William Kelly - Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Kelly, Graiguecullen formerly of Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom on January 14 peacefully at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny with his close friends Duck and MJ at his side.
Loving father, uncle and grandfather. Pre-deceased by his parents Mary and Patrick, sister Stella and brothers Michael and Patrick. Billy will be fondly remembered by his family, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends, especially his friends in Racey Byrnes.
Funeral arrangements later.
May Billy Rest In Peace.
Catherine O'Shaughnessy - The Heath
The death has occurred of Catherine O'Shaughnessy (née Lambe) Ealing, London and formerly of The Heath, Portlaoise, at Northwick Park Hospital on January 10, 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 grandchildren, 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.
Funeral Details: https://catherineoshaughnessy.muchloved.com/
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 21, 10 am Our Lady and St Joseph’s Church, Hanwell, W7 3SU and will be live streamed via Parish Website: https://www.youtube.com/@cbarrochado
Committal in Breakspear Crematorium at 12:15 pm at Breakspear Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7SJ.
She will be deeply missed by many. Rest in Peace.
Anne Kehoe - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Anne Kehoe (née Murphy) Boughlone, Portlaoise, formerly Leinster Crescent, Carlow on January 12, 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.
Reposing at Keegan Funeral home, Portlaoise (R32Y368) on Thursday evening from 6 pm until 7.30 pm with rosary at 7 pm Removal on Friday to arrive at St Fintan's 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
May she rest in peace.
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.
Marie will repose at her daughter, Rita’s residence in Spollanstown, Tullamore, (R35 VF68) from 5 pm until rosary at 8 pm on Thursday, January 15. House private at all other times.
Marie’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Manman’s Church, Clonalsee (R32 N6E5) at 1 pm Sunday, January 18. Marie will be laid to rest in the local cemetery following the Mass.
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.
Regrettted by son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Lindsay, grandchildren Eoghain, Orlaith and Paddy, his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Friday from 5 pm to conclude with the recital of the rosary at 7 pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11:30 am to arrive at Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803) for 12 noon Requiem mass. Internment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.
May David Rest in Peace.
Seamus O' Neill - Mountmellick
The death occurred of Seamus O' Neill of Marian Estate, Kilkee, Clare / Mountmellick, Co Laois, 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.
Reposing on this Thursday, January 16 in the Prayer Room of St. Senan’s Church, Kilkee from 6 pm until 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 16 in Kilkee Church at 11.30 am followed by burial in Lisdeen Cemetery, Kilkee.
Seamus’ Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Kilkee Parish Webcam
May Seamus Rest in Peace.
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 Midland 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, a 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 11 am 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. Laois on January 10 unexpectedly surrounded by his family.
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.
Reposing at his home on Friday, January 16, from 4 pm until 7 pm with prayers at 6.30 pm. All welcome. Removal on Saturday, January 17, to the Church of the Holy Family, Kill-o’-the-Grang,e arriving for 10 am.
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
May he rest in peace. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a Charity of Choice.
