Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, October 21

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.

Ray Griffin - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Ray Griffin of Sweetbriar Lawn, Tramore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Formerly of SETU.

Ray passed peacefully at home, with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, the 20th of October, 2026. RIP.

Predeceased by his beloved sister Marie, his sister-in-law Máire Eibhlín and his niece Deirdre. Ray will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Imelda, his children Barry, Suzanne and Ray; his daughters-in-law Sharon and Michelle; his adoring grandchildren Alice, Elizabeth, Ray, Maeve, Rory, Isabel, Callum, Hazel, Donagh, Olan and Saoirse; his sister Rita; his brothers John and Ted and his sister-in-law Ethna.

Ray will be fondly remembered by his in-laws, all his nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours, many friends and former colleagues. May Ray rest peacefully.

Ray’s Celebration of Life will take place in Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore X91TW21 on Thursday the 22nd of October from 4:30 pm to 5 pm. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Funeral Parlour will remain open until 7 pm for friends and acquaintances to pay their respects to the Griffin family.

As per Ray’s wishes, his Cremation Service will take place at 2 pm in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork on Saturday the 24th of October.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society or Waterford Hospice.

Eileen Crehan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Eileen Crehan of Lackabane Village, Killarney, Kerry / Portlaoise, Laois / Cork City, Cork

Eileen passed away peacefully on the 19th of October 2026 surrounded by her loving family in Cork University Hospital.

Beloved wife of Tony and loving mother of Noelette, Michelle, Antonia and Kieran. Sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Martin, adored grandsons Anthony, David, Troy, Patrick and Darragh, brother Michael, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Eileen is pre-deceased by her brothers James and David. "May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace"

Reposing at O'Shea's Funeral Home, Killarney this Wednesday evening the 21st of October from 4:30pm to 6:30pm followed by removal to Prince of Peace Church, Fossa. Requiem Mass will take place at 11:00am on Thursday morning followed by burial afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://churchmedia.tv/fossa-parish

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE PLEASE

Maura Horan - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Friday, October 16 of Maura Horan, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois

Maura passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home. Former Principal of the girls National School Ballyroan.

Predeceased by her parents Bart and Jean Horan.

Maura will be sadly missed by her family Declan and Janet Horan (Kerry) Deirdre and Sean Cullen (Galway) Barry and Kate Walsh (Kilkenny) Sinead and Willie Madden (Galway) her nieces and nephews Jamie, Katie, Eimer, Grainne, Bartley,Denis, Mary, Sarah, Emma and Robert her grand-nephew Tom and her many friends and relatives,

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with prayers on arrival at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix R32KN 53. Interment afterwards in St Patricks Cemetry Ballyroan Abbeyleix.

Family Flowers only. House Private Please.

Abigail Murray - Rosenallis

The death took place on Monday, October 19 of Abigail (Abbie) Murray (Nee Redmond), Derry House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Abbie who died in her 100th year on Monday 19th October 2026, very peacefully in the presence of her loving family under the excellent care of the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

Beloved wife of the late Sylvester and much-loved mother of Theresa, Abbie, Bernadette, predeceased by Maria Assumpta, Anne, Sean, Martin and recently deceased Willie.

Cherished grandmother of Heidi, Misty, Christopher, Aoife, Érin, Rónán, Morgan, Hugh, Seán, Frankie and great grandmother of Matilda, Marnie, Jasper, Sadie, Nancy, Myles, Saoirse and Oige.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughters, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Leo, Declan, Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle of friends.

A special thank you to the incredible staff at St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick for all your loving care.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Tuesday 20th from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis on Wednesday 21st for 12 o'clock Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery.