Deaths in Dundalk - Friday 24 April 2026
May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Betty Ralph (née Copas) of 21 St. Malachys Villas, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, on 23 April 2026, while in the tender and devoted care of the Community in St. Oliver Plunkett Nursing Home, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Betty, daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Ladywell Terrace), beloved wife of the late Joe (January 2000).
Cherished mother of Oliver, Mary, Joseph, Georgina, Paul and Martina, much-loved granny to Stephen, Neal, Greg, Ross, Shaúna, Adam, Ben, Arán, Barry, Aoibhe and Anna, great-granny of Autumn, George, Rex and Annabel. Sister of the late Charlie, Pat, Jean and John, mammy and granny Betty to many. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her heartbroken sons and daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law Jackie and Bernadette, son-in-law Niall, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at her home on Friday and Saturday from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon at 1.40pm, walking to St. Malachy’s Dominican Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in St. Fursey’s Cemetery, Haggardstown. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals Jocelyn Street.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Anne Haugh (née Rafferty) of Castle Hill, Carlingford and formerly Rathcor, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, in the tender care of the Palliative Care Team at Louth County Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Bridie Rafferty and her brother Brendan. Very deeply regretted by her beloved husband Tommy, son Kevin, grandson Kayden, daughter Karen, sisters Mary, Nuala and Grainne and brother Brian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rice Funeral Directors, Chapel Lane, Carlingford. Removal on Friday morning to St. Michael's Church, Carlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care Ward, Louth County Hospital. House strictly private at all times please.