Death notices

Dympna Finnegan

'TTTPJTA Cottage', Mullinary, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Dympna Finnegan. 'TTTPJTA Cottage', Mullinary, Carrickmacross. 13th October 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her cherished family, in the wonderful care of the management & staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

HOUSE PRIVATE.

Dympna will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Wednesday, 14th October, from 4pm until 7pm.

Dympna's funeral cortège will leave the Funeral Home on Thursday, 15th October, proceeding on foot to St. Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rock Chapel, upper Magheracloone.

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors or directly to Carrickmacross Cancer Society.

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Kathleen Garvey (née Brannigan)

Cashel, Annyalla, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Kathleen Garvey (née Brannigan), Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, England, and originally of Cashel, Annyalla, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, who passed away suddenly on Friday, October 2nd, at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire, England.

Kathleen will repose at Ward’s Funeral Home, Castleblayney (A75 NP30), on Friday, October 16th, from 4:30 pm until removal at 6:15 pm, arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney, for reception prayers at 6:30 pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00 am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Seamus Mc Guckian

Lough Egish, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Seamus McGuckian

Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Ballybay, on Saturday 17th October, at 12 noon, followed by the burial of his ashes in the adjoining cemetery.

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Terry McCusker (née McManus)

Belfast, Antrim / Clones, Monaghan

McCusker Terry (née McManus) peacefully at Annadale private Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family 12th October 2026. Devoted mother to Susan, Karen and Angela, mother-in-law to Richard, Sammy and Ciaran. A cherished grandmother “ Maga” of Dean, Teri – Katie, Sophie, Ethan, Thomas, James and Martin and a loving sister of Anne, Deirdre, Paul and the late Brenda. R.I.P.

Terry will be reposing at her home 23 Merok Park BT6 9LT from Wednesday. Visitors are welcome to call and pay their respects on Wednesday and Thursday from 4.00pm – 8.00pm. Terry will then leave on Friday at 9.30am to arrive at Good Shepherd Church for 10.00am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Milltown Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her entire family circle. All enquiries to Healy Brothers Funeral Directors 56 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AN 028 90309333.

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Michael McDonnell

Knockaturley, Monaghan Town, Monaghan, H18PK00

Peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

Reposing at his home in Knockaturley, Monaghan on Monday (12/10/2026) from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Tuesday (13/10/2026) from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. House private at other times please.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday (14/10/2026) at 11 a.m. in St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan (H18W863).

Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Calvary Cemetery, Latlurcan.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Michael, if so desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam at:

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Kathleen Smyth (née Walsh)

Árd na Lí, Tralee, Kerry / Carrickmacross, Monaghan

Kathleen Smyth née Walsh of Árd na Lí, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on 11th October 2026, beloved wife of the late Paddy, cherished mother of Aidan, Colm, Brian & Ciara and dear sister of the late John, Tom, Eamon, Maureen, Bridgie & Josie.

Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, on Tuesday (13th October) from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral arriving to St. John’s Church, Tralee on Wednesday morning at 9.30 a.m. where the Requiem Mass for Kathleen will be celebrated at 10 a.m. (streamed on www.stjohns.ie). Interment afterwards in Rath Cemetery, Tralee.

House private please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless in Dublin (www.capuchindaycentre.ie/donate/), or care of The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

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Owen (Owenie) Coyle

Corhelshiona, Shantonagh P.O, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Owen (Owenie) Coyle Corhelshiona, Shantonagh P.O, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan on Sunday October 11th peacefully in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of St. Anne’s Nursing Home Ballybay, surrounded by his family in his 100th year.

Owenie, will repose at Wards Funeral Home Ballybay (A75H585) tomorrow Monday, from 3:30pm until 7:30pm. Owenie’s funeral cortège will travel from the family home in Corhelshiona on Tuesday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church Bawn for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private at all times, by the request of the family.

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Kaylin O'Hanlon Geary

Aghnaha, Emyvale, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Kaylin O’Hanlon Geary, Aghnaha, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, who died suddenly and unexpectedly in New Zealand on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.

Kaylin will be reposing at the family home, Aghnaha, Emyvale (H18 FX92), on Saturday evening, 10th October, for family and close friends only.

