Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, November 27

David Mulhare - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of David Mulhare, Sheffield Cross, Portlaoise on November 26, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Margaret, and dearly loved father to Cathy, Dan, Michael, Maggie, Mary and David. Cherished grandfather to Millie, Ollie, Ada, Charlotte and Isabelle.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen and brothers Michael and Brendan and sisters Nina and Breda. Deeply regretted by his mother-in-law Margaret Norton, his brother Joe, his sisters Toni, Margaret and Elizabeth.

Also missed by Daughters-in-law Ashling, Louise, Jen and partners including Enda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. And all his friends and colleagues in the Construction industry. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his family home on Friday from 3 pm until 8 pm, with rosary at 7.30 pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise. House private on Saturday morning please.

The Mulhare family wish to express their profound gratitude to the staff of Tullamore Regional hospital for their professionalism and kindness during David illness

Barney Gannon - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Barney Gannon, Park Lower, Stradbally, peacefully in his 82nd year in the company of his loving family.

Predeceased by his mother and father Bridget and Michael. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Pauline, brothers Tom, Hughie, John and Pat, sisters Kathleen, Bridie and Betty, Godchildren Brendan, Sorcha, Jess and Hazel, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Barney will repose at his residence on Friday and Saturday, December 28 and 29 from 4pm until recital of the Rosary at 8pm on both evenings.

Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Sunday afternoon at 12.30 to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 1pm Requiem Mass.Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/webcams

​​​​​Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.

The Gannon family would like to thank you for your support and prayers at this sad time. Family flowers only please.

Rest in Peace.

Margaret Fitzpatrick- Cullohill, Laois / Freshford, Kilkenny

Margaret (Peg) Fitzpatrick (nèe Doyle) , Gurteen, Cullohill , Co. Laois and formerly of Johnstown Road, Freshford , Co. Kilkenny . Peg died peacefully, on Tuesday 25th November in St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. 
Predeceased her parents James and Bridgid, husband Kieran, infant daughter Theresa and son-in-law Gerry.

Deeply regretted by her loving family Con, Kathleen, Geraldine, John, Kieran and Liam, daughters-in-law Bernadette and Josephine, Son-in-law Martin, her 12 grandchildren, great grandchildren, niece-in-law Margaret , relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Peg rest in Peace.

Peg will repose in her home in Gurteen (R32F309) on Thursday 26th November, from 4pm pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday 27th November to arrive in St. Tighearnach's Cullohill (R32EV76) for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in Durrow Cemetery (R32CK11). House private on Friday please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to the cardiac ward in St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Peg's funeral Mass can be viewed live by clicking on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger

Breda Vickers - Laois

The death has occurred of Breda Vickers Breda Vickers (née Mahon) of Wicklow Town and formerly Co Laois who passed away on Monday 24th November 2025 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridie Mahon. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, husband Sean, daughters Aisling and Lorraine, granddaughter Emily, siblings Mary, Gerry and Teresa, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Breda will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Friday. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Saturday morning for 10am funeral Mass after which Breda will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only.