Deaths in Dundalk - Thursday 9 February 2023

The death has occurred of Martin Connolly of Radharc ná Sleíbhte, Louth Village, Louth

Peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family on 8 February 2023. Martin, beloved husband of Helena (nee Quinn), dear father of Lorna, Louise, Claire, Gary and late baby Valerie, loving granda of Keirian, Kinley, Cian, McKenna, Erin, Finley, Callum and Fionn.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, grandchildren, sons-in-law Andy, Travis and Paul, Gary’s Fiancée Jennifer, brothers Patsy, Bernard and David, sisters Marie, Vera and Geraldine, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

Reposing reposing at his home from 1pm to 8pm on Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Louth Village, at 9.30am. Burial in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private on the morning of funeral, please. No flowers please, donations to North Louth Hospice and The Irish Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff on the Palliative Care team, Ann’s Home Care, St Vincent’s Private Hospital and Irish Cancer Society for their incredible care and support. All enquiries to Oisín Rogers of Mc Geoughs Funerals 0429334283.

May he rest in peace

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Dolly) Long (née Traynor) of Rathabbey, Grange, Carlingford, Louth

Formerly Ravensdale and New York. Peacefully, in her 93rd year, in the care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas (Blaise), son Tommy, grandson Elvie, parents Michael and Margaret, sister Margaret and twin sister Nell and brother Patrick who both died in infancy.

She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters Margaret, Barbara, Donna and Maureen, sons-in-law Elvie and Rob, grandchildren Kathy, Lisa, Alva, Aimee, Jenny, Lynn, Caroline, Laura, Jessica, Shane, Kieva, Conor, Tomás, Erinn, David, Greg, Melissa and Michael, her 19 great-grandchildren, sisters Annie, Betty, Nellie, Phil and Tess, brothers Johnny and Owenie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the residence of her daughter Margaret McCumiskey, Ballynamoney, Greenore from 12 noon-11pm on both Thursday and Friday. Removal on Saturday at 10.20am, to St. James’ Church, Grange, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Birches, Rathabbey. House private on Saturday morning, please. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.

May she rest in peace