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.
Esther Mulligan
(née Martin)
Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Arva, Cavan
The death has occurred of Esther Mulligan (née Martin), Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, who passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, 13th October 2026.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank.
May she Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Bridie O'Reilly
(née McDonald)
Bunnoe, Cavan
Bridie O’Reilly (née McDonald), Bunnoe. Lisboduff, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Lisaderg, Middle Chapel, Cootehill, died 12th October 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy and infant son James, and her parents John Joe and Una McDonald
Will forever be missed by her cherished son Gary and his wife Geraldine, her brother Gerard and his wife Bridie, her sister Margaret O’Reilly and her husband Eamonn, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she Rest in Peace
Reposing at Mullens Funeral Home, Cootehill (H16 FD25) this Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm, concluding with prayers. Funeral cortège to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Bunnoe for Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon, and can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/bunnoe followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private please
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if so desired to Holy Family School Cootehill or a charity of choice C/o Eugene Smith Funeral Director.
Ann Perry
Putiaghan, Belturbet, Cavan
Ann Perry, Putiaghan, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and formerly Aberdeen and Salford, Manchester, October 12th 2026. Peacefully at her home. Predeceased by her husband Gordon, daughter Tracey, parents James and Alice, sister Patricia.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Ann and Yvette and son Gordon, son-in-law Darren, Darren’s mother Barbara Farrelly, grandchildren Eleama (Gemma), Kelshia (Josh), Desmond, Theo, Kian, Kade, Harrison, William and Rena. Great grandchildren Jaicey, Isiah, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Cremation service will take place at Lakelands crematorium, Cavan on Wednesday 14th October at 1pm.
The family would like to thank the excellent work of the palliative care team, Cavan especially Catriona, Ann Grogan, Deirdre and Dr. Scott Hannon.
House private please.
Password for livestream is Crem14W
Joan Warren
The Drumlins, Virginia, Cavan / Cabra, Dublin
The death has occurred of Joan Warren, The Drumlins, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Cabra West, Dublin 7, peacefully at Monaghan Hospital on Tuesday, 13th October 2026. Predeceased by her beloved parents, Edward and Jennie Warren. Much-loved mother of Jenny and cherished grandmother of Michael. Joan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Jenny, grandson Michael, loving sister Bernie, nephew Damian, cousin Marie, extended family, relatives and her many friends.
May Joan's gentle soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, (A82YV58) on Wednesday evening, 14th October, from 5.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm. Funeral Mass will take place in Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, on Thursday morning, 15th October, at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1pm.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Dympna Finnegan
'TTTPJTA Cottage', Mullinary, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Dympna Finnegan. 'TTTPJTA Cottage', Mullinary, Carrickmacross. 13th October 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her cherished family, in the wonderful care of the management & staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Predeceased by her parents James & Mary and her sister-in-law Ann.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved family; her sons Paul & Colin, her sister Nora Burns and her brothers Patrick, James, Gene, Gabriel & Barney, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours & friends.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
HOUSE PRIVATE.
Dympna will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Wednesday, 14th October, from 4pm until 7pm.
Dympna's funeral cortège will leave the Funeral Home on Thursday, 15th October, proceeding on foot to St. Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rock Chapel, upper Magheracloone.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors or directly to Carrickmacross Cancer Society.
Messages of condolence & support may be left in the condolences section below.
Donations to CARRICKMACROSS CANCER SOCIETY in Memory of Dympna Finnegan
Kathleen Garvey
(née Brannigan)
Cashel, Annyalla, Castleblayney, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Kathleen Garvey (née Brannigan), Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, England, and originally of Cashel, Annyalla, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, who passed away suddenly on Friday, October 2nd, at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire, England.
Predeceased by her husband, Patrick Joseph Garvey, and her parents, Henry and Hannah Brannigan.
Kathleen is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her family: daughters Kathy, Caroline, Julie, Collette and Joanne; brother Pat Brannigan (Cashel, Annyalla); sisters Bridgie Murphy (Australia) and Susan Edwards (Hertfordshire); grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Kathleen’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Kathleen will repose at Ward’s Funeral Home, Castleblayney (A75 NP30), on Friday, October 16th, from 4:30 pm until removal at 6:15 pm, arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney, for reception prayers at 6:30 pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00 am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Seamus Mc Guckian
Lough Egish, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Seamus McGuckian
Irish Lane, Islip Terrace, Long Island, New York, USA, and formerly of Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan. on Sunday, 9th August 2026.
Seamus will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken mother Bridgieann, beloved wife Gayle, daughter Shannon (Frank), son Ryan (Amanda), brother Freddy (Esther), sister Doreen (Padraig), mother-in-law Gayle, aunts Alicia and Beatrice, his adored grandchildren Everly, Isla and Rosalina, nieces, nephews Marco, Dylan, Darren, Rachel, and Sheena and his godchildren, extended family, neighbours and his many friends in Ireland and the USA.
May Seamus's Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Ballybay, on Saturday 17th October, at 12 noon, followed by the burial of his ashes in the adjoining cemetery.
If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the above families, please use the 'Condolence' section on rip.ie.
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.