Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
Death notices as reported on rip.ie.
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.
Thomas Clerkin
Murmod, Virginia, Cavan
Thomas Clerkin,
Murmod, Virginia, Co.Cavan
The death has occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital of Thomas Clerkin, Murmod, Virginia, Co.Cavan on 7 September 2026, surrounded by his family, his Murmod friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his parents Francis and Elizabeth and his brother Sonny and brother in law Tony Reilly.
Thomas will be dearly missed by his siblings Patrick, Jack and Brigid, his nephew Sean and his boys Liam and Patrick, his niece Helen and her husband Michael and their children Matthew and Grace, and his many friends in Murmod.
Rest In Peace.
Thomas will repose in Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 7 o'clock.
Removal to Mary Immaculate Church Virginia on Monday arriving for 11 o'clock Funeral Mass followed by burial in Virginia Old Cemetery.
Thomas's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link.www.churchtv.ie/virginia.
Thomas’s family wish to sincerely thank the wonderful neighbours and friends in Murmod who looked out for him over the years, and the doctors, nurses and staff of Cavan General Hospital for their care and compassion.
A very special and heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone at Virginia Primary Care, particularly the staff and residents of Illinkirka, where Thomas was so lovingly cared for. Illinkirka became much more than a place of care — it became his home. The friendship, warmth and genuine affection shown to Thomas brought great happiness to his days and meant more to his family than words can express.
To all who cared for Thomas, laughed with him and shared in his life — thank you.
May Thomas's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Phil (Philomena) Foley
(née Sheridan)
Palmerstown, Dublin / Ballyconnell, Cavan
Foley, Phil (Philomena) (née Sheridan), (Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Kildallan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan) September 7th, 2026. Peacefully, at home, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Mick and much-loved mother of Grainne, Pamela and Ronald. Predeceased by her siblings Bernadette, Maura and Thomas. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, son, sisters Patricia, Majella and Martina, brothers Liam and Eugene, Ronald’s partner Maria, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
A special mention for Phil’s adored pal Rocco.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening (September 10th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning (September 11th) to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Palmerstown Cemetery. Philomena’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
Kay Homan
(née Syratt)
Ballyjamesduff, Cavan / Tallaght, Dublin
Homan (née Syratt), (Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan and formerly of Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24) September 6th, 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at the Residence, Maynooth, Kay, beloved wife of the late Liam and much loved mother of Graham, Keith and Triona. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Jamie, Ella, Mia, Cara and Liam, son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Roz and Emily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Wednesday evening (September 9th) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon (September 10th) for a celebration of Kay’s life in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 2:20pm. Kay’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Family flowers only.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
Matthew (Mattie) Kennedy
Woodlands, Navan, Meath / Kingscourt, Cavan
Formerly Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.
Former Chief Flight Engineer
Suddenly but peacefully at his home
Predeceased by his loving wife Cathy, parents Matthew & Matilda, sisters Margaret & Clare, and brother Brendan.
Mattie will be very sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Annmaire (David) (Staholmog, Kells), son Matthew (Susan) (Navan), grandchildren Conor, Bláithín, Órla, Sheena and Poppy, brothers Patrick (Kingscourt) & Brian (Navan), sister Nuala (Ballyjamesduff), sisters in law, nieces, nephews, aviation colleagues and friends.
May Mattie rest In peace
Reposing at St Joseph’s Chapel of Rest Old Johnstown Navan (C15 C425) on Thursday, 10th September from 3pm with removal at 4:45pm arriving at St Mary’s Church Navan at 5:30pm for evening prayers. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 Noon (livestream). Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Moynalty.
When parking around the Funeral Home please have consideration for residents and businesses nearby.
Please Note: Livestream links are provided by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Directors accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.
David (Davie) Shekleton
Dromore, Bailieborough, Cavan / Tierworker, Meath
The death has occurred of David (Davie) Shekleton, Dromore, Bailieborough, Co Cavan (A82 F224) and formerly of Maio House, Teevurcher, Co Meath unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family at home on Monday 7th September 2026. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Violet, his brother Alex and sister Ruth Chambers.
