Death Notices

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,…

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…

2024 Archive

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,…

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