Daniel Mallon Funeral Director

22/12/2025

We thank all those families who have entrusted us to help care for their loved ones and wish you all a very peaceful Christmas- as we do every year, our office will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) for those who require a holly wreath for their loved one’s grave.
We will be in the office from 10am Tuesday to 12:30pm
If you can pm to reserve a wreath it would be advisable

18/12/2025

Acknowledgement and Months Mind Notice for the late Fiachra Maguire, Camlough.

We, the family of the late Fiachra Maguire, wish to thank all those who supported us through our recent bereavement.

Many thanks for all who attended the Wake and Funeral, those who travelled long distances to be with us, those who sent messages of condolence, sent Mass and sympathy cards, to our wonderful neighbours & extended family who sent food for the Wake and to all those who sent floral tributes.

Thank you to the staff of Norbrook Laboratories & St Paul’s High School for the beautiful floral tributes and for taking the time to come and support us.

A very special thank you to the staff at St Paul’s High School & St. Malachy’s Primary School Camlough, who arranged a guard of honour for the Funeral cortege & at St. Mary’s Church, we know Fiachra would have loved to see all the pupils, their love & respect was a beautiful send off for him.

Our sincere gratitude to all the nurses, physios, doctors & auxiliary staff in the Enhanced Care Unit, Daisy Hill Hospital, who helped Fiachra throughout his illness. Their kindness and compassion knew no boundaries and we will be forever indebted to them for the fantastic care they took of our special wee man.

A special thank you to Liz Bradley and staff at Windsor Day Centre, who cared for Fiachra and came and supported our family throughout the Wake & Funeral.

Many thanks to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director and staff for their dignified, friendly and professional care they showed to our family at such a tragic time.

Thank you to Fr Dunne for his beautiful words at the Funeral Mass and his kindness shown to our family in the days beforehand.

Thank you to all of Fiachra’s aunts, uncles & cousins who supported us and who did Fiachra proud throughout the Wake & Funeral, we would have been lost without you.

Finally, we are forever grateful to all our friends who went above and beyond during Fiachra’s illness, the Wake & Funeral and the days afterwards, we can never thank you enough for all your love and support. You have always held a special place in our hearts but now you will be forever part of our family.

The outpouring of love for Fiachra & our family has been phenomenal, we will take this as a comfort in the sad days ahead.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him.

Fiachra’s Month's Mind Mass will take place on Sunday 28th December in St. Mary's Church, Mullaghbawn at 10.30am.

15/12/2025

First Anniversary for the late Dominic McGrath RIP- The Meadow, Newry.

In loving memory of Dominic McGrath R.I.P.,
whose first anniversary occurs on 17th December 2025.

Beloved son of Tina , loving brother to the late Clare, cherished nephew and much-loved cousin & friend.

Dominic’s First Anniversary Mass
will be celebrated at 10.30am on Wednesday, 17th December in Newry Cathedral.

Forever loved and sadly missed.

13/12/2025

A wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit

Our annual village "Carol's Together" is this coming Sunday at 3pm in Christ Church Bessbrook. Please come along!

08/12/2025

Acknowledgement on behalf of the family of the late Isabella “Liz” McKinley nee Larkin

Formerly of Loughgilly Co Armagh and Newry



We the family of the late Liz McKinley wish to thank all who sympathised and supported us recently on the loss of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.

We wish to thank our family circle and friends for all the practical and emotional support they gave us in the days following Liz’s passing at both the wake and funeral.

Special thanks to Dr Flood and staff, the dedicated staff of Daisy Hill, Belfast RVH, Craigavon Area, the Belfast Cancer Centre and the MacMillan Nursing Team.

Many thanks to Fr Malachy Murphy for his pastoral support throughout the wake and his celebration of remembrance for Liz in the funeral home.

Special thanks to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director and staff for their professionalism and care in arranging Liz’s wake and funeral.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this notice will be taken as a token of our gratitude to all.

Liz’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at 6pm Saturday 13th December in The Good Shepherd Church Cloughreagh

08/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Sister Brigid Daly RIP,
Sisters of Mercy Convent,
Bessbrook,
Co Armagh

Sister Brigid Daly RIP (Bessbrook), passed away peacefully 7th December 2025 in Avila Nursing Home, Convent Hill, Bessbrook.

Beloved daughter of the late James and Winifred RIP, dearest sister of Winifred and the late Mary RIP, a cherished aunt, sister in faith and kind friend to all.

Brigid's remains will repose in Mallon's Funeral Home Mill Rd, Bessbrook BT35 7DT, on Monday 5-8pm and Tuesday 12-2pm & 5-7pm.
Funeral cortege leaving at 7pm Tuesday to repose overnight in The Church of the Good Shepherd, Cloughreagh BT35 7DN.

Requiem Mass for Brigid will be celebrated 11am Wednesday, interment in The Convent Cemetery afterwards- Convent Hill, Bessbrook.

