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Death Notices for Laois
Pat 'The Doc' Delaney - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, February 15 of Pat (The Doc) Delaney, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the presence of his loving sister Carmel at her residence Levalley, Rathdowney.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie (née Campion), his brothers Denis and Donal and sister Theresa. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Carmel, nephews Dominic, Andrew and Stephen, grandnieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Tuesday February 17th. from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Wednesday afternoon to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 2 o'clock. Interment afterwards in the Local Cemetery, Rathdowney.
Pat's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Palliative Care, Laois Branch.
Margaret Coss - Mountmellick
The death has taken place of Margaret (better know as Maggie) Coss nee Lalor 11 Harbour Court & formerly of Twomey Park, Mountmellick.
Passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family on Sunday February 15 2026.
Pre deceased by her late husband John, her parents Essie and Tom Lalor, her sons and daughters and late grandchildren.
Deeply regretted by her loving sons, David, Ken and Brendan and her daughters, Linda and Sandra, daughters-in-law, 25 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Tuesday 17th from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary 6:30pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning at 10:50am to St. Joseph's Church Mountmellick arriving for 11am Requiem mass.
Burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery. House Private Please.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Maggies loving family would like to thank the staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital for their kindness throughout the last week.
Michael Storey - Ballylinan
The death has occurred on Saturday, February 14 of Michael Storey, Coonbeg, Castletown, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (February 17th) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Family Carers Ireland.
House private Wednesday morning please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Family Carers Ireland in Memory of Michael Storey
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Captains Aimee Collier and Aoife Fitzgerald with referee Aaron Hogg. Picture: Pascal Walsh
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