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 (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 (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.…

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…

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.