Recent deaths

Saulius Janavicius, Thomastown Cross, Donaghmore, Dundalk, and late of Lithuania, whose death occurred on 14 December, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the kind and gentle care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Saulius will be sadly, missed and remembered with love by his sons Benas, Justinas and Airidas extended family, neighbours, friends, and by all who knew and loved him in Lithuania and Dundalk. Saulius’ Funeral will be celebrated with family and friends in private on Wednesday in Dardistown Crematorium.

Brendan Bellew, Cherryvale, Bay Estate, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 9 December, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Brendan beloved husband of Mary (née Thoronton) dear father of John, Bridget, Rose, Eamonn, Brendan (Junior), David and the late Maureen and loving granddad of, Alexander, Mia and Hayley. Brendan will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Jenny, Magda and Katrina, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Peadar McBride, Lurgankeel, Kilcurry, Dundalk, and Armagh, whose death occurred on 8 December, 2020, peacefully, in the kind and gentle loving care of the staff at St. Peter’s Nursing Home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Bríd, son Cormac, brothers Vincent and Dermot, adoring father of Ruaidhrí and Brianán. Peadar will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his children, daughter-in-law Liza, son-in-law Sean (Callan), grandchildren Ciara and Aran, sisters-in-law (Coventry), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.

Kathleen Mullen (née Blackburn), The Laurels, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 9 December, 2020, peacefully, in the love and tender care of the nursing and care staff in St. Peters Nursing Home, Castlebellingham. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her loving son Derek, daughter-in-law Dyan, grandson Andrew, Sisters Vera Boston USA, Charlotte Lincoln UK, Olive London UK, brother-in-law Hugh Mullen and Gerry and Joan Daly, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.

Mickey McGahon, St. Gerard`s Square, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 December, 2020, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by parents Michael and Bridget, brothers Eddie, Paddy and Andrew, sisters Mary-Josephine, Rosaleen and Kitty. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister in-law Sheila, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and nieces, his great friend Paddy Ward, neighbours and many friends. Private funeral.

Brendan Markey, Darlington, England and formerly of Stonetown, Louth, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 December, 2020, peacefully, at his home, in the tender care of his family. Brendan, son of the late Tom and Maryann Markey, loving husband of Anne, dear father of Deana and Brendan, loving granddad of Ben, Paul and Jack, great granddad of Lee, father-in-law of John, and brother of Ann, Tom, Seamus, Rosie, Marion, Kathleen, Berty and Eileen. Brendan will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, great-grandson, son-in-law, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Gerry Lee, Carnbeg, Doylesfort Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 9 December, 2020, peacefully, at home, in the care of his family. Beloved husband of the late Rose, son of the late Tommy and Annie, adored dad of Aidan, Rosaline, Olivia, Gerard and the late Ronald and brother of the late Tommy (England), Anthony, Patsy and Noel. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren Rebecca, Aoibheann, Nicole, Dylan, Caitlin and Gerard, Aidan’s partner Leontia, Gerard’s partner Ciara, sisters-in-law Jenny, Marie and Kay, nephews, nieces, his relatives, great neighbours and friends. Private funeral.

Doreen McCaran (née Heenan), Blackrock, Co. Louth and formerly of Castlewellan, Co Down, whose death occurred on 9 December, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Doreen wife of the late Pat, dearly loved mother of Fionnuala (Fingleton), Aidan, Conor, Neil and Moya (Moran) and loving grandmother of Séan, Katy, Eilíse, Shane, Anna, Kevin, Maeve, and Joe. Doreen will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Chris and Kieran and daughters-in-law Gabriella and Edel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Frances Mulligan (née Todd), Marian Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 9 December, 2020, peacefully, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, parents Mary and Thomas (Oliver Plunkett Park), brothers Tommy, Anthony and Harry. She will be sadly missed with love by her daughters Helen and Bernadette, sons Tommy, David, Francis, Eric and Michael, brother Dessie, sisters Maureen and Mary, sons and daughters in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Private funeral.

