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Death Notices for Laois
Valerie Hinds - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Valerie Hinds of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on 14th April 2025 at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Daughter of the late George and Connie Hinds, dearly loved sister to Ross, cherished aunt to Gareth, Julian, and Peter. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Gillie and Julian’s wife Susie. Fondly remembered by her grandnephews and grandniece, Lewis, Anabel and Matthew, and by her loving cousins, Barbara, Eleanor, Joan, and Muriel and their families.
The funeral service will take place in St Peter’s Church, Grattan Street, Portlaoise, at 3 pm on Thursday 17th April. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard. House private please.
Harry Kealy- Ballylinan
The death occurred of Harry Kealy of Kilburn , London, England and formerly of Boley, Ballylinan, Co. Laois on April 14, 2025.
Predeceased by his sister Mary (Casey). Deeply regretted by his brothers Denis, Larry, Ted and Thomas, sister Bernie, brother-in-law , sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later.
James(Jim) Hearty -Portarlington
The death occurred of James (Jim) Hearty (Portarlington, Co. Laois) on April 13th, 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Margaret Kehoe Ward, St. James’s Hospital, James (Jim) late of New Mill Court.
Much loved father of Elaine and Claire. Sadly, missed and always remembered by his loving daughters, sons-in-law Ross and Anthony, his cherished grandchildren Ethan, Brayson, Annabelle and Asher, his former wife and dear friend Peg, brothers Fran, Patrick, Owen and Peter, sisters Helen and Elizabeth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. May Jim Rest in Peace.
Funeral Service on Wednesday (April 16th) at 3.15pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W followed by cremation. Funeral Service private for family only. No Flowers please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society. All enquiries to Massey Bros., The Coombe on (01) 453 3333.
Mary Grant -Rathdowney
The death occurred of Mary Grant (née Bergin), Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly of Newtown, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois on April 13th 2025, peacefully in the wonderful and loving care of the staff at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Alan, parents Bridget and Joe, sister Sheila (Fletcher). Deeply regretted by her sisters Hannah (Murphy-Comerford), Margaret (Deegan), brother Billy, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. “May Mary Rest in Peace.”
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath,(Eircode R32TN84), this Tuesday (April 15th) from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.
Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, on Wednesday (April 16th) at 10.15am to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Killasmeestia, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her husband Lar. Deeply regretted by her loving children Odette, Lucelle, Stephanie, Larry, Pat and Martin, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Monday evening (April 14th) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (April 15th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Breda, daughter Anne-Marie, Daphne and Carrie, sons-in-law Des and Peter, his adored grandchildren Aoibhe, Conor, Luke and Mia, brother Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence, Court Square, Stradbally, from 4pm on Monday (14th April) with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (15th April) at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Maurice will be laid to Rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
House Private Tuesday Morning Please. Mossie's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://svtparish.ie/webcam
Died peacefully at her home in the loving presence of her family.
Dearly loved wife of Mick. Cherished mother to Angela, Catherine, Fíona, Michelle, Sinéad and Michael. Deeply mourned by her brother Tom and sister-in-law Mary. Much loved mother-in-law to Cyril, Seamus, Tomás, Eddie and Joe.
Adoring granny to Caoimhe, Ríona, Cathal, Orlaith, Éabha, Matthew, Ella, Lucy, Alison, Kate Daniel and Robert. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Predeceased by her parents John and Alice Gorman, her infant sister Angela, her brother Billy and sister -in-law Geraldine.
Reposing in the Chapel of repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Monday from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 5pm.
Removal from her residence at 10.30 am on Tuesday to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery.
House private by request. The mass can be viewed on https:// abbeyleixparish.ie /webcam.
Formerly of Geashill County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Willie, parents James and Mary (Molly). Deeply regretted by her loving family Sharon, Fiona, Emma and John, sons-in-law Niall and John, grandchildren Rebecca, Mark, Cathal, Conor, Chloe, Eoin and Caoimhe, sister Kathleen, brothers Eddie and Seanie, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at her residence (eircode R32 A729) on Sunday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday at 12:15pm arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Father of his cherished sons Stephen and Christian. Denis will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Brian, Don, David, Barry, Owen, Eilish and Mel, by his in-laws and several relatives, aunt, cousins, nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces and by his friends old and new.
Reposal at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village, D22 EOCO on Monday 14th April between 12pm - 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in Esker Cemetery at 2pm.
Regretted by his partner Lucy, son Neil, his daughters Elaine and Carol, his eight grandchildren, sisters Maria, Patricia, Nora, Margaret and their extended families, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Private Cremation Service will take place in Estonia.
Paddy Fitzpatrick kicks a score for the Laois U-20 footballers on Wednesday evening.
One of the cars that was searched during the operation
Peader's Bar, Mary Street, Durrow.
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