2020 Death Notices

December 2020

William (Billy) Davin

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The death has occurred of William (Billy) Davin, Tentore, Ballacolla, Laois Peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital. Beloved husband of Nancy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son William, sisters Mary and Lucy, brother John, granddaughter Carrie, sister-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sarah Holohan

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The death has occurred of Sarah Holohan (née Phelan) Shragh, Rathdowney, Laois / Kilkenny Sarah Holohan (nee Phelan) Shragh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. December 29th 2020. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Sadly mourned by her daughter Annemarie and her sons Richard and Donal, son in law…

Maura Barry

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The death has occurred of Maura BARRY (née Durkin) Santry, Dublin / Tourlestrane, Sligo BARRY, Maura (née Durkin) - December. 13th, 2020, (Santry, Dublin, formerly of Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo and late of St. James’s Hospital and Aer Lingus), (Peacefully), surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of Larry and much loved mother of Paul and Ronan; will…

Eileen Kennedy

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The death has occurred of Eileen Kennedy (Árd Bhaile, Mayfield, Cork and formerly Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois), on December 10th 2020, unexpectedly following an accident; Eileen (Punk), beloved daughter of Sally and the late Joe and loving sister of Michael, Ann, Catherine and Josephine. Sadly missed by her heartbroken mother and siblings, her partner Martin, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law John, Josephine's partner…

November 2020

Mary Kearns

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The death has occurred of Mary Kearns (née Duffy) 12 Oxmantown Mall, Birr, Offaly Kearns, Mary (née Duffy) 12 Oxmantown Mall, Birr, Co. Offaly, November 29th, 2020, peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Geraldine. She will be sadly missed by her sons Phonsie, Michael, John and Francis, daughters Marian Dunne…

Kathleen Murphy (nee Hennessy)

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Murphy (née Hennessy), Brownsford, Inistioge, Kilkenny and formerly Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny   Kathleen died peacefully on the 25th November 2020 Predeceased by her husband Paddy, brothers Seamus, Seán and Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Michil and Kevin, daughters Úna and Brenda, son in law Johan, daughter in law Amy, Grandchildren Nina and…

Mary Fogarty

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The death has occurred of Mary Fogarty, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois Mary Fogarty, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. November 24th 2020. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Diarmuid. Deeply regretted by her sons James and George, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Irene O'Meara

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The death has occurred of Irene O'MEARA Sandymount, Dublin / Rathdowney, Laois O’Meara, Irene (Sandymount, Dublin and late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois) 15 November 2020. Very sadly missed by her loving family, nieces Virginia and Angela, nephew Donal, grandnieces (especially Ciara who cared for Irene for many years), grandnephews, relatives, carers Helen and Michelle, neighbours and friends.

Teresa Kelly

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The death has occurred of Teresa Kelly (née Maher) Village View, Errill, Laois Teresa Kelly (nee Maher), Village View, Errill, Co. Laois, November 15th 2020. Peacefully, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Patsy, her daughter Teresa and her sons Eddie and Pat. Sadly mourned by her loving family, Mary, Josephine, Seamus, Deirdre and Raymond, son-in-law Adrien,…

Anthony (Tony) O'Connell

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The death has occurred of Anthony (Tony) O'CONNELL Sallynoggin, Dublin / Rathdowney, Laois Anthony (Tony) O'CONNELL  (Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois) – November 14th 2020 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Anthony (Tony); dearly beloved husband and best friend of Ellen. Sadly missed by his loving wife, brothers Bobby and Billy, sister Monica, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews,…

October 2020

Agnes Conroy

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The death has occurred of Agnes (Babs) Conroy (née Murphy) Mary St., Durrow, Laois / Threecastles, Kilkenny Agnes passed away peacefully at her residence, on Thursday 29th October in the care of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Seàn. Sadly missed by her family, Ann, Margaret, Seàn, Una, Mary and Ger, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives…