Patrick (Pat) Murphy, Leamington Spa, UK and formerly of Culhane Street, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 29 November, 2020, peacefully, at his home in Leamington Spa. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Nancy (née Matthews), brother Gerard (died 2018). He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Leanne, grandchildren Keir and Mia, brother Jim extended family and many friends both in the UK and his home town of Dundalk. Pat had worked at Hallidays, played with Border Legion and sang with Saint Nicholas’ and Saint Patrick’s choirs. Funeral Mass in Saint Joseph’s Church, Leamington on 21 December, at 11am, and can be viewed on www.catholicleamington. org.uk

Aidan Quigley, Banagher Street, Cloghan, Co. Offaly, and late of Kilkerley, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 December, 2020, peacefully, with his family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen, infant son Raymond, daughter Bernie Troy and sisters Bridie and Annie. Aidan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, Michael (U.S.A.), Teresa, Adrian (U.S.A.), Annette and Denise, grandchildren Sophie, Nicole, James, Michael, Natalie, Éire, Kelly, Ronan and Noel, brothers Pat, Michael and Raymond, sisters Joan and Mary, in-laws, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.

Dawn Shortall (née Ryan), Mill Road, Durrow, Co. Laois, and Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 December, 2020, peacefully, in the care of the nurses and staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin. Loving wife of Kieran and mother to Hazel, Ciarán and Grace. Predeceased by her father Tommy. Deeply regretted and greatly missed by her husband, children, mother Detta, brother Thomas, sisters Eva, Lorna and Tara, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends at home and abroad. Private funeral.

Kathleen Wallace (née Gorman), Darver, Readypenny, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 6 December, 2020, suddenly, at her home. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Seamus and will be sadly missed by her brothers Kevin and Frank, nephew Michael, sister-in-law, relatives, friends and good neighbours.

PARISH NEWS

We welcome into our Christian community Tiernan Coburn and Shea Gerard Gover who were baptised last weekend.

We pray for the happy repose of Saji Sebastian and Peadar Mc Bride who died during the week. May they rest in peace.

Please note change of times for baptisms: KILCURRY- Friday 6.00pm and Saturday 11.00am; Castletown – Saturday 4.45pm and Sunday 12.45pm.

The Rememberance Christmas tree is up in St. Brigid’s church. Please take a candle from the box and place it in basket provided. The candles will be placed on the tree for you and lit on Christmas Eve and Christmas day masses in remembrance of our loved ones. A small donation can be placed in the candelabra

There are just a few more tax relief forms to be returned before the deadline.

In remembrance of our loved ones at Christmas time, please leave ponsettias on the altar of your church.

Please find the arrangements for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day below: FAUGHART CHURCH - Christmas Eve mass 5pm – Monascriebe Road to the Shrine, Plaster to Thistle Cross to New Inn; Christmas Eve mass 7pm – Whitemills to the Shrine; School Road to Faughart Road; New Inn to the Border to Feede; Christmas Day Mass 11 am - The shrine to the border; the Old Graveyard Road; Doylesfort Road.

KILCURRY CHURCH - Christmas Eve Mass 5pm – The Annies to Roskeagh; Connaught Mans turn to Scoil Hill, Carrickasticken to Scoil Hill, Scoil Hill to Railway Bridge; Christmas Eve Mass 7pm- Barleyfield to Church Road, Church Road, Kilcurry Village to Drumbilla Border; Christmas Day mass 11 am - Drumbilla cross to Border at Forkill, Lurgankeel to Main Road, Main Road to Dungooly (Border).

BRID-A-CRIN CHURCH - Christmas Eve mass 5pm Church to Treacy’s Cross (Slieve and Court Road), Treacy’s cross to the Border; Christmas Eve Mass 7 pm - B.A.C to Edenkell, Coffin Bridge to Ballinfull to the Border (including Killin); Christmas day Mass 11 am - Treacy’s cross to Drumbilla Cross and Granny’s Bridge to Church Road.

FATIMA CHURCH - Christmas Eve mass 5pm - Claret to Boundary Blaney Road, Mill Road to Coffin Bridge, Fatima Park; Christmas Eve mass 7 pm, Back of Wall to Castletown Cross (including Headford, Paddock, Rise), Bellewsbridge to the School, Fatima Court and Toberona to

Barleyfield.

Christmas Day Mass 11 am - Castle Park to Castle Heights, Saltown Estate, Fatima Drive, Oldbridge New Estate (Behind Nursing Home).

Please note mass in Castletown on Monday 21st is cancelled due to Confirmation that