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Death Notices for Laois
Late Pat Walsh - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of the late Patrick Joseph Walsh, Beechfield, Portlaoise and formerly of Dysart, Stradbally Road and Ivy Cottage, Headford, Co. Galway peacefully on May 16 at Portlaoise hospital surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Tess Walsh (née McBride), loving father of Nial (RIP), Fiona and Colum, fond grandfather of Fynn, Erika, Ashling and Freya. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children, his son-in-law Neil and daughter-in-law Maria, his sister Una, brothers Jim and Tom, as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and extended family.
He will be greatly missed by neighbours, friends and many long-standing colleagues from An Garda Síochána.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday, 17th May from 6.30pm to 8pm. Removal from there on Saturday, 18th May to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for the funeral mass at 12 noon. There will be a private cremation next week.
Family flowers only, please.
Martin Phelan - Ballyfin
The death has occurred of Martin Phelan, Clondalkin, Dublin and Cavansheath, Ballyfin passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Tallaght General Hospital, on May 14, 2024. Martin was predeceased by his loving wife, Joan (nee McDermott) and their infant daughter, his parents, Patrick and Frances and his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and the extended Phelan and McDermott families.
Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick from 6pm Thursday evening. Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Friday morning from 10am until Removal at 11am to St Fintan's Church, Ballyfin for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial after in St Fintan's Cemetery.
The Mass will be live streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin
The death has occurred of
Sean Connolly - Carlow / Laois
The death occurred of Sean Connolly of Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow and formerly of Old Leighlin, Laois and Oxford, England, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on May 16, 2024, at his home.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, much loved father of Maureen, Siobhán, Kathleen and John and adored grandfather of Jordan, Amy, Freya, Anthony, Rían, Sadhbh, Fallon, Anna, Tom and Grace.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son and daughters, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-laws, brothers, sister, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at his home Hollymount House Stud, Hollymount, Carlow (Eircode R93 E208) from 2pm on Friday, May 17th, concluding with Prayers at 8pm that evening. Removal on Saturday at 10.30am to St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 HK58) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
May Sean’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Cathal Lalor - Ratheniska
The death took place on Wednesday, May 8 of Cathal Lalor, Wedgewood, Dublin 16, formerly of Ratheniska, Co. Laois.
Suddenly at home. Beloved son of the late Jack and Gretta Lalor, and brother of the late Jack.
Cathal will be forever loved and sadly missed by his sister Sheila, sister-in-law Mary, niece and nephews, grand-nieces, extended family relatives and friends especially those in the Irish Rambling Club.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, (D6W AC82) on Thursday, May 16 afternoon from 3pm – 5pm. Removal on Friday, May 17 morning to the Church of the Ascension of Our Lord, Balally, (D16 EO32) arriving for 9.30am Requiem Mass, burial thereafter in Ratheniska Cemetery, Co. Laois. Approximate time of arrival is 12.30pm.
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