James Cassidy - Rosenallis
The death took place on July 19, 2025, of James Cassidy, 26 Meadow Brook, Rosenallis, Laois
James died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Mary.
Forever remembered and cherished by his sisters Vanessa and Rebecca and his brother Nigel, brothers In-law Frank and Colm and sister-in-law Jennifer and his uncle Pat.
Sadly, missed by his nieces and nephews Nakita ,Jordan, Lucy, Alex, Finn, Kai and his gran niece Freya, aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family, and close friends.
James will repose in his home 26 Meadow Brook Rosenallis (R32 FH 74) on Tuesday from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11.30am to St.Brigid’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in St.Brigid’s Cemetery. Family time in his home on Wednesday morning.
Mary Ellen Bowe
The death took place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, of Mary Ellen Bowe (née Spooner), Bordwell, Ballacolla, Co. Laois.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband John and parents Catherine and William Spooner.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family Seàn, Catherine (Beale), Billy, Mary, Thomas and Helen, sons-in-law Pat, Derek and Robsen, daughters-in-law Margaret and Helen, grandchildren Jack, Luke, Clara, Lily and Kate, sisters Peggy and Ann, brother-in-law Martin, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence on Tuesday July 22 from 2 o'clock until 8 o'clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Canice's Church Clough arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bordwell Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. House private on Wednesday morning please.
Sharon Brennan - Killeshin
The death took place on Saturday, July 19, 2025. of Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois and formerly of Liscolman, Tullow, Co Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on July 19th, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mother of Jack and Evan, adored daughter of John and Mary and cherished sister of Jonathan, Keith, Caroline and Fiona,
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, grandfather, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, work colleagues, good neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Wednesday (July 23rd) from 2pm concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 4pm in The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, followed by burial afterwards in Leaugh Cemetery (R93 PV44).
The funeral procession will drive from The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin to Sharon’s home and then walk to Leaugh Cemetery for her burial.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Pieta House. House Private please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Pieta in Memory of Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Anna Rose Keyes - Errill
The death took place on Friday, July 18, 2025 of Anna Rose Keyes (née Kelly) 3 School Rd. Errill, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Co. Laois.
Predeceased by her husband Paul, son Colm and daughter Ann, her parents and brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter Linda, sons Paul and Martin, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence on Monday afternoon July 21 from 4 o'clock until 8 o'clock. Removal on Tuesday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church Errill arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Marcella Campbell - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, July 18, 2025 of Marcella Campbell (née Early), O'Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Clongorey, Newbridge and Stickens, Caragh, Co. Kildare.
Marcella passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Maura, baby sister Jen, sister Marina and brother PJ.
Sadly missed and always remembered by her loving husband Joe, son Damien, daughter Tanya and son-in‐law Brendan.
Cherished grandmother to her seven grandchildren Jade, Nicole, Rachel, Kaden, Danny, Zack and Evie and great grandaughter Isabelle.
Deeply regretted by her sister Trish and brothers Laddie, Sean, Ken, Trevor, Colin, Declan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing in her home on Sunday and Monday from 4pm with prayers at 6pm on both evenings.
Funeral arriving to St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
House Private on Tuesday Morning.
Family flowers only please and donations if desired to the Irish Hospice Foundation.
