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07 Jan 2026
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07 Jan 2026
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Death Notices for Laois
Eileen Loughnane (née Murphy)- Portlaoise/ Ballydesmond Co. Cork
The death has occured of Eileen Loughnane of Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise and late of Ballydesmond, Co. Cork. July 9th 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Gerard and dearly loved mother to Liam, Jamie and Mary Rose. Cherished grandmother to Cillian. Deeply regretted by her mother Mary Murphy, brothers Gerard, Liam and Bertie, daughter in law Rachel, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and especially her work colleagues and students at Scoil Chriost Rí. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Friday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Saturday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Kate O'Shea- Iveagh House French Church Street, Portarlington, Laois / Walsh Island, Offaly
Formerly of Enaghan Walsh Island, County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Beacon Hospital Dublin. Sadly missed by her loving and darling daughter Zara and her Dad, father Danny and mother Rose, sisters Orla, Aoife, Ashling and Grainne, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
May She Rest In Peace. Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 11:10am (travelling via her residence) arriving Church Of The Immaculate Conception Walsh Island for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Chapel Of Rest Private On Friday Morning, Please. Kate's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.facebook.com/Clonbullogue-Parish-101840708161778/
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Sean Smyth. Cherrygarth Portlaoise
Formerly Clyduff Daingean Co. Offaly. Died July 9th 2024 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Theresa, brother Robert and sister Alice. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, daughters Eleanor and Ailbhe, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law Ross and Damian, grandchildren Ben, Lucy, Zara, Martha and Hugo, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegan's funeral home portlaoise on Thursday evening from 6pm till 7pm with rosary at 6:30pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery portlaoise.
Pictured: Tents erected near Portlaoise train station in November 2024
Stock image of house burglar
Photo credit: STRIPE Young Scientist and and Technology Exhibition
Noel Daly, Principal Portlaoise College with James Moloughney Fundraising Coordinator and committee members John Fitzpatrick, Pawel Nowakiewicz, Sean O'Neill & Sarah Rowan
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