Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
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.
Samuel McWilliams
Clontibret, Monaghan
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Samuel McWilliams, Belfast, on Sunday, 25th October 2026.
Beloved son of Rachel Clarke (nèe Scott, formerly from Clontibret) and dear brother of Deborah Tate, Gary McWilliams and Carol Butler.
Family and friends are welcome to call to pay their respects, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Adam Tate, Avelreagh, Clontibret, eircode H18 F258, on Saturday, 31st October from 2pm until 5pm.
Funeral service on Monday, 2nd November. Samuel will leave Kirkwood Funeral Home, Kings Road, Belfast, BT5 7EJ, at 2pm, travelling to Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast, BT5 7TZ, for cremation.
Samuel will be sadly missed by his partner Diane, sons James and Rhys, his extended family and all who knew him.
A condolence message may be left in the section below.
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
Shane O'Brien
Drumbroagh, Carrickmacross, Monaghan / Gortahork, Donegal
The death has occurred of Shane O'Brien. Drumbroagh, Ballybay Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan & formerly Gortahork, Co. Donegal. 23rd October 2026. Unexpectedly, in Spain.
Predeceased by his parents Shane & Gracie, his sisters Gráinne, Nuala & Rose, his brother Seamus and his nephews Seamus & Colm.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family; his beloved wife Claire, his sons Shane & Christopher and his daughter Sarah, his sisters Mary & Mairéad and his brothers Eamonn & Willie, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends & neighbours.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
'NÍL SÉ IMITHE UAINN, ACH ROMHAINN'
HOUSE PRIVATE.
Shane will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Sunday, 1st November, from 4pm until 7pm.
Shane's funeral cortège will leave the funeral home on Monday, 2nd November, proceeding on foot to St. Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, A81 K253, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors or directly to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust here.
Michael Boyle
Lurgans, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Michael Boyle. Lurgans, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Very peacefully, surrounded by his cherished family, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Predeceased by his infant son Barry, his parents Tommy & Kathleen, his brothers James & Tom and his sister Nancy McHugh.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved family; his wife Mary, his sons Mark (Robina) & Stephen (Shayenne) and his daughters Derval Kiernan (Leonard), Niamh Collins (Danny) & Sinéad McConnell (Glenn), his much-loved grandchildren; Charlotte, Dáire, Hollie, Harlee, Tori, Ethan & Ryan, his brothers Paddy & Martin, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends & neighbours.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
HOUSE PRIVATE.
Michael will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Friday, 30th October, from 4pm until 7pm.
Michael's funeral cortège will leave his home, Lurgans, on Saturday, 31st October, proceeding on foot via Mullinary, the Pound, the Bridewell & Main Street to St. Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, A81 K253, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors or directly to Parkinson's Ireland.
Kevin John Gormley
Middletown, Armagh / Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Kevin Gormley passed away peacefully with family by his side on 28th of October 2026
Beloved husband to Kathleen, father to Jennifer (Sean McCreesh), Helen (Sean Duffy) and Elaine (Brian Connolly) and much loved grandfather to Daniel.
Kevin is reposing at his home, 307 Monaghan Road, Middletown. Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome on Thursday the 29th of October between 3.00pm-8.00pm. House private to family outside of those times please. Requiem Mass will be held at 12pm on Friday the 30th of October in Saint John’s Church, Middletown.
Family flowers only please.
Frank Mc Kiernan
Carrowmore, Sligo / Arva, Cavan / Inniskeen, Monaghan
Formerly Drumkeeran, Cornafean, Co. Cavan. 27th October 2026. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Summerville Nursing home, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary, sisters: Mary Kate (Galligan) and Annie (Fleming), brothers: John and Tom. Dearly loved husband of Anna (Byrne) Inniskean. Sadly, missed by his beloved wife, sister Rose (Hughes) (Belturbet), sister-in-law Kathleen (McKiernan) (Cornafean), brothers-in-law: Johnny, Peter and Thomas Byrne, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at the Nazareth House Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo (F91 DD72) from 6pm to 8pm Thursday. Frank will repose at his home Friday for family and close friends only please. Mass of Christian burial in the Star of the Sea Church, Ransboro, Co. Sligo Saturday at 10am. Mass can be viewed live on the link here. Burial to follow in Saint Mary’s cemetery, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan (A91 T973) arriving at approximately 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care team, North West Hospice on the link here.
Condolences can be left on rip.ie or privately for the family on the obituary section here.
Patrick (Paddy) Brady
Rocklands, Cavan Town, Cavan
Patrick (Paddy) Brady, Rocklands, Cavan Town, and formerly New Inns, Lavey and Coventry, England. Wednesday the 28th of October 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Esker Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen, his brothers Tommy, Mick, Phelim and Seamus and sister Anna. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Diane, children Patrick, Tracy and his special daughter Kay, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sister, cousins, neighbours and many, many friends.
May he rest in peace.
Paddy's funeral will take place on Saturday the 31st of October at 12 noon in St. Dympna's Church, Upper Lavey, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private please.
John Deasy
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Belturbet, Cavan / Rosses Point, Sligo
John Deasy
late of Kilkenny City, Belturbet, Co. Cavan
and Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.
John (formerly of Ulster Bank), passed away on 27th October 2026, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Parkes) and much loved father of Irene, Brian, Colm, Emer and the late infant twins Paul and Margaret. John will be dearly missed by his loving family, sister Loretta and her husband John, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Linda and Carla, his beloved grandchildren, nieces Geraldine and Sarah, extended family, friends and all who knew him.
John is predeceased by his parents Fabian and Margaret (Model School, Limerick) and his sisters Angela and Nuala.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday (30th Oct) from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95 XH7K)
A private cremation will follow.
A Month's Mind Mass and interment of John's ashes will take place in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo at a later date to be confirmed.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here
Family flowers only please. Donation's, if desired, to Sligo Social Services, a charity close to John's heart. Donation box in Funeral Home and Church.
Clement (Clem) Smith
Cloughbally Upper, Mullagh, Cavan
The death has occurred of Clement (Clem) Smith Cloughbally Upper, Mullagh, Co. Cavan formerly of London, England and Longfield, Virginia, Co. Cavan.
Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital 27th October 2026 in his 97th year.
Predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Rose his brothers Killian and Charlie.
Sisters Sr. Mary Stella and Nora (Sheridan) and his step daughter Maddy.
Sadly missed by his Loving wife Maggie, daughters Joy, Jane and their Mother Carol.
Sons-in-law Andrew and Richard, Brothers Tony, Johnny and Eugene, Sister Roseleen.
Grandchildren, Danial, Charlotte, Rachel, Kerry and Lauren, Great grandchildren, Connie, Leo and Lola, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace Clem
A celebration of Clem's life will take place on Friday 30th October at 11am in Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58).
House Private Please.
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.