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Finnegan Funeral Directors - Cavan, Dublin Road, Cavan (2026)

05/06/2026

The death has occurred of Maureen Hartin (née Sheridan), Portanure, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, 4th June 2026. Maureen passed away peacefully at Lisdarn, Cavan, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Francis, parents Michael and Agnes Sheridan, great-granddaughter Florence Holmes and nephew Vivian Dowd.

Maureen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Michael, Fergal, Gavin and Cathaldus, daughter Fionnuala and her partner Graham, daughters-in-law Marian, Lukia and Clare, sister Ann (Baby) Dowd, brother Nicholas Sheridan and sister-in-law Carmel, her adored grandchildren Shannon, Aaron, Nicole, Cian, Eoghan, Yanna, Jasmin, Fionn, Sean, Kyla, Iarlaith, Bláthnaid, Ceanna and Kerra, great-granddaughter Ivy, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Maureen was devoted to her family and was held in great affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her kindness, warmth and gentle presence will be remembered with love and gratitude by everyone whose lives she touched.

May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Arva (H12 D254), on Saturday, 6th June, from 4pm until 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private at all times, please.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cavan Palliative Care, care of Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors/

04/06/2026

We, the family of the late Adele McKenna, would like to express our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all our family, friends, neighbours and community who comforted, supported and stood by us during our devastating loss of Adele. We are deeply grateful to everyone who visited our home, attended Adele’s Funeral Mass, and for the many expressions of sympathy and beautiful gestures of kindness.

A sincere thank you to the Palliative Care Team Cavan and Cuan Cancer Care, your empathy and kindness will stay with our family forever. A big thank you to Killygarry GFC for organising and directing transport to our family home.

A special word of thanks to Fr Kevin Fay, your prayers, and visits to our home were comforting to Adele and our family throughout this difficult journey. A special word of thanks to the wonderful musicians who performed so beautifully at the mass and graveside.

To Killygarry GFC and Crubany National School who took part in the guard of honour at the church.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Declan Finnegan and Bernard McPhillips, Finnegan Funeral Directors for their compassion, guidance, support and professionalism in helping us arrange Adele’s funeral. We also thank Rory Halton for preparing Adele’s resting place so respectfully.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deep appreciation and gratitude.

Adele’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Friday 5th June at 7.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Killygarry.

03/06/2026

First Anniversary Remembrance for Peggy Smith. Peggy's First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 7th June at 11.30am in St. Matthew's Church, Crosskeys.

03/06/2026

First Anniversary Remembrance for Charles Harte. Charles' First Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 7th June at 10am in St. Michael's Church, Potahee.

02/06/2026

We, the family of the late Annmarie Smith, would like to express our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all our family, friends, neighbours and community who comforted, supported and stood by us during this incredibly difficult time.

We are deeply thankful to everyone who helped in the home, sent Mass cards, called to the house, sent messages, telephoned, attended the funeral home and Funeral Mass, sent flowers, and offered words of sympathy and kindness. Every gesture of support, no matter how small, brought us comfort and strength.

Our heartfelt thanks to the emergency services, and especially to Garda Dean Fahy and his colleagues, for their compassion, kindness and professionalism. We are deeply grateful to the Ballinagh community for the touching guard of honour as we brought Annmarie home.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the local businesses and members of the community who kindly brought food and expressed their sympathies. A very special word of thanks to Christina at the Pikers Lodge, Gowna, for her kindness, care and support throughout, and for providing the lovely meal after the funeral service.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Declan Finnegan, Bernard McPhillips and Gavin Hartin, Finnegan Funeral Directors, for their compassion, guidance and professionalism in helping us through every aspect of the funeral arrangements with such care and dignity. We also wish to thank the parking stewards at the funeral home and Funeral Mass, and those who prepared Annmarie’s grave so beautifully and respectfully.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Peter Casey, Fr. Gabriel Kelly and Fr. Michael Bannon for their prayers, kindness and the compassion with which they celebrated Annmarie’s Funeral Mass. We are also deeply grateful to Geraldine and Dearbhail McCaffrey for the beautiful music and singing in the church, which brought comfort to us all.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of the family’s sincere appreciation and gratitude.

