Daniel Mallon Funeral Director

12/01/2026

First anniversary notice - Alan McArdle RIP

With love we remember Alan - a loving Husband, Daddy, Son and Brother.

Alan’s 1st anniversary occurs on the 18th of January.

One year has passed, yet you’re still so near,
In every shared story, in every quiet tear.
Your witty one liners, we would still love to hear,
That spark of your humour so sharp and sincere.

A quiet man who found joy in life’s small ways,
In simple routines and ordinary days.
Your family was everything, your home, your heart,
You loved us completely, right from the start.

Through long days of hardship, you battled and fought,
With grit and determination few are ever taught.
So focused on living, on all you had planned,
You made it back strong, then were taken from our hand.

They say you gained wings the day you were taken,
But our hearts were shattered, our world left shaken.
We weren’t ready to lose you, it never felt right,
An angel too soon, stolen from our sight.

You were our rock, our compass, our guide,
The strength at our centre, our constant, our pride.
Though life feels unsteady without you in sight,
We’ll carry your love - and follow your light.

Loved and missed everyday by his Wife Claire, Daughters Seána and Katie, Father Eamon, Brother Stephen, Sister Louise and entire family circle.

Alan’s anniversary Mass will take place in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Cloughreagh on Saturday the 17th of January at 6pm.

Will those who think of him today, a little prayer to Jesus say.

07/01/2026

Yvonne McGivern RIP First Anniversary occurs 11th of January. .

Cherished Memories of a Wonderful Wife, Mummy and Granny.

Loved and missed so dearly by her husband Seamus, children Orla, Russel, Natalie and Glenn, her sons in law Shane and Matthew and her daughter in law Jacqueline and grandchildren Eoin, Oisin, Eimear, Scarlett and her entire family circle.

Mass will take place at St Catherine's Dominican Church Newry on Saturday evening the 10th January at 7.30pm.

Loved with a love beyond telling, missed with a grief beyond tears.

Resting in God's care.

06/01/2026

Jason Feehan RIP (First Anniversary)

Cherished memories of a much loved son, brother, father and grandfather. Loved and remembered by his Mum & Dad, brother and sister, daughter Danielle, and grandchildren, Pol, Padraig, Conaire & Georgia.
Jason’s anniversary Mass will take place in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11.30 a.m.

Eternal rest grant onto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace,
Amen.

When I am Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only my smile

Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I have ever had heartache
And remember I have had loads of fun

Forget that I have stumbled or blundered
And oft times fell by the way
Remember that I have fought some hard battles and won
Ere the close of the day

Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay

And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best ❤️

Jason’s family would like to express their gratitude for all the support they received from their family, friends and the entire community across Bessbrook, Camlough and Newry. Your kindness and friendship was overwhelming and will be forever remembered.

06/01/2026

Acknowledgment and Month’s Mind for the late Sister Brigid Daly RIP.

SR BRIGID DALY
It is with deep gratitude that the Sisters of Mercy acknowledges the support and prayers received from past pupils, neighbours, friends and colleagues, throughout Sister Brigid’s wake and funeral. Those quiet, gentle hours of repose in Daniel Mallon’s Funeral Home, Bessbrook, provided an opportunity for all of us to hear, share and reflect on Brigid’s long life and how she reached out to so many, both young and old. It was also an opportunity to discover just how much Brigid was loved, by all who knew and worked with her.
Sincere thanks is extended to the many medical teams, doctors, nurses and carers, who worked tirelessly to ensure Brigid received the help she required, which enabled her to live her last years as comfortably as possible.
Special thanks to the Management and staff of Avila Nursing Home, Convent Hill, Bessbrook, Brigid’s home for the last seven years, their care and friendship made the lonely times bearable and the fun times memorable.
The Mercy Congregation and Brigid’s family, take this opportunity to thank Daniel Mallon, Funeral Director, Old Mill, Bessbrook, and his staff, for their sensitivity, gentle support and care, following Sr Brigid’s unexpected death. Their Funeral Home was a sacred, peaceful space, where we could be with Brigid, in her final hours with us.
Brigid’s Funeral Mass was celebrated in The Good Shepherd Church, Cloughreagh, by Father Aidan Dunne, Father Sean Larkin and assisted by Deacon Philip Carder.
The music, chosen in advance by Sr Brigid, provided by Sr Teresa Martin and Kathleen Moore, was a reflection of Brigid’s life and love of church music and song.
The children and staff from St Joseph’s Primary School, where Sr Brigid worked, formed a guard of honour in the Convent grounds, ignoring the wind and rain.
Sr Brigid was then interred in the Sisters Cemetery, at the back of the Convent, in a plot carefully prepared by Matthew, surrounded by beautiful green lawns and shrubs. It was fitting that she was gently lowered into her eternal resting place by Daniel and special friends of the Mercy Sisters from Bessbrook, where she was valued and respected for over seventy-three years.
Sr Brigid’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 11th January at 11.30 am in The Good Shepherd Church, Cloughreagh.
May she rest in everlasting peace on Bessbrook’s ‘Hill of Prayer’

31/12/2025

As this year draws to a close- we remember all those who have lost someone in 2025, we thank the families who trusted us with the care of their loved ones and hope you’ve a peaceful new year

28/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Mrs Susan Doran née Heaney RIP,
3 Maginnis Villas,
Newry,
Co Down

