Peter Doran Funeral Directors

12/11/2025

The 5th Anniversary since the passing of the late Mary McCartan will take place this coming Saturday 15th November 2025 in St. John’s Church Ballymaghery, Hilltown.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

10/11/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement Notice for the late Margaret Gilmore.

The sons and daughters of the late Margaret Gilmore; Rita, Colm, Jim, Teresa, Winnie, Emmett, Angela, PJ, Christine, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and entire family circle wish to express our profound gratitude, appreciation and welcome support to all those who sympathised with us during our recent sad, heartbreaking and sudden bereavement.

Thanks to everyone who called at the family home, sent Mass offerings, and messages of sympathy, letters, texts, floral tributes, brought food, and to all the substantial numerous people who attended the wake and funeral. Your presence at this time was greatly appreciated and aided us in our time of intense, unexpected loss of our precious
mum.

Sincere thanks are also extended to the emergency services personnel who attended dear mother.

We especially wish to thank Fr Charlie Byrne PP, who celebrated mum’s beautiful Requiem Mass so eloquently and respectively and for all his numerous visits to mum over the past number of years and his welcome words of comfort and prayers to us her family during this particularly traumatic time.

Our gratitude is also extended to Canon Frank Kearney, Monsignor John Clark and Canon John Kearney for their attendance and prayers during mum’s wake. Thanks also to Mrs Eileen Mooney and the Clonduff Parish Choir for their beautiful singing and music which greatly enhanced mum’s Funeral Mass.

We are also extending our thanks to Eugene and Pauline Hughes, who provided the field that enabled the facility of car parking and to Peter Fitzpatrick Quarry, Leod, for preparing the field. Also, our appreciation to all who helped direct the vast amount of traffic.

Thanks to Des McNeil our Sacristan, for helping at the Funeral Mass and to the Eucharistic Ministers.

Grateful appreciation to Marian Brannigan for the use of the INF Hall and supplying chairs and catering equipment and to Hugh Murray and staff from Diamonds Restaurant for the excellent meal after mother’s funeral.

We also wish to thank Doctors Megaw and Irwin of Rathfriland Surgery for their unwavering attention and medical advice to mum over the years and to Paddy and staff of Hilltown Pharmacy for their compassion and professionalism.

Appreciation to St John’s GAC, Drumnaquoile for their catering utensils.

Sincere and profound gratitude and appreciation to Eugene, Dympna and Paul Lively from Peter Doran Funeral Directors, for the dignified, highly respectful and meticulous personal manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and preparing the grave.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation at this extremely difficult time.

Margarets Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St John the Evangelist Church, Ballymaghery, Hilltown, on Sunday 16 November at 11.30am.

08/11/2025

It is with deep regret and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Elizabeth Travers.

Travers (27 Islandmoyle Road, Cabra) Elizabeth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family 8th November 2025.

Dearly loved wife of John and devoted mother of Lorraine, Bernard, Damian, Angeline, John, Gerald and the late baby Martin.
Sister of Mena, Cora, Margaret, Anne and the late Gerald and Patsy.

Elizabeth’s remains will leave her late residence on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 11.15am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Cabra. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

House Strictly Private.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Paul and Pete, daughters-in-law Nicola, Moira, Fiona and Rachel, 16 grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to ‘Pulmonary Fibrosis NI’ and ‘Life & Time’ c/o The Family.

03/11/2025

The First Anniversary Mass for the late Brian O’Hare will take place this coming Saturday 8th November 2025 at 7.30pm in St. Colman’s Church, Barnmeen.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

02/11/2025

27/10/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement for the late Alison McConville.

Barney, Ross, Zara together with the Fox and McConville families wish to express our deepest and most sincere thanks to everyone who supported us and shared in our sorrow following Alison’s sad passing.

We are truly grateful to our family, friends and whole community who surrounded us with love and kindness during such a difficult time.

We would like to pay a special thanks to Fr. Charlie Byrne for his pastoral care, support and for officiating the Funeral Mass along with Canon Kearney.