01/06/2026

Memorial Mass for Bridget (Bridie) Anderson (née Finnegan), Birmingham and formerly of Lislea, Crosskeys, Co. Cavan.

Bridie’s Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday 5th June at 7.30pm in St. Matthew’s Church, Crosskeys.

01/06/2026

First Anniversary Remembrance for Patsy (Patrick) Reilly.

Patsy’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 7th June at 9.30am in St. Brigid’s Church, Killygarry.

01/06/2026

Tommy Reilly (Thomas)
Ard na Laoi, Cavan Town
Died 3rd May 2026

Tommy’s wife Aimee and family wish to thank the many people who sympathised with us and helped in so many ways following Tommy’s untimely death.

Sincere thanks to those first on the scene, the emergency services and the Gardaí who attended at the scene of the accident. We appreciate so much all the support from our families, extended families, neighbours and friends.

We are grateful to all who were present at the scene of the accident, those who attended Mass in Drumavaddy the following evening, all who called to our homes in Ard na Laoi and Ardlougher, the many people who attended the reposing in Lakelands Funeral Home, those who were present in the Cathedral for the Funeral Mass and those in the graveyard for the burial.

Sincere appreciation to Declan Finnegan and Bernard McPhillips, Finnegan Funeral Directors, for their kindness, professionalism and support throughout.

Thank you to all who sent sympathy cards, Mass cards, online condolences, text messages, phone calls and flowers. We are particularly grateful to all who travelled long distances to be with us and share in our grief.

Special thanks to Fr. Kevin Fay, Fr. Jason Murphy, Fr. Donal Kilduff, Fr. Brian McElhinney and Fr. Gerard Cassidy for concelebrating Tommy’s Funeral Mass, and for their presence and prayers with us throughout this difficult time.

To all who provided the beautiful and consoling singing and music at Tommy’s Funeral Mass, the Sacristan and Stewards in the Cathedral, all those who formed guards of honour and those who stood along the various routes between Lakelands Funeral Home, Ard na Laoi, the Cathedral and Drumavaddy, a huge thank you.

To everyone involved in traffic management and car parking at all venues, your work was invaluable. Thanks to the many kind and generous people who brought food to our homes, and all involved in catering in Tommy and Aimee’s home. We very much appreciate those who provided the catering in the Community Centre after the burial and the Meadow View for the lovely meal.

Our appreciation to the gravediggers for preparing Tommy’s final resting place. A very special thank you to Tommy’s many work colleagues, past and present, to his mates and friends from his schooldays and beyond, and in particular those who took turns to carry his coffin. Your respect for Tommy and your dignity throughout will stay with us.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Tommy’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 6th June at 8.00pm in St. Matthew’s Church, Drumavaddy.

31/05/2026

The death has occurred of Peter Clarke, St. Martin's Estate, Cavan Town, 31st May 2026. Peter passed away peacefully in his 88th year, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his infant daughter Rose Mary, parents Charlie and Margaret, brothers Hughie, Buddy, Gerry and Liam in infancy, and sisters Eileen, Pam, Mary and Kay.

Beloved husband of 54 years and best friend of Rose, devoted father of Samantha (Alo Prior), Fiona (Christopher O’Connor), Jennifer, Celina (Miceal Reilly) and Peter (Orla Dardis), cherished and adored grandfather of Alex, Robyn, Kelsey, Lydia, Dayle, Haleigh, Elliot, Lewis, Cormac and Ronan, and great-grandfather of Ruby Lou, sister Susan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

May Peter's Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78), on Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11.30am in the Cathedral of Ss. Patrick and Felim, Cavan, followed by interment in Cullies Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the Cathedral we**am
https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral

House private to family and close friends please.

30/05/2026

The death has occurred of Nigel Beresford, Kilmore Willows, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, 29th May 2026. Nigel passed away at home.

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Ann and loving father of Malcolm. Sadly missed by his loving son, daughter-in-law Catherine, adored grandchildren Garret, James and Ciara, step-grandson Ronan, sisters Hermione and Fiona, half brothers Martin and Philip, half sister Diana, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78), on Tuesday from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Service on Wednesday at 12 noon in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, followed by cremation.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Palliative Care Cavan c/o Finnegan’s Funeral Directors or any family member.

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