Tributes have been paid across Portadown and the wider County Armagh community following the death of Nadine Gallagher, a young mother of four from The Spires.
Nadine passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral notice described her as the much-loved wife of Patrick and the mother of Peyton, Robyn, Farrah and Colby.
Tributes from family, friends and the community
Local GAA club Tír na nÓg said it was deeply saddened to learn of Nadine’s passing. Her children played for the club, which shared condolences with the Gallagher and Teague families.
The club’s tribute named Nadine’s husband Patrick, her children, her father Mark, her mother Ann and her siblings Stacey, Vicki, Ryan and Gareth. It also extended sympathy to the wider families during what it described as a very sad and difficult time.
Hundreds of friends, relatives and members of the wider community also left messages on social media.
“Absolutely devastated to hear this news, I’ll never forget our hours long conversations about everything life has to offer, she was the perfect friend, mother, daughter and sister.”
One close friend said Nadine would be sorely missed and never forgotten, while praying for strength for her family.
“Absolutely devastated to hear this. Nadine was the nicest and most friendliest girl with the biggest of hearts.”
Another friend remembered Nadine as a person with “the biggest of hearts”, reflecting the affection expressed in the messages shared after her death.
Funeral arrangements
Requiem Mass for Nadine will take place on Friday at 11am in the Church of St John the Baptist in Drumcree.
Local Alliance Party MLA and deputy leader Eoin Tennyson also expressed his condolences to Nadine’s family and loved ones, describing the news as sad.
The tributes have brought together family, friends, the local GAA community and public representatives in remembrance of a Portadown mother whose death has left relatives and friends grieving.