Death Notices for Laois - Monday, May 4

Sean Farrell - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Sean Farrell, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise and formerly Damerstown, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny on  May 1 peacefully.

Dearly loved husband to Anne and loving father to Gereldine, John, Eamon, Tina and Anna. Deeply regretted by his sister Sarah, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Keegan's Funeral Home 1 Dublin Road Portlaoise (R32Y368) on Sunday, May 3rd from 7pm until 9pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise for 2pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.

The funeral mass can be viewed through the link HERE.

Rest in Peace.

Peggy Scully - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Peggy Scully (née Dillon), Droimnín, Stradbally, formerly Tulla, Co Clare and The Archway, London, peacefully at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally on May 4.

Predeceased by her parents Tim and Nora, husband Mossy, brothers Mike, Pat, Jim, Tim, John, Dan, Eddie, Fred and Joe, and her sister Mary.

Sadly missed by her brother Kevin, sister Bridget, brothers-in-law Donal, Owen, Brendan and Alan, sister-in-law Noreen, niece Valerie, nephew Derek, grandniece Kate, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Peggy will repose at The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Tuesday from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place for Peggy in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 11am on Wednesday 6th May and afterwards Peggy will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.

Peggy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam

May Peggy Rest In Peace.

Danny Barrett - Ballyouskill

The death has occurred of Danny Barrett Glosha House, Ballyouskill, Co Kilkenny / Co Laois and formerly Croydon, U.K. Danny passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence on May 1.

Predeceased by his mother Daisy, father Pat and his brother John who passed away in the UK on April 26 2026.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Rosie (née O'Sullivan) brothers and sisters Mary, Jer, Gina, Collette, and Audrey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.

House private please. May he rest in peace

Funeral arrangements will be announced on Tuesday, May 5

Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy) - Essex/Ardough

The death has occurred of  Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy)  of Essex, England and formerly Ardough, Co Laois. Bridget passed away peacefully, on April 27, 2026 in England. Beloved mother of Laurence, Joseph and the late Maurice. Predeceased by her parents Maurice and Mary, sister Mary and brother Bob.

She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren, brothers Maurice and Martin, sisters Kay, Hannah and Sue, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be published when available.

Eamon Phelan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Eamon Phelan Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, peacefully at home on Friday May 1 surrounded by his loving family.

Forever loved and dearly missed by his beloved wife Anne, his cherished children Joan, Hilary and Don, and his adored grandchildren Lucy, Alan, Emma, Feena and Kirk.

Predeceased by his brothers Tom , Bill and his sister Anne. Lovingly remembered by his brothers Don, Pat and Oliver, his sons-in-law Paul and James, Don’s partner Gemma, his sisters-in-law Kit, Nuala, Marie, Mary, Eva and Kathleen, his brothers-in-law Vinny and Ted, and all his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposed in Keegan's Funeral Home, 1 Dublin Road Portlaoise (R32 Y368) on Sunday May 3rd from 4pm until 6pm with rosary at 5pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's church Portlaoise for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.

"Ar dheis de go raibh anam dilis".

Andy O'Gorman - Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Andy (Andrew) O’Gorman, Slieve Bloom Park, Clonaslee peacefully on May 2 in his home in the company of his wife and family.

Forever loved and dearly missed by his beloved wife Maura (nee Ryan) his cherished children Gerard, John, Caitriona, and Helena, his adored grandchildren Dylan, Ava, Leah, Fionn, Daragh, Ríonach, Aoibheann, Doireann and Aodh.

Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget and his dear brother John Joe.

Remembered by his brothers Seamus, Pat, Ger, sisters Sheila Violet and Marie, daughter-in-law Jennifer, sons-in-law Fergal and Gary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in- law, uncle Jim, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposed in The Heritage Centre Clonaslee on Sunday from 5pm with Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his home on Monday to St Manman’s Church for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Burial after in St Manmans Cemetery.