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.
John McGorry
Doohallet, Shercock, Cavan / Cootehill, Cavan
John McGorry Doohallet, Shercock, Co Cavan November 3rd 2026 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Pat & Bridget, sisters Rose and Breda, grandson Darragh, nephews Stephen and Patrick.
Remembered with love and sadly missed by his loving family, wife Roseabby, sons Pauric (Yvonne) and Peter (Leanne), grandchildren Aoibheann, Olivia, Emma, Connie, Oisin, Rian and Cory, sisters Julie (Jim) and Kitty (Tom), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at Mullen’s Funeral Home, Cootehill, Co. Cavan (H16 FD25), this Thursday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Removal leaving his son and daughter-in-law Peter and Leanne’s residence (Mullan, Maudabawn, Co. Cavan H16 P263) on Friday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Maudabawn for 11 o’ clock funeral mass, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s cemetery.
House will be open to close family and friends from 9pm onwards on Thursday evening.
Family flowers only please.
Message of condolence for the family can be left in the condolence section below.
Brendan Thompson
17 Fairview Cresent, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
Clerkin Funeral Directors regret to announce the death of Brendan Thompson, 17 Fairview Cresent, Monaghan Town, who passed away peacefully in Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday the 4th of November, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his infant daughter Sinead Maria and his parents Michael and Margaret
"May Brendan’s Gentle Soul, Rest Now In Eternal Peace"
Brendan will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Josephine, his children Wendy and Michael, his brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family members, nieces, nephews, neighbours and all who knew and loved him.
Brendan will repose in Clerkins Funeral Home, Milltown, Monaghan (H18YF22) on Friday the 6th November from 5pm until 8pm. Brendan’s funeral procession will leave his family home on Saturday morning at 10am to arrive at Lakelands crematorium for service at 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to "The Irish Heart Foundation" c/o Clerkin Funeral Directors by Donation Box, or by the donation button below.
"Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Clerkin Funeral Directors"
Donations to Irish Heart Foundation in Memory of Brendan Thompson
Siobhán Mc Ardle (Gorman)
Cavanaguilla, Castleblayney, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Siobhán Mc Ardle (Gorman), Cavanaguilla, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
Siobhán, deeply regretted and remembered with love by her heartbroken family, her daughters Louise (Daniel) and Olivia and their father Paddy, her cherished grandson Killian, her parents Michael and Lilly, brothers Micheál (Sinead), Ciaran (Clodagh) and Eamonn (Fiona), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
“May Siobhán’s Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.”
Siobhán will repose at her residence (A75 WY44) on Thursday from 11am and again on Friday from 11am.
Siobhán’s funeral cortege will congregate on Main Street (Laurel Hill) Castleblayney, on Saturday morning, 7th November at 10:40am, proceeding on foot, to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House Strictly Private on Saturday morning only please.
Monsignor Gerard McSorley P.E
Ballybay, Monaghan / Tyrone
The death has occurred of Monsignor Gerard McSorley, P.E., retired Parish Priest of Tullycorbet, Co. Monaghan, and formerly of Newtownsaville, Eskra Co. Tyrone.
Peacefully, in the tender loving care of the nursing staff of St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Ballybay, on Tuesday November 3rd surrounded by family.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Winifred, sister Teresa (Mulligan), brothers Eugene and Brian.
Monsignor McSorley will be deeply regretted, and lovingly remembered by his brothers Donal (Omagh) and Michael (Clogher), his sister's-in-law Kathleen and Eilish, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, Bishops and Clergy of the Clogher Diocese, the people of the parishes in which he served and a wide circle of family and friends.
Throughout his many years of dedicated priestly ministry, Monsignor McSorley served in the parishes of Tempo, Clara (Errigal Truagh) and Monaghan / Rackwallace, as well as on the staff of St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan. From 1980 to 1990, he served as Prior of Lough Derg and Parish Priest of Pettigo, before taking up his appointment as Parish Priest of Tullycorbet.
May His Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Monsignor McSorley will repose at Ward’s Funeral Home, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan (A75H585) tomorrow Thursday November 5th from 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
Arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay, on Friday evening November 6th for Reception Prayers at 4.00pm, followed by public repose until Night Prayer at 8.00pm.
Monsignor McSorley’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay, on Saturday November 7th, at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please, Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Patrick’s Church Repair Fund and Cuan Mhuire, Ballybay, care of Ward’s Funeral Home, or via the donation box provided.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Quinn
(née Duffy)
Cornenaugh, Ballybay, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Quinn, Cornenaugh, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan on Wednesday November 4th peacefully, in the tender loving care of the nursing staff of Drumbear Lodge Monaghan, surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her husband Eamonn and infant son Fergal.
Lizzie, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons Enda and Vincent, daughters Pauline Grogan and Miriam McMahon, daughter's in-law Margaret and Gillian, sons-in-law Philip and Francis, grandchildren Eimear, Conor, Darrin, Sherell, Áine, Sinéad, Niall, Stephen, Colm and Laura, sister Kathleen Mc Donald (Wexford), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
"May Lizzie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace"
Lizzie will repose at her residence in Cornenaugh (A75KV02) tomorrow Thursday from 12pm until 9pm.
Removal from the residence on Friday at 1:30pm to arrive at The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Tullycorbet for funeral mass at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private to family on Friday morning please.
Please note there will be a shuttle bus in operation during reposing times from Tullycorbet Community Centre (A75YW53)
Anne Steenson
(née Wilson)
Cormurphy, Castleshane, Monaghan, H18 PW96
Peacefully on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Anne will be dearly missed by her beloved and devoted husband Ossie, daughters Leanne (William Montgomery), Julie (Colin Gray) and Victoria (Darren Bradford). Also her treasured grandchildren Emily, Sarah, Rachel, Naomi, Harry, Mark, Esther, Sam, Anna and Lucy, brother Ronnie (Doris Wilson), sister Norma (Richard Shanks), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, the entire family circle, good friends and neighbours.
Funeral service in Legnacrieve Presbyterian Church, Clontibret, eircode H18 VW72, on Saturday, 7th November, at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Anne, if so desired to Cavan/ Monaghan Palliative Care (Cheques made payable to same) C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan.
Callers are welcome to the family home, eircode H18 PW96, on Thursday and Friday from 4pm onwards. House private to family and close friends on Saturday morning please.
"Nearer my God to Thee"
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.