Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, September 2
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Ken Slattery - Killeshin, Laois
The death has occurred of Ken Slattery of Quaker Hill, Killeshin, Co Carlow passed away peacefully, on September 1st, 2026, 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 T.J 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. May Ken’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Ken will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home Shamrock Sq., Carlow (R93 C863) on Thursday September 3rd from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The St James’ Hospital Foundation.
Eamonn Cosgrave- Portarlington
The death has occurred of Eamonn Cosgrave of Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois. Formerly of Coolock Dublin. Eamonn passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends at the 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 evening 4th September from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday 5th September at 12:45pm (travelling via his residence) to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. A Celebration of Eamonn's Life will commence at 3pm.
Eamonn's Funeral Service will be streamed live on.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of Portlaoise Hospital.
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, County Laois. Fiona passed away 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.
Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam uasal.
Reposing in Burkes Funeral Home, Shannon Street, Mountrath, County Laois 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]
Fiona’s family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the nursing team, carers and all the support staff at Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, their compassion and kindness to our mother we will never forget.
Patrick (Pat) Fitzpatrick- Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Fitzpatrick , Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney and formerly Coolfin, Rathdowney passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on August 31st. 2026 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 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. 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/
Catherine Delaney - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Catherine Delaney (née Nugent) of Shanahoe, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and late of Mountarmstrong, Donadea, Naas, Co, Kildare.
Catherine passed away peacefully at her home on Monday 31st August 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after an illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her dad Michael.
Deeply missed by loving husband Micheál, son John and his wife Orla, daughter Sarah and her fiancé Gearóid, grandson Alexander, mother Catherine, sisters and brothers, Mary, Peig, Pat, Michael, Brig, Martin and James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Catherine Rest in Peace
Reposing at St. Brigid’s Church Shanahoe eircode R32AH90 on Wednesday evening 2nd September from 5.0’clock concluding with prayers at 8.0’clock. Requiem Mass on Thursday 3rd September at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the local Cemetery.
The Delaney family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation
Annemarie Cooney - Ballyadams
The death has occurred of Annemarie Cooney of Coolrusk, Luggacurren, Ballyadams, Laois, R32C1X2.
Annemarie passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 31st, 2026. Predeceased by her loving parents Andrew and Eileen Cooney. She is deeply mourned and sadly missed by her sisters Alice and Beth, brother James, sister-in-law Bláithín, nephew Cillian, relatives, neighbours, many friends and carers. May Annemarie Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence, (R32 C1X2) on Wednesday evening (September 2nd) from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning (September 3rd) to arrive at The Church of the Holy Rosary, Luggacurren for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ballyadams.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired to The Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service.
House private Thursday morning please.
Johnny Molloy - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, August 28 of Johnny Molloy, 2 Twomey Terrace, Townparks, Co Laois. Formerly of Borrisokane, Co Tipperary
Suddenly, Predeceased by his father Paddy, mother Rose, brothers Martin and Tony.
Sadly missed by his sisters Bridie and Mary, brother PJ, sister in law Kathy, brother in law Mike, nieces, nephews , grandnieces, grandnephews, and his dear friend Sharky and his wife, cousins, relatives neighbours and friends
Johnny will repose this Tuesday evening at Sullivans Funeral Home Main Street Borrisokane from 5pm to 7pm
Removal on Wednesday morning from his brother PJ s Residence (Towerhill ,Borrisokane) to SS Peter and Paul's Church Borrisokane arriving at 10.45 am for funeral mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.