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Finlay Funeralcare, Ardee (2026)

01/02/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Michael Babe, Lisrenny, Tallanstown, Co Louth and formerly of Chatsworth Street, Derby, England. Peacefully on Sunday, 1st February 2026, surrounded by family and under the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda with a special thanks to his exceptional carers Aidan, Sam, Aki and Ayo and Dr. Maura Shanahan.

Michael is predeceased by his sisters Norah, Maureen, Doreen, Bridget and his brother Desmond. He will be sadly missed by his beloved and devoted wife Agnes, son Colin, daughter-in-law Sarah, cherished grandchildren Henry and Robert, sister Kathleen (Derby), extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Michael Rest in Peace

Michael will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A82 TW68) on Tuesday (3rd) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning from Finlay's Funeral Home to Sts. Peter and Paul's Church, Tallanstown arriving for 11am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in St. Oliver Plunkett's Cemetery, Tallanstown.

House Private At All Times Please

Family Flowers Only.

Messages of sympathy for Michael's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section below

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/michael-babe-louth-tallanstown-620328?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

27/01/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Noel Sampson, Moira Terrace, Dundalk and formerly of Kilcroney, Readypenny, Dundalk. Suddenly on Sunday, 25th January 2026.

Noel will be sadly missed by his much loved and heartbroken parents John and Nellie, his loving brothers and sister Oliver, Sean and Angela, brother-in-law Ian, sister-in-law Vanessa and Sean's partner Gemma, his aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Noel Rest in Peace

Noel will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Thursday (29th) from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Home is Private on Friday Morning Please. Removal on Friday to St. Mary's Church, Knockbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish we**am
https://www.ourladyqueenofpeacepa.ie/we**ams/knockbridge/

Family Flowers Only Please
Donations if desired to Diabetes Ireland (https://www.diabetes.ie/fundraise-for-us/donate/)

Messages of sympathy for Noel's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section below

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/noel-sampson-louth-dundalk-619678?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

26/01/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Mary Gaffney (Máire ní Gamhna) (née McConnell), Rockfield Park and formerly of Hale Street, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully on Sunday, 25th January 2026 under the loving care of the wonderful staff of Moorehall Lodge, Ardee.

Mary is predeceased by her husband Edmund, her parents Thomas and Bridget, her sisters Margaret, Teresa, Nuala, Annie and Delia. She will be sadly missed by her much loved and devoted children sons Seamus, Conall and Eamonn and daughters Maura and Siobhán, daughters-in-law Catherine and Oonagh and son-in-law Eddie, her cherished grandchildren Aisling, Fiona, Cian, Eimear, Conor and Saoirse, great-grandchildren Evie, Savanna, Ezekiel, Reuben, Sorcha, Éabha,

Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh a hAnam Dílis

Mary will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Tuesday (27th) from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Home Private on Wednesday Morning Please. Removal on Wednesday (28th) leaving Finlay's Funeral Home at 9:45am on foot to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady Ardee arriving for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish we**am
https://www.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

Messages of sympathy for Mary's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section below

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/mary-maire-ni-gamhna-gaffney-louth-ardee-619471?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

21/01/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Rose Marie Hand (née Geraghty) in her 88th year, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday, 20th January 2026 after a brief illness and surrounded by her loving family.

Rose is predeceased by her loving husband Tony, her mother and father Kathleen and Joseph, brothers Joseph, John, Kevin, and Bill, and infant granddaughter, Laura.
Rose leaves behind her loving and devoted children, Muriel Durnin and husband John, Michael Hand and wife Ann, Martina Russell and husband David, and Jacqueline Pierre and husband Kenny, her cherished grandchildren Jason Hand, Niall Hand, Shane Hand, Nicole Russell Serpa and husband Charlie, Seán Russell and wife Maggie, Ciarán Russell and partner Nicolette, Jonathan Durnin, fiancée Robyn, and son Ruhn, and Craig Durnin and fiancée Nicola. She also leaves behind many loving nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law extended family, neighbours and good friends.

Rose’s kindness, warmth, wit, and beautiful laugh will be missed immensely. She leaves a legacy of love, and her family will carry this in their hearts forever.

May Rose Rest in Peace

Rose will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Friday (23rd) from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning leaving Finlay's Funeral Home at 9:30am to St. Catherine's Church, Ballapousta arriving for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Messages of sympathy for Rose's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/rose-hand-louth-ardee-618978?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

19/01/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Monica Byrne (née Smyth), Lisrenny, Tallanstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 18th January 2026.

Monica is predeceased by her husband Peter and adored son Thomas, her brothers Jim, Dessie and Tom, and sisters Bernie, May, Ursula and Vera. She will be sadly missed by her much loved and cherished sons Robert (Robbie) and Allan and daughter Sara, her beloved grandchildren Ella, Maeve, Emily and Olivia, Robert's partner Jenny, her nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

May Monica Rest in Peace

Monica will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (EIrcode A92 TW68) on Tuesday (20th) from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning leaving from her home to Sts. Peter and Paul's Church, Tallanstown arriving for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Oliver Plunkett's Cemetery Tallanstown.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link
https://boxcast.tv/view/monica-byrne-anepemba39f8hj84ucnm

House is Strictly Private at All Times Please

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of the Mater Private Hospital, her carers and Dr. Eleanor Ward for the wonderful care for Monica in her final weeks.

