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Joint Funeral Tuesday for Louth Family Killed at Home

Donations to local care and education services, with an odd‑socks tribute, reflect how the family wants the trio remembered.

Overview

  • The funeral mass for Mark O’Connor, Louise Doherty O’Connor and their son Evan will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dundalk, followed by private cremations.
  • The family has asked for donations in lieu of flowers to The Hub Praxis Care in Drogheda and the Drogheda ABACUS School.
  • Mourners are requested to wear odd socks in the days leading up to and during the service in a nod to one of Evan’s individual traits.
  • Mark was remembered as a dedicated runner and disability advocate, Louise as a kind nurse and community volunteer, and Evan as cherished through his time with ABACUS School and the Praxis Hub Network.
  • Robert O’Connor, 31, appeared at a special sitting of Drogheda District Court on Tuesday charged with murdering his parents and brother.