Deaths in Dundalk - Tuesday 14 July 2026


Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth
The death has occurred of Siobhán Kennedy of Wremen, Germany and late of, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully in Germany, surrounded by the love and care of her devoted husband and family. Beloved wife of Jens Kommnick and much-loved sister of Áine, Nuala and Éamonn. She was predeceased by her cherished parents, Kathleen and Rory.
Siobhán will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, sisters, brother, mother-in-law Uta, brothers-in-law Liam and Jörn, sisters-in-law Janet, Karen and Birgit, her nieces and nephews, extended family, dear friends, neighbours, and all who were fortunate to know and love her.
A funeral mass celebrating Siobhán’s life will be held on Friday 17 July at 11am in St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, Dundalk. Afterwards, her ashes will be laid to rest in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, with her beloved parents.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Mary King-Smith (née Donnelly) of Drumcashel, Castlebellingham, Co Louth
On Monday 13 July, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Mary, beloved mother of Marie-Yvonne, Lee-Francis and Yolande. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Margaret Donnelly, her sister Joan who died in infancy, her nephew Noel and her sister-in-law Theresa.
Mary will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters, their father Ken, sons-in-law Nicky Lynch, Robert Moore and Conor McArdle, her cherished grandchildren Ruby-Kate, Willow, Nicky, Reuben, Sonny, Ginger and Ebony, brothers Patsy and Peter, sister Margaret, sister-in-law Vera, brother-in-law Woody, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal to The Church of St Nicholas, Stabannon, on Wednesday 15 July, arriving for prayers at 7pm. A private cremation will take place on Thursday. House strictly private at all times, please. Family flowers only please.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Bella McArdle (née Ashfield) of Monascribe, Faughart, Dundalk, Co Louth and formerly of Rosslough, Killanny, Co Louth
Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Louth County Hospital, Dundalk. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, parents Robert and Rose, brother Dermot and sisters Bridie, Maisie, Ethna, Frances, Joan and Ann. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing son Raymond, daughter-in-law Grace, grandchildren Raymond Jr. and Bonnie-Ray, brothers Robert and Martin, sisters-in-law Rosetta and Carmel, her nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Tuesday from 4pm-8pm. Removal on Thursday from the family home to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by cremation. House private please. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Dalton McGee of Wolfe Tone Terrace, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully in his 80th year on Saturday 11 July 2026, in the love and tender care of the nurses and staff of Curam Care Nursing Home. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, brothers Peter, Jim and Gerry, sisters Geraldine McGee, Laura Donaldson and Anna O'Leary.
Dalton will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, sisters Teresa Eccles, Angela Mc Guinness and Aileen McArdle, brothers-in-law John and Neil, sisters-in-law, Maureen and Agnes, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Shevlin's Funeral Home, Barrack Street on Tuesday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.40am driving (via) his late residence, Wolfe Tone Terrace to St. Nicholas' Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Enquiries to Shevlin’s Funeral Home.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Owen Shevlin of Newry Road, Dundalk, Co Louth and formerly of Aughrim Beg, Inniskeen, Co Monaghan
Beloved husband of Marie and much loved father of Crena, Aidan, Eugenia and Janine. Owen will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and extended family circle.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday in the Mortuary Chapel, Dowdallshill at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining St. Patrick’s Cemetery. House strictly private, please.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Emmanuel (Maney) Smith of Clogherhead, Co Louth and late of Strand Road, Annagassan, Co Louth
In his 56th year, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, surrounded by his family. Maney, beloved husband of Caroline and loving father of Kerry, Samantha and Jason. Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen.
Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren Sienna-Rose, Leighton, Teeghan, Tyler, Karson and their fathers Wayne, Les and Christopher, sisters Linda, Louise and Christina, brother Jonathon, brother-in-law Eddie, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends.
Reposing at Connor’s Funeral Home, Dunleer on Wednesday from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St Michael’s Church, Clogherhead arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clonmore Cemetery, Togher. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in lieu to The Palliative Care Unit, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk. House private please.
May he rest in peace