RIP: Cavan mourns death of astute publican and devout family man
Late Dominick Cadden, Village Manor, Ballinagh & formerly The Well Bar, Bridge Street, Cavan,
There was much regret locally on the death of Dominick Cadden, Village Manor, Ballinagh and late of The Well Bar, Bridge Street, Cavan.
Dominick, who was a native of Loughduff P.O., passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, June 5 after an illness.
He was predeceased by his parents Dominick and Rose, his sister Mary, and brothers John, Larry and infant Noel.
At a very young age, Dominick started work in McKenna’s pub on Main Street, Cavan and later worked in O’Brien’s pub in Ballinagh.
When he took over the Well Bar in Bridge Street, Cavan in 1994 it was a dream come true for him and along with his wife Gay they ran the establishment until it closed in 2024.
During this time Dominick made a name for himself as an astute businessman while at the same time endearing himself to his customers, many of whom became lifelong friends.
Away from the business, Dominick was a devout family man, a gentleman and friendly person who had a quick wit and loved to chat and keep up with everyday events both in the parish and elsewhere.
He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Gay, daughter Ursula and son Donal, his adored grandchildren Patrick and Cormack, son-in-law Niall, brothers Paddy, Gerry (Mary), Jim (Maire) and Martin, sisters Anne Smith and Bridie York (Jack), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law Mairead, nephews and nieces, all his extended family, his many friends especially the McKenna family and his loyal companion Bruno.
His remains reposed at McMahon’s Funeral home, Farnham Road. Cavan on Monday evening, June 8 and his funeral took place following concelebrated requiem mass in St Feilim’s Church, Ballinagh on Tuesday to adjoining cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.