Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan over the past 24 hours, as reported on RIP.ie
Mary Mc Dowell
Carraig Beag, Drumalee, Cavan
Mary Mc Dowell, Carraig Beag, Drumalee, Cavan and formerly Tullacmongan and St. Bridget's Tce, Cavan Town. Predeceased by her parents John and Maureen Mc Dowell. November 14th 2023, peacefully after a long illness borne with grace and dignity and in the loving care of all those close to her. Beloved and adoring mother and best friend of Orla. Mary will be very sadly missed and so dearly loved by her heartbroken daughter and her partner Paul, her adored grandchildren, Cian and Ava, her family Caroline, Margaret, Fran, Lorraine, Madeline, John and their partners, nephews, nieces, all her former colleagues, relatives and many friends.
May She rest In Peace. Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12 C821), on Thursday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Cathedral of Ss Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, a private cremation will take place. No flowers please, donations, in lieu, would be appreciated to Palliative Care, Cavan c/o Mc Mahon Funeral Directors, or by donation envelope in the Cathedral and the Funeral Home. Mary's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.cavantownparish.com/webcam. Please leave your stories of Mary and condolences at the bottom of this page. House Private at all times.
Mary Ann (Maisie) O'Reilly (née Carolan)
Killann, Shercock, Cavan
The death has occurred of Mary Anne (Maisie) O’Reilly (nee Carolan), Killann, Shercock, Co.Cavan (formerly Lakeland, Tunnyduff), Monday, November 13th, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff of Virginia Primary Care Centre, in her 93rd year. Loving wife of the late George, pre-deceased by her infant daughter Marie-Therese and her grandsons Aaron and Fionán. She will be sadly missed by her children Celine, Bernadette, Oliver, Angela, Imelda and Gerard, her sons-in-law, Gerry, Brian, Paul & John, daughter-in-law Colette, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Lower Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan on Wednesday, 15th November, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral on Thursday, 16th November, leaving her home at 10:30am to St. Anne’s Church, Killann, for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, burial afterwards at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Shercock.
Eileen Murtagh (née Brady)
Ross, Mountnugent, Meath / Mountnugent, Cavan / Tallaght, Dublin
Eileen Murtagh (nee Brady) Ross, Mountnugent, Co. Meath and formerly of Oldbawn, Tallaght, Dublin. Monday, November 13th (peacefully) at The Sheelin Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by her husband Pat, sister Breda, brother John (Tess), sisters in law Kathleen and Dympna, brother in law Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace
Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck (A82 DX59) on Tuesday (14th) from 5pm to 7pm (Walk through only, please). Funeral Mass on Wednesday (15th) in St. Brigid's Church, Mountnugent at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballinacree Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Oldcastle Alzheimer's Unit c/o Briody's Funeral Home or any family member. House strictly private.
Bernie Nelson (née Flanagan)
Latnadrona, Crosserlough, Cavan
Bernie Nelson, (nee Flanagan), Latnadrona, Crosserlough, Co. Cavan. Monday, November 13th (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of Jimmy, much loved mother of Emma, Níamh and Líam, son in law Darren, dearly loved sister of Marie, Nuala and Patricia. Sadly missed and always loved by her heartbroken family, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck on Tuesday (14th) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Crosserlough on Wednesday (15th) at 12 noon followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care or Cavan Autism Parent's Support Groups (CAPS) c/o Briody's Funeral Home or any family member. House strictly private to immediate family only, please. Owing to the death of Bernie, TM's Vintage Bar will remain closed during this sad time. Link to view Funeral Mass https://youtube.com/live/a5oO085XGSw?feature=share
Bernard SMYTH
Navan Road, Dublin / Mullagh, Cavan
SMYTH Bernard ("Horse"), (Navan Road, Dublin 7 and formerly of Mullagh, Co. Cavan) November 12th 2023 (suddenly but peacefully) at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, cherished father of Peter, Jennifer, Jackie and Andrew, devoted grandfather of Molly, Derry, Maisy, Fionn, Jacob, Ben and Sadbh and dear brother of Rose, Anna, Peggy, Billy, Paddy and the late Phil, Josie, Mary and Bridie. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Andrew O and Jeremy, daughter-in-law Erica, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday afternoon. Removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street on Thursday (16th November) arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon followed by burial in Clonsilla Churchyard. Bernard’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Thursday afternoon. (Live only). Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Down Syndrome Centre. “Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís”
Brendan Smyth
Corryrourke, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, in his 90th year.
