Death notices for Laois - Tuesday, June 9

James Costigan- Cullohill

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Costigan of Cannonswood Cross, Cullohill, Laois. James (Jimmy) Costigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family while under the care of the medical staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Mick and Kieran and his sisters Kathleen and Bab.

Jimmy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, his sons Brendan, Liam and Aidan and his daughters Alriona and Ann, his brother John, his adoring grandchildren Alice, Cora, Tommy, Patrick, Eva, Emma and Laura, his sons in law Bill and Paul and his daughter in law Catherine, sisters in law Ann and Kitty, his extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at St Tighernach’s Church, Cullohill, Co. Laois (R32 EV76) on Wednesday the 10th June 2026 from 4pm pausing for the Rosary at 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 2pm in St Tighernach’s Church, Cullohill with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private.

The Costigan family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Fennorhill Nursing Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny for the kindness, compassion and excellent care they gave to Jimmy during his time there. Knowing he was treated with dignity, respect and warmth brought them all great comfort.

Jerry Walsh- Killeshin

Jerry Walsh of 4 Cappalug, Killeshin and formerly of Lower Rossmore, Killeshin Co Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on June 7 2026, at his home.

Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Jane, Pat and Michael (Mitch), adored grandfather of Molly, Hannah, Lucy, Lauren, Emma, Mikey, Padraic, Anna, Lily and the late Mathew, Joseph, Maeve and Hugo and cherished brother of Kathleen and the late John, Jimmy, Pat, Joe, Mikey, Mai and Chrissie.

He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, Jane’s partner Jerry, daughter-in-law Catherine, Mitch’s partner Lisa, sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Jerry’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 ET80) on Wednesday 10th from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 8pm that evening. Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Stephen O’Connor - Ballybrittas

The death has occurred of Stephen O’Connor, Grangebeg, Kildare, formerly of Kilbracken, Ballybrittas, County Laois.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Helen and David, sister Rachel, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R51 HW57) on Tuesday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning arriving Our Lady Of Victories Church, Kildangan (W34 HW99) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Brigid's Cemetery Nurney.

A special thanks to Aquired Brain Injury Ireland, Muiriosa Foundation and Comfort Keepers.

John Patrick Barrett - Rathdowney

The death took place on April 26 of John Patrick Barrett, Mooreville Cottage, Rathdowney Co. Laois and Sutton, Surrey, UK .

Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Daisy Barrett and his brother Danny who died on May 1st 2026.Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Pauline, daughters Daisy and Louise, son Daniel, grandchildren Eva, Luca and Ronnie, brothers and sisters Mary, Jer, Regina, Collette and Audrey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and the U.K.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney on Wednesday evening June 10th. from 6 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7.30. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Bernadette Reinhardt - Durrow

The death took place on June 4 of Bernadette (Bernie) Reinhardt, Newtown, Durrow, Laois.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Bernie is predeceased by her parents, her sister Gladys, and her brother Jimmy.

Bernie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Ronnie; her children Niamh, Aidan, Ciarán and Aoife, her grandchildren Nat, Emma, Amelia and Hannah; her brothers Owen, Neil, Tom and Gavin, sons-in-law Cathal and Ian, daughter-in-law Jess, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and her best friends aka "The Gang".

Bernie's Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold's Cross Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin (D6W HY98)

The family would like to invite those attending the funeral service to wear bright colours, if they wish, as a celebration of Bernie's life. The colourful clothing would reflect the joy, warmth and happy memories the she brought to so many people.

Laurence Swayne - Stradbally

The death took place on Saturday, June 6 of Laurence, better known as Larry Swayne, Court Square, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Predeceased by his wife Chrissie and his son Michael.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Marie and son-in-law Kevin, sons Ken and Pat and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Dorrie, Rita, Gwen and Elizabeth, brothers Pat and Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours, and his many friends.

Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, on Monday 8th June from 4.00pm, with recital of the Rosary at 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, at 12 noon on Tuesday 9th June, with interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.

Larry's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam