McEntaggarts Funeral Directors

30/04/2026

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Holmes (née Maher) Ratoath, Co. Meath (formerly of Bannow Rd, Cabra). Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Richie and cherished mother of Leslie, Richard, Wendy and Orla. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Josephine, sisters Chrissy, Delia, Maria
and brothers James, Christy and Paddy.

Peggy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, children, daughters-in-law Betty and Sonya and son-in-law Colum, grandchildren Jessica, Brian, Laura, Alex, Emily, Ciara, Sarah, Ashling, Aidan, Elaine, Róisín and great-grandson Kai, her furry four-legged friends Max, Alfie and Milo, her devoted niece Debbie and all her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved her.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Those unable to attend can follow Peggy's funeral mass on the link below.
https://live.ratoathparish.ie/

21/04/2026

David McElroy, late of The Downs, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family on the 20th April 2026.

Beloved husband of Patricia McElroy, devoted father to Tracy and Sandra and cherished grandfather to Finn, Conor, Lea, Kylian, Sofia and Sarah. Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at McEntaggart’s Funeral Home, Dunshaughlin A85DE70 on Thursday 23rd April from 6pm to 8pm. The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 24th April at 11am in St Seachnaill’s Church in Dunshaughlin, followed by burial in Dunshaughlin cemetery. Those who cannot attend can follow David's funeral mass on the link below. Family flowers only please - Donations, if desired, can be made to friendsofstlukes.ie

11/04/2026

The death has occurred of Ernest Kenny of Templeogue, Dublin and formerly of Lagore, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sisters Bernadette, Patricia and Fionnula and brother Clementine.

Dearly beloved husband Christina and much loved father of Máire, Noirín, Deirdre and Gerry, proud grandfather of Ciara, Aoife, Aisling, Ellen, Amy, Eoin, Cormac, Eimear, Barry and Aidan. Ernest will be sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law Mick and Brendan, daughter-in-law Carol, niece Áine, nephew Shane and a wide circle of friends around the country and particularly in St. Jude's parish and GAA club.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Reposing at his home in Templeogue from 2pm on Tuesday with Removal to St. Judes Church, Templeogue on Tuesday evening arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am followed by burial in St. Seachnall’s cemetery, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. Those unable to attend can follow Ernest’s funeral mass on the link below. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Harolds Cross Hospice.
https://churchmedia.tv/st-jude-the-apostle-templeogue

09/04/2026

Ellen McCabe (nee Kiernan), Woodlands Hall, Ratoath, Co Meath and formerly of Ringsend. 8th of April 2026
Passed away peacefully after a long bravely fought illness at home while surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Seany, daughter Carina, Parents (Kevin and Margaret) her sisters Betty and Susan. Beloved Mam to Ericka, Stephen, Sean, Niall, Fiona, and Dylan.

Ellen will be sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Billy and Kevin, sisters Mary, Noeleen, Pat, Phyliss, Bernie and Cathy, sons-in-law Georgie and Joe, daughters-in-law, Cathtrina and Ashleigh, her treasured grandchildren Darragh, Ellie, Abbie, Sean, Georgie, Frankie, Penny, Luca, Charlotte and Maeve, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home today from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11 am in St Patrick's Church, Ringsend followed by burial in Shanaganagh Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral mass for Ellen can be viewed on the parish we**am on the below link. https://stpatrickschurchringsend.com/2022/01/31/new-mass-stream-video-link/

08/04/2026

Anam Cara Support meetings for bereaved parents continue monthly until June each year. These peer group meetings offer a space of compassion and understanding for those grieving their child - at any stage.

Details for this month's meeting are as follows:
Anam Cara's Parent Support Evening in your area will take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 7.30pm in the Hilton Hotel, Malahide Rd, Northern Cross, Dublin, D17 Y924. No registration needed.
If you know any bereaved parents who could benefit from this meeting, please let them know. To find out more about the support we offer please email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 085 288 8888.

Anam Cara support services are free of charge for as long as needed.Kind regards,
Anam Cara Support Team
Contact Number 01 4045378 or 085 2888 888
Email Address d.regan@anamcara.ie
Web Address

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08/04/2026

Sheila Strickland, Moyleggan, Batterstown. 6th April 2026.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. A loving mother to her eight children Jacqueline, Suzanne, Sharon, Joy, Jim, Annamarie, Carolyn and Angel.
Sheila will be sadly missed by her large extended family: her sons-in-law Kenneth, John, Max and Nesip, her grandchildren Robert, Adam, Victoria, Laura, Samuel, Ava, Alexandra, Cian, Shane, Melissa and Jack, great-granddaughter Grace, siblings Marie and Paud, nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved dogs Poppy and Willow. Predeceased by her brothers William and John.

