Death notices for Laois - Thursday, July 16

Bridget Fitzpatrick - Killeshin

The death has occurred of Bridget Fitzpatrick (née Dunne), of Ballyhide and formerly Springhill, Killeshin who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on July 15 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick, partner Tom and daughter-in-law Maria.

Beloved mother of John, Jimmy, Patsy, Julie, Denis and Bridget and cherished sister of Jim. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, her 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, son-in-law Des, daughters-in-law Margaret, Emer, Celine and Andrea, brother, sister-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, relatives, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Bridget will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Thursday, July 16, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7.30 pm that evening and will also repose there on Friday from 1pm until 4pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen followed by burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St Fiacc’s House, Graiguecullen

May Bridget’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Trish Barry - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Trish Barry (née Kelly), 21 Church Ave, Stradbally, peacefully on July 15, surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother Lily, father Martin, daughter Rachel, sons John and Niall, grandson S.J, sisters Stephaine, Majella and Marian, brothers William and Martin Jnr, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence, 21 Church Avenue on Thursday, July 16, at 2pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, July 17, at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Funeral afterwards to Oakvale Cemetery.

House Private on Friday Morning, please. Trish's Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://svtparish.ie/webcam

May Trish Rest in Peace

Michael Brennan - Ballinakill

The death occurred of Michael Brennan Moate, Ballinakill, Laois, on Tuesday, July 14, peacefully in the compassionate care of the staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.

Much-loved husband of Angela and father of Anne. Predeceased by his sisters Frances, Nellie and Bridie. Deeply regretted by his son-in-law William, twin sister Mary, brother-in-law Dick, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Thursday 16 July from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 5pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am at St Brigid's Church Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com

Burial afterwards in St Brigid's Cemetery.

Rest in Peace.

David (Dave) McKenna- Cullohill

The death of occurred of David (Dave) McKenna, Carlow Town and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin/ Cullohill, Laois, peacefully on 25th June 2026.

Predeceased by his parents, Tina and Jim and his brother John. Sadly missed by his son Dave, his brother Darren, his sisters Violet and Michele, his former wife Linda, his good friend Sandra, his extended family, neighbours and friends.

David's Funeral Mass will be held in St Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill, Laois (R32EV76), on Saturday 18th July at 11 am, his ashes will afterwards be dispersed in accordance with his wishes.

May David Rest In Peace