Bereavement Notices

Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

Bereavement Notices

Published: Fri 22 May 2026, 9:25 AM

It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan and Monaghan, as recorded on RIP.ie within the past 24 hours.

Paddy ( Patrick) Kavanagh

The Meadows, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan / Swords, Dublin

Paddy Kavanagh

The Meadows, Ballyjamesduff, Co.

Cavan.

The death has occurred of Paddy (Patrick) Kavanagh, The Meadows, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, and late of Rivervalley, Swords, County Dublin, peacefully after a short illness at the Mater Hospital Dublin on the 20th of May 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Joan and Tommy.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife and best friend, Valerie, his loving children, Donna, Stephen, Jo, and Mark, and his treasured grandchildren, Alaani, Holly, Koda, Amy, Alex, Oscar, and adored great-grandchild Sofia.

Sadly missed by his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and great-grandchild, hisdaughters-in-law Lisa, and Adela and sons-in-law Justin and Damien, his brother Brian, his sisters, Pauline, Linda, and Sharon, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing on Saturday evening at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, A82 YV58, from 5 o'clock until prayers at 7 o'clock.Removal on Sunday afternoon, arriving to St. Joseph's Church, Ballyjamesduff, for 2 o'clock Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. House strictly private, please.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Mater Hospital, Dublin.

The Kavanagh family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff and the exceptional care received by Paddy during his illness in Cavan General Hospital and the Mater Hospital Dublin.

May Paddy Rest In Peace.

Mary Walsh

(née Poynton)

Rosculligan, Cavan / Scotshouse, Monaghan

Mary Walsh (nee Poynton), Rosculligan, Cavan and formerly Lisnalee, Scotshouse, Co.Monaghan, Thursday May 21st 2026, peacefully in the loving care of her family and the wonderful staff at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents James and Sheila Poynton, brothers Danny, Patrick and infant James, nephew Seamus, niece Laura and her parents in law Michael and Eileen Walsh.

Mary was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Gerry, her heartbroken children, Michelle (Brendan), Declan (Emma) and Kate (Gene), her adored grandchildren Ryan, Sophie, Lucy and Declan Jnr, her brothers and sisters Emily, Michael, Frances, Sheila and Mattie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her good neighbours, all her extended family and her many friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Friday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan followed by a cremation in Lakelands Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Unit at Cavan General Hospital via the link below. Mary's Funeral Mass will be available to view live on the parish website here.

House private to family at all times please.

Donations to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Fund in Memory of Mary Walsh (née Poynton) here.

Kevin Hughes

York Street, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Kevin Hughes, Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-sea, formerly of York Street, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Packie and Margaret, sister Gabrielle and brother Eugene (Nudie).

Deeply regretted and lovingly missed by his sisters, brothers, extended family and wide circle of friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family please use the 'Condolence' section below.

The family appreciates your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Patsy McCahey

Cloughvalley, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Patsy McCahey, Cloughvalley, Carrickmacross and formerly of Donogue, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Thursday 21st May 2026. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Molly and twin sister Lily. Deeply regretted by his partner Mary, sisters Madge and Mena, brother Kevin, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 C653 on Friday from 3pm to 7pm. Removal from Deery’s Funeral Home on Saturday on foot to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross, A81 K253, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Carrickmacross.

Patsy's Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the church link here.

House Strictly Private at all times

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Carrick Cancer online via CarrickmacrossCancer.ie or via donation box c/o of any family member and/or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross.

Sarah McKeown

(née McEvoy)

Channonrock, Louth Village, Louth / Crossmaglen, Armagh / Inniskeen, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Sarah McKeown (née McEvoy), Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh and formerly of Channonrock, Co. Louth.

Peacefully, surrounded by her cherished family, at Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, on 21st May 2026, in her 82nd year.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Francis Sr.; and her parents Robert and Selina.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved family; son Francis, daughters Danna and Carol, daughter-in-law Gráinne, son-in-law Joe, cherished grandchildren Fiona (Stephen), Nicole, Aisling, Ryan, Jack, Daniel, Conor, Cillian and Robyn; great-grandchildren Millie and Joey; siblings Maureen, Robert, Lucy and Richard, her extended family, friends & neighbours.

MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE.

Saint Padre Pio Pray For Her

HOUSE PRIVATE ON SATURDAY 23RD MAY PLEASE

Reposing at her son Francis’ residence, Channonrock, Inniskeen Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91VN53 on Friday 22nd May from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass at Mary Mother of Mercy Church, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan on Saturday 23rd May at 11am followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in Lieu if desired here.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

The family would like to thank you for your sympathy and support at this difficult time.