Catherine O'Shaughnessy - The Heath
The death has occurred of Catherine O'Shaughnessy (née Lambe) Ealing, London and formerly of The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois.
Catherine O’Shaughnessy Nee Lambe Of Ealing, London. Previously The Heath, Portlaoise. Died at Northwick Park Hospital on 10.01.2026 with her children by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick and her brothers Mick, Tom, Andy, Pat and Tony. Deeply missed by her daughter Michelle and her husband Steve, her son Stephen, her grand children, Zara, Kayleigh and Bradley, her great grandchildren John Jnr and Erin, her brothers Jim, Jack, Billy, Ollie and Noel and her sisters Mary, Minnie, Bridie and Betty.
She will be deeply missed by many. May she Rest in Peace.
Funeral Details: https://catherineoshaughnessy.muchloved.com/
Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10am Our Lady and St Joseph’s Church, Hanwell, W7 3SU and will be live streamed via Parish Website: https://www.youtube.com/@cbarrochado
And 12:15 Committal at Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7SJ.
Anne Kehoe - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Anne Kehoe (née Murphy) Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois.
Anne Kehoe, (nee Murphy) Boughlone Portlaoise and formerly Leinster Crescent Carlow. 12th January 2026. Suddenly at her residence. Beloved wife of the late David. Dearly loved mother to David (Kilcolgan) and cherished grandmother to Holly, Sophie and Jack. Predeceased by her son Alan and her daughter Rachel, sister Maureen and brother Séan. Deeply regretted by her family. Daughter in law Rosaleen, son in law Sean óg. Nephews, nieces, relatives, very good neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegan Funeral home Portlaoise (R32Y368) on Thursday evening from 6.pm until 7.30 pm with rosary at 7pm Removal on Friday to arrive at St Fintans Church Ballyfin (R32TD61) to arrive for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the New cemetery Ballyfin
Funeral mass may be viewed on Ballyfin Parish webcam https://www.mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin
Marie Corcoran - Clonaslee
The death occurred of Marie Corcoran (née Brophy) Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly on January 13, 2026.
Predeceased by her husband, John, sons, Sean, Enda & Baby William, her parents, brothers and sister. Marie passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted family. Marie will be deeply missed and forever loved by her loving daughters, Rita and Rose, her sons-in-law, Joe Healion and Conor Daly, her daughter-in-law, Noreen (New York), her adoring grandchildren, Ronan, Sarah-Louise, Sophie, Khloe, Sean Og, Oran and Robyn, her brothers, Charlie (New York) and JJ, her sister, Margaret Browne, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Marie Rest in Eternal Peace.
Funeral Arrangements: Thursday, the 15th day of January – Marie will repose at her daughter, Rita’s residence in Spollanstown, Tullamore, (R35 VF68) from 5 pm until rosary at 8 pm. House private at all other times.
Friday, the 16th day of January – Marie’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Saint. Manman’s Church, Clonalsee (R32 N6E5) at 2.30 pm. Following the Mass, Marie will be buried in the local cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed through the following link; https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
David Brown - Vicarstown
The death occurred of David Brown, Forest View, Tonafarna, Vicarstown on January 14, 2026.
David passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Brenda and cherished father of Noel, Ciara, Stephen and Kate. Son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Lindsay, grandchildren Eoghain, Orlaith and Paddy, his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours. May David Rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors 087 9800507.
Seamus O' Neill - Mountmellick
The death occurred of Seamus O' Neill of Marian Estate, Kilkee, Clare / Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred (peacefully) at St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Kilrush on January 12, 2026.
Predeceased by his wife Joan O’ Neill (nee Harte) also his parents James and Jean O’ Neill and his brother Paddy.
Sadly missed by his son Terence (Shannon), daughters Eileen Deloughery (Lissycasey), Sharon Roche (Lisdeen, Kilkee) and Sandra Russell (Kilkee), his adored grandchildren Nigel, Ciara, Luke, Ben, Darragh, Zoe, Adam, Finn and Hannah, his loving great- grandchildren Conall, Isla and Kaitlyn, brothers John Joe, Michael and Barry, sister Maura, sons-in-law George and Pat, daughter-in- law Lisa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Seamus Rest in Peace.
Reposing on this Thursday evening 15th January in The Prayer Room of St. Senan’s Church, Kilkee from 6.00p.m. until 7.30p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday morning 16th January in Kilkee Church at 11.30a.m. followed by burial in Lisdeen Cemetery, Kilkee.
Seamus’ Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Kilkee Parish Webcam
Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick - Ballacolla
The death has occurred of Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick of Park, Ballacolla, Laois / Waterford.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in her 106th year on Monday, January 12, 2026. Predeceased by her husband Pad, daughter Sarah who died in infancy, daughter-in-law Mary, her sister Tess, uncle Willie and other members of the Loughman family.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Mary, son Eddie, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Sinead, Sarah, Grainne, Eddie, Mary, Teresa and Joseph her great-grandchildren and many friends.