Rev Fr James Doyle

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The death has occurred of Rev Fr. James (Jimmy) Doyle Coill Dubh, Kildare / Naas, Kildare / Clonegal, Carlow Doyle, Rev Fr. James (Jimmy), P.P. of Staplestown & Cooleragh, Co.Kildare and formerly of Craan, Clonegal, Co. Carlow, October 23rd2020, suddenly at home. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Sr.Margaret (Texas), Josephine, (Craan), Eileen Smyth (Mullingar), and Frances (Carlow), brother-in-law Raymond,…

Michael O'Malley

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The death has occurred of Michael O'Malley Killeen, Corofin, Clare / Rathdowney, Laois Michael O'Malley, Killeen, Corofin, (formerly Rathdowney, Co. Laois), suddenly at University Hospital Limerick. Sadly missed by his wife Kay, daughter Denise, Sons Ken and John, daughter-in-law Olga, son-in-law John, grandchildren Shane, Evan, Jamie and Ryan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and a large circle of friends and neighbours.   May…

Bree Foley (nee Bergin)

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The death has occurred of Bree FOLEY (née Bergin) Shorewood, Ballinakill, Waterford / Ballacolla, Laois Bree Foley (nee Bergin) Ballinakill, Waterford and late of Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. Will be sadly missed by her loving husband Shane, sons Daniel and Jake, sisters Trish Gannon, Triona Meade and Claire Meade, brother Matt Bergin, Daniel's partner Nikki and Jake's partner Emma, Shane's…

Maude Byrne

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The death has occurred in London of Maude Byrne formerly of The Square, Rathdowney

Anna Connolly

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The death has occurred of Anna Connolly (née Bowe) Dublin Rd., Johnstown, Kilkenny Anna Connolly (née Bowe) passed away peacefully at home on Monday October 5th 2020. Predeceased by her husband Seán, brothers Paddy and Kieran and sister Kitty. Sadly mourned by her children Niall, Róisín, Máirín and Sinéad, grandchildren Eoghan, Cormac, Aoibh, Ellen, Katie, Conor and Ailbhe, sons-in-law Colm…

John Joseph Campion

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The death has occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, USA of John Campion, son of the late Miko Campion formerly Lisduff and late of White's Cross Cork. John's Obituary may be viewed on this link.https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/john-campion-obituary?pid=196907974

September 2020

Sally O'Rourke

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The death has occurred of Sally O'ROURKE Late of O`Molloy Street, Tullamore, Offaly and Erkina House, Rathdowney. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Carthage Nursing Home, Mucklagh. Predeceased by her husband Thomas Dunne. Sally will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Jean and Nora, son Thomas, grandchildren, great-granddaughters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest…

Mary Rose (Maura) Corcoran (nee Molloy)

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The death has occurred of Mary Rose (Maura) Corcoran (née Molloy) Boheraveroon, Thurles, Tipperary Mary Rose (Maura) Corcoran (née Molloy), Boheraveroon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, formerly Errill, Co. Laois and Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny on 25th September 2020, peacefully in her 100th year at her home in the tender, loving care of her family and loyal carers. Wife of the late James…

Cornelius (Connie) Browne

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The death has occurred of Cornelius (Connie) Browne Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois Cornelius (Connie) Browne, Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, September 24th 2020. Peacefully, at home in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his infant son Thomas. Sadly mourned by his wife Nora and his family, Margaret, Peter, Breda, Neil, John, Michael, Mary, Kieran, Geraldine, Christy, Aishlíng, Olive…

Joe Gaffney

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The death has occurred of Joe Gaffney Clonmeen, Errill, Laois Joe Gaffney, Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois. September 22nd 2020. Peacefully at his brother Frank's home (Monamondra). Deeply regretted by his brothers Frank and Liam and his sister Tess, sisters-in-law Brenda and Patsy, brothers-in-law Seanie and Denis, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Ellen Dennison (nee Roberts)

