Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors Newry & Banbridge

09/10/2025

The death has occurred of:
Sr Philomena Walsh

Walsh (Newry) October 9th, 2025. Peacefully at st Clare’s Convent, Sr Philomena, dearly beloved daughter of the late William-John and Alice-Ann, sister of the late Elizabeth, Rita, Veronica, Alice, Sean and Seamus, formerly Derrytagh South, Lurgan.

May she Rest In Peace.

Sr. Philomena’s remains will repose today Thursday from 5pm - 8pm and Friday until 8pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11am in St Clare’s Convent Chapel, 12 Ashgrove Avenue, Newry, BT34 1PR followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Derrytrasna, Lurgan.

St Clare and St Francis pray for her.

Very deeply regretted by Sr. Julie, her Sisters in the community and congregation, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and her entire family circle and friends.

02/10/2025

Acknowledgment for the late Phillip Hayes (RIP)

We, the family of Phillip, wife Joanne, sons Jack and Ben wish to express our sincere heartfelt gratitude to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. We appreciate all those who took time to call to our home, phoned, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and to those who kindly donated in Phillip’s memory to Evora Hospice.

We especially thank our cousins Yvonne McAteer (née Heaney) and Martin White, our friends Aine Moore and Elaine Grant who never left our sides as well as family members, who surrounded us with their love, care and support in our sad loss. We are deeply grateful.

We would like to thank the staff of Evora Hospice, Craigavon Area Hospital and doctors Richard Park and Peter Gallagher, the Mandeville unit nurses, the district nursing team, Tana and colleagues from the Palliative Care team and to all who were involved in Phillips’s care.

We extend our appreciation to Nigel O’Hare, and to the butchers and staff from O’Hare’s Supermarket Mayobridge and to Mulkerns Newtowncloughoge, who provided food during Phillips wake.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Upper Killeavy Parish and in particular Fr Naughton for celebrating the Requiem Mass and for making it so meaningful and personal. Mariva Harvey sang beautifully with Bag pipes accompaniment by her husband Michael, we are extremely grateful to both of you.

Special thanks to the staff and pupils from the Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar school, St Moninna’s Cloughoge Primary School and to The Sheridan Stage School for their unwavering support and providing guards of honour. We also thank Tess McElherron and Oliver Larkin for performing their stunning version of Someday from the Abbey CBGS production.

We are forever indebted to Patricia, Connor and Declan from Heaney’s Funeral Directors for their compassion, kindness and unfailing help and support given to us at our very difficult time. The funeral arrangements were conducted with dignity, care, and attention. Patsy and Brendan (Daddy) would be immensely proud. Special thanks also to Nicola and Cecilia Heaney from Central Florist for the beautiful floral arrangements.

As it is not possible to thank everyone personally, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude, to all who supported our family in any way and who continue to support us. We will be forever grateful.

Phillip’s month mind mass will be celebrated on Saturday 11th October 2025 at 6.30pm in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Cloughoge. Mass can also be viewed via live we**am on the Upper Killeavy Parish website.

Joanne, Jack and Ben Hayes.

02/10/2025

Acknowledgement from the family of late Eanan Cunningham (RIP)

We, the family of the late Eanan Cunningham, his mother Edith, brother Richard, sister Natalie, sister-in-law Tracey, brother-in-law Neal, nephews, nieces, and the entire family circle wish to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad loss.

To everyone who came to pay their final respects to Eanan, your support, love, and even your laughter through the tears meant everything to us. It reminded us of how deeply Eanan was loved and how fortunate we are to be surrounded by such caring people.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Patricia and the staff of Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for looking after us so brilliantly during such a difficult time. From start to finish, your care, guidance, and kindness made a heartbreaking day that little bit easier. You gave Eanan the send-off he truly deserved, and we will never forget that.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the Oisin McCann, the singer at Eanan’s Mass — your voice deeply touched everyone present and added something very special to the service.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our deep appreciation for all the kindness, support, and sympathy received.

