Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors Newry & Banbridge

03/01/2026

The death has occurred of:
Liam Stewart

Stewart (Banbridge) January 3rd, 2026. Peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital surrounded by his loving family, Liam, cherished son of May, much loved brother of Moya, Declan, Felicity Colgan, Eugene, Jim, Dermot and Sinead Kearney. Predeceased by his beloved father Jimmy and nephew Mark Colgan.

May he Rest In Peace.

Liam’s remains will repose at his late residence, 21 Ringsend Road, Banbridge this evening Saturday from 7.30pm - 9.30pm and on Sunday from 12 noon - 9pm. Funeral will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Lisnagade on Monday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private on Monday morning.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken mother, brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law Sheila and Fidelma, brothers-in-law Mervyn and Damian, Eugene’s partner Nina, nieces Kellie, Sarah, Lorna, Aideen, Laura, Danielle, Orlaith, Anna, Kiera and Mairead, nephews Paul, Ruairi, Sean, John and Liam, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Motor Neurone Disease Association or Dementia NI online via https://liamstewart.muchloved.com or c/o Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, Head Office, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.

21/12/2025

Anniversary notice for the late Brendan Lennon (RIP)

In loving memory of Brendan whose first anniversary occurs Tuesday 23rd December 2025.

Deeply missed and loved by daughter Karen, son Paul, daughter-in-law Karen and grandchildren Sara, Michael and Lucy.

Anniversary mass will celebrated on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 10am in St Patrick’s Church, Dromore Street, Banbridge.

19/12/2025

Please note the change of time for the Requiem Mass on Monday.

Funeral on Monday at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Sheeptown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady Queen of the most Holy Rosary pray for him.

The death has occurred of:
Seamus Woods

Woods (Ballyholland, Newry) December 18th, 2025. Peacefully at his residence, Seamus, devoted husband of Anna, cherished father of Keith, Sinead and Joanna, much loved brother of Bobby, Emily, Betty and the late Patricia and son of the late Paddy and Emily.

May he Rest In Peace.

Seamus’ remains will repose at his late residence, 3 Hillside Villas, Ballyholland, Newry on Saturday and Sunday from
1pm - 9pm. House strictly private at all other times.

Funeral on Monday at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Sheeptown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady Queen of the most Holy Rosary pray for him.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law Martin and Tomas, grandchildren Jonjo, Seamus, Annie, Charlie, Jack, Martin, Summer and Amber, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

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

19/12/2025

The death has occurred of:
Seamus Woods

Woods (Ballyholland, Newry) December 18th, 2025. Peacefully at his residence, Seamus, devoted husband of Anna, cherished father of Keith, Sinead and Joanna, much loved brother of Bobby, Emily, Betty and the late Patricia and son of the late Paddy and Emily.

May he Rest In Peace.

Seamus’ remains will repose at his late residence, 3 Hillside Villas, Ballyholland, Newry on Saturday and Sunday from
1pm - 9pm. House strictly private at all other times.

Funeral on Monday at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Sheeptown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Our Lady Queen of the most Holy Rosary pray for him.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law Martin and Tomas, grandchildren Jonjo, Seamus, Annie, Charlie, Jack, Martin, Summer and Amber, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

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

11/12/2025

The death has occurred of:
Dr Anthony Smyth

Smyth (Mullaghbawn, Co. Armagh) December 11th, 2025. Peacefully at home, Dr Anthony, who served as a local community GP for 60 years and was honoured as a Papal Knight of St. Gregory.

Devoted husband of the late Phyllis and cherished father of Anthony, Paddy, Catherine, Aidan, Nial, Sinead and the late Kieran, Brian, Siobhan and baby Síle, “Shanroe House”, 18 Tullymacrieve Road, Mullaghbawn. May he Rest In Peace.

House strictly private for immediate family only.

Dr Anthony’s remains will leave his late residence on Friday evening at 6.45pm, arriving at St Mary’s Church at 7pm for repose. Those who wish to pay their respects are welcome to do so as the cortège passes through the village or join us in the Chapel for evening prayer.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his sister Annie, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

10/12/2025

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Geoffrey Kelly who died 12th November, 2025.

We the family of the late Geoff would like to express sincere appreciation to all who offered us help and support following our recent bereavement.

We thank all who took time to visit us during Geoff's wake and who brought or sent Mass bouquets, sympathy cards and other expressions of condolence. We also thank all those who supported with food & supplies throughout the wake.

We acknowledge all who attended and shared in Geoff's Funeral Mass. We are especially grateful to Fr Patrick for his presence with us at the funeral. We thank Kerrie Kennedy for the beautiful music throughout the Mass.