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Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and formerly Cuan Bhrìde, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. In her 75th year, predeceased by her husband John. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son Dominic, daughter Àine and partner Gary, granddaughters Dannan her husband Dan, Sìofra, sisters Mary, Sr. Sheila, Sr. Kathleen, Pat and Dolores, grandnieces and…

Bridget Phelan (nee Bowe)

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Bridget Phelan (nee Bowe), Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. September 14th 2020. Peacefully at her home. Deeply regretted by her partner George and her family, Christy, Stephen, Kevin, Valerie, Veronica and Pierce, grandchildren Danny, Dylan, Christopher, Stephen Jnr., Melissa, Alex, Charlotte, Killian and Tori, her brothers and sisters, Peter, Paddy, Catsy, Teresa, Maggie, Lizzy and Nancy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her special…

August 2020

Michael O'Dea

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Michael O'Dea, Uxbridge, England and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois. August 10th, 2020. Predeceased by his father John, his mother Teresa and his brother Kieran. Peacefully following a long illness. Deeply regretted by his family, Ann, Derek, Ciara and Ronan, grandchildren Dylan and Ava, brothers Sean and Patrick, sisters Maryann, Ann, Catherine, Teresa and Ellen, extended family, relatives, neighbours and…

Anna Bergin

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Anna Bergin (nee O'Connor) Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, August 7th 2020. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, infant son Kevin and her son-in-law Peter. Sadly mourned by her family Bree, Matt, Triona, Trish and Claire, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Shane, Billy, Pierce and Noel, her beloved twelve grandchildren, her sisters Kathleen and Josie,…

Danny Kinahan

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Danny Kinahan, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney and formerly Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. August 5th 2020. Unexpectedly at his home. Deeply regretted by his brother John, sister-in-law Margaret and his brother Pat and sister-in-law Una, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.   May he rest in peace

July 2020

Mary Scott (nee Byrne)

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Mary Scott (nee Byrne), Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. July 29th 2020 peacefully at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her brothers Jimmy and Micheál. Loving wife and best friend of Frank and loving mother to Enda, Aidan and Lourda, sadly mourned by her family, son-in-law Michael, daughters in law Catt and Day, loving grandmother to Dylan, Roslie, Summer, Camilla and…

Kathleen Henderson

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Kathleen Henderson (nee Costigan), Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. July 15th 2020. In the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband Pat and her son Pat and her brother John. Sadly mourned by her family Philip, Michael, John, Andrew, daughters in law Ann, Breda, Martina, Agnes, grandchildren John-Paul, Gillian, Brian,…

Philip Mockler

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Philip (Phil) Mockler, Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. July 13th 2020. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Abbeyleix District Hospital. Predeceased by his son Stephen and daughter Susan. Sadly missed by his wife Gwen and his family Frances, Julie, Philip and Tracey, sons-in-law Jeremy and Fred, daughters-in-law Tracey and Bernie, grandchildren, Tommy, Charley, John, Lewis,…

June 2020

Christina Madden

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The death has occurred of Christina (Chrissy) Madden (née Keyes) Turfarney, Rathdowney, Laois Madden (nee Keyes), Turfarney, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. June 24th 2020. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Christina (Chrissy) predeceased by her husband Paddy and grandson Kieran. Sadly mourned by her family Larry, Mary, Paddy, Anne, Michael, Margaret, Christopher, Sheila and Dermot, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother…

Sean (Sonny) Bowe

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The death has occurred of Seán (Sonny) Bowe Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois Seán (Sonny) Bowe, Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. June 17th 2020. Sadly mourned by his brother Joe, sisters Biddy, Teresa, Mary and Nancy, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace    

Tom Fogarty

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Tom Fogarty, Dublin and formerly Errill, Co. Laois. June 5th 2020. Peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his sister Mary, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends. May he rest in Peace

