Finlay Funeralcare

16/04/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Una Dunne (née Quinn), Tower View, Tenure, Dunleer, Co. Louth. Peacefully following a very short illness on Thursday, 16th April 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Una is predeceased by her parents Tony and Cora, her sister Anne, her brothers-in-law Micky and Patrick and nephew Paddy. Una will be sadly missed by her much loved, devoted and heartbroken family, husband Joey, daughter Belinda, sons David, Barry and Daniel, her cherished grandchildren Kyle, Sophie, Gracie, Cillian, Liam, Luke, Conor, Finn, Alfie and Freddie, daughters-in-law Ciara, Yvonne and Jemma, her sisters Kathleen, Mary, Cindy and Cora, her brothers Anthony, James and Gerard, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Una Rest in Peace

Una will repose at her home in Tenure (Eircode A92 E5RK) on Saturday (18th) from 4pm to 8pm and on Sunday (19th) from 4pm to 8pm. House Private on Monday Morning Please. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Tenure arriving for 12noon funeral mass. Burial afterwards in Dromin Cemetery, funeral cortége will travel via Dunleer to Dromin Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish we**am
https://www.churchservices.tv/monasterboice

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

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/una-dunne-louth-dunleer-627904?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

09/04/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Brendan Baylon, Townspark, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, 7th April 2026.

Brendan is predeceased by his infant son Michael. He will be sadly missed by his much loved and devoted wife Margaret, his sons Anthony and David, daughters-in-law Keri and Donna, his cherished grandchildren Kirsty, Toni, Michael, Shaun, Rosie and Joe, great-grandchildren, brothers Paddy, Willie, Peter and Aidan, sister Maureen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Brendan Rest in Peace

Brendan will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Friday (10th) from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon leaving Finlay's Funeral Home at 12:45 to Dardistown Crematorium arriving for 2pm Service.

Service can be viewed on
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html

No Flowers Please
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association https://ika.ie/

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

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03/04/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Bríd McDonnell, formerly of Grange Road, Allardstown, Darver, Co. Louth. Peacefuly at Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Thursday, 2nd April 2026.

Bríd is predeceased by her father Jimmy and her sister Thérèse. She will be sadly missed by her much loved and heartbroken mother May, her devoted and much loved sisters Lizzy, Mary, Anne, and brothers Jim, Jody, Ollie, her brothers-in-law Paddy, Michael and Ruairí, sisters-in-law Anne-Marie, Sinéad and Mairéad, her cherished nephews and nieces and grand-nephew and nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Bríd Rest in Peace

Bríd will repose at her brother Jody's residence, Clos Deirdre, Blackrock (Eircode A91 YK49) on Saturday (4th) from 2pm to 8pm. House Private on Sunday Please. Removal on Sunday leaving Blackrock travelling to St. Michael's Church, Darver arriving for 1pm funeral mass. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family Flowers Only Please
Donations if desired to County Louth Cerebal Palsy

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

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16/03/2026

** UPDATED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS**

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Martin Whately, Riverstown, Ardee, Co. Louth. Unexpectedly at his home on Monday, 16th March 2026.

Martin is predeceased by his wife Kathryn, parents Bridget and William, sister Elizabeth. He will be sadly missed by his much loved and devoted family, children Karen, Paul, Mark, Claire and David, his cherished grandchildren Cian, Sam, Finn, Joe, Beth, Martin and Hazel, daughters-in-law Ciara and Shauna, his sister Mary, brothers John and Brendan, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Martin Rest in Peace

Martin will repose at his home in Riverstown, Ardee (Eircode A92 Y523) on Friday (20th) from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral on Saturday morning with removal from his home at 9:15am to Ardee Credit Union from where the funeral cortége will then proceed 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 by the parish we**am
https://www.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

Family Home Private Outside of Reposing Times Please

Family Flowers Only Please.
Donations if desired to Ardee Day Care Centre.

Messages of sympathy for Martin's family can be expressed in the RIP Condolence Section below

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15/03/2026

11/03/2026

**MONTHS MIND**

The Month's Mind Mass for Nancy Farrell (nee Carroll) will take place on Saturday, 21st March at 6:30pm in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee.

All Welcome.

Nancy is deeply missed by her much loved and devoted family Linda (Mark), Paul (Nicola), Tracey, husband Larry, her cherished grandchildren Damien, Dane, Chloe, Sophia, Jamie, Liam and Grace, her sister Chris, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Mary, brothers-in-law Declan and Gerry, nephews, nieces, special friends Agnes and Mary, and many more good friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the wonderful staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

No matter how life changes,
No matter what we do,
A special place within our hearts,
Is always kept for you.

