Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, December 17

Christine (Chrissie) Fenlon passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the excellent care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Elizabeth, siblings Peter, Christopher, Mary-Teresa, Nicholas and Margaret. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Sean, sisters-in-law, nieces (especially Olivia and Antoinette), nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Chrissie Rest In Peace.

Removal on Thursday evening arriving The Sacred Heart Church Rath at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Ballyadden Cemetery. 

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Andy Fennelly- Borris-n-Ossory

The death has occurred of Andy Fennelly, Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Andy passed away suddenly at his home on 15th December 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret (née O'Hara).

Andy will be sadly missed by his loving family, sons John, Michael, Paul and Damien, daughter-in-law Siobhán, John's partner Caroline, grandchildren Shannon, Áine and Finnán, great-grandchildren Tyler, Eliza, Colton and Kai, brother Sean, sisters Nora (Allen) and Ann (Allen), brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. “May Andy Rest in Peace”.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Thursday evening (Dec 18th) from 6pm with prayers at 8pm.

Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, on Friday morning (Dec 19th) at 10.30am to arrive at St. Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory (Eircode R32P2YK), for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris-in-Ossory.

Mary Flaherty- Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Vinie (Mary) Flaherty nee Horan , Timahoe , Donadea , Co Kildare and formerly of Wranglestown, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, December 13th 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary, siblings Pat, Sheila, Denis, Terry, Tom, Matt and John. Beloved wife of the late Andy and adored mother of William, Tommy, Andrew and David. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers Chris and Frank, sisters Anna-May and Bridget, daughters-in-law Catriona, Pat, Audrey and Shirley, grandchildren Pamela, Tommy, Declan, Yvonne, Ciara, Aoibheann, Michael, Andrew, Jarlath, Eimear and Muireann, great grandchildren, Aoibheann, Grace, Tommy and Aiobhe, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Vinie Rest in Peace.

Vinie will be reposing at the home of her son Tommy (Bushfield House,Hodgestown, Donadea W91 AK4H) on Wednesday all day concluding with funeral prayers at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of Christ the King,Cooleragh, Coill Dubh, Co Kildare (W91 YPH2) followed by interment afterwards in St Benignus' Cemetery,Staplestown, Co Kildare.

The Family would like to thank Naas Hospital, Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home and Connolly Hospital for the care that was given to Vinie. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Dilís".

Sean will be greatly missed and is deeply regretted by is devoted mother Breda, his heartbroken wife Barbara, much loved father of Hannah, Kevin, Jamie-Louise, Clodagh and Aaron, his grandson Rian, his brothers and sisters Liam, Mary, Gerry, Ann, Theresa, Paddy, Paul, Catherine and Stephen, his Aunts and Uncles, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence, Coolbally, Clough, Ballacolla Co Laois (R32 KP28) on Thursday 18th December 2025 from 1pm pausing for the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 19th December 2025 in St Canice's Church, Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois (R32 K003) at 12pm with burial immediately afterwards in St Fergal's Cemetery, Ballacolla, Co Laois.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to Embrace FARM.

If you would like to express your sympathies to the Geoghegan family you can do so in the Book of condolence link below.

Sean's Requiem Mass will be streamed live via webstream link. HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE ON FRIDAY MORNING.

Predeceased by his loving wife Teresa, parents Margaret and Patrick, brothers George and Joe, sister Mary and nephew Francis. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Mary and Gail, sister Ann, son-in-law Seán, grand-daughters Chloe and Andrea, grandsons Aaron, Ryan amd Billy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Peacefully, surrounded by her family in the compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at The Mater Hospital; pre-deceased by her loving husband Michael and grand-daughter Shannon. Florie will be sadly missed by her best friend, daughter Ann, sons Michael and Alan, grandchildren Lisa, Jean, Leanne, Aaron, Amy and Daniel, great-grandchildren Mason, Carter, Harvey, Hudson, Layla, Tommy, Ava, Hugo, Kayla, Clodagh, Crioa and Tommy, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Florie's Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday December 17th at 10.00a.m. in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Sillogue, followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.