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Ardee, Drogheda, Dundalk & Surrounding Areas
May 18th, 2026
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The death has occurred of
Joe Dunne
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Joe Dunne, of West Terrace, Parnell Park, Dundalk, passed away peacefully in his 96th year on May 18th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Louth County Hospital.
Predeceased by his wife Noleen (née Murphy), parents Joseph and Lizzie, brothers Francis and Patrick, and sisters Maura and Rose. Joe will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sons Paul and Noel, daughters-in-law Rose and Barbara, his seven cherished grandchildren, and five adored great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Tom, sister Liz Goulding, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, on Wednesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon from his home at 12:45pm, driving to St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Predeceased by his wife Noleen (née Murphy), parents Joseph and Lizzie, brothers Francis and Patrick, and sisters Maura and Rose. Joe will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sons Paul and Noel, daughters-in-law Rose and Barbara, his seven cherished grandchildren, and five adored great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Tom, sister Liz Goulding, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, on Wednesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon from his home at 12:45pm, driving to St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Mary Grimes (née Flanagan)
Dunleer, Co. Louth
Mary Grimes (née Flanagan), of Skibblemore, Dunleer, passed away peacefully in her 88th year, while under the wonderful care of the staff in St. Cecilia’s at St. Oliver Plunkett Community Unit, Dundalk.
The beloved wife of the late Barney and mother of the late Briege, Mary will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children Anne, Damien, Bernadette, Vera, Fergus, Sheila, Robert, and Mary Catherine. She is also survived by her sons-in-law Paul, Owen, Chris, Kenneth, and Brian, daughters-in-law Jennifer, Dolores, and Rosey, her brothers Joe, Tony, Oliver, and Tom, her 16 cherished grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and an extended circle of in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings John, Michael, Peter, Cecelia, and Margaret.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Connor’s Funeral Home, Dunleer, on Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, proceeding to Saint Brigid’s Church, Dunleer, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Mosstown Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Dundalk Special Olympics or Parkinson’s Ireland.
The beloved wife of the late Barney and mother of the late Briege, Mary will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children Anne, Damien, Bernadette, Vera, Fergus, Sheila, Robert, and Mary Catherine. She is also survived by her sons-in-law Paul, Owen, Chris, Kenneth, and Brian, daughters-in-law Jennifer, Dolores, and Rosey, her brothers Joe, Tony, Oliver, and Tom, her 16 cherished grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and an extended circle of in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings John, Michael, Peter, Cecelia, and Margaret.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Connor’s Funeral Home, Dunleer, on Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, proceeding to Saint Brigid’s Church, Dunleer, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Mosstown Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Dundalk Special Olympics or Parkinson’s Ireland.
May Mary Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Teresa Lynch (née Kerley)
Kilsaran, Co. Louth
Teresa Lynch (née Kerley), of Milestone, Kilsaran, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was under the tender and devoted care of the staff at St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham, at the time of her passing.
The beloved wife of the late Jack and mother of the late Peter, Teresa will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her heartbroken daughter Olive and her cherished grandson JJ. She is also survived by her son-in-law Cyril Corrigan, her extended family, neighbours, and many friends. She was predeceased by her siblings Brendan, Chris, and Marie.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at her daughter Olive’s home (4 Coopers Place, Castlebellingham) on Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10:40am, proceeding to St. Mary’s Church, Kilsaran, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Legion of Mary.
The beloved wife of the late Jack and mother of the late Peter, Teresa will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her heartbroken daughter Olive and her cherished grandson JJ. She is also survived by her son-in-law Cyril Corrigan, her extended family, neighbours, and many friends. She was predeceased by her siblings Brendan, Chris, and Marie.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at her daughter Olive’s home (4 Coopers Place, Castlebellingham) on Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10:40am, proceeding to St. Mary’s Church, Kilsaran, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Legion of Mary.
