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The death has occurred of Joan Phelan (née Fitzpatrick) Rose Vale, Shannon Rd., Mountrath, Laois / Rathdowney, Laois Joan Phelan (née Fitzpatrick) Rose Vale, Shannon Rd., Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly 29 O'Daly Terrace, Rathdowney Co. Laois peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Mick, her parents Patrick and Margaret and brothers Charlie and Paddy. Sadly missed and…
2024 Archive
September 2024
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The death has occurred of Joan Phelan (née Fitzpatrick) Rose Vale, Shannon Rd., Mountrath, Laois / Rathdowney, Laois Joan Phelan (née Fitzpatrick) Rose Vale, Shannon Rd., Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly 29 O'Daly Terrace, Rathdowney Co. Laois peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Mick, her parents Patrick and Margaret and brothers Charlie and Paddy. Sadly missed and…
August 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Walsh
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Elizabeth (Betty) Walsh (née Doran), Walsh's shop, Errill village, Co. Laois, August 9th. 2024, peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at St. Teresa’s nursing home Thurles surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents, husband Brendan and brother Ted. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, daughters Aisling and Nicola, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Brenna, Cillian and…
Betty Delaney
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The death has occurred of Betty Delaney (née Cahill) 45 Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 V3Y0 August 1st. 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Johnny, parents Michael and Mary Cahill and brother Seamus. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, Felicity, Lisa and Stephen, her partner Andy, adored grandchildren Damien, Shane, Conor, Dylan,…
July 2024
Sarah (Sally) Nugent nee Ryan
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The death has occurred of Sarah (Sally) Nugent (née Ryan), Green St., Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois, July 25th 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, daughter Sarah and infant son Laurence. Sadly missed by her children Jim, William and Clare (Alexander), their partners Molly, Tim and Greg,…
Patrick Fitzpatrick
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Fitzpatrick O’Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois July 9th. 2024, peacefully at St. James's Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret and his brother Charlie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family, his wife Kay, daughter Mary-Anne, brother Jack, sister Joan (Phelan), sister-in-law Catherine, niece Shusha,…
Mary (Una) Howley
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The death has occurred of Mary (Una) Howley, Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, July 6th. 2024, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her parents. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Rita, nephews, cousin Annie, extended family, neighbours, residents, management and staff at Ballard Nursing Home, Portlaoise and a close circle of friends.
May 2024
Mary Williams
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The death has occurred of Mary Williams (née Cleary) Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E7W0 Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in her 90th. year. Predeceased by her husband Timmy, sisters Peg, Dinah and Betty, niece Clare and grand niece Anna. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her twin sister Jane, her many much adored nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand…
Michael Dooley
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The death has occurred of Michael Dooley Raheen, Donaghmore, Laois Peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Michael and brother Tom. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mary, adoring family Marishe, Rosalind, Tara, Rachael, Micheàl, Audrey and Elisheva, sons-in-law Nicky, Keith, James, Nick and Robert, daughter-in-law…
Mary Bourne (nee Maher)
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The death has occurred of Mary Bourne (née Maher) Ballagh House, Errill, Laois / Threecastles, Kilkenny The death has occurred peacefully of Mary Bourne (nee Maher) of Lusaka, Zambia and formerly of Ballagh House, Errill and Threecastles, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband John, brothers Jim (Ballyspellan, Johnstown) and Fr. Pierce, and sister Annastatia. Sadly missed by her brothers Jerry…
April 2024
William (Bill) Hetherington
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William (Bill) Hetherington Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois William (Bill) Hetherington, Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, April 29th 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents…Marian Moyna
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The death has occurred of Marian Moyna Conoboro Rd., Rathdowney, Laois Marian Moyna, Conoboro Rd., Rathdowney, Co. Laois, April 21st. 2024, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her parents Josie and Terry. Deeply regretted by her cousins John, Adeline, Brenda and Terry, extended family, neighbours and a close circle of friends.