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Anna, brothers Killian, Tom, Sean, Phil and sisters Detta and Rosemarie. Sadly missed by his brothers Paul and Gene, sisters Mary and Carmel, cousins Killian and Winnie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace Brendan
Brendan will repose at his nephews residence Barry Smyth Crossbane, Mullagh, A82 D2C2 on Tuesday 14th from 5pm-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Cross on Wednesday 15th at 11am which can be viewed on https://vimeo.com/884143393 followed by burial in Mullagh Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Management and Staff of Fairlawns Nursing Home, Bailieborough for their exceptional care of Brendan over the past year and a half.
Seamus Taggart
Tallaght, Dublin / Ballyconnell, Cavan
Taggart, Seamus (Tallaght and formerly of Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan) 11th November 2023, at Tallaght University Hospital. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Eilish. Loving dad to Ronan, Aislinn and Ciarán. Adored and much loved grandad to Dawn, Kelly, Isaac, Kyle, Ethan and Reuben. Seamus will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister Helen, son-in-law Nigel, daughter-in-law Gillian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours. Seamus is pre-deceased by his sisters Baba and Bridie, brothers Pat and Joey and nephew Ian. Rest in Peace
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday (15th November) from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to the Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Tallaght, on Thursday (16th November) arriving for 11am Funeral Mass and afterwards to Newlands Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Mary Connolly-McMahon
McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale, Monaghan, H18 FK80 / Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Mary Connolly-McMahon, McMahon’s Funeral Home, Emyvale, Co.Monaghan and formerly Carrickmacross. Tuesday 14th November, peacefully at her sister Eilish's residence, in the care of her heartbroken family. Pre-deceased by her father Peter Connolly. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Peter, mother Irene, brothers Michael (Eileen), Paul and Owenie, sister Eilish, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends. May Mary’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Mary’s remains will repose at her mother Irene’s residence Old Castleblayney Road, Carrickmacross, A81 HY45, on Wednesday from 3pm – 9pm and at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80 on Thursday from 3pm – 9pm. Funeral mass on Friday morning at 11am at St.Mary’s Church, Glennan, burial afterwards beside her loving father in St.Lastra’s Cemetery, Donaghmoyne. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Carrickmacross Cancer Society, c/o McMahon’s Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member. Mary's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on; https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-marys-church-5
Paula Drinan (née McGahey)
Gaybrook Park, Gaybrook, Mullingar, Westmeath / Ballybay, Monaghan
Paula Drinan (née McGahey), Gaybrook Park, Gaybrook, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Ballybay, Co Monaghan, passed away (peacefully) on the 13th November, in the excellent care of Brother John and the nurses and staff of St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, with her devoted sons James and Shaun by her side. Pre-deceased by her husband James, parents Patrick and Cissie (Mary), sisters Kathleen and Mary, brother John and nephew Michael. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her sons James and Shaun, daughter-in-law Colette, her cherished grandchildren Shauna, Michael and Ellie, brother-in-law Aidan Drinan (Cork), nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many friends. May Paula's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing in St Camillus Nursing Centre Chapel, Killucan (N91VF51) on Wednesday (15th November) from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. A private Funeral Mass will take place with burial afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery. House Strictly Private
Kate (Kathleen) McKenna (née McKenna)
Currycahill, Ballinalee, Longford / Monaghan
Formerly of Tullybryan, Monaghan. Kate died on Sunday 12th November, 2023 at her home, after an illness bravely borne, with her dearly loved family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Molly and James-Patrick and sister-in-law Rose-Mary. Kate will be sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, her husband Liam, her adored daughters Nessa and Cayleigh, sisters Mary McCaffrey, Eileen and Ann, brothers Mick, Pat, Paul and Gene, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends.
A gentle nature, A heart of gold, these are the memories we will hold. Rest in Peace Kate. Removal on Tuesday 14th, arriving to the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, (N39 PP60) for prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 15th at 12 noon, following Mass Kate will be laid to rest in St. Emers Cemetery, Ballinalee. Family flowers only please. Family Home Private Please At All Times. Condolences can be left in the link below.
Mary McMahon (née McKenna)
Brownhill, Tydavnet, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Mary McMahon nee McKenna, Brownhill, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan, Saturday, 11th November, peacefully, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by her husband Owen. Deeply regretted by her daughters Christine & Marion, son in law Tom, grandsons Paul (Carrie), David (Aileen), sisters Lizzie & Josie, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mary's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Mary's remains will repose at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Clonsilla Road, Dublin 15, D15 PY23 on Tuesday from 6pm - 8pm and at McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale, Co.Monaghan, H18 FK80 on Wednesday morning from 9.30am - 10.30am. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am at St.Dympna's Church, Tydavnet, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Tydavnet Lunch Club. Mary's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on 'Tydavnet Parish RC Churches' Facebook page.
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased. May they rest in peace.