Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, December 10

Sean Ryan- Palmerstown, Dublin / Durrow, Laois

Ryan, Sean – 9th of December 2025, (Palmerstown and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois), (Peacefully), surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Annie and Richard (Dick), brother Bill, sister Nuala and great granddaughter Poppy. Sean will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Sheila, daughters Carole, Orla, Nicola and son John, sons-in-law David, Brian and Robert, daughter-in-law Aisling, his adored grandchildren Andrew, Emily, Niamh, Rían, Hannah, Conor, Cian and Kate, great grandchildren Rio and Ryan, sisters Bride and Phyllis, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours. "May he rest in peace." Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Mater Hospital, Spinal Unit.

Sean will be reposing at his residence on Friday the 12th of December from 3-5pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.

For those who wish to view Sean’s Funeral Mass, you can do so by clicking on the link below.

https://www.churchservices.tv/palmerstown

Bridget (Beenie) Tynan - Erril

The death has occurred of Bridget (Beenie) Tynan (née Hayes) Errill, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois, December 8th, 2025, peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.

Beenie is the last remaining member of the Hayes family Clonmeen.

Predeceased by her husband Billy, brothers and sisters Michael, Jimmy, John, Maura, Ann and Catherine. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of close friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Tuesday evening from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, Errill 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. Beenie's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.facebook.com/share/17tDUsZdGA/?mibextid=wwXlfr

Fr. Jim Fingleton - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Fr. Jim Fingleton (Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co. Laois and former parish priest of Christ the King Church, Cabra), (Peacefully), in the wonderful care of staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Sybil Hill on Monday, December 8, 2025. Beloved brother of Tom, Har, Joe, Brendan, Larry, Mary, Nell and Veronica. Predeceased by his parents Har and Margaret, sisters Kay and Margaret. Very sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, Archbishop Dermot Farrell and the priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

"May his gentle soul rest in peace."

Reposing at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Raheny (D05 XK58) on Wednesday afternoon 10th December from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in Sybil Hill Nursing Home Chapel. Reposing in the Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska, Stradbally on Thursday afternoon 11th December from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass on Friday morning at 11am followed by burial in adjoining Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska will be streamed live on Friday morning 12th December at 11am via the following link.

https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/

Mary Lawlor - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Mary Lawlor (née Dermody) Kilbride, Portarlington, Laois.

Formerly of The Harrow Cross, Leighlinbridge County Carlow. Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 8, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Lauri, son Lauri, baby daughter Kathleen, parents William and Mary Dermody ,brother Paddy, sisters Kathleen and Judy. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughters, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 F8R2) on Wednesday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11am (travelling via Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

House Private on Thursday Morning, Please.

Ollie Delaney - Mountrath / Camross

The death took place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of Ollie Delaney, Rossadown, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Peacefully on the 6th December 2025, in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.

Ollie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Theresa, daughter Sheila and her partner John, son Gerard and his partner Elaine, grandchildren John Paul, Mia and Hannah, brother Denis, sister-in-law Dorothy, nieces Ann and Claire, nephew Dermot, family circle, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Tuesday evening (Dec 9th) from 7pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm.

Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, on Wednesday morning (Dec 10th) at 10.30am to arrive at St. Fergal's Church, Camross, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Davin- Abbeyleix, Laois / Ballacolla, Laois

Mary Davin, Ballinakill Rd. Abbeyleix Co. Laois and formerly Tentore, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, December 8th. 2025, passed away peacefully in the loving care of staff at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford. Predeceased by her parents Lena and William, sisters

Joan and Lucy (Hyland) and brother Billy.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her brother John, sister-in-law Mary, niece Mary, nephews William, John, Paul and David, extended family, neighbours and a close circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Wednesday evening December 10th from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.