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John (Junior) Cavanagh

John Cavanagh

Ardcumber, Riverstown, Co. Sligo and formerly of Finod, Easkey, Co. Sligo – (ex Garda Siochana) – peacefully, at the Northwest Hospice Sligo, surrounded by his loving family, on 17th July 2026.

John, predeceased by his wife Attracta (née Kelly), parents John and Kathleen, and sister-in-law Nora Cavanagh.

Sadly missed by his brother Mattie (Easkey) and sister Edel (England), beloved uncle of Catriona, Dymphna, Louise and Matthew, brother in laws, sister in laws, cousins, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Remains reposing at his brother Mattie’s residence in Easkey (eircode F26VY88) on Sunday afternoon from 3pm until 8pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. James’ Church, Easkey on Monday for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm, followed by burial in Ballyrush cemetery (F52PX81) – arriving approx. 3pm via Riverstown.

House Private on Monday morning please.

John’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/easkey .

Family Flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Northwest Hospice c/o Gerard Clarke & Sons Funeral Directors, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo or online: www.northwesthospice.ie/donations/

Published On: July 18th, 2026

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Eileen O’Brien
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Cavanagh Family, Relatives and Friends on the sad passing of John. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace Amen

Deirdre Boland
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mattie, Edel, Catriona, Dymphna, Louise, Matthew, and the extended families on the sad passing of Junior. May he rest in peace.

Madeline Murray (Kenny)
3 weeks ago

Our condolences to Mattie & his Family & extended Family. May his Soul Rest In Peace Amen

Stephen Culkin.
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cavanagh and Kelly families on the sad passing of Junior. I have fun memories of Muredachs days, a Gentleman.

Jarlath Grennan, Ballyshannon
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cavanagh family on the sad passing of John. I had the pleasure of working with him many years ago in Ballyshannon, he was one of the finest colleagues and characters to spend a day on duty with. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace and happiness.

Kathleen & Tommy Coggins Finod.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mattie, Edel and the families on the sad passing of John (Junior) R.I.P.

Tony Duffy
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Cavanagh Family.
John was a classmate for five years in Muredach’s. A fine footballer in his day.

kenneth carnegie
3 weeks ago

My condolences to the Cavanagh Family on your loss RIP

Mary and Martin Finan ,Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel , Mattie and the extended Cavanagh family on the death of John .May he rest in peace.

Tommy Lyons Ballina
3 weeks ago

Fond memories of knowing John when we both were in An Garda Siochana many years ago in Donegal. An absolute gentleman who always had a smile on his face. Rest in peace John.

Noel Tighe
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cavanagh family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Gerard Keaveney
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cavanagh family and extended family on the death of Junior. May he rest in peace

Seamus and Beth O’Dowd
3 weeks ago

Sad to read of Junior’s passing and I extend my deepest sympathy to the extended Cavanagh and Kelly family’s at this sad time.
I have fond memories of Junior as a school friend many moons ago who was witty,quick to laugh and always courteous.
Suaimhneas siorai le d’anam uasal dilis.

Tom Rowland. Bofeenaun Ballina.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cavanagh family on the death of John..
We were in the same year in St Muradechs. A lovely character.
May he rest in peace

Bernard and Martina O’Dowd and Family New York
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mattie, Edel, Catriona, Dymphna, Louise, Matthew, and the extended Cavanagh and Kelly families on the sad passing of Junior.
Many fond memories going back with him over the years. Thinking of you all, and may Junior now rest in peace with all our loved ones gone before him ❤️ 🙏🏼

Paddy Mullaney easkey
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cavanagh family on sad passing of junior, may soul rest in peace rip

John Dylan & Christopher Lavelle
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mattie and Edel and extended families on the passing of John may he rest in peace

Teresa & Padraig Calpin
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cavanagh and Kelly families on the passing of Junior. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael McAndrew
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cavanagh family on the sad passing of Junior. A friendly gentleman from our schoo ldays in St Muredachs college in Ballina. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Tom Doherty, Bonniconlon.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cavanagh family on the sad passing of John.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Patterson’s
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Kavanagh family on the passing of John Rest in peace

Jude and Breege Mc Sharry
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cavanagh family and Kelly families on the sad passing of Junior May he rest in peace

Finola Egan Enniscrone
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cavanagh and Kelly family,on the sad passing of Junior, may he rest in peace 🕊️

Sean & Marion Caffrey & Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cavanagh family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan and Eileen Connaughton
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mattie and family and extended families on the passing of John Junior. May his gentle soul rest in peace .

Loretta Carden
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Mattie and family on the passing of Junior.May he rest in peace.

Olivia & Conal O’Regan, Enniscrone
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences on the passing of Junior. A welcome visitor growing up. May He Rest in Peace

Mattie and Anne Cawley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mattie and all the family on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace

Leo and Mary Gibson
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Junior
May he rest in peace

Mikie and Margaret Kenny
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mattie and Edel to all the family and friends on the sad death of John May he rest in eternal peace

Gerry Kenny Ballina
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cavanagh family on the sad passing of John may his kind & gentle soul rest in peace

Walter & Caroline Bournes
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mattie, & all the family on the sad passing of your brother & uncle. May he rest in peace.

Michael & Cathy Kenny
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Mattie , Edel and all the Cavanagh families on the passing of Junior. May he rest in peace .

Gerry Sweeney, Blacksod
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all of John’s family. I knew him fadò fadò at school in Ballina. He was a perfect gentleman. May he Rest in Peace.

Oliver & Kathleen Fitzpatrick.Manorhamilzon
3 weeks ago

To the Cavanagh family our most sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your beloved John.
Had the pleasure of his company in Blacklion as a colleague. He was a true gentleman with great wit and humour.
May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Mark Duffy, Kilglass
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and relatives of John at his death. May God comfort you at this very sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Bernard Michael and Ann Kenny
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Matt Edel the Cavanagh and Kelly families on the death of Junior May he rest in peace 🙏

Joe & Ann Queenan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mattie and Edel, to Catriona, Dymphna, Louise, Matthew and the extended Cavanagh and Kelly families on the sad passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace

Brid & Willie McAndrew ,Castlebar .
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Mattie , Cavanagh and Kelly families on the death of Junior . May he rest in Peace .

Anna Ryan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Kavnagh family on the death of Junior may his soul rest in eternal peace.

Fr valentine Keveny Washington Dc
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Mattie Edel and the entire Cavanagh family on the death of Junior God Rest his soul and may God bless comfort and console all of you in your bereavement Ar dheis De go raibh a anam Dilis

Eddie and Carol Jordan Bohola
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all bereaved on the sad passing of John.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie & Bernie Naughton Castleconnor
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cavanagh family on the sad passing of John. One of nature’s gentlemen. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Leo and Msrgaret Conlon
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolence to the Cavanagh and Kelly families on the very sad passing of Junior. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Francis O’Dowd (Fr.)
3 weeks ago

To Mattie and Edel, to Catriona, Dymphna, Louise, Matthew, existence relatives, neighbors & friends of John (Junior) Cavanagh R.I.P., I wish to extend my heartful condolence on his passing and pray that he has now entered the house of our eternal ‘Father’ joining his parents John & Kathleen, sister-in-law Nora Cavanagh, all of our love one’s who have gone on before us forever proclaiming the glory of God. Sad times it may be, but it was a privilege to have Junior all my life as a cousin and friend.

John & Carmel Johnston
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mattie, Catriona, Dymphna, Louise & Matthew on the sad passing of Junior. May he rest in peace.

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