Deaths in Dundalk - Wednesday 21 October 2026
Recent deaths in Dundalk and surrounding areas in Louth
The death has occurred of Laura Finnegan (née Morey) of Common Grove, Dromiskin, Co Louth and late of 5 Newtown Cottages, Cobh, Co. Cork
Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Joe Morey. Loving mother of Aishling & Nathaniel and loving nan of Cody.
Laura will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter, son and their dads Jochen and Keith, her grandson, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her sister Joan’s home 9 Newtown Cottages, on Thursday 22 October from 4pm with prayers at 6pm. Removal on Friday 23 October from 9 Newtown Cottages at 11.15am to St Colman’s Cathedral for 12noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in Old Church Cemetery.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Colm Kelleher of Trinity Street, Drogheda, Co Louth / Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully at St James Hospital, Dublin on October 20 2026. Predeceased by his parents Myles and Britta and sister Irene. Sadly missed by his loving family, his beloved wife Marina, his son Colm and daughter Sarah, grandchildren Sophia and Grace, his brothers Raymond, Jim and Diarmuid, his sister Patricia, his daughter-in-law Deirdre, his sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reception into St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dundalk on Wednesday 21 October at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am. A private cremation will follow. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Ethna McArdle (née Clarke) of Lower Faughart and formerly "Faughart House", Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, parents Edward and Josephine, brothers Jim and Paddy and Paddy’s wife Rosaleen.
She will be sadly missed by her sons and daughters Gerard, Peter, Brendan, Mary, Ciaran, Aidan, David, Susan (Patterson), Paul, Patrick and Tony, brother Eamon, sister-in-law Teresa, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on both Wednesday and Thursday, from 2pm-8pm. Removal on Friday to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry , arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Micheal O'Hanrahan of Tateetra, Castletown and formerly of The Laurels, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, on 19 October at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda,surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Sinead. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean, cherished father of Seán and Sheena.
Much-loved Grandad of Meabh, Bronagh, Roisin, Tadhg and Niamh. Father-in-law of Julie and JP. Brother of Harry, Pearse, Margaret, Martin, Liam, Briege and Dicky. Micheal was predeceased by his beloved parents William and Cissie. Sadly missed by his brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Thursday from 3pm-8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Castletown, Dundalk. Burial afterwards in Brid-A-Crinn Cemetery. Family flowers only. House private please. Enquiries to Quinn's Funeral Homes.
May he rest in peace