Brigid's kindness will be lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family circle, friends and the Sisters of Mercy.

St Brigid pray for her, may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Enquiries to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director tel 02830277210

02/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Mrs Veronica Connolly RIP,
33 McShanes Road,
Bessbrook,
Co Armagh

Veronica Connolly RIP (Bessbrook and formerly Wales), passed away peacefully 1st December 2025, in the gentle care of the dedicated staff of Avila Nursing Home, Bessbrook.
Dearly beloved wife of Kevin, loving mother of Clare and stepmother to Patrice and Maria, cherished grandmother of Laura, Hannah, Ben, Emma, Lee, Aimee, Christopher and Luke. Dearest sister of Amanda, Elena, Anna and the late Angelina, John, Mary, Bert and Teresa RIP. Much loved great grandmother, aunt and friend to many.
Veronica's remains will repose in Mallon's Funeral Home, Mill Rd, Bessbrook BT35 7DT 6-8pm Thursday 4th December and 12-2pm & 6-8pm Friday 5th December.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Malachy's Church, Carrickcruppen BT35 7HF at 10.30am on Saturday 6th December followed by cremation at 1pm in Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin EIRCODE K27 HP26.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family circle and many friends.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her gentle soul, may she rest in eternal peace.
All enquiries to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director tel 02830277210

29/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Fiachra Maguire RIP,
36 Keggal View,
Camlough,
Co Armagh

Maguire (Camlough) Fiachra RIP, passed away peacefully, 29th November 2025, in the tender care of his loving family.
Dearly beloved son of Stella and Sean, loving brother of Adrian, Aoife, Conor, Declan, Emmett, Fionnuala, Saoirse and Ursula, beloved Uncle Fakie to Abi, Killian, Liam, Clodagh, Cormac, Fainche, Merida, James and Ricky, dearest grandson of the late Josephine, Brendan and Mary and Sean RIP, nephew, brother in law and friend.
Fiachra's remains will repose at his late residence 36 Keggal View, Camlough on Monday and Tuesday from 1pm-9pm.
Requiem Mass 11am Wednesday 3rd December in St Mary's Church Mullaghbawn, interment in adjoining cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral, respectfully.
Fiachra will be lovingly remembered by his family circle and friends for the joy his special life brought to all who were blessed to know him.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him, may his gentle soul rest in peace.
All enquiries to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director tel 02830277210.

29/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Mr John Hutchinson,
15 Chapel Road,
Bessbrook,
Co Armagh

Hutchinson (Bessbrook and formerly Rostrevor) John, passed away 28th November 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Pat, loving Daddy to Lorraine (David) and Ross (Laura), cherished Grandad of Rebecca, Jocelyn, Regan, Lottie and Rohan, dearest brother of the late Esther and Winston.
Family and friends welcome to Mallon's Funeral Home, Mill Rd, Bessbrook BT35 7DT on Monday 1st December 2025 from 5pm-8pm.
Family home strictly private, respectfully, visitors welcome to the funeral home on Monday evening.
A service of remembrance for close friends and family will take place in Mallon's Funeral Home at 10.30am Tuesday 2nd December followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium, Santry.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family circle, neighbours and close friends.
All enquiries to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director tel 02830277210

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want"

27/11/2025

First anniversary notice for the late Mrs Annie Hughes nee McGuigan RIP,
Fearon’s Terrace- Green Road, Bessbrook

The first anniversary of the passing away of the late Annie Hughes RIP, takes place on 1st December.
A beloved wife, mother, Granny, Great Granny, sister, aunt and great friend to all on the Green Road and beyond.
“Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”
Annie’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 7:30pm Monday 1st December in St Catherine’s Dominican Church, Newry

“God rest her gentle soul”

24/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Mr Richard "Richie" McCourt RIP,
33 Camlough Park,
Bessbrook,
Co Armagh

McCourt (Bessbrook) Richard "Richie" RIP, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, 24th November 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia RIP, devoted father to Joe (Anne) and Sean, loving Granda to Cameron, dearest brother of Margaret and the late Molly and Benny RIP, a cherished brother in law, uncle, neighbour and friend.
Richie's remains will repose in Mallon's Funeral Home Mill Rd, Bessbrook BT35 7DT from 6-8pm on Monday and Tuesday evening.
Requiem Mass 11am Wednesday 26th November in the Church of the Good Shepherd Cloughreagh, interment in Ss Peter and Paul's Cemetery Bessbrook.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family circle.
Family home strictly private, respectfully.
Enquiries to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director tel 02830277210
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

19/11/2025

First anniversary of the passing away of the late Barry Shields RIP,
The Gardens,
Bessbrook

The first anniversary of the passing away of the late Barry Shields RIP, occurs on the 23rd of November.
A beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend.
Barry’s anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am in the Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday 23rd November.

Barry is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family circle and many friends and neighbours in Bessbrook.