Deaths in Dundalk - Tuesday 20 October 2026


Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas
The death has occurred of Brenda (Bren) Clarke of O'Cleirigh Cottage, Cornroe, Carrick Road., Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully on 10 October 2026 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved wife and best friend of Pat, cherished mother of Dan and much-loved nana of Ted and Elenor, mother-in-law of Mao, sister-in-law of Alice, Gina, Eileen, Johnny and the late Phylis. Bren was predeceased by her beloved parents Laurence and Margaret.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, son, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Bren’s funeral has taken place privately, in accordance with her family’s wishes. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals, Jocelyn St.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Hayley Cunningham of Woodville Manor, Dundalk, Co Louth
Hayley will be missed and forever loved in the hearts of her daughters Éabha, Bláthnaid, Cadhla, Darcie and baby Fíadh, her heartbroken mam Linda and stepfather Damien, sisters Nadine, Cailín and Tiernagh and brother Conal, father Kenneth Cunningham, grandparents Dermot and Catherine McKeown and Peter Cunningham, niece Nina and nephews Kayden, Mason, Theo, Sonny and Kai, best friend Perla, Nadine's partner Conor, Conal's partner Amelia, Cillian's partner Sarah, Jordan, Aidan, aunties and uncles, cousins, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Hayley is now reunited in gentle peace with her baby brother Cillian, nanny Sally and aunties Olivia and Mary.
Reposing at the family home, 105 Lios Dubh on Wednesday 21 October from 3pm-8pm. All other times for family only please. Removal on Thursday, October 22nd to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Castletown (Fatima). Enquiries to Quinn's Funeral Homes.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Phyllis Devlin (née Clarke) of Cluan Enda, Dundalk, Co Louth
Unexpectedly passed away in Gran Canaria, surrounded by her loved ones. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Alice Clarke, her husband Paddy Devlin and her grandson, Neil Markey.
She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken sons and daughters Susan Markey, David Devlin, Fiona Compton and Paul Devlin, sons-in-law Brendan Markey and Tim Compton, daughters-in-law Deborah Devlin and Amy Sheppard, grandchildren Luke, Jack, Shauna, Conor, Owen, Anna, Isabel, Robyn, James and Darragh, brothers Johnny and Pat, sisters Eileen, Alice and Gina, extended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements later. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of James Herbert (Herbie) Christmas of “Seaview House”, Rathcor, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (née McAdam), parents Frederick and Catherine and siblings Freddie, Lizzie, Louie, Sam, Emily, Katie, Susan, William, Tom, Joe and Anna.
He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Heather, son Freddie, Heather’s husband Mark, grandchildren Graham and his wife Sandra, Rachel and her husband Barry, Scott, Laura and Jake, great-grandchildren Ben, Kyle, Sophie, Isabelle, Trisha and Kourtney, sisters-in-law Rhona, Maire and Margaret, his nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday 20 October from 12 noon - 10pm. Removal on Wednesday to St. Nicholas’ Parish Church (Green Church), Dundalk, arriving for Service at 12 noon. Burial afterwards at St. Andrew’s, Rathcor (Bush). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Louth Palliative Care. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes.
May he rest in peace