Michael Farrell - Mountmellick
The death has taken place of Michael Farrell, 47 Pattison's Estate Mountmellick.
Died peacefully on Monday, December 29th 2025.
Beloved son of the late Michael and Annie. Predeceased by his sisters Anne and Maureen.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget and his sons Darren and Denise, Michael and Eleanor,and Ray and Mary, grandchildren Cian, Megan, Caylin, Isabel,Ryan, Conor and Jackson, sisters Eileen and Bernadette, sisters-in-law, brothers,in-law nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing Moloney's Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30. Reposing in Moloneys on Thursday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Josephs Cemetery.
Mary Kenna - Mountrath
Formerly of Cappagh, Mountrath County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of The Brosna Ward Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Jack Kenna, parents Thomas and Dinah Connor, sister Bridie Walsh and brother John Connor.
Deeply regretted by her loving son Tomàs ,daughters Catherine and Ann-Marie daughter-in-law Stella, sons-in-law David and Derek, grandchildren Tadhg, Eoin, Clodagh, Conor, Caoimhe and Ronan, sisters Queenie Daly and Sadie Hughes, brother Charlie O'Connor, nephews, nieces, relatives, her carers Mags, Tina, Aoife and Cyntia, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Monday evening 29th December from 4pm with Rosary at 5:30pm. Removal afterwards to Mary Mother Of God Church Daingean (eircode R35 E862) arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 30th December at 11am.
Funeral afterwards to St Colemans Cemetery, Kilclonfert Daingean (eircode R35 H280).
Mary's Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://mcn.live/
No Flowers Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
John Delaney - Mountrath
The death has taken place of John Delaney, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
John passed away suddenly on Sunday 28th December 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his beloved wife Denise, mother Mary, father Joe and brother Tommy.
John will be forever loved and missed by his loving daughters Rachel and Ruth, and their partners Dillon and Andrew, grandchildren Séan and Riley, mother-in-law, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, his wide circle of friends, neighbours and many work colleagues over the years.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath eircode R32Y661 on Tuesday evening 30th December from 6.o’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.o’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning 31st December to St, Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.o’clock, followed by Interment on St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
John’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to The Friends of Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Meta Cooke - Portlaoise
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dan. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Elizabeth, sister Lily and brother Joe, and infant son Dan.
Cherished mother to Eadaoin, Siobhán, and Dearbhail. Loving nana to Niamh, Tomas, Ríona, Gillian, Grainne and Alannah.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law Seamus, Enda and Richard, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Celia and Vera, brother-in-law James. Nephews, nieces, grandnephews , grandnieces, great-grandniece, relatives and friends and former colleagues in Telecom Eireann.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Monday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm.
Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 11 am Requiem Mass on Tuesday followed by burial in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
John Ryan - Maganey
The death took place on December 27 of John Ryan, Browneshill Wood, Carlow and formerly of Kilabban, Maganey, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Bridget and much loved father of Shane, Siobhán, Tanya, Danny and Laura and adored grandfather of Lucy, Harry, Ben, Leah, Kayden, Pixie, Elena, Senán, Connie and Maddie. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sisters, sons-in-law Fergal and Chris, daughter-in-law Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents William and Peggie Ryan and by his sisters Peggy Furey and Teresa Hughes.
Reposed in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Sunday (Dec 28th) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10am in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Sally Kennedy - Rathdowney
The death took place on December 26 of Sally Kennedy (née Hogan), Conoboro Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Ballycasey, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary.
Peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Nora, sisters Madge and Mary, brothers Séan, Tom and William who died in infancy.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her devoted husband Oliver, heartbroken family Gerard, Cathal and Clodagh,daughters-in-law Natalie and Sissel , son-in-law Alan, adored grandchildren Jack, Sabrina, Megan, Shannon, Oisín, Aurora, Brendan, Liam, Gráinne, Néamh and Éadaoin and great grandchild Faolán, brothers Martin and Michael, sisters Nonie, Bridie and Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Monday evening December 29th from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal from her residence on Tuesday morning December 30th. to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Terryglass Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 VP95) at 1.15 pm approximately.
