Deaths in Louth and surrounds- Wednesday 2 September 2026

The death has occurred of Fiona Wallis (née Walsh) Derrycouch, Stillbrook, Mountrath, Laois / Dundalk, Louth

The death has occurred of Fiona Wallis, Derrycouch, Stillbrook, Mountrath, County Laois. Fiona passed away peacefully in the care of Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, Kildare on 31st August 2026. Predeceased by her devoted husband Joe, her parents Bernard and Margaret and her beloved brother Ben.

Fiona will be forever missed and loved for her warmth, tenacity and indomitable spirit by her cherished children David, Cindy, Karina, Adrienne and Colin, her treasured grandchildren Muireann, Keara, Stephen, Finnula, Ruaidhri, Conall, Liam, Cian, Luke and Erin and by her wide circle of loyal friends.

Reposing in Burkes Funeral Home, Shannon Street, Mountrath, County Laois eircode R32 Y661 from 5 - 8 pm on Thursday 3th of September. Requiem Mass will take place in St Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, on Friday 4th of September at 2 pm, followed by burial at Clonenagh cemetery.

Fiona’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on: www.mountrathparish.ie

House strictly private Friday morning please.

Donations if desired to the local branch of St Vincent de Paul ([email protected])

Fiona’s family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the nursing team, carers and all the support staff at Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, their compassion and kindness to our mother we will never forget.

Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam uasal

The death has occurred of John Farrell Drogheda, Louth

John Farrell, formerly of Moran’s Terrace, Drogheda, Co. Louth. 31st August 2026. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. John, predeceased by his parents John and Catherine and brothers Jim and Micky. Sadly missed by his sisters May and Kitty, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, extended family and good friends.

Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock on Friday evening. Funeral Mass on Saturday 5th September at 11 o’clock in Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

May John Rest In Peace