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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Margaret MacArtain (née McCahey) of Four Winds Gyles Quay, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital on Monday 20 January 2025. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Cathal dear mother of Cathal, Fergus, Rory, Diarmuid, Catherine, Orla and Cormac, granny of Jenna, Aoibheann, Orna, Eiméar, Laura, Michelle, Sharyn, Ruairí, Maria, Aishling, Shauna, Fionn, Gráinne, Donnacha, Isabel and the late Diarmuid, sister of Mai, and the late Paddy, Jim, and Tommy. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in McGeoughs Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, from 3pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Lordship, arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Lordship Cemetery. Family Flowers only. Donation to St Oliver Plunkett Facility. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers McGeoughs Funerals 042 9334283.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Kate Murphy (née Bannon) of Glenwood, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, surrounded by family in the Mater Hospital on the 19 January, 2025. Predeceased by her parents, Tommy and Kathleen; her husband Jackie; and her brothers Sean, Josie, Willie, Peter and Michael. Kate will be missed and remembered by her children Katie, John, Janette and Louise; their spouses Lek, Pat and Patrick; and her adored grandchildren Sara, Ethan, Madison, Isaac, Cillian, Cormac and Róisín. She will be fondly remembered by her siblings Seamus, Meg, Marion, Gary, Brendan, Tom and their families.
Funeral Mass Thursday 23 January at 2pm in St Furseys Church Haggardstown. Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. House Private, family only please. All enquiries to Oisín and Rosemary Rogers, McGeough’s Funerals 0429334383.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Gerard (Jerry) Neary of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and late of Fr. Murray Park, Dundalk, Co Louth
Unexpectedly, but peacefully, on January 16 in Florida. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret. Sadly missed and remembered by his heartbroken wife Doreen, daughter Donna, son Jason, stepson Billy, his grandchildren, his mother-in-law Kathleen, sisters Gertrude and Pat, brothers Liam, Peter, Noel, Jimmy and David, sisters-in-law, Donna and Jason’s mother Colette, his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Annie Quigley of O'Hanlon Park, Dundalk, Co Louth
Unexpectedly, having celebrated her 100th birthday on January 7, in the dedicated and tender care of the staff of Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Annie and siblings Tommy, Patsy, Mary, Peggy, Rosie, Kitty, Teresa, and Eileen (in infancy). She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sister Bridgie (McCabe), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, especially her niece Teresa Giff, extended family and friends.
Reposing in the Serenity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Tuesday 21 January from 4pm-7pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 22nd to St Nicholas’ Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to RNLI Lifeboats Ireland. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Paul Reilly of Cois Croinn, Saltown, Dundalk, Co Louth
Unexpectedly, at home. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, brother Mark and sister-in-law Mary. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Lisa, daughters Kiara and Leah, Kiara's boyfriend Ryan, sisters and brothers Briege, Kathleen, Martha, Anne, James and Patrick, brothers-in-law Patrick McMahon and David and Matthew Farrell and their wives Áine and Rachel, parents-in-law Mary and PJ, niece Lorraine McMahon, nephew Paul McMahon and his wife Martina, his business partner and friend of 40 years Seamus, extended family, neighbours, colleagues, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Tuesday, January 21st from 3pm-8pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 22nd to St Joseph's Church, Castletown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Bridie ( Mary Bridget) Smyth (née Farrell) of Edmonton, London and late of Seaview Terrace, Dowdalshill, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Edmonton, London. Pre-deceased by her husband Willie, sisters Mary & Catherine and brother Bernard. Bridie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving daughters Catherine, Bridget, Marian, Geraldine, Anne & son Anthony, doting grandchildren, dear sister Anne, neighbours and friends.
Funeral will take place at a later date in London.
May she rest in peace
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