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.
Joe Finnegan
Lisdonan, Bailieborough, Cavan
Joe Finnegan, Lisdonan, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 4th October 2026 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget and brothers Jimmy, Frank and Philip. Deeply regretted by his friends, neighbours and staff at Virginia Community Health Centre.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at Virginia Community Health Centre, Virginia, Co Cavan (A82 AH29) on Sunday 1st November 2026 from 4pm – 7pm. Funeral on Monday 2nd November to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride East for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Frank Colton
Aughanameena, Scotstown, Monaghan
Clerkin Funeral Directors regret to announce the death of Frank Colton, Wolverhampton, England, and formerly of Duffy’s Mill, Aughanameena, Scotstown, who passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 22nd September, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, brothers Jim and Anthony, sister Eileen O’Neill, his nephews Brendan Colton and Brian O’Neill and his brother-in-law Alan Round.
"May Frank’s Gentle Soul, Rest Now In Eternal Peace"
Frank will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Judy, his sisters Margaret and Mary (Paul Connolly), his brothers Sean (Dot), Eugene (Jill), Terry, brother-in-law Brian (O’Neill), sisters-in-law Margaret and Emily, his nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved him in England and in Ireland.
Frank will repose in Clerkins Funeral Home, Milltown, Monaghan (H18YF22) on Monday (2nd of November) from 3pm with concluding prayers at 6:30pm. Frank’s funeral procession will proceed to St. Mary’s Church, Urbleshanny, via Duffy’s Mill, arriving for vigil prayers at 8pm.
Franks Funeral Mass take place on Tuesday morning at 10am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed though “Tydavnet Parish RC Churches” Facebook page.
"Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Clerkin Funeral Directors"
May Garvey
1, Ivy Court, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of May Garvey. 1, Ivy Court, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. 29th October 2026, in her 103rd year. Peacefully, surrounded by her dear friends and the dedicated staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, having been wonderfully cared for at Castleross Nursing Home, Carrickmacross.
Predeceased by her parents Francis & Alice and her brothers James & Francie.
May is the last of the Garvey family, she will be fondly remembered by her relatives, many friends and neighbours.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
May will repose at her home, 1, Ivy Court, on Saturday, 31st October, from 2pm until 8pm.
May's funeral cortège will leave her home on Sunday, 1st November, proceeding on foot via Ivy Lane & Main Street to St. Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, A81 K253, arriving at 11:50am for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Messages of condolence & support may be left in the condolences section below.
Roisin McConnell
(née Flanagan)
Tullyrain, Shantonagh, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75HH74
The death has occured of Roisin McConnell (nee Flanagan), Tullyrain, Shantonagh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan on the 28th October 2026 peacefully at Our lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Sean, her parents Patrick & Mary Flanagan, her father in law John, her mother in law Ita, her brother in law Pat Duffy and Pat Hallahan, and her sisters in law Eileen & Geraldine.
Roisin, deeply regretted and remembered with love by her heartbroken family, her devoted son Francis, her sisters Theresa and Mary, her brothers Sean, Paddy, Tommy, Gene & Vincent, her brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, her entire family circle, friends and neighbours.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Roisin will be reposing at her home (eircode A75HH74) on Thursday 29th October from 6pm until 9pm and again Friday 30th October from 4pm until 9pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to the Sacred Heart Church, Lough Egish for 11am funeral Mass, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
A message of condolence may be left for the family in the section below.
Roisin's funeral Mass may be viewed live by clicking on the link below.
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 and Mairéad and his brothers Eamonn and Willie, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and 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.
Messages of condolence & support may be left in the condolences section below.
Donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Memory of Shane O'Brien
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.