Sean Keyes
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The death has occurred of Sean Keyes Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois Sean Keyes, Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, April 21st. 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna and sisters Chrissie and Peggy. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Noreen, adoring family John, Willie, Caroline, Patrick and Marian, son-in-law Bobby, daughter-in-law…
Noel O'Dea
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The death has occurred of Noel O'Dea, Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois, April 1st. 2024, peacefully following a long illness in the presence of his family and in the excellent care of nursing and care staff at house 17, Stewart's Care, Palmerstown, Dublin. Beloved youngest son of the late William and Margaret. Deeply regretted by his sister Mary, brothers Kieran, Liam,…
March 2024
Mai Mulvihill
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The death has occurred of Mai Mulvihill (née Whelan), Church Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Tullamore, Co. Offaly, March 14th. 2024, peacefully in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Martin and brothers Michael, Jim and Joe. Sadly missed by her loving sons Pat and Brian, daughters-in-law Anne-Marie and Màire, grandchildren Ronan, Susan, Dara, Kevin, Róisín and Brian,…
Terry Donoghue
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The death has occurred of Terry Donoghue, Chapel Lane, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Died 12th March 2024. Predeceased by his sons Tj and Jamie, his parents Michael and Mary. Rest in Peace Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Margaret, sons Jason, Michael, Philip and Wayne, his only daughter Nicole, daughters in law Stephanie…
February 2024
Romey Moriarty
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The death has occurred of Romey Moriarty, Newtownperry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly 28 St. Mary's Avenue, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny, February 24th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Billy and Anne. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her adoring family, Rory, Óisín and Colleen, grandchildren Eve, Toby, Max and Milo, daughters-in-law Lisa and Alicia, sisters…
Louis McKelvey
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The death has occurred of Louis McKelvey 17 Sheehane, Roscrea, Tipperary / Rathdowney, Laois Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and 8 children. Pre-deceased by his mother Babs, brother Anthony and his grand-daughter Taylor Louise. Deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Conor, Philip, Damien, James and Paul, daughters Cathriona, Louise and Mary, their husbands, wife's and…
Teresa Abbott
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The death has occurred of Teresa Abbott (nee Murphy), Graigueavallagh, Eirrill, Co. Laois, February 21st. 2024, unexpectedly surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her sons Michael and William (who died in infancy), her parents Michael and Agnes and her brother Michael. Lovingly remembered by her husband Tony, children Damian, Tracy and Ciara, grandchildren Leighton and Sadhbh, son-in-law Stephen, Tracy's partner…
Ellen (Chrissie) Delaney
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The death has occurred of Ellen (Chrissie) Delaney (née Gilmartin), Manchester, U.K. and formerly Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, February 6th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John Delaney (formerly Skirk, Borris-in-Ossory), her parents James and Margaret Gilmartin, sisters Mary Gilmartin, Sadie Doheny and brother Jimmy Gilmartin. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Margaret and…
January 2024
John Henderson
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The death has occurred of John Henderson Raheenduff, Oulart, Co.Wexford and formerly Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Unexpectedly, on 24th January 2024. Beloved husband of Martina, much loved father of Daniel, Adam and Darragh and brother of Philip, Michael, Andrew and the late Patrick. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons and their partners, brothers, granddaughter Wren,…
Seamus Bracken
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The death has occurred of Seamus Bracken 4 Cascade St., Rathdowney, Laois January 18th. 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, sister Mary (McNeil) and grand daughters Fiona and Danielle who died in infancy. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Sheila, adoring family Mary, P.J., Dolores and Cormac, sons-in-law John Delaney…
Liam Cummins
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The death has occurred of Liam Cummins Knockiel, Rathdowney Co. Laois and formerly Rahandrick, Clough, Co. Laois, January 11th. 2024, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Daisy and brothers Laurence and John. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Anne, his adored family Caroline, Deirdre and Liam, sons-in-law Willo and Nick, daughter-in-law Esther, his…
Kathleen Hassett
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The death has occurred of Kathleen Hassett (née Meehan) Lisduff, Errill, Co. Laois, January 1st. 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents Michael and Mary and brother Denis. Sadly missed by her adoring family, Michael, Tom, Marian (Shanahan), Denis, Breeda (Harty), Pat-Joe and Seamus, sons-in-law Liam and Pat,…