Removal from the family home on Tuesday morning, 13th October, arriving at the Church of the Holy Family, Ballyoisin, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan (H18 WR88), for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

To assist those attending, a shuttle bus will be in operation during the reposing hours, running from Mullan Lighting (H18 EC98).

Donations, if desired, in memory of Kaylin to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via the donation link on RIP.ie or directly to Martin's Funeral Directors, Newbliss, or any family member.

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Stella Little (née Irwin)

Greenvale, 4 Lakeview, Ballybay Road, Cootehill, Cavan / Monaghan

Stella Little (nee Irwin) Greenvale, 4 Lakeview, Ballybay Road, Co. Cavan formerly Freame Mount, Dartrey, Co. Monaghan. October 7th 2026 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Stella Little will take place on Monday 12th October at 2pm in St John the Evangelist’s Church, Dartrey, Co. Monaghan (H16 RX64).

House Strictly Private at all times please.

No flowers please, donations in lieu in memory of Stella to Irish Heart Foundation.

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Rose Keenan (née Cassidy)

Corlatt, Knockatallon, Monaghan / Scotstown, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Rose Keenan (née Cassidy), Corlatt, Knockatallon, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, 7th October 2026.

Rose will be reposing at the residence of her daughter Geraldine, Drumcoofoster, Knockatallon, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan (H18 VH05), on Wednesday, 7th October, from 5pm to 9pm and Thursday, 8th October, from 2pm to 8pm.

House private on Friday morning please.

Funeral Mass on Friday 9th October at 12noon in St. Joseph’s Church, Knockatallon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Urbleshanny.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from the Sliabh Beagh Hotel during wake times.

Rose's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on ‘Tydavnet Parish RC Churches’ Facebook page or YouTube.

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Ronan Kilmurry

Castleblayney, Monaghan / Drogheda, Louth

A service to celebrate Ronan’s life will take place in Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda A92 XN75 on Friday 16th October at 2pm, followed by a private burial of Ronan’s ashes.

When parking around the Funeral Home please have consideration for residents in nearby houses.

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Jim McGuirk

Carga, Ballybay, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Jim McGuirk, Carga, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, on Wednesday, 7th October, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim will repose at his residence in Carga (A75YN20) both tomorrow Thursday and Friday from 1pm until 8pm.

Removal from his residence on Saturday morning to arrive at the Most Holy Rosary Church, Tullycorbet (via Cornacrew) for Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Live mass here.

House private outside of reposing times please by the request of the family.

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Cissie McKenna

Emy, Emyvale, Monaghan

Cissie’s remains will repose at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80 on Wednesday from 6pm - 8pm and Thursday from 4pm - 8pm.

Cissie’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Corracrin, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Cissie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online here.

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Patrick (Pat) Brannigan

Derrykinard, Swanns Cross, Rockcorry, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Brannigan, Derrykinard, Swann's Cross, and late of Mullinary, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan Tuesday 6th October 2026, peacefully at Monaghan General Hospital, surrounded by his adoring family. Pre deceased by his much loved wife Mary. Pat will be sadly missed by his heart broken family, Son Conor, Daughter In Law Briege, Grandchildren Kyle, Josh and Nicole, his Sister Maureen Farrar, U.S.A. Brother In Law, Sister In Law, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Remains reposing at St Mary's Hall, Rockcorry, H18XO34 on Wednesday 7th October from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning from his residence to St Mary's Church, Corravacan, H18XF88, arriving for 11 o clock funeral mass. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in Holy Trinity Cemetery, H16XC82.

Family flowers only, house strictly private please.

Pats funeral mass will be live streamed on The Ematris Parish Facebook page.

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Alecia Elliott (née Kennedy)

Greendale, Lisnalong, Monaghan

Peacefully on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, at St.Anne's Nursing Home, Ballybay.

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE PLEASE

Funeral service on Thursday, 8th October, in Second Ballybay Presbyterian Church, eircode A75 XV38, at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Alecia, if so desired to Rockcorry Presbyterian Church (Cheques made payable to same) C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan or any family member.