Family Flowers Only Please
Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/

Messages of sympathy for Monica's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/monica-byrne-louth-tallanstown-618651?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

15/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Marie Knowles (née McLoughlin), De La Salle Crescent, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Wednesday, 14th January 2026.

Marie is predeceased by her parents Peter and Cissie, her sister Madge and brother Joe. She will be sadly missed by her much loved husband and best friend Tommy, her devoted and loving children Majella, Christina, Ron and Tammy, her cherished grandchildren, sons-in-law Ronan, Gavin, and Simon, daughter-in-law Eimear, brother Jim, sisters Nora and Detta, nephews,nieces, extended family, great neighbours and friends.

May Marie Rest in Peace

Marie will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home. Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Friday from 2pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning leaving Funeral Home at 9:45am to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee arriving for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Old St. Mary's Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish we**am
https://www.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

Messages of sympathy for Marie's family can be expressed through the Condolence Section below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/marie-knowles-louth-ardee-618202?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

12/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we in inform you of the death of Ursula McKeown (née Reilly), Sliabh Breagh, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully after a long illness in the wonderful care of the staff in Moorehall Lodge, Ardee on Sunday, 11th January 2026.

Ursula is predeceased by her husband Tony and her parents Nancy and Oliver. She will be sadly missed by her much loved and devoted daughter Sandra and son Kevin, her cherished grandchildren Cathal, Leah and Callum, her sisters Sheila and Nuala, her brother Oliver, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie and Sandra's partner Brian, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Ursula Rest in Peace

Ursula will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home,.Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (EIrcode A92 TW68) on Tuesday (13th) from 3pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday (14th) from Finlay's Funeral Home at 9:45am on foot to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee arriving for 10am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish we**am
https://www.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

Messages of sympathy for Ursula's family can be expressed through the Condolence Section below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/ursula-mckeown-louth-ardee-617733?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

07/01/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Mary McCourt (née Baylon), Townspark, Ardee, Co. Louth. Unexpectedly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Wednesday, 7th January 2026.

Mary is predeceased by her parents Patrick and Molly, brothers Johnny, Barney and Patrick, sisters Maggie and Josie. She will be sadly missed by her much loved and devoted husband Frankie, sons Frank, Stephen and Denis, daughters-in-law Cora, Elaine and Ruth, her cherished grandchildren Jamie, Nicola, Jack, Conor, Lauren, Aisling, Cathal, Donnacha and Caoimhe, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Mary Rest in Peace

Mary will repose at Finlay Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Thursday (8th) from 4pm to 7pm and on Friday (9th) from 3pm to 7pm.

House Strictly Private at all Times Please

Removal on Saturday morning from Townspark to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee arriving for 10am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish we**am -
https://www.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

Messages of sympathy for Mary's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section below

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/mary-mccourt-louth-ardee-617239?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

31/12/2025

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24/12/2025

Finlay Funeralcare would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Christmas and at the same time we recognise that this can be an extremely difficult time of year for many as we remember our loved ones who have passed. 🪽🙏

We understand that losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience and that grief is a deeply personal and unique experience we want to express our deepest condolences to all those who have had to endure this pain.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost a loved one during the last year, may you find some comfort, solace, and strength in the memories you shared and the support of your loved ones. 🎅🏼🤗🙏

18/11/2025

Devastating and utter sadness where there are just no words on the tragic loss of 5 beautiful young lives.

We send Peace, Strength, Support and Healing to all 💞

Our heartfelt sympathies to all the families and friends of Chloe, Alan, Dylan, Shay and Chloe 🙏🏻

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this heartbreaking and devastating time 🙏🏻

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha ✨

15/11/2025

It is with great sadness we inform you of death of Tom (Thomas) McCormack, Stonylane, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully in his 96th year surrounded by his loving family and under the wonderful care of the staff in St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Ardee.

Tom is predeceased by his wife Phyllis and their daughter Felicity. He will be sadly missed by his much loved and devoted family Miriam, Triona, Liam and Tony, his cherished grandchildren Michael, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Henry, Ciaran, Shauna and Leah, great-grandchildren Erin, Ríadh and Edward, his sons-in-law Paul and Barry, daughter-in-law Gemma, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many good friends.

May Tom Rest in Peace

Tom will repose at Finlay's Funeral Service, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Monday (17th) from 3pm to 7pm. Removal Tuesday (18th) leaving from Finlay's Funeral Home at 10:40am to St. Catherine's Church, Ballapousta via Stonylane arriving for 11am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCaBwnAk3KjqTNVVaYwh81mw

No Flowers or Mass Cards Please
Donations if desired to St. Vincent De Paul - (https://svpie.donorsupport.co/page/annual_appeal_2025)

Messages of sympathy for Tom's family can be expressed through the Condolence Section below

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