To Bernice Hennity, Eileen Mooney and the Choir, thank you for the lovely music and graceful singing during the funeral mass.

Thank you to Peter Doran Funeral Directors for your personal and caring manner in which you carried out all of the funeral arrangements.

Thank you to ‘Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust’ for all your help in getting Alison home.

We sincerely thank St. Marks Warrenpoint, Sacred Heart Newry and Clonduff GAC for the Guard of Honour.

We owe a special thanks to all those who cared for Alison, especially the staff in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast and King’s College Hospital, London. Also to our local doctors and pharmacy.

Thank you to Diamonds Restaurant, Warrenpoint for providing food and to Clonduff GAC for your support and use of facilities following the funeral.

We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our deep appreciation and thanks to you all.

Alison’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated this Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 11.30am in St. John’s Church Ballymaghery, Hilltown.

15/09/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement for the late William (Willie) Carville.

We the family of the late Willie Carville wish to express our deepest and most sincere thanks to everyone who supported us and shared in our sorrow following Willie’s sad passing.

We are truly grateful to our family, friends and whole community who surrounded us with love and kindness during such a difficult time.

We would like to pay a special thanks to Father Kearney and Father Darren for their pastoral visits and the support they provided to both Willie and our family. Thank you also to Father Darren for a beautiful and meaningful funeral mass that brought great comfort to us and honoured Willie’s life so fittingly.

To Shauneen, Maria, Gerard and Caitriona, thank you for the lovely music and graceful singing during the funeral mass.

A heartfelt thank you to Peter Doran Funeral Directors for your personal and caring manner in which you carried out all of the funeral arrangements. We will forever be grateful.

Thank you to Phillip Stranney and Paddy McEvoy for preparing the grave.

We owe a special thanks to all those who cared for Willie. From the staff in the MacMillan unit, the Ulster hospital, the district nurses in the community, the Palliative care nurses and the staff at Marie curie, your compassion, care and dedication to both Willie and our family will never be forgotten.

Thank you to Frenchs for providing food and to Teconnaught GFC for your support and use of facilities following the funeral.

We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our deep appreciation and thanks to you all.

Willie’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated this Saturday 20th September 2025 in the Holy Family Church, Teconnaught at 7pm.

25/08/2025

The First Anniversary Mass for Brian Ward will take place this coming Saturday 30th August at 5pm in St. Malachy’s Church, Kilcoo.

May he Rest in Peace.

18/08/2025

It is with deep regret and great sadness that we inform you of the sad passing of William (Willie) Carville.

Carville (Teconnaught) William (Willie) died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family 17th August 2025.

Devoted husband of Katrina (Tina) and loving father of Barry, Ronan, Cormac, Ciaran, Caitriona, Sean-Pól, Odhran and Laura.

Willie's remains will repose at his home; 44 Tareesh Lane from 2pm - 8pm Monday and Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Holy Family Church, Teconnaught. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his wife, 6 sons, 2 daughters, all of their partners and his 13 grandchildren.
His mother Lily, his late father Brendan, his brothers and sisters, his in laws and his entire family circle.

House private on Wednesday morning please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to ‘Marie Curie’ c/o any family member.

31/07/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement for the late Bridie McDonald.

We the family, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those who supported us following the passing of our much-loved mum, Bridie.

To our friends, family, and neighbours- thank you for your kindness and your help. Your messages, visits, mass cards, and presence meant so much.

A special thank you to the staff of Rathfriland Manor Nursing home for the gentle, respectful, and loving care you gave Mum. It gave us great peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands.

Thank you to Peter Doran Funeral Directors for your professionalism, care and guidance in arranging everything so beautifully and smoothly.

Our thanks also to Father Charlie Byrne for the lovely and thoughtful funeral mass and to singer Bernice and organist Eileen.

We are also very grateful to Loft 56 for the beautiful meal and welcoming space that allowed us to gather with family and friends to share stories and remember Mum with love and laughter.

We feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such a generous and thoughtful community.

With sincere thanks,
The McDonald Family.

Bridie's Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 2nd August at 7:30pm in St Patrick's Church, Drumgath.