Death notices for Laois - Thursday, September 3

Bernadette Keegan - Portlaoise / Clonaslee

The death occurred on Tuesday, September 3, of Bernadette Keegan (née Heaney), of Portlaoise and formerly of Hillside, Clonaslee.

Predeceased by her parents, Jim and Elizabeth and sister MaryAnn Flanagan.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Leona, brothers Jimmy, Brian and John Joe and her stepbrother Larry, her sister Eileen, Leona's father Noel, her partner John, neighbours, relatives, extended family, neighbours & friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, on Friday 4 from 4 pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6 pm. Removal at 6.20 pm to St. Manman's Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 5th at 11 am. Burial afterwards in St Manman's Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church

Rest in Peace.

Ken Slattery - Killeshin

The death has occurred of Ken Slattery of Quaker Hill, Killeshin, peacefully, on September 1 at St James Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved father of Ronan and Jack, adored grandfather of Auorora, Tadgh and Liam, much loved partner of Linda and cherished brother of Paul, Catriona and the late TJ and Eilis.

Ken will be sadly missed by his loving sons, grandchildren, partner Linda and her children Sean, Leah and Faye and grandchild Sahara, Ronan's partner Jadzia and her children Eoghan, Fiadh and Saoirse, brother, sister, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

Ken will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (R93 C863) on Thursday, September 3rd from 4 pm, concluding with Prayers at 7 pm. Removal from there on Friday at 10.30 am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The St James’ Hospital Foundation.

May Ken’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Eamonn Cosgrave- Portarlington

The death has occurred of Eamonn Cosgrave of Rosecourt, Portarlington, formerly of Coolock, Dublin, unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Frances, son Marc, daughter Louise, granddaughter Hayley and baby on the way, son-in-law Jakub, his parents Martin and Rose, brothers and sisters Martin, Sandra, Linda, Mags, Stephen and James, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, all his cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, his close friends and work colleagues in Mongey Communications. May Eamonn Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday 4th September from 6 pm until 8 pm. Removal on Saturday 5th September at 12:45 pm (travelling via his residence) to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. A Celebration of Eamonn's Life will commence at 3 pm.

Eamonn's Funeral Service will be streamed live on. https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of Portlaoise Hospital. https://friendsofthehospital.wixsite.com/portlaoise

People are asked to wear colourful clothes or attire or anything red would be fantastic to Eamonn's Funeral.

Fiona Wallis - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Fiona Wallis, Derrycouch, Stillbrook, Mountrath peacefully in the care of Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, Kildare on 31st August 2026.

Predeceased by her devoted husband Joe, her parents Bernard and Margaret and her beloved brother Ben.

Fiona will be forever missed and loved for her warmth, tenacity and indomitable spirit by her cherished children David, Cindy, Karina, Adrienne and Colin, her treasured grandchildren Muireann, Keara, Stephen, Finnula, Ruaidhri, Conall, Liam, Cian, Luke and Erin and by her wide circle of loyal friends.

Reposing in Burkes Funeral Home, Shannon Street, Mountrath, eircode R32 Y661 from 5 - 8 pm on Thursday 3th of September.

Requiem Mass will take place in St Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, on Friday 4th of September at 2 pm, followed by burial at Clonenagh cemetery.

Fiona’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on: www.mountrathparish.ie

House strictly private Friday morning please.

Donations if desired to the local branch of St Vincent de Paul [email protected]

Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam uasal.

Patrick (Pat) Fitzpatrick- Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Fitzpatrick , Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney and formerly Coolfin, Rathdowney, unexpectedly but peacefully on August 31st at his residence in his 89th year.

Predeceased by his wife Josephine, brothers Tommy, Timmy and Seán (who died in infancy) and sister Babs.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughters Jean and Glenda, son-in-law Graham, granddaughters Stephanie, Philippa and Natalie, grandsons Cameron and Alastair, great-grandson Ronan, brother Jimmy, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephew, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY25) on Thursday evening from 5pm pausing for prayers at 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Pat's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/