Death notices for Laois - Tuesday, July 21

Michael Phelan - Abbeyleix

The death of Michael Phelan, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, occurred on July 15, 2026.

Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his daughter Maria, son-in-law Ronan, granddaughter Isobel, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives and friends.

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Friday from 5pm to 7pm. with prayers at 5pm. Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday.Burial afterwards in St Patricks Cemetery. Rest in Peace. House Private.

The Mass can be viewed on Abbeyleixparishwebcam.

Seamus O’Gorman - Portlaoise/Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Seamus O` Gorman, Beechfield Portlaoise and late of Graigeafulla Clonaslee. Passed away peacefully on 20th July 2026. Surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late John and Brigid O`Gorman. Predeceased by his brothers John-Joe and Andy his twin brothers Bernard and Joe, and his baby sister Brigid. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Sheila Heffernan, Violet Harte and Marie Tuohy, brothers Pat and Ger. Brothers in law Noel Tuohy and Noel Harte, sisters in law Mary, Monica, Maura and Joan, nephews, nieces relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his sister Marie's house at Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise (R32K65P) on Tuesday from 4 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at St Manmans Church, Clonaslee for 12 noon Mass. Interment will take place in St Manmans Cemetery immediately afterwards. Mass may be viewed on https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church

Eileen Lawlor - Bilboa

The death took place on Saturday, July 18 of Eileen Lawlor (née Kavanagh) of Gurtahile, Bilboa, Carlow and formerly Rathanna, Borris, Co Carlow.

Passed away peacefully, in her 98th year, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Annie, husband Patrick (Paddy) and infant son.

Much loved mother of James and Lena (Paulstown), adored grandmother of Andrew, Eamonn, Patrick, Niamh, Dermot, Ciarán and great-grandmother of Edward.

Cherished sister of the late Michael, Richard, Teresa and Rita.

Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchild, son-in-law Edward, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends, especially close family friend T.J.

Eileen will repose at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (R93 C863) from 3pm on Tuesday, July 21st concluding with prayers at 7pm that evening.

Removal from there on Wednesday at 11.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Peg Hackett - Borris-in-Ossory

The death took place on Saturday, July 18 of Peg (Margaret) Hackett (née Dooley) of Shankill, Co. Dublin and Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Roy. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her adored children Debbie and Derek, son-in-law Kieran, cherished grandchildren Stephen, Rebecca, Matthew and Ben, brother Noel, extended family and many friends.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Tuesday (21st July) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. A Funeral Service will take place in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, D6W HY98 on Wednesday (22nd July) at 2.30pm.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to DSPCA.