John O'Shea- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of John O'Shea, Birchgrove Portlaoise and formerly St John's Square.
John O'Shea died on January 18 2026 at Portlaoise Regional Hospital, surrounded by his partner and family after a brief illness.
Remembered by his loving partner Holly, Daughters Denise, Janette, Katie, son John and his Grandchildren Ada, Dale, Leon, Anna, Rossa, Kit, & Ivy. He will be sorely missed by his sisters Mary, Lucy, Anne, brother Joe, Sons in law, daughter in law. Nephews, nieces. extended family, neighbours, and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on this Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery in family plot.
Sheila Nolan- Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of Sheila Nolan (née Kennelly) of 62 St Fiacc’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Buttevent, Co Cork. Sheila passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on January 19th, 2026 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy), loving mother of P.J., Liam, Dennis, Eddie, Jimmy, Helen, Patricia and Sheila and adored grandmother of Saoirse, Naoise, Ciara, Jack, Paddy, Mia, Sky, Daniel, Isabell, Kayla, Harry, Georgina, Sammy, Jamie, James, Tadgh, Donnacha, Lily, Gavin, Jasmine and Conor.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Liam and Philip, PJ’s partner Caoimhe, Liam’s partner Kate, Dennis partner Jade, Jimmy’s partner Natasha, Eddie’s partner Tiago, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and especially her best friend Mary.
May Sheila’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Sheila will repose at her home, 62 St Fiacc’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93FP58) on Wednesday January 21st from 3pm until 8pm, with prayers at 6pm that evening. Removal from there on Thursday morning at 11am, to the St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery.
Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Critical Care Unit, St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Dan Murphy- Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Dan Murphy of Abbey Cresent, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois, R32VOH6. Dan passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. Beloved husband to the late Betty, devoted father to Daniel and Gemma, Daniel's partner Jen and adoring grandfather to Max.
Dear brother of Jonny, Margaret, Willie, Nancy and the late Emily. Sadly missed by brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home 9 Abbey Crescent on Tuesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Wednesday for 11am. Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Family Flowers only. House private Wednesday morning. The Mass can be viewed on Abbeyleixparishwebcam. Rest in Peace.
Thomas Francis Harding- Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Thomas Francis (Frankie) Harding of Vesey Close, Abbeyleix.
Thomas passed peacefully at Lourdesville Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Liz Harding.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Dolly, children John, Tim, Avril and Emer and sister Pat, daughters -in- law, Rosie and Lara, sons-in-law, Michael and Thor, grandchildren Jill, Ella, Abbey, Sean, Amy, Harry and Erin, sisters-in-law Mary and Rena and nieces and nephews.
Thomas will repose in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Tuesday evening from 5pm. to 7.30pm, with prayers at 7.30. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2pm in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Funeral mass may be viewed on the parish webcam.
Stephen Bergin- Camross
The death has occurred of Stephen Bergin, Glencondra, Camross. Stephen passed away peacefully on January 19 2026, at home. Predeceased by his son Ultan, his brothers Paddy, Joe, Jack, and Martin, sister Mary (Saunders).
Stephen will be very sadly missed by his wife Margaret, his daughters Majella, Julie and Stephanie, his grandson Conor, his in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Stephen Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath (Eircode R32 Y661) on Tuesday evening, January 20 from 5.30 pm, concluding with Rosary at 7 o’clock. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning, January 21, to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross (Eircode R32 VY79) for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Stephen's Requiem Mass will be live streamed here. House private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Wheelchair Association. The Bergin family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation.
Dick Downey - Portlaoise
The death has taken place of Dick Downey, Clondarrig, Portlaoise on 17th January 2026.
Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kathleen, and dearly loved father to Elaine, Caitriona, John and Richard, and cherished grandfather to all his grandchildren.
Deeply regretted by his loving family; sisters Lucy and Eileen; sons-in-law Jim and Noel; daughters-in-law Karen and Martina; in-laws, neighbours, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and John, his brothers Michael and Johnny, and his sister Mary.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday from 6pm until 8pm. with rosary at 7.30 pm. On Tuesday funeral arriving at St Fintans church Ballyfin for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in Clondarrig Cemetery.
Mass may be viewed on Ballyfin Parish webcam https://www.mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin House private please.
John Fitzpatrick - The Heath
The death has taken place of John Fitzpatrick, Late of The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Cherished brother of Liam and Bridie. Deeply regretted by his nephew Kieran, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home (Eircode R32 HK09) on Tuesday 20th January from 5pm- 8pm, with Rosary Recital at 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 21st January at 12pm in St. Paul's Church Emo, Co. Laois followed by interment in Emo New Cemetery, Co Laois. House private on Wednesday morning please.
