Bereavement Notices
Ardee, Drogheda, Dundalk & Surrounding Areas
May 11th, 2026
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The death has occurred of
Carmel Campion (née Woods)
Drogheda, Co. Louth / Clontarf, Dublin
Carmel Campion (née Woods), of The Drive, Riverbank, Drogheda and formerly of Clontarf, Dublin, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2026, surrounded by her family at The Louth County Hospital, Dundalk.
Predeceased by her sisters Pauline and Olive, Carmel was the beloved wife of Bernard and a loving mother to Michelle, Edwina, and Ronan. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her husband, children, son-in-law Keith, daughter-in-law Aisling, her seven grandchildren, great-granddaughter Freya, and her extended circle of relatives and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing is for family and close friends only. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 14th, at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Tullyallen, followed by cremation at 1:30pm in Dardistown Crematorium.
House private, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre.
Predeceased by her sisters Pauline and Olive, Carmel was the beloved wife of Bernard and a loving mother to Michelle, Edwina, and Ronan. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her husband, children, son-in-law Keith, daughter-in-law Aisling, her seven grandchildren, great-granddaughter Freya, and her extended circle of relatives and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing is for family and close friends only. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 14th, at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Tullyallen, followed by cremation at 1:30pm in Dardistown Crematorium.
House private, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre.
May Carmel Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Peter Duffy
Ardee, Co. Louth
Peter Duffy, of Cuirt na gCloch, Stoneylane and formerly of Sliabh Breagh, Ardee, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Peter was predeceased by his parents Nan and Mixy, his parents-in-law Joe and Alice, brother-in-law Jim, and nephew Philip. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his devoted wife Kate, his brothers and sisters Jack, Gerard, Kathy, and Bridie, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Finlay’s Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, on Wednesday, May 13th, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 9:45am, walking to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Ballapousta Cemetery.
House private, please. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam.
Peter was predeceased by his parents Nan and Mixy, his parents-in-law Joe and Alice, brother-in-law Jim, and nephew Philip. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his devoted wife Kate, his brothers and sisters Jack, Gerard, Kathy, and Bridie, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Finlay’s Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, on Wednesday, May 13th, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 9:45am, walking to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Ballapousta Cemetery.
House private, please. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam.
May Peter Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Elizabeth (Betty) Healy (née Holt)
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Elizabeth (Betty) Healy (née Holt), of St. Finian’s Park, Drogheda, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2026, while in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Ursula’s Nursing Home.
The beloved wife of the late Tommy, Betty was also predeceased by her sister Anne and brothers Hughie and Liam. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her children Harry, Mark, and Catherine, her cherished grandchildren and great-grandson Noah, and her sisters Dolores, Patsy, and Bernie. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Olivia, son-in-law Jack, brother-in-law Seamie, sister-in-law Pauline, and an extended circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Gerrard’s Church, Mary Street, on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 10:45am in the Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
House private, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Tredagh Lodge Day Care Centre.
The beloved wife of the late Tommy, Betty was also predeceased by her sister Anne and brothers Hughie and Liam. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her children Harry, Mark, and Catherine, her cherished grandchildren and great-grandson Noah, and her sisters Dolores, Patsy, and Bernie. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Olivia, son-in-law Jack, brother-in-law Seamie, sister-in-law Pauline, and an extended circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Gerrard’s Church, Mary Street, on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 10:45am in the Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
House private, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Tredagh Lodge Day Care Centre.
May Betty Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Peter Maher
Grangebellew, Co. Louth / Swords, Dublin
Peter Maher, of Knockwood, Grangebellew, Dunleer, and formerly of Swords and Finglas, Co. Dublin, passed away peacefully in his 84th year on May 11th, 2026. He died following a brief illness, surrounded by his family in the exceptional care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Beloved husband of Lucy (née Colgan). Peter will be deeply missed and forever loved by his children Lucy, Peter, Bill, Jeni, and Emma Jane, his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Mag, Bid, and Jack.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home, Knockwood, on Tuesday, May 12th, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning for a Committal Ceremony at Glasnevin Crematorium at 10am.
Beloved husband of Lucy (née Colgan). Peter will be deeply missed and forever loved by his children Lucy, Peter, Bill, Jeni, and Emma Jane, his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Mag, Bid, and Jack.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home, Knockwood, on Tuesday, May 12th, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning for a Committal Ceremony at Glasnevin Crematorium at 10am.
May Peter Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Fr. Tom Reynolds C.Ss.R
Fortaleza, Brazil / Kilkenny / Dundalk
Fr. Tom Reynolds C.Ss.R, originally of Kilkenny City and Dundalk, passed away on May 10th, 2026, in Fortaleza, Brazil, following a brief illness.
The son of the late Annie and Superintendent J.H. Reynolds, Fr. Tom was predeceased by his brothers Fr. Mick, Paddy, Seán, and Bro. Harry, and his sisters Eileen, Kathleen, Sr. Maura, and Sr. Rose. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his sister Sr. Bernadette, sister-in-law Elinor, his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and a wide circle of extended family. He is also mourned by his Redemptorist confrères in both Brazil and Ireland and his many friends.
Funeral Details:
A Requiem Mass was celebrated in Fortaleza on Tuesday, May 12th. Links to the services remain available for those wishing to join in prayer and remembrance.
The son of the late Annie and Superintendent J.H. Reynolds, Fr. Tom was predeceased by his brothers Fr. Mick, Paddy, Seán, and Bro. Harry, and his sisters Eileen, Kathleen, Sr. Maura, and Sr. Rose. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his sister Sr. Bernadette, sister-in-law Elinor, his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and a wide circle of extended family. He is also mourned by his Redemptorist confrères in both Brazil and Ireland and his many friends.
Funeral Details:
A Requiem Mass was celebrated in Fortaleza on Tuesday, May 12th. Links to the services remain available for those wishing to join in prayer and remembrance.
May Fr. Tom Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Alice Keeley (née Byrne)
Louth Village, Co. Louth
Alice Keeley (née Byrne), of ‘San Pedro’, Carnalogue, Louth Village and formerly of Ballina, Co. Mayo and Sreenty, Corduff, Co. Monaghan, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2026. She was under the exceptional care of the staff at Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee, at the time of her passing.
Alice was predeceased by her husband Patrick, her parents Owen and Mary-Ann, and several of her brothers and sisters. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her sons John and Joe, daughters-in-law Kate and Alison, and her cherished grandchildren William and Matthew. She is also survived by her sister Irene, brothers Pat and Tom, and a wide circle of extended family, relatives, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, on Tuesday, May 12th, from 4pm until 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, arriving at St. Michael’s Church, Corduff, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private, please.
Alice was predeceased by her husband Patrick, her parents Owen and Mary-Ann, and several of her brothers and sisters. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her sons John and Joe, daughters-in-law Kate and Alison, and her cherished grandchildren William and Matthew. She is also survived by her sister Irene, brothers Pat and Tom, and a wide circle of extended family, relatives, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, on Tuesday, May 12th, from 4pm until 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, arriving at St. Michael’s Church, Corduff, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private, please.
May Alice Rest in Peace
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