Mary Ryan

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Mary Ryan, Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois, formerly of Corlican, Killurin, Co. Wexford. June 5th 2020. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Patterson's Nursing Home, Roscrea. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her brother Tom and her sisters Eileen and Totty. Deeply regretted by her sisters Ciss and Bridie, her nieces Anne, Margaret, Alison and Angela, neighbours,…

Doreen Carroll

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The death has occurred of Doreen Carroll (née Barry) Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois Doreen Carroll (Nee Barry), Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. June 4th 2020. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband Michael and her daughter Joan. Deeply regretted by her family, Mary, Tom, Josephine and…

May 2020

Anne Marie Grogan

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The death has occurred of Anne Marie Grogan (née Coy) Woodlawn Park, Ballysimon, Limerick / Errill, Laois / Templemore, Tipperary Anne Marie Grogan, Woodlawn Park, Ballysimon, Co. Limerick and formerly Templemore, Co. Tipperary. May 27th 2020. Sadly mourned by her husband Charlie and her family Deirdre, Elaine, Catriona, Martina and Ciara. Sons-in-law, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Due to the…

Liam (Billy) Lupton

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The death has occurred of Liam (Billy) Lupton Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois / Crosspatrick, Kilkenny Liam (Billy) Lupton Liam Lupton, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. May 12th 2020. Peacefully at home, predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brother Peter. Sadly missed by his daughter Julianne, his brother Joe, sister Joan, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, neighbours, realtives and…

Áine Hetherington-Hegarty

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The death has occurred of Áine Hetherington-Hegarty Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Laois / Rathdowney, Laois Áine Hetherington-Hegarty, Clonkeen, Portlaoise and formerly Harristown, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 12th 2020. Unexpectedly, deeply regretted by her mother Josie and Paddy and family, Fiona, Sharon and Ger, her brother Patrick, sister-in-law Catherine, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace As per…

Patrick (Paddy) Gaffney

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Gaffney Ballagh, Errill, Laois Patrick (Paddy) Gaffney, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois. May 8th 2020, peacefully in the care of Ealga Lodge Nursing Home, Shinrone. Predeceased by his brothers Jack, Billy, Tommy and Joe and his sisters Daize, Poll and Nelly. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A rosary for Paddy…

Eileen Abbott

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The death has occurred of Eileen Abbott (née Hogan) Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois / Coolderry, Offaly Eileen Abbott (née Hogan) Main Street, Borris-in Ossary, Co Laois and formerly The Heath, Coolderry, Co.Offaly, died May 4th in the care of the Staff at The Regional Hospital, Portlaois. Eileen, beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Deeply regretted by her daughters Helen,…

Dave Morrissey

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The death has occurred of Dave Morrissey Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Laois Dave Morrissey, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 2nd 2020 at his home. Cherished father of Paul and Sinead. Dave will be sadly missed by his children Paul and Sinead, daugher-in-law Lorna, son-in-law Terrence, grandchildren Cian, Rua, Ava, Daniel and George, relatives, neighbours and friends. We kindly request donations…

April 2020

Betty Keane

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The death has occurred of Betty Keane (née Nash) Monamondra, Errill, Laois Betty Keane (née Nash, Monamondra, Errill, Co. Laois, April 18th 2020. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family in her 103rd year. Predeceased by her husband Tim. Sadly mourned by her loving family Margaret (Gibbons), Tadhg, Breda (Doyle), sons-law Bill and Joe, daughter-in-law Ina, grandchildren…

March 2020

Darragh Fennell

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The death has occurred of Darragh Fennell Glenbrook, Ballyroan, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois Darragh Fennell, Glenbrook, Ballyroan and late of Coote Terrace, Portlaoise. Died on the 30th March 2020. Predeceased by her father Jimmie Fennell. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken partner Pat (Whelan) her two adored sons Patrick and Ted, her loving mother Regina Fennell, sisters Eva, Kizzy (Lewis), Jac…