With sincere thanks and much love
Edith, Richard and Natalie.

29/09/2025

The death has occurred of:
Sandra Kearns (née Rogers)

Kearns (Newry) September 29th, 2025. Peacefully at Evora Hospice Newry, Sandra (née Rogers), wife of Kevin, devoted mother of Kevin and the late Conor and grandmother of Keegan and Lorcan, cherished daughter of Colm and Bernadette Rogers, loving sister of Colm, Sharon, Paula, Peter, Teresa and Ann, 25 Park Urney, Forkhill and formerly Armagh Road, Newry.

May she Rest In Peace.

Sandra’s remains will repose at her sister Paula’s house, 6 Clonmore, Armagh Road, Newry on today Monday from 7pm - 9pm and on Tuesday from 12noon - 9pm. Funeral on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church, The Meadow, Newry. Burial afterwards in St Malachy’s Cemetery, Carrickcruppen.

Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken son, grandsons, parents, brothers, sisters, sister-in-law Tracey, nephews John, Ronan, Joshua, Connor, James, nieces Erin, Mollie, Meghan-Rose, Lily, Grace, Hope and Jessica and the entire family circle.

16/09/2025

First anniversary notice for the late Daniel Greer (RIP)

In loving memory of Daniel whose first anniversary occurs on Saturday 20th September 2025.

Those 16 years will not return,
When we were all together.
But with the love that’s in our hearts,
You will walk with us forever.

An empty space no one can fill,
We miss you Daniel and always will.

Loved and missed always, Mum, Dad and James.

Daniel’s anniversary Mass will be held at 10am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cloghogue, on Saturday 20th September, 2025.

12/09/2025

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Cathy Rogers who died 18th August 2025.

We the family of the late Cathy Rogers wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who offered us valued help and support following Cathy’s recent sad passing.

We are truly grateful to our kind neighbours and friends for their help and companionship throughout her wake, and to all who called to the house, sent Mass bouquets, sympathy cards, or expressed their condolences in any way.

We would like to thank all who attended and shared in Cathy’s Funeral Mass. We are especially grateful to Fr Kevin Conway and Fr Martin Kavanagh for their presence with us at the funeral. We thank Kerrie Kennedy for the beautiful music throughout the Mass.

We also acknowledge with deep appreciation the care and guidance of Patricia, Connor and all at Heaney-Keenan Funeral Directors, who carried out the funeral arrangements with dignity and respect.

During Cathy’s illness she received great kindness and care, we wish to thank those who contributed to her care at various levels especially to the staff and community of Evora Hospice, Newry. We are deeply grateful to them all and thank them for their professionalism and attentiveness. To the palliative care team who went above and beyond caring for Cathy. And to all of Cathy’s carers who supported and helped her throughout her illness and the Doctors of Loughbrickland surgery.

We thank, too, Cecilia and Nicola of Central Florist for all of the beautiful floral arrangements.

As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our sincere appreciation.

Cathy’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 21st September at 10am in St Mary’s Church Barr.

07/09/2025

The death has occurred of:
Phillip Hayes

Hayes (Newry) September 7th, 2025. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Phillip, cherished husband of Joanne (née Heaney) and devoted dad of Jack and Ben, much loved son of Laurie and the late Pat, stepson of Agnes and son-in-law of Margaret and the late Brendan Heaney, 44 Ardaveen Avenue, Newry, BT35 8UJ and formerly Portstewart.

May he Rest In Peace.

Phillip will repose at his late residence, on Monday from 7-10pm and Tuesday 1pm-9pm. Funeral on Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cloughoge. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. St Michael the Archangel pray for him.

Phillip will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, sons, father, stepmother, sisters Dawn and Carol Jane, mother-in-law Margaret, sister-in-law Anne-Marie, brother-in-law Ian, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Evora Hospice online via https://philliphayes.muchloved.com or c/o Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.

07/09/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing this evening of Phillip Hayes, much-loved son-in-law of our late co-founder, Brendan Heaney.

