Sadie Collins (née Tunstead)- Fermoy, Cork/ Conna. Cork/ Arles, Laois
Sadie Collins (nee Tunstead) Fermoy, Montys Meadow, Conna & Arles, Co. Laois.
Sadie passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Patrick’s Community Hospital Fermoy. Beloved wife of the late Peadar, much loved mother of Siobhan, Louise, Frances and Elizabeth, loving Granny of Joseph, James, Daire, Lauren and Lily, dear sister of Bridie, Frances and the late Thomas.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, grandchildren, sisters, sons-in-law Johnny Quinn, Brian Walsh and Clive Cox, brother-in-law Bernie Collins, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Sadie will repose at Ronayne’s Funeral Home, Fermoy Tuesday from 5.30.pm until 7.00.pm. followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Fermoy. Requiem Mass Wednesday at 12 noon burial afterwards in Kilcrumper new cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/ronaynefuneraldirectorsfermoy
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St. Patrick’s Hospital Fundraising Group please.
Pat O'Connor- Portlaoise
Pat O`Connor , Bianconi Way Portlaoise and The Heath. Died 25th July 2025. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family Dearly loved father to Claire, Laura and Pauline. Cherished grandfather to Callie, Lana, Laila, Crióa and Rían. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Brothers Billy and Jim, sister Mary. Son in law Colin and Andy. Brother in law, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his family home at 50 Bianconi Way on monday evening from 4 pm until 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday to the Church of the Assumption The Heath for 2 pm requiem mass. Private cremation will follow.
Emlyn O'Reilly- Portlaoise
Emlyn O'Reilly - Liogard Portlaoise - 26th July 2025. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. After a short illness, borne with courage, dignity and possitivity. Predeceased by his father Michael and niece Amy.
Loving son to Teresa and cherished brother to Sharon, Keelin, Tracey and Zeta. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers-in-law Anthony, Milie, Séan and Keelins partner Pat, niece Gemma and her partner Gar. All his close colleagues and friends in the Powerpoint family. Cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at home at Liogard (R32KX2T) on Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm until rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10pm to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise.
Liam Kirwan- Rosenallis
Liam Kirwan Capard, Rosenallis, Co.Laois passed away peacefully at home on July 26th in his 90th year surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Maura O’Donnell (Dublin).
Sadly missed by his loving wife Esther,sons Willie, Martin and Sean, daughters-in-law Annemarie, Mary and Geraldine, his adored grandchildren James, Aine, Emily, Liam, Daniel, Rory, Conor and Aidan, his sister Lily(Gorman), nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Sheila, Annie and Mai, brothers-in-law Matthew and Tom, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Rest In Peace. Reposing in his home (R32X677) on Monday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral arriving St Brigid’s Church Rosenallis on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Brigids Cemetery. Family time please in his home on Tuesday morning. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Pallative care service whom Liam's wife and family are most grateful to.
Esther Dunne- Portlaoise
Ciss Dunne, Glendowns, Portlaoise and formerly Ridge Road, Portlaoise. Died 26th July 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Naas Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Har. Dearly loved mother to Mary, Martin, Henry and Paula. Cherished grandmother to Leighann, Megan, Sinéad, Cormac, Diarmuid, Jessica, Chloe, Jake, Cían and Danny. Great grandchildren Sadie and Tadhg. Daughter-in-law, Sheila, son-in-law Ger. Sisters Mairead, Sr. Lucy and Carmel, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Monday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 8 pm. Requiem Mass at 11 am on Tuesday followed by interment in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise.
Mary Gowing (née Bennett) - Daingean, Offaly / Raheen, Laois
Peacefully in the tender loving care of the staff of Oakdale, Portarlington and Tullamore Hospital and her wonderful live in carer Nikki. Dearly beloved wife of the the late Thomas. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Angela, Una, Ita and Marion, sons in law Cyril Walsh, Simon Humphrey's and grandson Thomas, sisters Katie and Una, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Sunday from 4pm until Rosary at 6pm. Removal at 6.30pm to Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean arriving for prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 11am followed by Burial after Mass in St. Mary's Cemetery, Daingean. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to Parkinson's Ireland.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-7
Lena Delaney - Emo
The death has occurred of Lena Delaney (née Kehoe), Coolbanagher, Emo, Co Laois peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of the Regional hospital Portlaoise.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mick, family Michael, Helen, Anne and Brendan, sons-in-law Arnold, Paul and John, grandchildren Steve, Jim, Joe, Edward and Fiona, great-grandchildren, extended family, close neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 R5W4) on Sunday, July 27 from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning, July 28 at 11:20am arriving St Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in new cemetery, Emo.
House private on Monday morning, please.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to The Friends Of Portlaoise Hospital. https://friendsofthehospital.wixsite.com/portlaoise/donate