Sr Catherine O'Brien

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The death has occurred of Sr. Catherine O'Brien St. John of God Convent, Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford Town, Wexford / Ballysimon, Limerick O'Brien (Wexford and formerly of Toureen Castle, Ballysimon, Limerick). March 30th 2020, Sr. Catherine at St. John of God Convent, Sallyville House, Newtown Road, in her 93rd year; sadly missed by her St. John of God Community,…

Sean Hogan

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The death has taken place of Sean Hogan, Luton, England and late of Borrisokane. Brother to Sally Kennedy, Conoboro. RIP

Mary Whelan

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The death has occurred of Mary Whelan (née Browne) Ballyedmond, Rathdowney, Laois Whelan (nee Browne), Ballyedmond, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 25th 2020. Peacefully, Mary, predeceased by her husband Jack and her sons Peter and Martin and her infant daughter Mary. Deeply regretted by her daughter Catherine and her sons Pat, Seán and Andrew, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, her beloved 13 grandchildren and…

Rita O'Malley

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The death has occurred of Rita O'Malley (née Long) Mulranny, Westport, Mayo Formerly of Killeeneen Craughwell Co. Galway. Peacefully at her daughters residence surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Willie, predeceased by her loving son Michael, her daughters Bridie and Mary, sons, Tom, Martin, Frank, Denis, John, and Damien. Son-in-law, Daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,…

Sheila Gannon

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The death has occurred of Sheila Gannon (née Quinn) Bealady, Rathdowney, Laois Gannon (nee Quinn), Bealady, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, 17th March 2020. Peacefully, at Patterson's Nursing Home, Roscrea. Sheila, predeceased by her husband Fonsy and her son Peter. Sadly mourned by her family James, Tom, Alfi, his partner Claire and Linda, daughter-in-law Trish, son-in-law Tom, grandchildren Dan, Anna, Leah, Conor,…

Mary and Margaret Bannon

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The death has occurred of Mary and Margaret Bannon Oldtown, Errill, Laois Mary and Margaret Bannon, Errill, Co. Laois, 16th March 2020. It is with great sadness that Donal and Nellie announce the unexpected passing of Mary and Margaret. A private funeral mass for family and close relatives has been arranged and we ask for your understanding at this profoundly…

Pat O'Regan

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The death has occurred of Pat O'Regan Corner House, Errill, Laois / Clonakilty, Cork Pat O' Regan, Corner House, Errill, Co. Laois and formerly 12 Ashe Sreeet, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Peacefully at his home in Errill. Sadly mourned by his loving wife Mary and his sister Eileen, sister-in-law Nellie, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Pat's funeral has taken…

Ann Marie Bowden

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The death has occurred of Ann Marie Bowden (née Moyles) Village View, Errill, Laois, R32 F2C7 Ann Marie Bowden (nee Moyles), Village View, Errill, Co. Laois, March 15th 2020. Peacefully, at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her son Jason and daughter Adeline. Loving wife of Nicholas, beloved mother of Geraldine, son-in-law Mark, Sinead and Ann. Loving grandmother of Rebecca,…

Jim Rafter

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The death has occurred of Jim Rafter Clonmeen, Errill, Laois Jim Rafter, Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois. March 14th 2020. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan and his family P.J., Rory and Margaret, Daughters-in-law Catherine and Joanne, grandchildren Padraig and Ciarán, Sinead and Saoirse, Kustine, Christopher, Kiera, his sister Irene, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be streamed…

Anthony McKelvey

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The death has occurred of Anthony McKelvey Village View, Errill, Laois, R32 X3T5 McKelvey, Village View, Errill, Co. Laois, March 13th 2020. Peacefully, at home. Anthony, sadly mourned by his loving wife Mary and his family Noel and Margaret, daughter-in-law Michelle, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Anthony and Michealla, his brothers Pat, Bobby and Louis, his sisters Margaret and Trish, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,…