Reposing at McEntaggrts Funeral Home, Dunshaughlin (A85 DE70) from 5pm until 7pm on Thursday, April 9. Funeral mass to be held on Friday, April 10 at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Batterstown, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Flowers, a great love of Sheila’s, are welcomed.

02/04/2026

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🎭 Meet the Cast: Adrian McEntaggart

Adrian, who plays John Proctor, makes his debut with the Dunshaughlin Players in The Crucible.

He previously appeared as Franz the Butler in The Sound of Music with the Ratoath Musical Society, and also performed in the GAA production Oskars, where he won Best Actor for his portrayal of Michael Collins.

Adrian is excited to explore the complexity of one of Arthur Miller’s most iconic characters, and would like to thank the cast, crew, and his friends and family for their continued support and encouragement.

01/04/2026

The death has occurred of Pat (Patrick/Paddy)Martin.
Bogganstown, Drumree, Co Meath. 1st April 2026. Peacefully at Dunshaughlin Care Home following a short illness. Beloved husband to Breda and loving father of Justin and Claire. Predeceased by his parents Brendan and Nora and his brother Joe. Pat will be sadly missed by his loving family, Justin’s wife Fionnuala, Claire’s partner Simone, grandchildren Caoimhe and Donnchadh, brothers Gerry, Johnny, sisters Cecily, Valerie, Daphne and Noreen (Eleanor) family, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Reposing at McEntaggarts Funeral Home, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath A85DE70 on Sunday 5th April from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 6th April at 12 noon in Culmullin Church, followed by burial in Kilmessan cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society on the link below.

To view Pat’s Funeral Mass please click on the link that will be posted below shortly

22/03/2026

The death has occurred of Anne Grant (née Lee), formerly of Batterstown, Co. Meath and Singapore.
Anne passed away suddenly but peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Elm Hall Nursing Home on Saturday 21st of March. Anne will be deeply missed by her children, Deirdre, Brian and Gráinne, her step sons, Sean and Pat, her sons-in-law Karl and Fergal, daughters-in-law Helen, Eimear, Marie and Gill, as well as her many beloved grandchildren Colum, Lauren, Sadhbh, Éabha, Liam, Mannix, Oran, Donncha, Senan, Rachel, Adam, Matthew, Daniel, Louise and Ellen. She is lovingly remembered by her extended family in Singapore and her great friends and neighbours in Batterstown and beyond.

Anne was predeceased by her husband Brian, her parents John and Agnes, her brother Pat and step son Owen.

May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McEntaggarts Funeral Home, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath A85DE70 on Monday evening from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday the 24th of March at 11 am in The Church of the Assumption, Batterstown, Co Meath followed by burial in adjacent cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St Vincent De Paul. https://www.svp.ie/donate/ Thank you

12/03/2026

The death has occurred of Rose Ellen (Nellie) Simpson, Elgarstown, Ratoath, Co. Meath and formerly of Beaumont, Dublin. Peacefully, at the Mater Hospital on Tuesday 10th March, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Thomas James (Jim) and her daughter Christina. Loving mother of Mary, Jim, Maureen, Jacintha, John, Monica, Una and Rosalind. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

May She Rest in Eternal Peace

Reposing at her home in Elgarstown, Ratoath on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in Ratoath Cemetery. Those unable to attend can follow Nellie's funeral mass on the following link : https://live.ratoathparish.ie/

04/03/2026

The death has occurred of Jon Donohoe, ‘Coolevin’, Portmanna, Clonee, Co. Meath. Peacefully, at Ratoath Manor Nursing Home. Beloved husband of sixty one years of Elizabeth and father of Sharon, Lisa, Rachelle, the late Darragh, Jonathan and Aoife, brother of the late Noreen and Ethel and son of the late Josie and Christy. Jon will be sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Caoimhe, Robert, Cora, Oliver, Chloe, Tiarnan, Ameilia, Lorcan and Caden, great-granddaughter Serena, sons-in-law Rourke, Martin, Denis and Davey, daughter-in-law Allen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilbride followed by burial in Rooske cemetery, Dunboyne. Family flowers only please. Donations in Lieu to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland on the link below. https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JD32696880/donate.html