Matthews Funeral Directors

15/12/2025

The death has occurred of Michael Lee, Church Street, Oldcastle, County Meath, 13th of December, 2025 unexpectedly at Cavan General Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his wife, Ann.

Sadly missed by his daughter Juanita and his son, Vernon, his brothers and sisters; Tom (Drogheda), Martin (Clontyduffy) Noel, Norbert (UK), Mary (Virginia), and Carmel (Oldcastle), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his friend Dympna, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Rest In peace.

Remains leaving Matthews Funeral Home. Bailieborough Road, Virginia on Wednesday evening arriving for 6 o'clock prayers in St. Bridget's Church, Oldcastle.

Funeral mass on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock followed by cremation.

09/12/2025

The family of the late Vincent Fitzsimons have asked me to share this post. https://www.facebook.com/share/14P9HbSYwt3/

The death has occurred of Vincent Fitzsimons.

Mellifont Park, Collon, Meath.
Formerly of Aughacashel, Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan,

Predeceased by his father Connie, mother Rosaleen and brother Phil.

Vincent will be missed by his loving sisters Rosaleen and Gabrielle, brothers Jimmy, Connie, Stephen, Raymond and David.
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law. His beloved 22 Nephews and Nieces, Relatives, Neighbours and a Wide Circle of Friends.

May He Rest in Peace

Wednesday Reposing in Watters Funeral home, Collon (A92 YV80) 4pm - 8pm.

Thursday to arrive at the Church of the Assumption Tullyallen for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live on this page.

07/12/2025

The death has occurred of Michael McConnell, Stramaquerty, Killinkere, Virginia, Co.Cavan and late of Martinstown, Athboy, Co. Meath peacefully on 7th December 2025, following a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents Alphonsus and Maureen Herterich Mc Connell, and his brothers George and Alphonsus Jr.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Mary , Margaret and Geraldine, his brothers Brendan, and James, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Monday evening from 6.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the R.N.L.I.

06/12/2025

Mona O'Reilly (nee Masterson), Fennor, Oldcastle, County Meath, and formerly Cunlin, Mount Nugent, County Cavan, peacefully at her home, 6 December 2025, surrounded by her loving family, following an illness borne with great dignity and strength.



Pre-deceased by her father Matt, her mother Annie, her brother Mattjoe, and her sister Mary.



Much loved wife of Tony, and cherished and adored mother of Jennifer and Mark (Dee).



Sadly missed by her husband, her son, and daughter; her close friends and cousins Dympna and Winnie, her sisters Kathleen (UK), Philomena(UK), her brother John (UK), brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Gibney's Funeral Home, Oldcastle, County Meath (A82D376) on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 8 o'clock.

Removal on Monday morning to St. Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, arriving for 11 o'clock Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mona's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the attached link https://churchmedia.tv/st-brigids-church-oldcastle.



May Mona Rest In Eternal Peace.



Mona's family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the wonderful care and support received from Meath Palliative Care Services and the Night Nurse Team.

28/11/2025

The death has occurred of Rose Ryan (née O Mahony), The Laurels, Oldcastle Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and late of Wolfe Tone Street, Limerick City, peacefully at home on the 28th November 2025, following a short illness.

Predeceased by her parents, brothers Cyril and Raymond, and sisters Marjorie, Laura and Florence.

Deeply regretted by her husband Mossie, MD, Greenbelt Forestry, and children Harriett (Jeremy Hindmarsh), John (Dawn Walsh), and Maurice (Sinead Kelly) and her grandchildren, Ethan, Sebastian, Stella and Raphael, brothers Jack and Tim, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Saturday evening from 5 o’clock until prayers at 8 o’clock.

Removal on Sunday afternoon from Matthews Funeral Home arriving to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, for Funeral Mass at 2 o’clock, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.



Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care C/o Matthews Funeral Directors or any family member.

House private, please.

27/11/2025

The death has occurred of Philomena Duffy, nee Yore,Whitegate, Edenburt, Virginia, Co.Cavan and late of Carnaross, Co. Meath, at Sheelin Nursing Home, Mountnugent on November 27th 2025. Predeceased by her husband Eddie, her parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her children Francis, Majella, Eamon and Brian, her beloved grandchildren Ellen, Eve, John, Noah, Sorcha, Cara, Lucy and Matt, her daughters in law Maria, Lorraine and Jennifer, her son in law Michael, her brothers Kieran (Carnaross) and Vincent (Carnaross),her brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.