Harry Wynne

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The death has occurred of Harry Wynne Kyleahaw, Errill, Laois Wynne, Kyleahaw, Errill, Co. Laois. March 10th 2020, Peacefully at his home. Harry, sadly mourned by his loving wife Teresa and his family, Liam and Claire, daughter-in-law Orla, son-in-law Leonard, grandchildren, Harry, Anna, Tomás and Oisín, his brother Jimmy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

February 2020

Bernadette Maher (nee Bergin)

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The death has occurred of Bernadette Maher (née Bergin) Derrymore Upper, Roscrea, Tipperary Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick and daughter Frances Helena. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Josephine, son Jim, sister Áine, brothers Tony and Danny, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. RIP  

Matthew Kelly

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The death has occurred of Matthew (Matt) Kelly Ashbourne, Meath / Ratoath, Meath / Dublin 15, Dublin / Errill, Laois Kelly Matthew (Matt), (Ashbourne, Co. Meath and formerly of Glenville Drive, Dublin 15 and Errill, Co. Laois) February 29th. 2020, (peacefully), at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, after a short illness. Husband of Eileen and the late Theresa and…

Sean Bergin

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The death has occurred of Seán Bergin Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Laois Bergin, Killasmeestia, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, February 21st 2020. Unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Seán, predeceased by his son Brian; sadly mourned by his loving wife Betty and his family, John, Robbie, Pat, Bernadette, David and Marie, daughters-in-law, Michelle, Avril, Anna, Angela, sons-in-law Michael and Trevor, grandchildren, Clodagh, Ronan,…

Teresa Holland

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The death has occurred in England of Teresa Holland, nee Dacres.

Joe Bolger

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The death has occurred of Joe Bolger Sliabh Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 Y440 / Ballacolla, Laois Bolger, Sliabh Bloom Heights, Rathdowney and formerly Cuffsboro, Ballacolla, Co. Laois. February 14th 2020, following a brief illness. Joe, sadly mourned by his loving wife, Joyce and his brothers Seán and Michael, his sisters Maura (Fitzpatrick) and Christina Bolger, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces,…

John Scully

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The death has occurred of John Scully Derragooney, Knock, Roscrea, Tipperary and formerly of Ballinrally, Camross, Co. Laois. Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and Josie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary (O Dea), Francis (McDermott) and Josie (Morrissey), brothers Ted and Paddy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends. RIP. Reposing at his sister Francis McDermott…

Anne Stapleton (née Meagher)

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Stapleton (nee Meagher) (Kill and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois) – Feb. 5, 2020, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff, at St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh, Anne, beloved wife of Jim and dear mother of Alan and Matt; Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, father Nick, mother Marion, brothers Nick, Doug, Graham and Greg, sisters Felicity and…

January 2020

Christina Bannon (nee Kennedy)

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The death has occurred of Christina Bannon (née Kennedy) Castlefleming, Errill, Laois / Tipperary Bannon, nee Kennedy, Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. January 30th 2020. Christina, predeceased by her husband Joe. Sadly mourned by her loving family John and Breda (O'Brien, Ballycrinode), daughter-in-law Frances, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Cora, Oisín, Aoife, Mary, Niamh, David, Patrick and Colm, sister-in-law Mary, nephew, nieces, relatives…

Paul Creagh

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The death has occurred of Paul Creagh Rosenallis, Laois and formerly of Ballybuggy, Rathdowney Paul Creagh, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died January 28th 2020 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Drormnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by his father Billy, mother Pearl and son Dillon. Survived by his wife Mary, his children Shannen, Devin and Mason and brother David.…

Michael (Mickey) Whelan

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The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) Whelan, Ballyhegadon, Donaghmore, Laois Ex Donaghmore Creamery. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his sister Noreen. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary and Patricia, his brother Joe, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Friday evening from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass…

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