Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Pat Tynan- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Pat Tynan, Borris Little, Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died 28th April 2025. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Ned, brother Brendan and his recently deceased father-in-law David Fleming. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, son Ronan, daughter Orla, mother Joan, brothers Noel and Eddie, Sisters Pauline, Caroline, Annette and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and his work colleagues and customers in Peig's Bar Portlaoise. Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Wednesday April 30th from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 11am requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. The funeral mass can be viewed on: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Margaret (Peggy) Murphy- Portlaoise

The death occurred of Murphy, Margaret, (Peggy) (née Phelan), (Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois) April 29th, 2025. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and much-loved mother of Seamus, Catherine and Michael. Cherished nana to Mary, Lisa, Seamus, Siobhán, Jimmy, Emma, Ian, Sara and Orla. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Liz and Annette, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening (May 1st) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning (May 2nd) to St. Matthew’s Church, Upper Ballyfermot arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. Margaret’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

Dolores Dowling (née Shelly)- Castletown / Rosenallis

Dolores Dowling (née Shelly), Churchtown, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Lacken, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died April 24th 2025, after an illness bravely borne, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.

Predeceased by Angels, her parents Tom and Brigid Shelly and brother in law Pat Mahon.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Terry, son T.J, sister Marie, brothers Greg and Damien, mother in law, sisters in law, brothers in law, cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. “May Dolores Rest in Peace”.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Sunday evening (April 27th) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, on Monday morning (April 28th) at 9.45am to arrive at St. Edmund's Church, Castletown, (Eircode R32KT22) for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Rosenallis, Co. Laois (Eircode R32Y611).

House Private Please.

Deirdre Costigan- Borris-in-Ossory / Mountmellick

Formerly of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by her loving parents Teresa and Mathew.

Deeply regretted by her sister Edel, brothers Noel, Colm, Aidan, Rory and Brian, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great friends and former work colleagues.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea(E53NY70) on Sunday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal from her parents house(Loughnavatta, Birr Road,Roscrea) on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving in St.Brigid's Church, Clonakenny(E53 XP70) for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly Private Please.

Donations if desired, to Mount Carmel Nursing Home.