Cavan TV founder passes away

Funeral to take place Friday in Cootehill.

The funeral of Brian Daly, founder and owner of CavanTV and Drumlinmedia.com, who passed away on Monday, will take place in his native Cootehill tomorrow (Friday, September 13).

The married dad of three, of Corfreehone, Poles, died unexpectedly on September 9.

Mr Daly was a pioneer in Irish online media, founding CavanTV in 2010, in time for the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in 2010.

His platform was one of the first online TV stations in Ireland and, through this, he set about providing local news, entertainment, and sports programmes with a focus on the local community and beyond.

He was also the founder of All About Sport, a show that aired on CavanTV.

Mr Daly is survived by his wife Frances (Née McCague), son Rory (Catherine), daughters Ann (Fergus) and Orla, grandchildren Oisín and Croíadh, and sadly missed by his brother Patrick (Mary), in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. He is predeceased by his baby daughter Elaine and parents Mary and Ben.

His remains will repose at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, later this afternoon, Thursday from 5.30pm until 8.30pm.

Removal from his home on Friday morning at 11.15am, to St Michael’s Church, Cootehill, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following links

https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral

https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church

Mr Daly’s death marks the loss of a dedicated and deeply passionate media professional.

Paul Cox, who workd with Mr Daly at CavanTV, remembers him for his efforts to incorporate technology and broadcasting in a rapidly changing media landscape.

“It was a pleasure to work with Brian on CavanTV and present the first online music show in this area. It was all Brian’s idea. My heart is genuinely broken. Rest in peace my friend,” said Mr Cox.