Death notices for Laois - Thursday, July 30

Monsignor Tom Coonan - former PP Portlaoise

The death has occurred of the former Parish Priest of Portlaoise, Monsignor Tom Coonan. Originally from Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny, and late of The Oratory, Geashill, Tullamore, Offaly, Msgr Tom passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and close friends, while in the compassionate care of the dedicated staff and palliative care team at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

He is sadly missed by his sister, Mary O’Shea, his brother, Martin, his niece, Anne Marie, his nephews, John, Michael and Peter, his colleagues and fellow members of the clergy from his time in Clane, Knockbeg, San Francisco, Hawaii, Uganda, Portlaoise, Clare Island, Daingean and Killeigh (Geashill), his great-grand nephews and nieces.

But most of all, he will be sadly missed by his wide circle of friends and parishioners for whom he cared for and devoted so much of his life to - his family would like to sincerely thank all of you for your kindness to him.

Monsignor Tom is predeceased by his sisters, Lena and Kay.

Reposing on Sunday, August 2, at St Joseph’s Church, Ballinagar, (R35 W728) from 3 pm with prayers at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, August 3 in Saint Patrick’s Church, Killeigh (R35 H343) at 12 pm.

Following the Mass, Monsignor Tom will be laid to rest in Saint Mary’s Graveyard, Raheen (R35 K096).

Monsignor Tom’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-killeigh

His family would like to sincerely thank all of those who cared for him so sympathetically, particularly in Tullamore and in Tyrrellspass (Bethany House).

May Monsignor Tom now share in the fullness of the resurrection he so deeply believed in.

Elizabeth Condron - Ballylinan

The death has occurred on July 28 of Elizabeth Condron (née Murphy), Ratharrig, Athy, formerly Ballylinan.

Predeceased by her adored son Ciarán, parents Din and Christina, sister Bernadette, brother John and son-in-law Peter.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Mick, daughter Christine, son Micheál, daughter-in-law Rosemary, grandchildren Ciara, Róisín, Ciarán, their partners Peter, Oisín, Emma, her adored great-grandchildren Cillian and Liam, sisters Moira, Brigid, Helen, brother Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her residence, Ratharrig via Athy, Co Laois (R14 XV26) on Thursday, July 30 with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Friday, July 31, to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 1 pm.

The Mass will be livestreamed on the Ballyadams Parish Facebook page; see link: ballyadamsparish. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery. There will be time for family and friends on Friday morning prior to removal.

Jim O’Callaghan - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Jim O'Callaghan, Ballincollig, Co Cork and late of Stradbally, Co Laois, on July 28, peacefully at Cork University Hospital, surrounded by his family, Jim, beloved husband of Maeve (Burke) and loving father of John and Darragh. Sadly missed by his wife and sons, sister Mary, nephews John and Michael, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig on Thursday, July 30 from 7 pm to 8 pm for visitation. Requiem Mass on Friday, July 31, at 12noon at the Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig, which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stmjballincollig

Funeral afterwards to St Oliver’s Cemetery.

Robert Flanagan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Robert Flanagan, Lake Glade, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Tallaght, who passed away peacefully on 26th July 2026.

Beloved husband of Caren and dearly loved father of Jack, Luke and Sadhbh. Robert will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family: his mother Pauline and father Bob; brothers Jimmy and Ian; mother-in-law Lelia and father-in-law Joe; sisters-in-law Caroline, Catherine, Carina, Leila, Antoinette, Raisa, Suzanne and Rebeccah; brothers-in-law Alan, Joe, Kevin, Ciaran, Eoin and Ian; nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends in Shamrock Rovers and Portlaoise Soccer Club.

Funeral prayers will take place at the Life Church, Portlaoise (R32HA21) on Thursday at 7.30 pm. Cremation will take place on Friday in Newlands Crematorium.

Family Flowers only; donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.