We deeply appreciate the guidance of Patricia and all at Heaney-Keenan Funeral Directors, who carried out the funeral arrangements with great dignity and respect at all times.

Finally, we also wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Geoff's neighbours, relatives, and especially all his childhood friends for the kindness and support shown to us as a family and for the love shown to Geoff on his final journey.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a sincere expression of our deepest gratitude.

Geoff's Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at 7.30pm in St. Catherines Church, Dominic St, Newry.

07/12/2025

Updated funeral arrangements in respect of the late Paul Heaney.

Paul’s remains will repose at the Heaney Keenan Funeral Home on Monday from 4pm - 9pm. Funeral will arrive at the Chapel of Ease, Monkshill on Tuesday for 10am Requiem Mass. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of:
Paul Heaney

Heaney (Newry) December 5th, 2025. Suddenly at his residence, Paul, much loved brother of Ronald, Martin and the late Kevin and Colum (died in infancy) and beloved son of the late Jimmy and Dolores, 5 Carrick-Ard, Fullerton Road, Newry.

May he Rest In Peace.

Paul’s remains will repose at the Heaney Keenan Funeral Home on Monday from 4pm - 9pm. Funeral will arrive at the Chapel of Ease, Monkshill on Tuesday for 10am Requiem Mass. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken brothers, sisters-in-law Paula and Vicky, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

House strictly private.

05/12/2025

The death has occurred of:
Paul Heaney

Heaney (Newry) December 5th, 2025. Suddenly at his residence, Paul, much loved brother of Ronald, Martin and the late Kevin and Colum (died in infancy) and beloved son of the late Jimmy and Dolores, 5 Carrick-Ard, Fullerton Road, Newry.

May he Rest In Peace.

Paul’s remains will repose at the Heaney Keenan Funeral Home on Monday from 4pm - 9pm. Funeral will arrive at the Chapel of Ease, Monkshill on Tuesday for 10am Requiem Mass. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken brothers, sisters-in-law Paula and Vicky, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

House strictly private.

01/12/2025

First anniversary notice for the late Rosaleen Wilson Nee Byers (RIP) Ards Peninsula/Banbridge.

In loving memory of Rosie whose first anniversary occurrs Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

My heart still aches in sadness,
My silent tears still flow,
For what it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

Loved and missed always by your daughter Veronica, Son-in-law Chris, Granddaughters Amy, Orlaigh, Cliodhna, Eireann Great Grandsons Casey & Fiachrà and the entire family circle.

Forever held in our hearts.

24/11/2025

The death has occurred of:
Irene O’Loughlin

O’Loughlin (Newry) November 24th, 2025. Peacefully at Carlingford Lodge Care Home, Irene (née Devine), dearly beloved wife of the late Pat, cherished mother of John and Desmond, much loved mother-in-law of Elaine and devoted grandmother of Niamh and Rory and great-grandmother of James and Rose.

May she Rest In Peace.

Irene’s remains will repose at her late residence, 47 Carnagh Park, Newry on Tuesday from 10am - 10pm. Funeral will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Chapel Street on Wednesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Irene loved bright colours, and in honour of her memory, the family kindly asks that those attending her funeral wear bright colours.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Niamh’s husband Nathaniel, Rory’s wife Marie and the entire family circle.

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

15/11/2025

The death has occurred of:
Dolores Heaney

Heaney (Newry) November 14th, 2025. Peacefully at her residence, Dolores (Mac), dearly beloved wife of the late Jimmy and cherished mother Ronald, Paul, Martin and the late Kevin and Colum (died in infancy), 5 Carrick-Ard, Fullerton Road, Newry.

May she Rest In Peace.

Dolores remains will repose at the Heaney Keenan Funeral Home on today Saturday from 5pm - 7pm and on Sunday from 1pm followed by removal to arrive at the Chapel of Ease Monkshill at 3.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken sons, daughters-in-law Paula and Vicky, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

House strictly private.

14/11/2025

The death has occurred of:
Geoffrey Kelly

Kelly (Newry) November 12th, 2025. Suddenly, Geoffrey, cherished son of Margaret and grandson of the late Peter and Peggy Kelly, formerly Derrybeg Drive.

May he Rest In Peace.

Geoffrey’s remains will repose at his Aunt Bernadette Moley’s residence, 12 Iveagh Crescent, The Meadow, Newry on Saturday from 12noon. Funeral on Monday at 11.45am for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street. Burial afterwards in Monkshill Cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, aunts, uncles, cousins and entire family circle.