Byrne Funeral Directors

28/10/2026

Grief Has No Timeline 🕊️

Grief is not something we simply move on from. It is something we learn to carry, in our own way and in our own time.

Some days, the memories bring a smile. Other days, those same memories can bring tears.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there is no set time when we should begin to feel better.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, it is okay to have difficult days, to miss someone who meant so much to you.

17/10/2026

Our sincere thanks to Seamus’s family for their kind words and for trusting us with his funeral arrangements. It was a privilege to support you, and you remain in our thoughts as we remember Seamus.

During these incredibly difficult and emotional days following the passing of our beloved
Mr. Seamus Walker,
we would like to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude to everyone who stood beside our family, attended the funeral, offered prayers, and surrounded us with love, kindness, and support.

We would especially like to thank:

Byrne Funeral Directors
Mr. Kenneth Byrne, Dromin, Dunleer, Co. Louth,
for the exceptional care, dignity, compassion, and professionalism shown throughout the funeral arrangements.

St. Finian’s Church
Fr. Damien Quigley,
for celebrating such a beautiful, meaningful, and comforting Funeral Mass that brought peace and strength to our family during these deeply emotional moments.

Larry Hand & Son Butchers
Mr. Adan & Trista Catering Company

The Valley Inn

Dromin Village

Thank you all for your kindness, generosity, and thoughtful contributions in helping us give Mr. Seamus a beautiful and dignified farewell.

Words cannot fully express how much your love and support have meant to our family. We will forever remember your compassion during one of the saddest moments of our lives.

May Seamus Walker rest in eternal peace, through the mercy of God. Amen.
🙏

With love, gratitude, and appreciation,

The Walker Family

14/10/2026

🤍🕯️WAVE OF LIGHT 🤍🕯️

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – Thursday 15th October

Tomorrow, we remember the precious little lives gone far too soon.

For the babies we held in our arms and the babies we held only in our dreams.

Our thoughts are with every parent, family and loved one who carries the heartache of losing a baby.

As part of the Wave of Light, families around the world are invited to light a candle at 7pm, joining together in love and remembrance.

10/10/2026

The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) Byrne, Gudderstown, Ardee, in his 96th year, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Castleross Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his brothers Peter and John, sisters Nancy, Elizabeth Finnegan and Mary Sweeney.
Sadly missed by his brother Jim, sisters Brigid Mc Donnell, Margaret Murray, Monica Sinnott and Kitty Robertson, sister-in-law Maryanne, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

May Christy Rest in Peace

Christy will repose at Byrne’s Funeral Home, Dromin, Dunleer, Co. Louth (A92 YE97), today, Sunday, 11th October from 4.00pm to 6.00pm and on Monday, 12th October from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Removal on Monday evening at 5.45pm to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, travelling via Stabannon, arriving for evening prayers at 6.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11.00am, followed by burial in Ballapousta Cemetery.

Christy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish we**am (link below). Family flowers only please.

https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

09/10/2026

06/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Seamus Walker, Dromin, Co. Louth, who passed away on Monday, 5th October 2026.

Seamus will be deeply missed by his five children, Edel Mcgardle, Julie Kavanagh, Suzanne, Keith and Ryan, and their mother Martina; his loving partner Pauline and her sons Damien, Gearoid and Jude; and their beloved dog Benji.
Predeceased by his parents, Gerry and May.

He will also be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Patrick, Alan and Damien; daughter-in-law Rachael; his beloved grandchildren Ruby, Finn, Fia, Ashley, Kyra and Ali; his brothers Noel, Colm and David; sister Ann; sisters-in-law Geraldine, Judith and Caroline; extended family; treasured work colleagues, past and present; neighbours and many friends.

May Seamus Rest in Peace

Reposing at Byrne’s Funeral Home, Dromin, Dunleer (A92 YE97) on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm.

Removal on Friday morning at 11:40am to St. Finian’s Church, Dromin (A92 E732), arriving for Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private, please. Family flowers only.

Those who wish to leave a message of sympathy for Seamus’s family may do so in the condolence section below.

02/10/2026

The death has occurred of Anthony Ruane (Senior), Philipstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth and late of Drumturk, Ballymackney County Monaghan and Finea County Westmeath peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Anthony, beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Michelle (Sean), Anthony (Niamh), David (Joanne) and Pamela (Robert).

Predeceased by his brothers Cyril and Noel and his granddaughter Bella.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren Rebecca, Jack, Holly, Jamie, Lisa and Gary, brother Matthew, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Anthony Rest in Peace

A private cremation will take place for Anthony.

House strictly private at all times.

No flowers please. Messages of sympathy may be left in the Condolence section below.

20/09/2026

Warm wishes to everyone involved in the new local Peregrine House Cancer Support Centre.

A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers whose care and dedication have made this centre possible. May it bring comfort and support to all who need it. 💛

Ardee & District Cancer Support

13/07/2026

The death has occurred of Mary King-Smith (née Donnelly) on Monday 13th July.
Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary, beloved mother of Marie-Yvonne, Lee-Francis and Yolande.

Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Margaret Donnelly, her sister Joan who died in infancy, her nephew Noel and her sister-in-law Theresa.

Mary will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters, their father Ken, sons-in-law Nicky Lynch, Robert Moore and Conor McArdle, her cherished grandchildren Ruby-Kate, Willow, Nicky, Reuben, Sonny, Ginger and Ebony, brothers Patsy and Peter, sister Margaret, sister-in-law Vera, brother-in-law Woody, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Mary Rest in Peace.

Removal to The Church of St Nicholas, Stabannon, on Wednesday 15th July, arriving for prayers at 7pm.

A private cremation will take place on Thursday.

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE AT ALL TIMES PLEASE.

Family flowers only please. Condolences for the family may be left below.

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all dads - here with us, far away or who watch over us.
To those making memories today and to those holding memories close.
We are thinking of you 💫