Death Notices

Mary White (nee Bowe) Graiguegarron, Rathdowney.

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The death has occurred of Mary White (née Bowe) Graiguegarron, Rathdowney, Laois Mary White, née Bowe, died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 12th April 2026. Predeceased by her husband Pake, her grandson Niall, sisters Kit and Anne, and her brother Tom. Deeply regretted…

Gerard Moran, Toher, Templetuohy.

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The death has occurred of Gerard Moran Toher, Templetuohy, Tipperary Suddenly but peacefully on the 13th April 2026 in the care of St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Thurles. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Judy. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his brothers Paddy, Sean, Seamus and Tom, his sisters-in-law Margaret, Mary,…

Ann Williams (nee Whelan), Essex, UK and Harristown.

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The death has occurred of Ann Williams (née Whelan) Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK and formerly of Harristown, Rathdowney, Laois It is with profound sadness Ann's family share the news of her passing which occurred on the 7th of April, 2026 following a long illness, bravely borne. Ann passed away peacefully…

Kevin Morrissey, Cambridge, UK and formerly Kilcoran.

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The death has occurred of Kevin Morrissey Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Laois Kevin Morrissey, Cambridge, United Kingdom and formerly Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Kevin passed away unexpectedly in Cambridge on March 26th 2026. Predeceased by his father Martin. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken daughter Grace, his loving mother Geraldine,…

Ann McNamara (nee Ibbetson), 20 Erkina Court, Rathdowney.

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The death has occurred on March 25th, 2026 of Ann McNamara (née Ibbetson), 20 Erkina Court, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Errill, Co. Laois, suddenly but peacefully at her residence in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her parents Laurence and Marie, brother Jason and sister Adeline. Sadly missed and…

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March 2026

Kevin Morrissey, Cambridge, UK and formerly Kilcoran.

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The death has occurred of Kevin Morrissey Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Laois Kevin Morrissey, Cambridge, United Kingdom and formerly Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Kevin passed away unexpectedly in Cambridge on March 26th 2026. Predeceased by his father Martin. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken daughter Grace, his loving mother Geraldine,…

Ann McNamara (nee Ibbetson), 20 Erkina Court, Rathdowney.

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The death has occurred on March 25th, 2026 of Ann McNamara (née Ibbetson), 20 Erkina Court, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Errill, Co. Laois, suddenly but peacefully at her residence in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her parents Laurence and Marie, brother Jason and sister Adeline. Sadly missed and…

Niall Wallis, Coolkerry, Rathdowney

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Niall Wallis, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 17th. 2026 unexpectedly after a short illness in the presence of his family at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents William (Bill) and Maeve (née Gibbons). Sadly missed and remembered with love by his brothers Kevin and Dermot (Derry), sister-in-law Marie, nieces…

Mary (Maura) Lawless (nee Jay), Rathdowney

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The death has occurred of Mary (Maura) Lawless (née Jay) 7th March 2026, late of Rathdowney, Co Laois and formerly of Ballyboden, Dublin 16 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Beloved wife of Bernard. Maura will be very dearly…

Martin Ryan, UK and late of Rathdowney

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The death has occurred of Martin Ryan Rathdowney, Laois It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Martin Ryan, Watford, Hertfordshire United Kingdom and late of Rathdowney, County Laois. Martin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 7th March 2026. Sadly missed by his loving…

Sylvia Gaffney (nee Ryan)

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The death has occurred of Sylvia GAFFNEY (née Ryan) Cronan Grove, Shannon, Clare / Rathdowney, Laois It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Sylvia Gaffney neé Ryan, Cronan Grove, Shannon, Co. Clare and late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Peacefully in Carrigoran House Newmarket On Fergus surrounded by her…

February 2026

Pat (The Doc) Delaney, Coolkerry

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The death has occurred of Pat (The Doc) Delaney Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois February 15th. 2026, peacefully in the presence of his loving sister Carmel at her residence Levalley, Rathdowney. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie (née Campion), his brothers Denis and Donal and sister Theresa. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered…

Jer Peters, Cuan Bhride

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The death has occurred of Jer Peters Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois February 15th. 2026, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Martha and William, brothers William, John and Joe, sisters Mary,Kathleen and Ann. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, brothers Martin and Pat, sister Elizabeth, sister-in-law Margaret, nieces,…

Paddy Delaney, Feereigh, Rathdowney.

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  The death has occurred of Paddy Delaney Feereigh, Rathdowney, Laois February 1st. 2026, peacefully at Midland's Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents John and Catherine and his infant brother Peter. Deeply regretted by his brother Billy, sisters Mary, Sheila and Kathleen, brother-in-law Denis, sister-in-law Kathleen,…

January 2026

Mena Bergin, Park, Errill

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The death has occurred of Mena Bergin (née Duff) Park, Errill, Laois January 29th. 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Richard and Mary-Ellen (Duff) and her brothers and sisters Teresa, Tom, Jack and Mary. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken husband…

Stephen Bergin, Clencondra, Camross.

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The death has occurred of Stephen Bergin Glencondra, Camross, Laois Stephen Bergin.   Stephen passed away peacefully on the 19th January 2026, at home. Predeceased by his son Ultan, his brothers Paddy, Joe, Jack, and Martin, sister Mary (Saunders).   Stephen will be very sadly missed by his wife Margaret, his…

John Dollard, Ballagh, Errill

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  The death has occurred of John Dollard, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois January 15th. 2026, peacefully in the Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford in the presence of those he loved. Predeceased by his adored mother Peg. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken children Shane and Emma, his father…

Joe Sutcliffe, Templetuohy and late of Donaghmore

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The death has occurred of Joe Sutcliffe, Barna Lisheen, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and the Glebe Donaghmore, Co. Laois, 11th of January 2026. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, daughters Catherine, Carmel and Geraldine, son Martin, Grandchildren, son in law Fergus, daughter in law Roisin, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Johnny Doyle, Kyle, Rathdowney

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The death has occurred of Johnny Doyle Rathdowney, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny January 10th. 2026, peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Fennor Care Facility Urlingford. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Nora, brothers Eddie and Josie and sister Noreen. Sadly…

Thomas (Tom) Carroll, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney

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The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Carroll, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 8th. 2026, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital Portlaoise in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents William and Josephine and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken…

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