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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Jack McLearnon of Ashgrove, Avenue Road and formerly Ballymascanlon Corner, Dundalk, Co Louth / Lurgan, Co Armagh
Peacefully, at home, in the care of his family. Predeceased by his sons Paul and Philip, son-in-law Michael, parents Ned and Ellen and sister Madeleine. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Ann, daughters Vicky and Nichola, grandchildren Tara, Mark and Sarah, great-grandchildren Hannah, Marc Óg and Jack, nieces Tracy, Sonia and Beverly, nephew Troy, sister Deirdre (Devlin), daughter-in law Bernie, extended family and many friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Monday 19 May from 4pm-8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 20 May in St. Nicholas' Church, Bridge Street, Dundalk at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dundalk. House strictly private, please. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Tara McCann (née Magee) of Richardstown, Dunleer, Co Louth / Belfast, Co Down
In her 61st year of Tara McCann, Richardstown, Dunleer, peacefully at her residence, with her loving husband Alan by her side, following a long illness borne of courage and dignity. Predeceased by her father Raymond. She is survived by her adored husband, mother Shirley, brother Tim, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Family flowers only. Funeral arrangements later.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Patsy (Rocky) Smyth of Ladywell Square, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully after a short illness in the tender care of the staff of The Louth Co. Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 17 May 2025. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Roseanne and brother Thomas. Beloved husband of Mary (née McArdle). Loving father of Martin and Maria, adored granddad of his much-loved grandchildren Jamie, Lincoln, Eli, Jaxon and Reuben. Will be greatly missed by his wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Andy, daughter-in-law Leon, grandchildren, sister Marie Carragher, sister-in-law Ann, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street on Tuesday 20 May from 2pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday at 10.30am driving via his late residence to St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by a private cremation. House strictly private at all times. No flowers please donations if desired to North Louth Hospice.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Seamus Sweeney of Mills of Louth, Louth Village, Co Louth
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Dundalk Care Home, Silverstream on Sunday 18 May 2025. Seamus, son of the late James and Bridget, beloved husband of Rosaline nee Hogan, loving father of Graham, Shane, Paul, Angela and Mark, adored granda of Shannon, Aaron, Cara, Lee, James, Paul, Megan, Mark, Yasmin, Ellen-Rose and Max, great granda of Kealan, Dominic and Dakota. brother of the late Pado, Bridie, Rose and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, son in law Mohamed, daughters in law Anna, Lorna and Monica, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Repsoing at his son Grahams home from 2pm to 8pm on Monday. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in Church of The Immaculate Conception, Louth Village. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. All enquiries please phone Oisín & Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals, Jocelyn St on 042 9334283.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Stephen McGuinness of Ardaghy, Omeath, Co Louth
Suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mena, parents Barney and Mary, brothers Brian and Joe, sisters Flo and Marie and his grandson Marcus. Very deeply regretted by his daughters Audri and Deborah, sons Andrew and Leroy, daughters-in-law Paula and Katrina, son-in-law Marcus, grandchildren Rosa, Manus, Molly, Nora, Bláthíne, Ríonagh, Conall, Sé, Ciarán, Anna-May, Stephen óg, Lily and Joe, brothers Liam and John, sisters Rosaleen and Sr. Aíne, brothers-in-law Pat, Gerry, Robert and Pat, sisters-in-law Mary, Kathleen, Linda, Ann, Ailish and Frances, nephews, nieces, relatives, his faithful dogs Bosco and Teddy, and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Monday from 5:30pm, for neighbours and friends to call. Removal on Wednesday morning to St Laurence's Church, Omeath, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
May he rest in peace
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