Death notices for Laois - Thursday, October 22

Brian Kavanagh - Portlaoise & Coolrain

The death has occurred of Brian Kavanagh, Arden Glas, Portlaoise, formerly Coolrain, and London.

Brian passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Gerard, sister-in-law Mairead.

Sadly, missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Linda, son Raymond, their partners Andy and Lianne, grandchildren Megan, Marie, Sade, Bella and Alfie, brother Gerry and sister Peggy, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath, Eircode R32Y661 on Saturday evening the 24th October, from 6 pm, concluding with Rosary at 8.30 pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon to St Fergal’s Church Camross, Eircode R32VY792, for Requiem Mass at 2 pm, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Brian’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/

Family Flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Tullamore Hospital.

May Brian Rest in Peace.

Elizabeth Tynan - Durrow

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Liz Tynan, Castle Court, Hennessey's Road, Waterford city, formerly of Rath, Dunmore, Durrow, on October 21.

Predeceased by her mother Mary, father Ger, sister Anne and niece Nicola.

Sadly missed by her loving sister Mary, brothers John, David and Michael, brothers-in-law John and Martin, sister-in-law Breda, nephew, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

As per Liz's wishes, a family funeral and burial will take place at a later date.

May She Rest in Peace.

Kathleen Hyland - Rosenallis

The death has occurred of Kathleen Hyland (née Dooley) Birchwood, Rosenallis, peacefully in the comfort of her home with her devoted family by her side.

Predeceased by her parents James and Mary, her sisters Molly and Lizzie, her brother Martin, and her infant grandson Danny.

Kathleen will be forever loved and dearly remembered by her devoted husband and best friend Joe, sons Gerard and Seamus, daughters Mary, Siobhán and Deirdre. Her daughters-in-law Geraldine and Dolores, sons-in-law Ritchie, Damien, and Declan. Her brothers Paddy, Mick, and Jim. Her sisters Tish, Agg, Claire, and Carmel. Sister-in-law and brothers-in-law. Cherished and devoted granny to her 18 grandchildren and their partners. Loved GiGi to her five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours, and many friends.

Reposing at her home R32A7D6 on Friday 23rd October from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral mass at 12pm on Saturday in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis with burial afterwards in St Brigid’s Cemetery.

Limited parking available at Kathleen’s home. Parking available at Hyland Transport’s yard R32E264 with shuttle bus service provided.

RIP.

Ivana Rose Horan McMahon - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Ivana Rose Horan McMahon of Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick, Laois

We announce the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of our beloved daughter Ivana Rose Horan McMahon 2nd September 2026 - I9th October 2026. An Angel.

Sadly missed by her devastated parents Molly Horan and Daniel McMahon. Fondly remembered by her grandparents Poppy, Jenny, Louise, Margaret and Liam, great-grandparents Bosco and Pauline, aunty Amy, uncles Darryl and Nathan and the extended Horan and McMahon families. Predeceased by her grandfather John Geoghegan.

May Ivana Rose Rest With The Angels.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 D2Y8) on Thursday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Mass of The Angels in St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick on Friday morning at 11am followed by Interment afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick. House Private on Friday Morning, Please.

​​​​Ivana Rose's Mass to be streamed live on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/

Mary Bergin - Donaghmore

The death has occurred of Mary Bergin (née Whelan) of Church Road, Donaghmore, Laois.

Mary passed away peacefully in her 90th. year at home with her loving family by her side on October 20, 2026. Predeceased by her husband Martin, sister Noreen, brother Michael (Micky), sisters-in-law Mary and Sally, brothers-in-law Steve,Paddy, Joe and Jack.

Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Liam, Patricia and John, daughters-in-law Denise and Colette, grandchildren Conor, Ollie, Oisín and Emma, brother Joe Whelan, sister Patricia Groden, nieces, nephews, neighbours, her dancing and bingo comrades and a wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Thursday evening October 22nd. 2026 from 3 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7.30. Removal from her residence on Friday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

.Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

The Bergin family would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the doctors, nurses, carers and all those in the medical profession who looked after Mary with such compassion. They will be forever grateful. House private please.