07/03/2026

It with great sadness we inform of the death of Alec Davis, Moorehall Close, Ardee, Co. Louth. Unexpectedly on Thursday, 5th March 2026.

Alec is predeceased by his daughter Audrey and his sister Olive. He will be sadly missed by his much loved and devoted wife Louise, daughter Nichola, sons Paul and Steve, his cherished grandchildren Luke, Claudia, Eoghan, Tam and Annabel, son-in-law Andrew, daughters-in-law Michele and Anna-Marie, his brother Matt and sisters Ursula, Kitty, Marie and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and good friends.

May Alec Rest in Peace

Alec will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW68) on Thursday (12th) from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from Finlay's Funeral Home on Friday morning leaving 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 by the parish we**am
https://upload.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

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

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/alec-davis-louth-ardee-623900?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

27/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Harry Barrett, Birdhill, Drumconrath, Co. Meath and formerly of Causeway/Listowel, Co. Kerry. Peacefully at Dunshaughlin Care Home on Thursday, 26th February 2026.

Harry will be sadly missed by his much loved and devoted family, wife Kathleen, sons and daughters Mary, Angelita, Una, Harry, Kate, Sean and Deirdre, 19 cherished grandchildren and 4 great-granddaughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Kathleen, Bridie, Hannah, Nellie, Peggy and Theresa, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Harry Rest in Peace

Harry will repose at his home in Birdhill, Drumconrath (Eircode C15 XP52) on Sunday (1st) from 2pm to 5pm followed by removal to Sts. Peter and Paul's Church arriving for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (2nd) at 11am and burial afterwards in Drumconrath Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on

http://www.youtube.com/


Family Flowers Only Please

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

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21/02/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Nancy Farrell (née Carroll), Mullenstown, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully in her 80th year following a short illness and surrounded by her family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday, 20th February 2026.

Nancy is predeceased by her daughter Glenda, her parents and her brothers and sisters. She will be sadly missed by her much loved and devoted family Linda (Mark), Paul (Nicola), Tracey, husband Larry, her cherished grandchildren Damien, Dane, Chloe, Sophia, Jamie, Liam and Grace, her sister Chris, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Mary, brothers-in-law Declan and Gerry, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, special friends Agnes and Mary, and many many more good friends.

May Nancy Rest in Peace

Nancy will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee (Eircode A92 TW68) on Monday (23rd) from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday (24th) 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 Home Private on Tuesday Morning Please.

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

Family Flowers Only Please
Donations if desired to the Palliative Care Unit, Lourdes Hospital Drogheda
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Messages of sympathy for Nancy's family can be expressed through the RIP Condolence Section below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/nancy-farrell-louth-ardee-622420?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC

13/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Jurgen Wilken, Rockfield, Stony Lane, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully in his 81st year at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday, 13th February 2026.

Jurgen will sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Mary, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

Jurgen will repose at his home in Rockfield, Stony Lane, Ardee (Eircode A92 DX92) on Monday (16th) from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday (17th) to Dardistown Crematorium for Cremation Service at 1pm.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/dardistown-cemetery

House Private Outside of the Reposing Hours Please
No Flowers Please

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

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10/02/2026

It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Patrick (Patsy) Sheehy, Creevagh, Ardee, Co. Louth. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday, 10th February, 2026.

Patsy is predeceased by his parents Margaret and Jack, sister Mary and brother Laurence. He will be sadly missed by his much loved and devoted wife and family Patricia, Tracie, Debbie and Lynn, his brother John and sisters Margaret, Jane and Anne, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

May Patsy Rest in Peace

Patsy will repose at Finlay's Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co. Louth (EIrcode A92 TW68) on Thursday (12th) from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning to the Holy Cross Church Lobinstown arriving for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

House Private At All Times Please

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

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05/02/2026

MONTHS MIND

Monica Byrne
(née Smyth)
Tallanstown, Louth

The Month's Mind Mass for Monica Byrne (née Smyth) will take place on Sunday, 15th February, 2026 at 11:30am in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church, Tallanstown.

All Welcome.

Much loved and sadly missed every day by her sons and daughter Robert, Allan and Sara her cherished grandchildren Ella, Maeve, Emily and Olivia, Robert's partner Jenny, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

We think of things you used to say, and all that you would do.
At some point, every single day, our thoughts will turn to you.
No matter how life changes, no matter what we do,
A special place within our hearts is always kept for you.