan

Dermot died on the March 7, 2026, peacefully at home.

Beloved husband of Carmel and much loved father of John, Gráinne and David. Dermot will be dearly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Paddy, Fionn and Donnacha, son-in-law Padraig, daughter-in-law Joanne, brothers Patsy, Albert and Paul, sisters Evelyn, Carmel, Anne and Brigid, his aunt Maggie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and his wide circle of friends.

Dermot is predeceased by his parents Michael and Roseanne, sisters Mary and Martina and infant brother Michael.

Reposing at his home (R95F9V4) on Wednesday, March 11from 4pm to 8pm pausing for prayers at 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyragget.

Funeral afterwards to Dunmore Cemetery (R95 RD60).

The Requiem Mass will be live streamed.

House private at all other times.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society and the RNLI.

Noramai Brady, Ashdene, Old Bridge Road, Cootehill, Cavan / Naas, Kildare, March 1, suddenly.

Beloved daughter of Ann and the late Jimmie and loving sister of Tommie, Nan and Mary.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, niece Ann, nephews Sean, James and Edward, brother-in-law Sean, her extended family and a large circle of friends

A private family funeral has taken place.

Rosaleen Cronin (née Mc Cabe), Derrin, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan. Saturday, March 7 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her beloved daughter Olivia, sister Kitty Smith, her parents Paddy and Annie McCabe.

Beloved wife of Michael and devoted mother of Dermot (Siobhan), Killian (Joanne), Breda (Ciarán), Michelle (Noel), her adored 10 grandchildren, sister Eileen (Patsy Galligan), brother Tom (Anna) and brother-in-law Jimmy Smith, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives, and wide circle of friends.

Removal from her home on Tuesday at 11.30am to St Joseph's Church, Drumkilly (A82 V049), to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.

Rosaleen’s funeral mass will be live streamed on the following link. https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors

Family flowers only please, donations to Cystic Fibrosis and Palliative Care c/o Cronin & Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member.

Sr. Rita Shalvey, Missionary sisters of the Holy Rosary and formerly of Cootehill, Co. Cavan 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.

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/

John (Jack) Stafford Williamson, Billis, Virginia, Cavan and Springholm, Castle Douglas, Scotland and late of Billis and New Inns, Virginia, Co Cavan passed away peacefully on the 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 (nee 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.

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

Sean Connolly, 25 North Road, Monaghan Town, Monaghan.

Peacefully at Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home.

Predeceased by his wife Gretta, his grandson Jason, his parents Terence and Elizabeth, his brothers Michael, Joe and Pat and his sisters Margaret, Tess, Maureen and Dympna.

Sadly missed by his daughters Marie (Ciaran), Michelle, Carol (Michael), Fiona (Colin) and Nicola (Tom), sons Joe and John (Colindra) grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the premises of McElvaney Funeral Directors, Church Square, Monaghan on Thursday, March 12 from 4 pm until 8 pm.

Removal on Friday, March 13, arriving at St. Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 am.

Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's New Cemetery, Latlurcan.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam at: st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan - MCN