May Teresa Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Joe Meagher
Drogheda, Co. Louth / Templemore, Co. Tipperary
Joe Meagher, of Five Oaks, Drogheda and formerly of Castleiney, Templemore, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 16th, 2026.
Predeceased by his parents Phil and Joan, Joe was the beloved husband of Gina and a deeply loved father to Sineád, Niamh, and Aoife. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife, daughters, Sineád’s partner Cormac, his brothers Stephen and Tim, his mother-in-law Rose, and his sisters-in-law Janice and Hilda. He is also mourned by his extended family, neighbors, many friends, and former colleagues at Louth County Council.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda, on Thursday, May 21st, from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, James’s Street, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
House private, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Irish Stammering Association. Those attending the funeral home are kindly asked to be mindful of local residents when parking.
Predeceased by his parents Phil and Joan, Joe was the beloved husband of Gina and a deeply loved father to Sineád, Niamh, and Aoife. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife, daughters, Sineád’s partner Cormac, his brothers Stephen and Tim, his mother-in-law Rose, and his sisters-in-law Janice and Hilda. He is also mourned by his extended family, neighbors, many friends, and former colleagues at Louth County Council.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda, on Thursday, May 21st, from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, James’s Street, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
House private, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Irish Stammering Association. Those attending the funeral home are kindly asked to be mindful of local residents when parking.
May Joe’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Madeline O’Connor (née Corcoran)
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Madeline O’Connor (née Corcoran), of St. Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Louth County Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Annie, her brother Jim, and her sister Anne, Madeline was the beloved mother of Aíne, Michael, and Peter. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her daughter, sons, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Valerie, and her adored grandchildren Kate, Clodagh, Ruairí, Daniel, Niamh, and Méabh. She is also survived by her brother Tommy, sisters Eilish and Margaret, brother-in-law Eugene, sister-in-law Kathleen, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:50am, proceeding on foot to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the church webcam.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Annie, her brother Jim, and her sister Anne, Madeline was the beloved mother of Aíne, Michael, and Peter. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her daughter, sons, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Valerie, and her adored grandchildren Kate, Clodagh, Ruairí, Daniel, Niamh, and Méabh. She is also survived by her brother Tommy, sisters Eilish and Margaret, brother-in-law Eugene, sister-in-law Kathleen, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:50am, proceeding on foot to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the church webcam.
May Madeline’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
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The death has occurred of
Eugene O’Hanlon
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Eugene O’Hanlon, of Lennon Melia Terrace, Dundalk, passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was under the kind and gentle care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, at the time of his passing.
The beloved husband and best friend of Mary (née Toal), Eugene was predeceased by his parents Tom and Pauline, and his brother Shane. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife, his children Eugene, Sabrina, and Dermot, his cherished grandchildren Finn, Ruarc, Dearbhla, Orlaith, and Rowan, his daughters-in-law Sarah and Justine, and son-in-law Frank McArdle. He is also survived by his brothers Ambrose, Raymond, Aidan, and Paul, his sisters Fidelma, Deirdre, and Colette, and a wide circle of extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home on Wednesday, May 20th, from 12 noon until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10:30am, walking to St. Nicholas’ Church for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by a cremation service in Dardistown Crematorium.
House private on Thursday morning, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Palliative Care Team.
The beloved husband and best friend of Mary (née Toal), Eugene was predeceased by his parents Tom and Pauline, and his brother Shane. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife, his children Eugene, Sabrina, and Dermot, his cherished grandchildren Finn, Ruarc, Dearbhla, Orlaith, and Rowan, his daughters-in-law Sarah and Justine, and son-in-law Frank McArdle. He is also survived by his brothers Ambrose, Raymond, Aidan, and Paul, his sisters Fidelma, Deirdre, and Colette, and a wide circle of extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home on Wednesday, May 20th, from 12 noon until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10:30am, walking to St. Nicholas’ Church for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by a cremation service in Dardistown Crematorium.
House private on Thursday morning, please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Palliative Care Team.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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