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.
Pat King
(née Sealy)
Billis, Virginia, Cavan / Kiltyclogher, Leitrim
The death has occurred of Pat King (nee Sealy), The Willows, Billis, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim, 5th November 2026, peacefully, at her home.
Cherished wife of JJ.
Pat will be sadly missed by her loving husband JJ, her sister Betty (Australia), her brother John, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
May Pat Rest Peace in Peace.
Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan (A82 YV58), on Saturday evening from 5.00pm until prayers at 7.00pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30 am in St. Mary's Church, Clanaphilip, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
House strictly private please.
JJ would like to express his heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful care, kindness, love and support shown to Pat throughout her illness.
A very special word of thanks to all of Pat's wonderful carers, particularly her long-standing carers, Patricia Smith and Mary Jane, for their exceptional kindness, compassion and dedication.
JJ also wishes to express his sincere appreciation to the Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Team, the District Nurses from Virginia Health Centre, Dr. Maria, Brendan Fox and all the staff at Greene's Pharmacy, Ballyjamesduff, for their care, support and kindness.
Their compassion and dedication will always be remembered with deep gratitude.
May Pat's Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Bridie Hyland
(née Smith)
Pullabawn, Cavan Town, Cavan / Crosserlough, Cavan
The death has occurred of Bridie Hyland (née Smith), Pullabawn, Cavan, and formerly of Graddum, Crosserlough, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at Castlemanor Nursing Home on 5th November 2026, surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the nursing home staff.
Recently predeceased by her husband Bartley. Also predeceased by her parents Mary Ann and Bernard, siblings Norbert, Bernard, Vincent, Johnny, Charlie and Mary, and grandson Conor Galligan.
Beloved mother of Ann (John Galligan), Jim (Cathriona), Bartley (Ita), Teresa (John Kinsella), Sean (Laura), Carmel (Martin Sexton), Vincent, Adrian (Laura) and Clare (James Lynch).
Sadly missed by her loving family, adored grandchildren Amanda, Keava, Caolán, Eadaoin, Dean, Ashleigh, Neeve, Iarlaith, Dearbháil, Kate, Liam, Olga, Leigha, Lavina, Odhrán, Shannon, Cian, Tommy, Annie, Natasha, Orlaith, Rose, Danny and Gerard, great-grandchildren Naofá, Ayvie, Luca, Louie, Adie and Hallie, sisters-in-law May Smith (London) and Margie Allen (Kildare), brother-in-law Michael Bernard Hyland, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her good friend and neighbour Rosaleen Comiskey, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, tomorrow Friday from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 1.00pm, in St Matthew's Church, Drumavaddy, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family home private to family, neighbours and close friends please
May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Joan Mc Hugh
Main Street, Ballyconnell, Cavan
The death has occurred of Joan Mc Hugh.
November 5th 2026.
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Nazareth House Care Village, Belfast.
Formally of USA and Main Street, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary, siblings Noel and Bernadette. Sadly missed by Beth and Noelien, cousins and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Remains arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell on Saturday morning for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral mass may be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchtv.ie/ballyconnell/
Eithne Pendred
(née O'Reilly)
The Garden Cottage, Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Westmeath / Loch Gowna, Cavan
Eithne Pendred (Née O'Reilly) - The Garden Cottage, Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co Cavan - 5th November 2026 - peacefully in her 94th year in the tender care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Predeceased by her sister, Ena Fox and her brothers Phelim and Ciaran.
Sadly missed by her devoted husband Brendan, sons Brendan and Enda, daughter Aideen (Fitzgerald), daughter-in-law Mina and son-in-law Paul Fitzgerald. Lovingly remembered by her adored grandchildren, Megan, Sarah, Anna, Harry and their mother Kathleen; Aidan, Ailbhe and Conor and her great grandchildren Bryan, JP, Tommy and Molly, her sister-in-law Kathleen O'Reilly (Gowna), and her nieces, nephews and extended family.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Friday 6th November from 5 pm concluding with prayers at 7 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 7th November at 11 am in St Matthew's Church, Milltown, Rathconrath (N91 FD99).
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to North Westmeath Hospice
Please use the Condolences section below for messages of sympathy.
Francis Owen Carolan
Drumhirk, Aghabog, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Francis Owen Carolan, Drumhirk, Aghabog, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 5th November 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Anna, sisters Roni, Anna May and Eileen, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving family, Cathal (Carmel), Eanna (Davina), Dara (Pat Conway), Fiona (David), Bláinead (Seanie McPhillips), grandchildren Lisa, Caoimhe, Adrian, Aoibheann, Cáitlin, Clíona, Dáithí, Eanna Owen, Senan, Odhran, Fiachra, Ferdia, Áine, Bronagh, Shane and Uainín, great-grandchildren Amber Rose, Caiden, Seamie and Fionn.
May Francis' Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of his daughter Dara and son-in-law Pat Conway, Drumhirk, Aghabog, Co. Monaghan (H18 H244), on Thursday, 5th November, and Friday, 6th November, from 4pm to 8pm each day.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, 7th November, at 11am in St Mary's Chapel, Aghabog, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at:
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-9
Please note that a shuttle bus will be in operation during wake times only. Parking is available at Aghabog School car park (H18 VK88).
A message of sympathy can be left in the Condolences section below. The family appreciate your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.
Bridget Cassidy
(née Reilly)
O'Neill Park, Clones, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Bridget Cassidy, O'Neill Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully on 5th November 2026, surrounded by her loving family, in the attentive care of the staff of Oak View Nursing Home, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
Predeceased by her husband Myles, parents Margaret and Terence Reilly, sisters Mary Reilly, Nora O'Dowd and Esther Mc Farland, and brothers Jimmy, Teddy, Pat, Tommy and Vincent.
Bridget will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter Mary and her husband Jim, grandsons Peadar, Declan and Eoin and their wives and partners Jennifer, Dearbhla and Ciara, great-grandchildren Kaitlin, Sean and Rian, brother Michael Reilly, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, bingo friends and all who knew and loved Bridget.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Martin's Family Room, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan, on Friday, 6th November, from 4pm to 8pm.
Bridget's funeral cortège will leave Martin's Family Room on Saturday morning, 7th November, at 10.30am, travelling via the Diamond and Fermanagh Street, Clones.
Funeral Mass at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Clones, which can be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/sacredheartclones followed by burial in Mount St Oliver's Cemetery, Clones.
A message of sympathy can be left in the Condolences section below. The family appreciate your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.
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
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.