Death Notices

Rita O'Brien

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Rita O'Brien (nee Byrne), Errill Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Drimnagh, Dublin 12. March 28th 2023. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital. Beloved wife of Thomas and deeply missed by her sons Eamonn, Bernard, John and Paul, daughters-in-law Marian and Colleen, friends Delia and Margaret, her adored grandchildren Katie, Lucy, Siobhan, Blathnaid and Tommy,…

Eileen Hyde

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Eileen Hyde (nee Morrissey), Gougane, Glosha, Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 24th 2023. Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Noel, grand-daughter Sarah, sister Sheila and brothers little Jimmy, John and Alec. Sadly missed by her loving family Joe, Brian, Fiona, daughter-in-law Anna, son-in-law Dougie, grandchildren Michelle, Laura, Raymond, Ellen, Peter and Amy, great-grandchildren Cillian,…

Catherine (Rene) LEdiard

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Catherine (Rene) Lediard (nee Fanning), Surrey England and formerly Kilcoran Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Saturday March 18th 2023. Peacefully at East Surrey Hospital, England. Predeceased by her son Peter. Deeply missed by her husband Alex, daughter Michelle and son Tony. Sadly mourned by Ruth, James and families (Australia) and Mark, Karen and family. A much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.…

Seamus McCabe

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The death has occurred of Seamus McCabe Rathdowney and Meelick, Portlaoise. March 7th 2023. Passed away peacefully at Dromnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by his brothers Hugh, Joe, Liam, and Michael. And sister Eilish Conroy. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Mary McCabe, Kathleen (O'Herlihy) and Evelyn (Flavin), nephews, nieces. relatives and friends. Also all his work colleagues at Modern…

Mary Flanagan

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The death has occurred of Mary Flanagan Ballagh, Errill, Laois and formerly Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. Tuesday February 28th 2023. Peacefully at her home. Deeply regretted by her husband John, daughters Fiona and Catherine, sons-in-law Jason and John, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and friends.    

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February 2023

Mary Flanagan

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The death has occurred of Mary Flanagan Ballagh, Errill, Laois and formerly Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. Tuesday February 28th 2023. Peacefully at her home. Deeply regretted by her husband John, daughters Fiona and Catherine, sons-in-law Jason and John, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and friends.    

Joseph Bergin

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The death has occurred of Joseph Bergin Chicago, USA and formerly Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th 2023. Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Bridget and his brothers Paddy, Billy, Tommy, Matthew and sister Theresa. Devoted husband of Ann "Nancy" Delaney (Coolagh, Clonaslee). Loving father of Dee (Flaherty), Matthew, John, Joseph and Annie (Dwyer), sons and daughters-in-law, cherished grandfather and…

Gabriel Brophy

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The death has occurred of Gabriel Brophy Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois February 26th 2023. Suddenly and peacefully at home. Predeceased by his Mam and Dad and his brothers John and Anthony. Sadly missed by his fiancée Veronica and her son Johnaton, brother Ted and his partner Maisie, brother Declan and his wife Mary, His sisters, Sr. Phyllis, Elsie and her…

Ellen (Nellie) Ryan Lyrogue

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The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke) Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Laois February 18th 2023. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael (Mick) and her brother John. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Sarah (McManus), nieces Marion, Lisa and Ellen, nephews Michael, Eamonn and Sean, relatives,…

Martin Morrissey, Kilcoran

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Deepest sympathy to the family of Martin Morrissey, Kilcoran, Rathdowney who has passed away at the age of 58, following an illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his parents Tom, Mary and his nephew David and his brother in law JP.

January 2023

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The death has occurred of Mark Anthony Whelan, Pound Street, Rathdowney, Laois January 15th 2023. Peacefully, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea. Predeceased by his mother Hanora and his father Daniel, brothers Dan and Bill, sisters Mary, Kitty and Anna.  

Mary Phelan

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Mary Phelan (peacefully in her 99th year) on 5th January 2023 in the exceptional care of the staff of Nephin Nursing Home, Navan Road, Dublin. Late of Ranelagh, Dublin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and Gortnahoe (The Shop) Co. Tipperary. Predeceased by her siblings Stasia, Dolly, Josie, Timmy, Andy, Celia, Gretta, Tommy, John and Eddie and her cousin Delia Harte. Deeply regretted…

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