Death notices for Laois - Friday, October 16

Maureen Grehan - Tinnahinch

The death of Maureen Grehan, Tinnahinch, Rosenallis, occurred peacefully at home on October15 surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Grehan Cloncannon, Mountmellick and her sister Kathleen Tinnahinch, Rosenallis.

Deeply regretted by her loving cousins, neighbours, relatives, and friends.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St.Brigid's Church, Rosenallis. Burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery.

House Private.

Rest in Peace.

Margaret Reddy - Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Reddy, (née Brophy), Kings Green, London and formerly of Duggan Avenue, Graiguecullen, peacefully on the 14th October 2026, surrounded by her loving family in London.

Beloved mother of Paul and Shaun. sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brothers Jimmy and Michael and sister Nellie.

Predeceased by her parents John and Kathleen Brophy, sister Esther and brother John Joe.

Peggy, a skilled confectioner, worked at several local bakeries throughout her career, including Carlow Bakery and Dunny's Bakery Carlow.

May Peggy's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Dermot Martin - Portlaoise

The death of Dermot (Der) Martin Liogard, Portlaoise and Rathangan, occurred on October 15, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Olive and dearly loved father to Siobhán, Dermot, Donna and Claire. Cherished grandfather to Tiernan, Eoghan, Jack, Noah, Amelia and Odhran. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law, Declan, Ger and Brian, brothers Tony and Séan, sisters Mena, Ann, Margaret and Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm, with rosary at 7.30 pm. Funeral will arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church on Saturday for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. 

May he rest in peace.   

Bill McEvoy - Emo

The death has occurred of William (Bill) Mc Evoy, 31 The Green, Lanesboro, Longford and formerly Emo on October 15, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home Ballyleague.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Carmel and regretted by his loving daughters Marie (Farrell), Colette (Mulvey) and his son John, sons-in-law Willie & Gerry, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren Simon, Sharon, Stephanie, Amy, David, Mary & Hazel, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & friends.

Reposing at his home (N39 DC61) on Friday, October 16, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Removal on Saturday, October 17, from his residence, arriving at St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed under following https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/

Augusta O'Brien - Ballinakill

he death has occurred of Augusta O’Brien (née Campion), Kinturk, Ballyheane, Castlebar and formerly of Inch House, Ennis and Clarecastle, Co. Clare and Valley Field House , Ballinakill, peacefully in her 97th year in the tender loving care of her loving family and the wonderful staff of Friars Lodge Nursing Home, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo.

Predeceased by her loving husband Maurice O’Brien MRCVS, her son-in-law Joe McHugh (Ballyheane and Louisburgh) and her sister Fay Campion.

Augusta will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, Morgan, John, David, Maurice, Niall, Geraldine, Judy and Jacinta, her daughters-in-law Aida, Angela, Mary and Carmel, her sons-in-law Ronan and Bernie, her adored 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, her sisters Anita, Ida and Pamela, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Augusta will repose at her daughter Judy’s residence in Kinturk, Ballyheane F23 HE03 on Saturday 17th October from 4 pm to 6 pm. She will repose on Sunday 18th at St. Joseph’s Church, Ennis V95 X635 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

The funeral will arrive at St. Brigid’s Church Ballinakill R32 EW44 on Monday 19th for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Ballinakill Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/ballinakill

Family flowers only please. House private please, outside of reposing times.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Lorraine Quinn - Killenard

The death has occurred of Lorraine Quinn (née Phelan), ‘Rainey’, The Heritage, Killenard, and late of Sutton, Dublin 13, on October 13, peacefully surrounded by her devoted husband John and her three daughters Jenny, Orla and Nessa, following a short illness under the amazing care of all the staff in ICU, Tallaght University Hospital.

Thoroughly loved by her sons-in-law John, Jamesie and Gerry; her adored eight grandchildren Rory, Jack, Sam, Jools, Issy, Maisie, Abigail and Beth; her two great-grandchildren Hugo & Sienna, sister Ger & brother Anton, brother-in-law Justin, sister-in-law Ursula, and all her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents James & Bridget, brother Michael, brother-in-law Tom, sister Ann and niece Amy.

Reposal in Stafford’s Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Sunday, 18th October, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Lorraine’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Fintan’s Church, Sutton on Monday, 19th October, at 11.30 am followed by cremation afterwards at Glasnevin Crematorium.