Margaret O'Rourke - Mountrath
The death took place on Christmas Day, December 25 of Margaret (Maggie) O’Rourke (née Bowe), Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Maggie passed away peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Dearly beloved mam of Carmel (Fitzpatrick) Dysart, Michael and John. Deeply regretted by her family, grandchildren Patrick, Breda, Ciara, Aoife, Meg and Kim, brother Mick, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath eircode R32Y661 on Sunday evening 28th December, from 5.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 7.0’clock. Removal on Monday afternoon 29th December to St. Fintan’s Church Ballyfin eircode R32TD61, for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock, followed by Interment in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Michael Murphy - Ballybrittas
Mick, passed away peacefully, in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence, on December 25th, 2025.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Teresa and his siblings Tom, Billy, Pat, Fr. Sean, Dick, Breege, Tess and Con.
Beloved husband of Dolores (Dodo) and much loved father of Micheline (Foley), Niall, Niamh (Doyle) and Blaise.
Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons and daughters, sons-in-law Ken and Martin, daughter-in-law Stella and by his adored grandchildren Ella, Jake, Cian and Jenna.
Loving remembered by his brother Jim, sisters Mary (McEvoy) and Rose (Dowler).
He will be also missed by the extended Murphy and Cobbe families, kind neighbours and many friends.
Reposed at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Saturday evening (27th December) from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Sunday (28th December) at 12:30pm arriving The Church of The Sacred Heart Rath (eircode R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Afterwards Mick was laid to Rest in The New Cemetery Emo.
Sean Finan - Borris-In-Ossory
Sean passed away peacefully in the care of the Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea on the 24th of December 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Maura, son Paul, infant daughter Martha, grandson Shane, grand-daughter Ella, brother Michael and sister Camilla.
Loving father to Jackie, John, Damien, Declan, Donna and Orla. Cherished granddad to David, Niamh, Cian, Ciara, Fionnula, Darragh, Hannah, Jessica, Krystal, Katrina, Sean, Steven, Jake, Amy, Caoimhe, Aaron, Aoife, Harry and Anna, great-grandchildren Indie, Maeve, Ada, Finley and Erin.
Deeply regretted by his sisters May and Pauline, brothers Tom and Liam, daughters-in-law Sioban, Julie and Loretta, sons-in-law Paul, Seamus and Liam, partners, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposed at his daughter's residence in Errill on Sunday evening from 4pm, concluding with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning from his daughter's residence arriving in St.Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney, Co.Laois.
Pat Kavanagh - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Pat Kavanagh, Clonard, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois, on the 23rd December 2025, peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his adored wife Phina who died on the 17th December 2025, parents Michael and Esther, brothers Fintan and Michael and sister Esther.
Sadly missed and forever loved by his loving children daughter Mary and sons Fenton, Michael and Ronan, grandchildren Conor, Rian, Aoife, Aisling, Sean, Ruaidhrí, Katie, Eoin, Tadhg and Lucy, sister May, brother Sean, sister in law, daughters in law June and Georgina, son in law Dave, nieces and nephews, family, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Pat reposed in Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath from 5pm on Saturday 27th December concluding with rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass took place in St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath at 11.30am on Sunday morning, December 28th and afterwards Pat was laid to rest beside his beloved wife Phina in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Tommy Gorman - Abbeyleix
Peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Bill and May and his brother Billy.
Remembered fondly by his loving sister Angela, brothers Danny and PJ. his sisters-n-law Marion and Marce, brother-in-law Paul, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and his extended family and friends.
Reposed in The Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Saturday from 6pm to 7pm. with Prayers at 6pm.
Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery
Elizabeth Ormsby - Abbeyleix
Reposed in her residence on Friday from 6pm until 8pm. (Rosary at 9pm) Funeral Mass in Church of the Assumption Our Lady’s Island (Y35Y221) on Saturday at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Kilrane Cemetery.
Michael Devoy - Ballyroan
The death has taken place of Michael (Mikey) Devoy, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Co. Laois.
Died peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Kilminchy Lodge nursing home on the 24th December 2025. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary, his sister Sheila (Cushen), brothers Liam, Fintan, Dan and James. Mikey will be sadly missed by his siblings Martin, Kitty and Seamus, his brothers in law Michael Cushen and Pat McAndrew, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reception of remains took place in St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Saturday 27th December from 4pm to 6pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 9.30am, followed by interment in the Old Cemetery behind the Church of the Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix eircode R32KN53
Roger Hemmings - Portlaoise / Mountmellick
Died peacefully on Friday, 19th December 2025, at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Eldest son of the late Alan Hemmings, and Joy Elliott and brother of Guy and Louis.
