Matthews Funeral Directors

12/09/2026

The death has occurred of Damian Sherlock, Kells, Co. Meath and late of Cavan Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan on Friday, 11th September 2026​​​​​​, suddenly, at home.

Predeceased by his father Gerry and his brother-in-law Kieron.

Damian will be very sadly missed by his loving family; his fiancée Kym, his mother Margaret, sisters Lena (Mickey) and Jackie, brothers David (Sorcha) and Conor, nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins; Kym’s family, her parents Gerry and Gwen, sister Jennifer (Andrew), brother Mark (Leah) and her nephew Evan, together with his large circle of friends.

May Damian Rest In Peace

Damian will repose at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan (A82 YV58) on Tuesday evening from 5.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia on Wednesday morning arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery .

House strictly private please.

To view Damian's Funeral Mass please click on the link below.
Www.churchtv.ie/ virginia

08/09/2026

The death has occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital of Thomas Clerkin, Murmod, Virginia, Co.Cavan on 7 September 2026, surrounded by his family, his Murmod friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his parents Francis and Elizabeth and his brother Sonny and brother in law Tony Reilly.

Thomas will be dearly missed by his siblings Patrick, Jack and Brigid, his nephew Sean and his boys Liam and Patrick, his niece Helen and her husband Michael and their children Matthew and Grace, and his many friends in Murmod.

Rest In Peace.

Thomas will repose in Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 7 o'clock.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church Virginia on Monday arriving for 11 o'clock Funeral Mass followed by burial in Virginia Old Cemetery.

Thomas's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link.
www.churchtv.ie/virginia.

Thomas’s family wish to sincerely thank the wonderful neighbours and friends in Murmod who looked out for him over the years, and the doctors, nurses and staff of Cavan General Hospital for their care and compassion.

A very special and heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone at Virginia Primary Care, particularly the staff and residents of Illinkirka, where Thomas was so lovingly cared for. Illinkirka became much more than a place of care — it became his home. The friendship, warmth and genuine affection shown to Thomas brought great happiness to his days and meant more to his family than words can express.

To all who cared for Thomas, laughed with him and shared in his life — thank you.

May Thomas's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

28/08/2026

The death has occurred of Rosaleen Bouktila (née O’Connor), late of O’Devaney Gardens, Cabra, Dunboyne and Virginia Co. Cavan, suddenly but peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.



Predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Hughie and Johnny, cherished sister Maureen and niece Catherine.



Rosaleen will be deeply and forever missed by her loving sons Sharif, Niall, Ramsey and Adam; her adored grandchildren Zain, Zoe, Reuben, Robyn, Josiah, Maria, Annabelle and Arthur; her daughters-in-law Ashling and Samantha; Sarah and Niamh; her foster-son Godstime; her brothers and sisters; her many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; and her extended family and wide circle of friends, too numerous to mention.



Rest In Peace



Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 10am in our Lady Help of Christians Parish Catholic Church, Navan Rd, Castleknock, Dublin 7, D07 CKR7, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.



Rosaleen’s fierce love, loyalty and generosity rippled further than she knew at times; she would do anything for the people she loved, and her spirit will live on in all those lucky enough to have known her.

" God bless you and your statues."

Rosaleen is the first Bouktila on this site and won’t be the last.

Send Smiles and Stories not flowers.

Donations in lieu to your favourite charity.



May Rosaleen's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

20/08/2026

The death has occurred of David Gray, Deerpark Manor, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and late of Portrane, Co. Dublin, on 18th August 2026, unexpectedly at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother Milo.

Much loved husband of Noreen, cherished father of Michele and Karl, and adored and much-loved granddad to Leon, Rachel, Troy, Callum and Philippa.

David will be sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82 YV58, on Friday evening from 6.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm.

Removal from Matthews Funeral Home on Saturday morning to arrive at St Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia Ireland.

May David Rest in Peace.