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Shane Irwin

Perth, Australia and Bocks Upper, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Shane Irwin, Bocks Upper, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, following an accident in Perth, Australia, Monday 5th October 2026. Predeceased by his sister Katie who died in infancy, his grandparents Kathleen and Michael McGuinness and Bob and Kitty Irwin.

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Joan Guing (née Clerkin)

Shean, Edenderry, Offaly, R45 CX53 / Monaghan Town, Monaghan

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Noel, parents James and Elizabeth and her deceased brothers and sisters.

Joan will repose at her home this Monday from 3pm to 7pm with rosary at 7pm. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 1pm in St Mary's Church Edenderry, followed by burial in St Mary's cemetery. You can also take part in Joan's Funeral Mass via the webstream link here.

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Patrick McMeel (Wee Paddy)

Urlish, Killybrone, Clara, Monaghan, H18 EH67

We are saddened to announce the death of Patrick McMeel (Wee Paddy), Urlish, Killybrone, Clara, Co.Monaghan, H18 EH67. Sunday 4th October, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the Rossmore Ward at Monaghan General Hospital.

Paddy’s remains will repose at McMahons Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80 on Monday from 3pm - 8pm and at his home (H18 EH67) on Tuesday from 3pm - 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am at St.Patrick’s Church, Clara. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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Patrick Joseph Quinn

Lisnalong, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph Quinn, Solihull, and formerly The Lane Conacullion Lisnalong County Monaghan on Monday, September 7th, in Solihull Hospital, Birmingham.

Patrick will repose at Wards Funeral Home Ballybay, Co.Monaghan (A75H585) on Wednesday October 7th from 5pm until 7pm with family in attendance. Patrick’s funeral cortège will arrive to St. Mary’s Church Latton on Thursday morning October 8th for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Anthony Ruane (Senior)

Dunleer, Louth / Finea, Westmeath / Monaghan

The death has occurred of Anthony Ruane (Senior), Philipstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth and late of Drumturk, Ballymackney, County Monaghan and Finea County Westmeath peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

A private cremation will take place for Anthony.

House strictly private at all times.

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Paul Loughran

Cavanaguilla, Castleblayney, Monaghan

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Paul Loughran, Cavanaguilla, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, who passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, 30th September.

Paul will repose privately at his family home, with the house strictly private to close family and friends only, please.

Paul’s funeral cortege will leave the family home on Saturday morning 3rd October, arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney, for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Castleblayney Cancer Society, care of Peter McCaughey Funeral Directors, via the donation box or through the link provided here.

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Kathleen McMeel (née McCallan)

48 Altadavin Road, Augher, Tyrone, BT77 0HS / Clara, Monaghan

We are saddened to announce the death of Kathleen McMeel née McCallan, 48 Altadavin Rd, Augher, Co.Tyrone, BT77 0HS (formally Carrickmore). Tuesday 29th September, peacefully at Lone House, Dungannon surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleens remains will repose at her home until removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Macartan’s Church (The Fourth), Augher for 12 Noon Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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Bronwyn Duffy

Beechgrove Lawns, Monaghan Town, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Bronwyn Duffy, Stoke-on-Trent, England and formerly of Beechgrove Lawns, Monaghan Town, Co. Monaghan, on Saturday, 5th September 2026.

Funeral arrangements in England to be confirmed.

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Dessie Mc Ardle

Annaglaive, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Dessie McArdle, Annaglaive, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan on Tuesday September 29th, following a short illness.

Dessie will repose at Wards Funeral Home Ballybay (A75H585) on Thursday afternoon October 1st, from 4pm until 8pm.

Dessie’s funeral cortège will travel from his home in Annaglaive on Friday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St. Mary’s Church Castleblayney for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Laura Mc Nally Caulfield

Clontarf, Dublin / Monaghan Town, Monaghan

Removal on Saturday morning 3rd October to the Church of St. Gabriel’s Parish, Clontarf, D03P6F6 arriving for Funeral Mass at 10:30am followed by Burial in St Joseph’s Old Cemetery, Latlurcan, Monaghan Town. (approx 14:30)

House Strictly Private at all times.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Saturday morning 3rd October at 10:30am via the web stream link here.

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