Rest In Peace



Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Friday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 8 o'clock. The funeral cortege will depart her son Eamon's home on Saturday morning at 10.40am via Whitegate Cross to arrive to St. Matthew's Church, Maghera for 11 o’clock Funeral Mass. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.



Philomena's family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and dedication of all who looked after Philomena in Sheelin Nursing Home in Mountnugent as your exceptional care and attention to Philomena will never be forgotten.



Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam Dílis

26/11/2025

The death has occurred peacefully of Peter Sheridan, Cornasesk, Mullagh Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan at Cavan General Hospital, 26 November 2025

Predeceased by his beloved Ann (Nancy) and his brother Philip and his sister Anna.

Much loved father of Paul, Bernard, Theresa and Peter.

Deeply regretted by his sons and daughter, daughters in law Siu Hung and Carlie, his grandchildren, his great grandchildren, his brother Bernard (Shannon, Co.Clare) and his sister Marie (Cavan), nieces, nephews,relatives, great neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home , Bailieborough Road, Virginia from 5 o'clock until prayers at 8pm on Thursday evening.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church Virginia on Friday morning for 11 o'clock Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to Virginia Cancer Fund care or Virginia First Responders C/o Matthews Funeral Directors.

The Sheridan family would also like to express their gratitude for the kindness and care shown to Peter in Cavan General Hospital and by The First Responders.

19/11/2025

The death has occurred of Vincent Carolan, Lisduff, Virginia, Co. Cavan, 18 November 2025.



Predeceased by his parents. Deeply regretted by his brother Dessie and his cousin Una Gillic.



Rest In Peace.



Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Thursday evening from 6 o'clock until prayers at 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass in St. Matthew’s Church, Maghera on Friday morning at 11 o'clock followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery

13/11/2025

Message from Fr. Dermot.

💛 You’re Invited 💛
Please join us for our Parish Remembrance Mass
📅 Friday 14th November
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia
A beautiful evening of prayer and remembrance as we honour the memory of those we love and miss.
Let us gather as a community of faith to remember, reflect, and pray together. 🕯️

All are very welcome🥰.
Fr. Dermot

01/11/2025

Updated notice:
The death has occurred of Ollie Lunney, Cloughbally Lower, Mullagh, Co. Cavan unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on 1 November 2025. Predeceased by his wife May and their son Trevor.

Much loved and cherished father of Donal (Niamh) and adored Grandad of Abbey, Sádhbh and Tádhg.

Sadly missed by Donal, Niamh and grandchildren, his brothers Paddy, Maurice and Joe, his sister Mary, relatives, and friends.

Rest In Peace
Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Tuesday evening from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock.
A Celebration of Ollie’s life will take place at Matthews Funeral Home Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Wednesday morning at 11 followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 1pm.



Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, SCBU Unit(Special Care Baby Cavan Hospital. Hospital C/o Matthews Funeral Directors or to any family member.

Rest In Peace Ollie

31/10/2025

The death has occurred of Owen Cooney
Annagharnet and late of Lisnabuntry, Virginia, County Cavan.
Peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, James and Nellie.
Much-loved husband of Madge and cherished father of Seamus, Brian, Eoghan, Tomas and Áine. Adored grandfather of Aida, Fionn, Dara, Bobbie and Róisín.
Sadly missed by his wife, children and their partners, grandchildren, brother Gerard, sister-in-law Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Owen rest in peace.
Reposing at the family home in Annagharnet, A82 XYC8, on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm and on Sunday from 4pm until prayers at 8pm.
One way system in operation- enter by Killinkere Road and exit by Bailieborough Road.

House private at all other times, please.

Removal on Monday morning to St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere, arriving for 11 o’clock Funeral Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery

28/10/2025

The death has occurred of Mary Matthews (née Maguire), Main Street, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and late of Drumscridian, Crosserlough, Co. Cavan, peacefully at home on the 28th of October 2025, following a short illness.

Predeceased by her husband Eamonn, her son Edmond, her grandson Ben, her brothers, and her parents.

Deeply regretted by her children Anne (John Gallagher), Concepta (Dermot O’Reilly), James (Mags), Edel (Neil Culliton), Joan (Alan Farrell), Rosie (Daithí Mahon) and Edmond’s partner Siobhan, her grandchildren, her brother Seamus, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Virginia, on Wednesday evening from 5 o’clock until prayers at 8 o’clock.

Removal on Thursday morning from her home arriving to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private, please.