05/08/2026

The death has occurred of Betty (Elizabeth) Brady (née Conaty) Purchamone/ Fennor, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, and Coventry, England. Peacefully, at her home, on the 4th of August 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Molly, her sisters May, Doreen and Peggy, and her brother Tommy.

Beloved mother of Hugh (Karen), Kathleen and Sharon. Cherished and adored granny of Liam, Lauren, Shay, Ryan, Ciara, Cian and Eoin.

Betty will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, her beloved brother Andrew, her beloved twin sister Kathleen, sisters Beda, Olive, Jean, Maureen and Anne, nephews, nieces, relatives, and her many friends and colleagues in Liffey Meats.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82 YV58), on Thursday evening from 6.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House private, please.

Betty's Funeral Mass may be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-brigids-church-oldcastle

May Betty Rest In Peace.

13/07/2026

24/06/2026

BLESSING OF GRAVES LURGAN PARISH 2026

20/06/2026

Margaret Preston (nee Gargan), Preston's Lane, Rahardrum, Virginia and formerly Tierworker, unexpectedly but peacefully in Cavan General Hospital on 19th June 2026 surrounded in the loving care of her family.

Predeceased by her husband Liam Snr., her son Liam Jnr. and her Grandson Christopher, her parents Michael and Anne, her brother Philip and her sisters Rose and Eileen.

A Loving mother who will be forever missed by her children David (Lo**ta), Janice (Sean), Sophia (Ollie), Maranda (Graham), Laurence (Anna), Sonia, Michael (Tanya), her grandchildren Shauna, Ryan, Nicole, Tyrone, Ben, Kayla, Kyle, Jamie, Daniel, Oisin, Emma, Andrew, Craig, Aaron, Teigan, Keeva, Michael and Pheobe and her great grandchildren Tommy, Bobby, Poppy, Roisin and Hazel, her brother Micko and sisters Annamay and Bridget.

Rest In Peace

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

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

The Preston family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors nurses and staff of Cavan​​​​​​​ General Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Margaret throughout her stay in hospital.

House strictly private please.

May Margaret Rest In Peace.

15/06/2026

Funeral times have changed..

The death has occurred of Noel Brennan, Dunancory, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow, and Edmondstown, Ardee, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, his brother Gerry and his sister Sr Catherine.

Much loved husband of Ann and beloved Dad of Niall and Róisín and adored Gaga of Niamh, Eoghan, Hannah, Juliette and Oliver.

Sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, daughter in law Myra, son in law Tony, his sisters and brothers May, Tommy, Madge, Tony, Fr Oliver and Martin, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and dear neighbours.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at his home, Dunancory, Virginia, A82 NY13 (Oldcastle Road) on Wednesday evening from 5pm until prayers at 8pm, and on Thursday evening from 5pm until prayers at 8pm.

Please follow directions from parking attendants.

House private at all other times, please.

Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Lurgan, for 1 o'clock Funeral Mass on Friday, 19th June, with interment afterwards in Reaghstown Cemetery, Ardee, approx time of arrival 3.30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Services.

The Brennan family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care, compassion, love and support received by Noel and his family during Noel's illness at Cavan General Hospital.

13/06/2026

The death has occurred of P J Gillick, Rahardrum, Virginia, Co. Cavan peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on 12th June 2026, in the loving care of his family.
Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Margaret, his sister Kathleen, his brother Johnny, his twin grandsons, and his nephew Cathal.
PJ will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Teresa of 60 years; his beloved children Charlie (Marie), Paul (Frances), Maggie (Peter), Peter (Nuala) and Paddy (Karen); his brother Con; his 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; his nephew Denis (Margo); his nieces, his dear neighbours and many friends.

May PJ Rest in Peace

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Virginia (A82YV58) on Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 8.00pm, with a family break from 6.30pm to 6.40pm.
Removal on Monday morning to arrive at Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Gabriel's Ward, Mater Hospital.

The Gillick family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Gabriel's Ward, Mater Hospital, and Cavan General Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness shown to PJ throughout his illness.