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01 Oct 2025

Candlelit vigil to take place for parents and son killed in Louth

A candlelight vigil will be held this evening at Stonetown Community Walking Track

Candlelit vigil to take place for parents and son killed in Louth

Evan, Mark and Louise O'Connor

A candlelight vigil will be held this evening at Stonetown Community Walking Track (A91 R235) to remember Mark, Louise and Evan O’Connor who were found dead at their home in the Drumgowna/Annaghminnan area on Monday morning 

Parking will be  available at the Club/Community Grounds, field beside community grounds, Stonetown School and Stonetown Church car park.

A message online from Fr. Gerry Campbell of Our Lady Queen of Peace Pastoral Area read:

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the O’Connor Family.

“As a pastoral area, we will unite in prayer for their souls, for their grieving loved ones, and for our community in shock and sorrow.

“A Candlelight Vigil will be held tomorrow night (Oct. 1st) at 9:00pm at Stonetown Community Walking Track.

“All are welcome to gather in prayer and solidarity.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

“May they rest in peace. Amen.”

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