Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, September 23
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Margaret (Peggy) Fitzpatrick - Graiguecullen
The death of Margaret (Peggy) Fitzpatrick (née Haughney), Sleatty Street, Graiguecullen, Carlow, Laois occurred on September 23rd 2026 in the gentle care of the Sacred Heart Hospital, in her 91st year.
Beloved eldest daughter of the late Martin and Ellen (Nell) Haughney and wife of the late Joe. Much loved mother of Margaret, Padraig, Anne and Janet. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, sisters Anne, Eileen and Kathleen, sons-in-law Eddie, Peter and Eddie, daughter-in-law Mary, grandsons Ciarán, Robert, Conor, Brian, Tomás, Eoin, David, Liam, Niall and Gavin, great-grandchildren Ryan, Joseph, Tomás, Archie, Reyna, Cullen and Éabha, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Peggy Rest in Peace.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Thursday (Sept 24th) from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her home on Friday to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, to arrive for funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen.
House private, please.
Mary Brigid (Biddy) Murphy - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Mary Brigid (Biddy) Murphy of Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney & Formerly of Shragh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois on September 21, 2026.
Peacefully, at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget Predeceased by her parents Michael and Moira Murphy.
Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Eugene and Tony, sister Geraldine, sisters-in-law Mary and Joan, brother in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget on Wednesday (23rd September) from 5pm with Vigil Prayers & Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral cortege arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Mary will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. May Mary Rest in Peace.
Rose Maher - Rosenallis
The death has occurred of Rose Maher (née Egan) of Busherstown, Bennekerry, Carlow and formerly of Derrylamogue, Rosenallis, Co. Laois on Monday, September 21, 2026. Rose passed away peacefully in her 91st year at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny in the presence of her loving family; beloved wife of the late Dan. Rose will be sadly missed by her sons Tim, Daniel, Leo and Declan, daughters-in-law Anna, Geraldine, Emily and Teresa, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Olive, extended family, neighbours and friends.May Rose Rest in Peace.
Rose is pre-deceased by her sisters and brothers, Maureen, Sheila, Marge, Richard, Matthew and Leo.
Reposing at her home in Busherstown (R93X9X7) on Wednesday from 2pm until 8pm, pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Mary's Church, Bennekerry, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am., followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning, please.
Gerald Dwane - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Gerald Dwane, O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 21st September 2026, unexpectedly. Predeceased by his parents Olive and John Joe Dwane. Deeply regretted by his sisters Sheila, Bridget, and Olive, brother John, nieces Sharon and Rachel, grand nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his niece Sharon's residence, Mountain View, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, (R32 A3PR), on Thursday 24th September from 6pm until 8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday at 10.15am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.