Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, July 15

Michael Brennan - Ballinakill

The death occurred of Michael Brennan Moate, Ballinakill, Laois on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Michael died peacefully in the compassionate care of the staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick. Much loved husband of Angela and father of Anne. Predeceased by his sisters Frances,Nellie and Bridie. Deeply regretted by his son in law William,twin sister Mary,brother in law Dick, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Thursday 16 July from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am at St.Brigid's Church Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com

Burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery.

David (Dave) McKenna- Cullohill

The death of occurred of David (Dave) McKenna, Carlow Town and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin/ Cullohill, Laois, died peacefully on 25th June 2026. Predeceased by his parents Tina and Jim and his brother John. Sadly missed by his son Dave, his brother Darren, his sisters Violet and Michele, his former wife Linda, his good friend Sandra, extended family, neighbours and friends. May David Rest In Peace

David's Funeral Mass will be held in St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill, Laois(R32EV76), on Saturday 18th July at 11am, his ashes will afterwards be dispersed in accordance with his wishes.

Trish Barry- Stradbally

The death has occurred of Trish Barry (née Kelly), 21 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Co Laois

Trish passed away peacefully on the 15th of July surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother Lily, father Martin, daughter Rachel, sons John and Niall, grandson S.J, sisters Stephaine, Majella and Marian, bothers William and Martin Jnr, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Trish Rest in Peace

Reposing at her residence, 21 Church Avenue on Thursday (16th Jul) at 2pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday (17th Jul) at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Funeral afterwards to Oakvale Cemetery.

House Private on Friday Morning, please. 'Loved Forever'

Trish's Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://svtparish.ie/webcam

Pat Mullhall- Stradbally

The death has occurred of Patrick, better known as Pat Mulhall, 4 Woodview, Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Garrons, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois on the 14th July 2026. Predeceased by his mother May, father Michael, and sister Marion.

Pat will be sadly missed by his loving family, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

May Pat Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, on Wednesday from 3.00pm, with the Recital of the Rosary at 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 11.00am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, followed by interment in Oakvale Cemetery.

Pat's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam. Condolences for Pat's family may be left on the online book below. All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally on 0868468771.

Paul Finlay- Shannon, Clare / Portarlington, Laois

The death has occurred of Paul Finlay, Tullyvarraga Hill, Shannon, Co. Clare and late of Station Road, Portarlington Laois. Peacefully in University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his loving family on the 10 July.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Margaret, children Paul Jr., Maria, Patrick, Emma, Andrew and Joe. Daughters-in-law Karen, Áine and Ciara, sons-in-law Ger and Mike, his adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Pat, sisters Mary and Anne, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

May Paul's gentle soul Rest in Peace. Paul will repose at his residence 11 Tullyvarraga Hill, Shannon (eircode V14 H368) on Monday 13 July from 4pm to 7pm. Arriving for funeral Mass in Ss. John and Paul Church Shannon on Tuesday 14 July at 9:30am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 11am. Funeral Mass can be viewed live Here.

Cremation service can be viewed live Here password MS11. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Stroke Unit 3B University Hospital Limerick. Messages of sympathy can be sent to Mc Mahon Funeral Directors.

Patrick Quinn- Ballyadams

The death has occurred of Patrick Quinn (Paddy), 10 July, 2026, (Ballyadams, Laois and formerly of Whitecastle Lawns, Athy).

Predeceased by his beloved father Patrick Quinn (Paddy Senior). Sadly missed by his children Killian and Chloe and their mother Joan, his mother Elizabeth (Betty), siblings Sandra, Angela, Bernadette (Ber), Caroline, Jacqueline (Jacqui), Jonathan, Keith and Gavin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Wednesday evening (July 15th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Thursday morning (July 16th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Patrick Casey- Tullamore, Offaly / Clonaslee, Laois

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Casey (The Cattle Man) of Annaghbrack, Tullamore, Offaly / Clonaslee, Laois, who passed away peacefully on Monday July 13 at his home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Julia (Jill).

He will be sadly missed by his wife Margaret, sons Patrick and Owen, daughters Gillian and Kathleen,his much loved grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Owen (Sonny), Jim and Joe, sister Betty (Gorman), sisters and brothers -in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in eternal peace. Paddy will repose at his home in Annaghbrack, Tullamore R35E402 on Tuesday from 4pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Manman’s Church Clonaslee for his Requiem Mass at 12noon. After Mass Paddy will be laid to rest in Killoughey Cemetery.

House Private at all other times.

Mary O'Regan- Limerick/ Portlaoise, Laois / Mountrath, Laois

The death has occurred of Mary O'Regan (née Cuddy) ofThe Hermitage, Portlaoise, and formerly of Clonin, Mountrath, Co Laois.

Mary passed away on Friday the 10 July 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her daughter Aisling and father-in-law Tommy. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Tom, and daughters Abigail, Beth and Charlotte, her heartbroken parents Brendan and Frances, her siblings Brenda, David and Jane, mother-in-law Aggie, sisters-in-law Shirley, Deirdre and Gillian, brothers-in-law David and Shane, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Mary Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath (R32Y661) on Monday the 13th of July from 5.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Reposing at her parent’s home in Clonin (R32H3K5) on Tuesday the 14th of July, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (R32 VY79), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

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

House private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to ICU Beaumont Hospital.

The O’Regan and Cuddy families would like to thank you for your support.