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Based in Carnlough and providing services across Northern Ireland and beyond, Cunning Funeral Directors is owned and operated by Joe Cunning.

15/12/2025

It is with the greatest of regret that we have to inform you of the death of Conal Rafferty, 5 Tobar Glen, Newtownabbey. Conal passed away peacefully in the Mater Hospital on 15th December, surrounded by his loving wife and family. May he rest in peace.

Dearly beloved son of the late Frank & Elizabeth, loving husband of Mairead, devoted father of Brendan, Martin and the late Caroline, dear father-in-law of Tara and Deirdre, devoted grandfather of Lucy, Jack, Odhran, Aodh, Etain, Ruadhan and Nola. Brother of Alacia and the late Betty, Raymond, and Frank.

Conal’s funeral will leave his late residence on Friday 19th at 11.00am to St Bernard's for 11.30 Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in Carnmoney cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, family and family circle.

St Pio pray for him.

14/12/2025

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It is with the greatest of regret that we have to inform you of the death of Liam Mc Ilwaine, 22 Sallagh Park South, Larne. Liam passed away on 14th December, 2025, may he rest in peace.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Sally and loving father of Catherine, Leontia, Nichola, Alphonsus and Sean. Dear father-in-law of Joe, Vincent, Michelle and Colin.

Devoted grandfather and great grandfather of Terry, Gerald, Therese, Jennifer, Michaela, Caitlin, Liam, Sarah-Jane and Orlaith Aoife, Gracie, Majella, Lorcan, Lucie, Georgia, Annie, Mollie, Kady, Frankie, Ida and Elsie St Pio pray for him.

Liam's funeral will leave his late residence on Wednesday 17th at 11.20am to St MacNissi's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Larne cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and family circle.

St Pio pray for him

11/12/2025

1st Anniversary Mass for the late Margaret McErlain
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

A place in our hearts is yours alone,
A piece of our heart no one can own;
For deep in in our hearts a memory is kept
Of a mother we loved and never will forget.

Margaret’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 20th December 2025 at 5.30pm in St. Anthony’s Church, Larne.

08/12/2025

1st Anniversary Mass for the late Seamus McKeown.

Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus’ 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 13th December 2025 at 7pm in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel.

The Mass will be streamed from the ‘Glenravel and the Braid’ page and Church media TV https://churchmedia.tv/glenravel.

06/12/2025

1st Anniversary Mass for the late Bernard Campbell R.I.P.
You were always there when needed,
No Task too great or too small.
With willing hands and a loving heart
For us you did it all.

Barney’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 13th December 2025 at 6.30pm in Saint John the Evangelist Church, Carnlough.

01/12/2025

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It is with the greatest of regret that we have to inform you of the death of Irene O’Neill (Née Fox) 8 Gortin Park, Carnlough, and formerly of Scotland. Irene, peacefully at Inver Care Centre, Larne, 1st December 2025, may she rest in peace.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Donald (Daniel Francis) and loving mother of Jemima, Danny, Charlie, Jimmy, Irene, Fiona (McAllister), Caroline (Hennessy), Shane and John- Joe. Dear mother-in-law of Jennie, Anthony, John, Annie, Joanne and Rosie. A devoted grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.

Irene's funeral will leave her late residence on Wednesday 3rd at 10.20am to St. John the Evangelist Church for 11.00 am Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in Glenarm cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family and family circle. St. Pio pray for her.

Visiting times today, Monday, from 5pm until 9pm, Tuesday from 12 noon until 8pm.

Irene's funeral can be viewed on the Carnlough and Glenarm Parishes we**am.

27/11/2025

1st Anniversary Mass for the late Stephen Gallagher

In life we loved you dearly
In death we love you still
In our hearts you hold a special place
No one else could ever fill
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Stephen’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 7pm in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel. The Mass will be streamed from the ‘Glenravel and the Braid’ page and Church media TV https://churchmedia.tv/glenravel.

17/11/2025

1st anniversary mass for the late Seamus McErlain

In life we loved you dearly
In death we love you still
In our hearts you hold a special place
No one else could ever fill

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Seamus’ 1st anniversary mass will be celebrated on Monday 24th November 2025 at 7pm in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel. The Mass will be streamed from the ‘Glenravel and the Braid’ page and Church media TV https://churchmedia.tv/glenravel.

14/11/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & MONTH’S MIND MASS DETAILS

The family of the late John McAllister, R.I.P., wish to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us in our recent loss.

While we continue to grieve the loss of a wonder Husband, father, granda, uncle and great friend the outpouring of support shown to us at this time will help us thorough the difficult days, months and years ahead.

We are forever grateful to all those who sent cards, called to his house, to all his work colleagues for their support, to those who attended the Mass, the graveside and lined the route of the funeral cortege, and to the large amount of people who watched the Mass online.

A special thanks to the following people; Father Tony Fitzsimons for celebrating the Funeral Mass, Catherine Hamilton for the beautiful singing, McAuley's Bar, Carnlough, and Marty McToal for the beautiful food and generosity.

A special mention to Joe Cunning and Cunning Funeral Directors for their professionalism and the dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements, and their help and guidance through the wake and funeral.

Whilst we cannot thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and thanks.

John's month's mind Mass will be celebrated in the evening of Saturday 29th November in St John the Evangelist Church, Carnlough at 6.30pm.

11/11/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & MONTH’S MIND MASS DETAILS

Acknowledgment of thanks for the late Bernie McKeown (Née Regan, Rocktown) 23 Glensbrae Road, Martinstown. May She Rest In Peace.
Paddy and family appreciate and thank all our family, friends, neighbours and the wider community who helped us during this difficult time.

Thanks to those who called, sent messages of sympathy, Mass cards, Sympathy cards, and anyone who helped in any way.

Sincere thanks to Father Strain and Father Lyons, who provided us with great comfort and support, and for celebrating the Requiem Mass.

A sincere thanks to Joe Cunning and Cunning Funeral Directors for their outstanding professionalism and the dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and for all their help and support during the wake and funeral.

Since we cannot thanks everyone individually we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and thanks.

Bernie’s Month's Mind will be held on Saturday 15th November in Mary Queen of Peace Church, Glenravel at 7pm.

09/11/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & MONTH'S MIND MASS DETAILS

Acknowledgment of thanks for the late Sean Doherty ((Larne, formerly The Vennel, Glenarm). May He Rest In Peace.

We offer our thanks to everyone who attended the wake, Requiem Mass, burial, sent Mass cards or sympathy cards and offered messages of condolence and support at this very difficult time.

Many thanks to Corran Surgery Staff and Doctors, One to One Carers, and Inver House Nurses and Staff for all their wonderful care and support to dad, and us as a family.

Heartfelt thanks to Fr Milo for his guidance in the preparation and celebration of Sean’s Requiem Mass.

Uncle Tommy, and our cousins Paul and Bernie, you were our rocks, we cannot thank you enough.

Thanks also to Joe Cunning and Cunning Funeral Directors for their professionalism and for the dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements, and for their help and support during the wake and funeral.

Since we cannot thanks everyone individually we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and thanks.

Sean’s Month's Mind will be held on Sunday 23rd November at Sunday 23rd of November at 10am in St. MacNissi’s Church, Larne.

07/11/2025

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It is with the greatest of regret that we have to inform you of the death of John Daly, Carnlough and formerly Belfast. John passed away peacefully on 7th November in Karingmore Private Residential Home, may he rest in peace.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Joan (Coulter), Angela (Daly), Rosemary (Mc Quade), John, Steven and Paul. Dear father-in-law of Colin, Eamonn, William, Denise, Sonia, Barbara and devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren.

John's remains will repose at his son Steven’s house, 11 Moyle Gardens, Carnlough. BT44 0HD. John’s funeral will leave his son’s residence on Wednesday 12th November at 10.20am to St. John the Evangelist Church for 11.00am Requiem Mass.

John’s remains will repose in St. John the Evangelist Church until Thursday, leaving at 12.45pm to arrive at Newtownabbey Crematorium at 2.00pm for committal.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

Visiting times between 12 noon and 8.00pm please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Air Ambulance C/o the family, or Cunning funeral Directors, 141 Ballymena Rd., Carnlough. BT44 0LA

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Carnlough
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