Bereavement Notices
Ardee, Drogheda, Dundalk & Surrounding Areas
April 22nd, 2026
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The death has occurred of
Gerard (Jess) Murtagh
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Gerard (Jess) Murtagh, of Marian Park, Drogheda, passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Lily and his brother Thomas. Jess will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by his daughters Michelle and Susan, his son Barry, their mother Gabrielle, his sons-in-law, his cherished grandchildren Jason, Holly, Aaron and Hannah, his brothers Pat and Derek, and his extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, on Friday from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday afternoon at 2pm in Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Specialist Palliative Care in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Lily and his brother Thomas. Jess will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by his daughters Michelle and Susan, his son Barry, their mother Gabrielle, his sons-in-law, his cherished grandchildren Jason, Holly, Aaron and Hannah, his brothers Pat and Derek, and his extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, on Friday from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday afternoon at 2pm in Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Specialist Palliative Care in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
May Jess Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Anne Haugh (née Rafferty)
Carlingford, Co. Louth
Anne Haugh (née Rafferty), of Castle Hill, Carlingford, and formerly of Rathcor, Riverstown, Dundalk, passed away peacefully on April 22nd, 2026, in the tender care of the Palliative Care Team at Louth County Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Bridie and her brother Brendan. Anne is dearly missed and fondly remembered by her devoted family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Bridie and her brother Brendan. Anne is dearly missed and fondly remembered by her devoted family, neighbours, and friends.
Funeral Details:
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
The death has occurred of
Terry Keeley
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Terry Keeley, of Wheaton Hall and formerly of Sunnyside Cottages and Beamore, Drogheda, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 21st, 2026.
Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Rita, his siblings John Francis, Dessie and Evelyn, and his adored wife Theckla (who passed on April 11th). Terry is dearly missed by his children Ruth, Paul and Fiona, his grandchildren Adam, Niamh, James, Rebecca and Dylan, his siblings Martin, Dermot and Margaret, and his beloved dog Alfie.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, on Friday from 5pm until 8pm. Cremation will take place on Saturday at 12:30pm in Dardistown Crematorium.
Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Rita, his siblings John Francis, Dessie and Evelyn, and his adored wife Theckla (who passed on April 11th). Terry is dearly missed by his children Ruth, Paul and Fiona, his grandchildren Adam, Niamh, James, Rebecca and Dylan, his siblings Martin, Dermot and Margaret, and his beloved dog Alfie.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, on Friday from 5pm until 8pm. Cremation will take place on Saturday at 12:30pm in Dardistown Crematorium.
May Terry’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
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