Media advisory for the Funeral Mass of Louise, Mark and son Evan O’Connor RIP

06 Oct 2025

Tomorrow, Tuesday 7 October 2025, the Funeral Mass for the late Louise and Mark O’Connor, and son Evan RIP, will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dundalk, at 11.00am. 

The Chief Celebrant for this Mass will be Father Gerry Campbell Parish Priest and Vicar Forane for the Pastoral Area of the four parishes of Darver & Dromiskin, Kilkerley, Knockbridge and Louth.  Concelebrants will include Father Mark O’Hagan, Parish Priest of Saint Patrick’s Church, Dundalk; Father Stephen Wilson, Curate of Saint Patrick’s Church, Dundalk; Father Sijo John, Curate of Louth Parish; and, Father Pat McEnroe Pastor Emeritus, Assistant Priest for Darver & Dromiskin.
 
To allow Father Campbell the time and space to pastorally care for the grieving family, and to prepare for the Funeral Liturgy, media are asked to direct all queries on the celebration of the Funeral Mass to the Catholic Communication Office in Maynooth, contact details below. 
 
Please note:

  • Out of respect for the solemnity of the Mass, and the mourners, cameras and photo-journalists are not permitted within the church before or during this Mass.  
  • All media are asked to remain at a discreet distance outside of Saint Patrick’s Church.
  • Information on the Funeral Liturgy will be published, embargoed, before the beginning of Mass.
  • The church’s webcam will livestream the Mass on https://www.churchservices.tv/dundalkstpatrick

Thank you for your cooperation at this sensitive time.
 
ENDS