Doran (Newry) Susan RIP, passed away peacefully 27th December 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Our Mother of Mercy care home.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Joe RIP, deeply devoted mummy of Damian, David, Michael, Mark and the late infant Denise RIP, loving grandmother to Saffron, Luka, Eibhlí, Méabh, Moyagh and Conor, caring mother in law to Saulo, Kara, Lisa and Gráinne, dearest daughter of the late John and Susan RIP, cherished sister of the late Josie, Mary, Annie, Kathleen and Mary, John , Dominic and Bridie RIP.
Susan’s remains will repose at her late residence 3 Maginnis Villas, Newry from 5-9pm Sunday and 1-9pm Monday.
House private on the morning of the funeral, respectfully.
Funeral leaving at 11:45am Tuesday 30th December for 12:30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Burren. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family, her nieces, nephews, the entire family circle and her many friends.
St Martin de Porres pray for her, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

24/12/2025

Second anniversary of the death of the late Mrs Pauline Clarke née O’Hare RIP.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Pauline’s 2nd Anniversary occurs on Christmas Day 25th December.

“A million times
We’ve needed you
A million times
We’ve cried,
If love alone
Could have saved you
You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still.
In our heart you hold a space,
Where no one can ever fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
Part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.”

Deeply missed by the entire family circle.

22/12/2025

We thank all those families who have entrusted us to help care for their loved ones and wish you all a very peaceful Christmas- as we do every year, our office will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) for those who require a holly wreath for their loved one’s grave.
We will be in the office from 10am Tuesday to 12:30pm
If you can pm to reserve a wreath it would be advisable

18/12/2025

Acknowledgement and Months Mind Notice for the late Fiachra Maguire, Camlough.

We, the family of the late Fiachra Maguire, wish to thank all those who supported us through our recent bereavement.

Many thanks for all who attended the Wake and Funeral, those who travelled long distances to be with us, those who sent messages of condolence, sent Mass and sympathy cards, to our wonderful neighbours & extended family who sent food for the Wake and to all those who sent floral tributes.

Thank you to the staff of Norbrook Laboratories & St Paul’s High School for the beautiful floral tributes and for taking the time to come and support us.

A very special thank you to the staff at St Paul’s High School & St. Malachy’s Primary School Camlough, who arranged a guard of honour for the Funeral cortege & at St. Mary’s Church, we know Fiachra would have loved to see all the pupils, their love & respect was a beautiful send off for him.

Our sincere gratitude to all the nurses, physios, doctors & auxiliary staff in the Enhanced Care Unit, Daisy Hill Hospital, who helped Fiachra throughout his illness. Their kindness and compassion knew no boundaries and we will be forever indebted to them for the fantastic care they took of our special wee man.

A special thank you to Liz Bradley and staff at Windsor Day Centre, who cared for Fiachra and came and supported our family throughout the Wake & Funeral.

Many thanks to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director and staff for their dignified, friendly and professional care they showed to our family at such a tragic time.

Thank you to Fr Dunne for his beautiful words at the Funeral Mass and his kindness shown to our family in the days beforehand.

Thank you to all of Fiachra’s aunts, uncles & cousins who supported us and who did Fiachra proud throughout the Wake & Funeral, we would have been lost without you.

Finally, we are forever grateful to all our friends who went above and beyond during Fiachra’s illness, the Wake & Funeral and the days afterwards, we can never thank you enough for all your love and support. You have always held a special place in our hearts but now you will be forever part of our family.

The outpouring of love for Fiachra & our family has been phenomenal, we will take this as a comfort in the sad days ahead.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him.

Fiachra’s Month's Mind Mass will take place on Sunday 28th December in St. Mary's Church, Mullaghbawn at 10.30am.

15/12/2025

First Anniversary for the late Dominic McGrath RIP- The Meadow, Newry.

In loving memory of Dominic McGrath R.I.P.,
whose first anniversary occurs on 17th December 2025.

Beloved son of Tina , loving brother to the late Clare, cherished nephew and much-loved cousin & friend.

Dominic’s First Anniversary Mass
will be celebrated at 10.30am on Wednesday, 17th December in Newry Cathedral.

Forever loved and sadly missed.

13/12/2025

A wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit

Our annual village "Carol's Together" is this coming Sunday at 3pm in Christ Church Bessbrook. Please come along!

08/12/2025

Acknowledgement on behalf of the family of the late Isabella “Liz” McKinley nee Larkin

Formerly of Loughgilly Co Armagh and Newry



We the family of the late Liz McKinley wish to thank all who sympathised and supported us recently on the loss of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.

We wish to thank our family circle and friends for all the practical and emotional support they gave us in the days following Liz’s passing at both the wake and funeral.

Special thanks to Dr Flood and staff, the dedicated staff of Daisy Hill, Belfast RVH, Craigavon Area, the Belfast Cancer Centre and the MacMillan Nursing Team.

Many thanks to Fr Malachy Murphy for his pastoral support throughout the wake and his celebration of remembrance for Liz in the funeral home.

Special thanks to Daniel Mallon Funeral Director and staff for their professionalism and care in arranging Liz’s wake and funeral.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this notice will be taken as a token of our gratitude to all.

Liz’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at 6pm Saturday 13th December in The Good Shepherd Church Cloughreagh