Deaths in Dundalk - Thursday 16 July 2026

The death has occurred of Irene-Renee McLaughlin (née Lyttle) of Cornamucklagh, Omeath, Co Louth

Peacefully, on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Leza, Seán, Paul, Anthony and Conor. Predeceased by her parents James and Bridie, brother Jack, sisters Annie, Marie and Kate.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, daughter, sons, son-in-law Richard Cushnan, daughters-in-law Sheena, Celine, Carole, and Conor's partner Denise, her adored 15 grandchildren and great-grandson, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home in Cornamucklagh, from 5pm on Thursday afternoon, Removal on Saturday morning at 10.40am driving to The Church of St. Laurence, Omeath arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Enquiries to Shevlin’s Funeral Home.

May she rest in peace

The death has occurred of Mary O’Brien (née Cassidy) of Howthstown, Drumconrath, Co Meath / Ardee, Co Louth

(Formerly Castletown K.P.) Peacefully in her 93rd year, in the tender care of the staff in Millbury Nursing Home Navan, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Edward and Mary, brothers Eddie and Johnny, son-in-law Tom (Hoey).

She will be sadly missed by her daughters Margaret (Hoey), Olive and son Martin. Deeply regretted by her sisters Teresa (Carry), Anna (Costello) and brother Patrick, her adored grandchildren Stephen, Nick, Brian (Hoey), Róisín, Áine, John (Dickson) and William (O'Brien), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her home in Howthstown on Thursday between 3pm and 8pm and Friday between 2pm and 6pm with removal at 6.30pm to The Church of the Holy Cross, Lobinstown, for evening prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

May she rest in peace