Funeral Service was on Saturday 27th December at 11.00am in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Thomas Garry - Portarlington
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents Tim and Anna Maria, brothers Tim, Jim and Peter, sister Sr. Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nellie family Joe, Teresa, Helena and Tom ,brother Br. Brendan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Aidan and Brian, daughters-in-law Ann and Margaret, sisters-in-law, ,nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Friday (St Stephen's Day) from 4pm with Rosary at 6pm. Removal on Saturday at 1:20pm arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Michael Curran - Killeshin
The death took place on December 22 of Michael Curran, Killeshin, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, at University Hospital, Waterford. Predeceased by his parents John and Brigid, brother John-Joe and sister Lila Flood. Sadly missed by his brother Paddy, sisters Brigid (Australia), Henrietta and Margaret, nephews Jonathan and Damien Flood, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow (R93 H308) on Friday (St. Stephen’s Day) from 2pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass took place on Saturday Dec 27 at 12noon in Holy Cross Church, Killeshin. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Teresa Clancy - Stradbally
Teresa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her husband Eugene, sister Marie, her parents Molly and Michael. Greatly missed by her heartbroken sons John and Dean and her daughter Rhona, adored Granny to Rosie and Joe, son in law Eoin, daughters-in-law Trish and Sarah. Sadly missed by her brothers Carson, Pj, Pat, Martin, Paul, Harry, her sisters Deirdre, Carmel, Phylis, Dina, Jackie, Catherine, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives, and friends.
Reposed at St. Michael's Church Timahoe on Tuesday 23rd from 5pm to 8pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors from her residence on Wednesday to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 11 O'clock Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Patrick Campion - Ballacolla
The death has occurred of Patrick (Patso) Campion (formerly of Park, Ballacolla, Co Laois) in Perth, Western Australia.
Patrick passed away after a long battle with osteo sarcoma on 19th December 2025 at Hollywood Private Hospital, Perth in the company of his beloved wife Patricia.
Patrick was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ellen, his sister Mary, and his brothers Tony and Jim.
Patrick will be greatly missed by his loving wife Patricia, his son Edward, his sister Eileen, brothers John and Don, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Cremation will be private with a memorial service in celebration of his life to take place on January 10th 2026 at Hillary’s Yacht Club Perth Western Australia.
Details of the time and how to join the service on-line will be posted when known.
Willie Kirwan - Ballyroan
Willie passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. James Hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine (Kathy), daughter June, sons John, Liam and Mark, daughter-in-law Claire, grandchild Maeve, brother Mark, sisters Norah Spain, Margaret (Peggy) Duggan and Mary Fingleton, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Rory and Michael, Bill Phelan and all cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, choir and friends.
Reception of remains in the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, took place on Friday at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am. Interment afterwards the adjoining Cemetery.
Marjorie Fitzsimons - Portlaoise
The death took place on December 22 of Marjorie Fitzsimons, Ballyfin Rd. Portlaoise
In the tender and loving care of the staff of St Vincents Hospital Mountmellick. Beloved wife of the late Brendan. Dearly loved mother to Bernadette, Oonagh, Brendan, John and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Brother Ernie, son in law Paddy, daughter in law Susan. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposed at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday evening December 23 from 6 pm until 7.30 pm with rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church to arrive for 11 am requiem mass. Interment followed in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.
Kim Dunne - Rosenallis
The death has occurred of Kim Dunne (nee Fleming) Derrylamogue, Rosenallis, Co.Laois and formerly of 21 Marian Square Clara, Co.Offaly.
Passed away peacefully December 22nd 2025 in the wonderful care of The Staff of The Mater Hospital Dublin surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents James and Esther.
Kim will be very sadly missed by her husband Sean, brothers Ian, Mattie and David, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Kim reposed in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on St Stephens Day from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis on Saturday December 27th at 11am.
Kim was laid to rest after mass in St.Brigid's Cemetery.