David will be very sadly missed by his dearly beloved and heartbroken wife Jennifer (née Ross, Drumacrutten). Remembered with love by his sisters Ivy, Nora, Doreen and Sandra, mother-in-law Gladys Ross, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.
“The Lord is my Shepherd”
Funeral Arrangements Later
Maurice Dominic Duffy
Killeevan, Newbliss, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Maurice Dominic Duffy, Great Yarmouth and Killeevan, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully at Kirkley Manor Nursing Home, Lowestoft, with his brother holding his hand, 23rd August 2026.
Maurice will be sadly missed by his brother Patrick (Pauric), nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. A much-loved uncle and grand uncle.
May he Rest in Peace.
Maurice will repose at 14 Yallop Avenue on Thursday, 10th September, from 9am until 4.15pm, before being received into St Mary’s RC Church, Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, at 5pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 11th September, at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Gorleston Crematorium at 2pm.
Maurice’s ashes will be brought home to St Laobhin's Church, Killeevan, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan, for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 16th September, at 12 noon, followed by interment in the Duffy family plot.
Maurice’s Requiem Mass in Killeevan can be viewed live via the church webcam:
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-livinus-church
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Wards 1, 3 and 18 at James Paget Hospital and the staff of Kirkley Manor Nursing Home, who looked after Maurice since his severe stroke in February. Their care of Maurice and understanding towards his family are very much appreciated.
Thomasina and Patrick Tobin
Castleblayney, Monaghan
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Thomasina Tobin (née McArdle), formerly of Cabra, Castleblayney, and her beloved husband Patrick (Paddy) Tobin, originally from Wellington, New Zealand, who passed away suddenly while on holiday in Spain on Monday, 24th August 2026.
Much loved parents of Rhea and Séamus, Thomasina and Paddy will be deeply missed by their children, their families, relatives and many friends.
Thomasina, beloved daughter of Tommy and the late Nancy McArdle, was predeceased by her nephew Lewis and niece Sophia. She will be sadly missed by her father Tommy, her siblings Kathy, Julianne, John, Elizabeth, Anne Marie, Cera, Septima and Duana, their partners, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Patrick, beloved son of Clare and Michael Tobin, will be deeply missed by his sisters Selena, Natasha and Katische, niece Grace, nephew Cooper, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends in Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and beyond.
Thomasina and Paddy shared a life filled with love, family and friendship. Their sudden passing has left an immeasurable void in the lives of all who knew and loved them.
May they rest in eternal peace together.
Thomasina and Patrick (Paddy) will repose at Ward’s Funeral Home, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan (A75 H585), on Thursday, September 17th, from 2pm until 7pm, with family in attendance, where you can pay your respects.
The funeral cortège will travel from Thomasina’s family home in Cabra (strictly private) on Friday morning, September 18th, arriving at Our Lady of Knock Church, Ballintra (A75 F750), for Funeral Mass (public) at 11am.
The funeral cortège will continue onwards for a strictly private cremation service.
To view the Funeral Mass, please click on the link below:
The family in Cabra would appreciate privacy at this time. They sincerely appreciate the kindness and support being shown to them. Please take the opportunity to meet the Tobin and McArdle families and offer your condolences at the public wake and funeral. Your understanding and continued support are deeply appreciated.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund, c/o Ward’s Funeral Home or via the link attached.
Donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Memory of Thomasina and Patrick Tobin
Brenda Brennan
(née Carolan)
17 Castleblaney Rd Keady, Keady, Armagh, BT603QP / Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Brennan (Keady) September 8th 2026 peacefully at home Brenda RIP. Dearly beloved wife of the late Packie and devoted mother to Martin, Aidan, Bernard, Pat, Leontia, Louise, Moyna and the late Jim (predeceased 7 months)
Her remains will repose at her late residence "Ardmor" 17 Castleblaney Rd Keady BT60 3QP tomorrow (Wednesday) until removal on Friday to arrive at St Patrick’s Church Keady for 11am Requiem Mass.Burial afterwards in the church cemetery
Deeply regretted and sorely missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Moyna (Long), nieces nephews and the entire family circle and many friends.
On her gentle soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
Family welcome visitors to their home on Wednesday and Thursday between hours 1pm - 9pm, house respectfully private outside these hours and on Friday morning please