May he Rest In Peace.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with our cousin Joanne, her children, our Auntie Margaret, and the entire family circle at this difficult time.

Patricia, Connor, Yvonne & Declan Heaney
and all the staff of Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors.

03/09/2025

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Tony (Anthony) Hadden who died 7th August 2025

Wife Carolyn and family of the late Tony (Anthony) Hadden would like to express their deepest gratitude to all those who supported us during our recent bereavement.

We sincerely thank everyone who attended the wake and funeral, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters, provided food, shared comforting words, supported us in any way during this difficult time. Your presence, kindness and thoughtful gestures brought immense comfort to the family.

A special word of thanks to Tony’s (Anthony’s) lifelong friends for all their support and help.

A special word of thanks to Ann’s Carers and the staff of the Trauma Unit, Craigavon Hospital, for their compassionate care and support throughout.

Our heartfelt thanks to Canon Kearney for celebrating such a beautiful and meaningful Requiem Mass, to Fergal White and Janice Gribben for the beautiful music and singing that enriched the Mass, and to all those who participated in the Mass in any way – thank you.

To Down GAA Chairperson Maureen O’Higgins and Newry Shamrocks Chairperson Brendan Loughran – thank you for your beautiful words about Tony (Anthony). It was very much appreciated.

We are also especially grateful to Patricia and her staff at Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their professionalism and the respectful, dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

Thank you also to Cecilia and staff of Central Florists for the beautiful floral arrangements.

As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our sincere appreciation.

Tony’s (Anthony’s) Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 7th September at 10.30am in Saint Mary’s Chapel, Chapel Street.

02/09/2025

Updated funeral arrangements in respect of the late Eanan Cunningham.

Eanan’s remains will repose at his late residence today, Tuesday, from 8pm–10pm, on Wednesday from 12 noon–9pm, and on Thursday from 12 noon until 2.15pm. Funeral cortège will leave his residence at 2.15pm on Thursday to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Dromore Street, for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dromore Road. House strictly private at all other times.

The death has occurred of:
Eanan Cunningham

Cunningham (Banbridge) August 30th, 2025. Suddenly at his residence, Eanan, cherished son of Edith, devoted brother of Richard and Natalie, grandson of the late Margaret and James Cunningham, 48 Primrose Gardens. May he Rest In Peace.

Eanan’s remains will repose at his late residence today, Tuesday, from 8pm–10pm, on Wednesday from 12 noon–9pm, and on Thursday from 12 noon until 2.15pm. Funeral cortège will leave his residence at 2.15pm on Thursday to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Dromore Street, for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dromore Road. House strictly private at all other times.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken mother, brother, sister, brother-in-law Neal, sister-in-law Tracey, nephews Ciaran, Kealan and Ruairi, nieces Rachel and Jessica, aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire family circle.

31/08/2025

The death has occurred of:
Eanan Cunningham

Cunningham (Banbridge) August 30th, 2025. Suddenly at his residence, Eanan, cherished son of Edith, devoted brother of Richard and Natalie, grandson of the late Margaret and James Cunningham, 48 Primrose Gardens. May he Rest In Peace.

Eanan’s remains will repose at his late residence today, Tuesday, from 8pm–10pm, on Wednesday from 12 noon–9pm, and on Thursday from 12 noon until 2.15pm. Funeral cortège will leave his residence at 2.15pm on Thursday to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Dromore Street, for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dromore Road. House strictly private at all other times.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken mother, brother, sister, brother-in-law Neal, sister-in-law Tracey, nephews Ciaran, Kealan and Ruairi, nieces Rachel and Jessica, aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire family circle.

26/08/2025

Cherished and Treasured Memories of Mark
A dearly loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, whose First Anniversary occurs on 3rd September 2025.

A year has passed, yet still we cry,
A brilliant soul, no last goodbye.
So young, so loved, so full of light,
We miss you deeply, day and night.

Forever missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken mummy, daddy, brothers, sisters, friends and the entire family circle. ###

Mark’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 2nd September, 2025 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Chapel.