Reposing at her daughter Mary's residence, Park Ballacolla R32T2R0 from 3pm on Wednesday the 14th with prayers at 8.30 pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla for 11am. Requiem Mass on Thursday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Rest in Peace. Family flowers only by request.
The mass can be viewed on
https://www.youtube.com/@s.rlivestreamingservices
Margaret Brown- Portlaoise
The death occurred of Margaret Brown (née Lalor) Fielbrook, Portlaoise on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Retired nursing staff of St. Fintan's Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving parents Matt & Sally & sister Frank. Peacefully at Midlands regional hospital Tullamore after a long illness surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Eddie, adoring children Anne-Marie, Edward and Darren, son-in-law Ian, sister Jo Lalor (Clonaghadoo), brother John Lalor (Clonagown, Ballyfin), relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Will be sorely missed by mother-in-law Kathleen Brown, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, wide circle of friends (near and far) and former work colleagues. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Thursday 15th from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral arriving to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Friday 16th for 11am Requiem Mass. Margaret will be laid to rest afterwards in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Noel Maher -Ballinakill
The death has occurred of Noel Maher (Monkstown Farm, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laoise) – January 10th 2026 (unexpectedly) surrounded by his family. Noel; dearly beloved husband and best friend of Marie, much loved and devoted father of Daniel and Graham. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and May, brothers Jerry, Joe, Martin, John, Jim and Oliver, sisters Nelly and Peggy. He will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law Claire and Carmel, grandchildren, Lucy, Evan, Sean, Bobby, Ollie and Phoebe, brothers Michael, Paddy and Ned, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Bridie, Ester and Sheila, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a Charity of Choice.
Reposing at his home on Friday (Jan 16th) from 4pm until 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm (All welcome) Removal on Saturday (Jan 17th) to the Church of the Holy Family, Kill-o’-the-Grange arriving for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Funeral Mass live click on this link https://www.holyfamilyparish.ie/
For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by clicking on this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie
Dylan Kelly - Graiguecullen
The death took place on January 9, 2026 of Dylan Kelly of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow.
Passed away unexpectedly, at his home.
Beloved son of Philip and Elizabeth, much loved brother of Kaitlin, Alex and Robyn and cherished boyfriend of Theresa
Dylan will always be remembered and loved by his heartbroken parents, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, relatives and all his friends.
Reposing at his home, 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93 X0X7) from 3pm on Tuesday January 13th concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen followed by burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery, Carlow.
House private Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Pieta House
Joe Sutcliffe - Donaghmore
The death took place on January 11, 2026 of Joe Sutcliffe, Barna Lisheen, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and the Glebe Donaghmore, Co. Laois.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, daughters Catherine, Carmel and Geraldine, son Martin, Grandchildren, son in law Fergus, daughter in law Roisin, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (E41 X832) this Monday evening the 12th of January, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday Morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart Templetuohy for Requiem Mass at 11 -30am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com
Eamonn O'Connell - Straboe
The death took place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 of Eamonn O'Connell, Straboe, Portlaoise Co. Laois and formerly of Cappakeel, Emo, Co. Laois.
Passed away unexpectedly at home in his 89th year.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget, his sisters Emily and Kathleen , his brother Liam and infant brother Thomas.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Betty, his daughters Caroline, Siobhan and Gemma and his son Eamonn, sons-in-law David, Pierce and Niall, his grandchildren Jack, Shae, Jordan, Lily, Scott, Leah, Milo, Finn and Oscar, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in his home (R32 VR6W) on Tuesday from 4pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7.45pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.20am to St. Paul's Church, Emo arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
House private on Wednesday morning please.
Gary Cuddy - Meelick
The death took place on Friday, January 9, 2026 of Gary Cuddy, Cuddy Hurleys, Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NPV4
Gary died unexpectedly at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his sister Leona, grandparents Phyllis Fitzpatrick, Fintan and Peig Cuddy.
Gary is sadly mourned by his heartbroken parents Martin and Theresa, brother Shane, nephews Rhys and Luke, grandfather Mick Fitzpatrick, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
Gary will repose at his home eircode R32NPV4 on Tuesday evening the 13th January from 2 – 4 p.m. and again from 5 – 8 p.m. concluding with Rosary at 8 p.m. Removal from his home on Wednesday afternoon the 14th January to arrive at St. Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise eircode R32R684 for Requiem Mass at 2 p.m, followed by Interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
Gary’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
House private at all other times, Family flowers only, No Mass Cards, donations if desired to Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
Sheila Fitzpatrick - Portlaoise
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise to arrive for 11 am requiem mass. Cremation will follow at 2.30 pm at Dardistown Crematorium. Funeral Mass webcam.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the Irish Kidney Association. Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Brennan)
