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Death Notices for Laois
Richard ( Dick) Holohan - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Holohan, Middlemount, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Kennedy Park, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, September 21st. 2025, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Bridget, his late wife Kit, sister Mary, brothers John and James (who died in infancy) and stepson Terry. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his son Ger, daughter-in-law Caroline, his adored grand daughters Lauren, Jess and Zara, brothers Tony, Denis, Joe and Noel, sisters Bride, Kathleen, Phil and Ber, stepdaughter Monica and her family, stepson Richard and his family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening September 24th. from 6 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Canice's Church, Clough arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Dick's funeral Mass will be live streamed.
Mary Donoghue - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Monday, September 22, 2025 of Mary Donoghue (née O'Dea), Tara, Tullamore, Offaly / Abbeyleix, Laois.
Seamus Behan - Ballyfin
The death took place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 of Seamus Behan, Esker More, Daingean, Offaly and late of Ballyfin, Co. Laois.
Seamus passed away (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Maureen. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family: wife Therese, children Sonia and her partner Conor, Karen, Stuart and his wife Elaine, grandchildren Jamie, Luke, Jack, Seanie, Noah, Charlotte and Lanah, brothers Donal, Tom and Val, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Seamus will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry (R45 VK24) this Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean followed by burial in Cloncrane Cemetery Clonbullogue. Funeral Mass via the webstream.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Joe Molloy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 of Joe Molloy, Elm Lawn, Portlaoise, Laois / formerly Rossmore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin.
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by his extended family, neighbours and friends, and his carers and home help team. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Tuesday from 5 pm until 6.30 pm. Cremation will take place at Newlands Crematorium on Wednesday at 12 noon.
Timothy O'Sullivan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 of Timothy (TJ) O'Sullivan, Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Portlaoise, Laois.
TJ died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his dear wife Úna (McCafferty) and by his brothers Dermot and Martin O’Sullivan. Adored father of Dervla and beloved grandfather of Hugh, Úna and Tadhg. TJ will be sadly missed by his sister Breda, son-in-law Ciarán, Elma, his nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his daughter’s residence on Monday (September 22) from 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday (September 23) at 10 am in Church of St’s Columbanus and Gall, Milltown, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the Mass in person, you may join us online here: https://www.milltownparish.ie/web-cam/
Pictured at ESB's graduate induction are back (l-r) Matthew Bennett (Laois), Kyle Moore (Wexford) and Robert Wall (Laois) front (l-r) Amy Craven (Offaly), Aoife Kealy (Laois), Leah Hanrahan (Wexford).
Prison officers James Mulhare and Grainne Costello with Ger Manley, Cork Prison Governor, with Johnnie B and Johnnie Smacks.
Death Notices for Laois
Action from when the sides met in this year's ACHL Division 4 semi-final
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