Jeremiah Kavanagh- Abbeyleix
Sadly missed by his sisters Carmen and Geraldine, brothers Val and Sean, brothers-in-law Henk and Patsy, sister-in-law Chris, nephews P.J., Eoghan, Sean and Liam, nieces Zita and Orla, grandnieces, aunts and uncles extended family neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose on Saturday at the chaple of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 6.30pm. to 8pm.with Prayers at 6.30. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am. Followed by a private family cremation. Rest in Peace. House Strictly Private.
The family appreciate your understanding in this matter. Reqium mass can be viewed via parish webcam.
Collette Dwane- Portlaoise
Reposing at her mothers residence at Mill Court (R32A5NT) on this Friday evening from 4 pm until rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 2 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise.
Tom (Santy) Maher- Stradbally
The death has occurred of Tom, better known as Santy Maher, 19 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Co. Laois, unexpectedly, on 29th January, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife Rose and family.
Tom will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Rose, daughters Sylvia and Rose, sons Kenneth, Clifford, Owen, Wesley and Aidan, his adored twenty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, sisters Winnie and Jean, brother Jim, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Tom Rest in Peace.
All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally 0868468771.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Grace Sheridan- Durrow
Grace Sheridan (née O'Doherty) of Stoneyhaven Dunmore, Durrow, Laois / Dublin passed away peacefully after a long illness at St. Brigids Hospice Kildare.
Beloved wife of Joe and loving mother to Emily and Joseph , sister to Paul and Barry, sister-in-law to Francy. Deeply regretted by her family, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Friday from 5pm. with Prayers at 6pm. Removal to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin. for 10.30 am.service on Saturday. May Grace Rest In Peace. House Private.
Special word of thanks to the staff of Tullamore Hospital and the staff of St. Brigid's Hospice Kildare. Family Flowers Only by request. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.
Peter Kelly- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Peter Kelly, Breffni, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise and formerly Roscrea.
Peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Lena (nee Murtagh) and loving father to Aidan, Declan, Colm and Mairead. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughters-in-law Niamh, Nuala, Emer and son-in-law Richard; cherished grandchildren, Conor, Gillian, Alison, Mark, Anna, Kate, David and Eva; step-grandchildren, Luan and Theo.
Predeceased by his brothers Alfie, Noel and Michael. Sadly missed by his brother Donal and sister Moyna, sisters-in-law, Sadie, Maureen and Nora, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and former colleagues in the ESB. Rest in Peace Peter.
Lying in repose on Friday, January 30th at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Portlaoise (R32Y368)) from 6.30pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7.30. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise (R32 R684): https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
House Private on Saturday, Family Flowers Only.
Fergus Dempsey- Glenbarrow
Fergus Dempsey. Glenbarrow, Portlaoise and formerly Springfield, Tallaght. 27th January 2026 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly loved husband to his heartbroken wife Margaret. Loving father to Martina, Lisa, and Deborah. Sons in law Eddie and Phillip. Cherished grandfather to Alannah, Cían, Ryan, Brandon, Jamie, Dylan, Luke, Emma and Honey. Allanah's partner Andre. Great-grandson Miles. Extended family, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, John and Kathleen, Sister Mary, brothers Richard, Séan, Anthony and Brian.
Deeply regretted by his brother Paul, sisters Joan and Anne. Reposing at his family home (R32C44T) on Sunday 1st Feb. from 5 pm until 8 pm. followed by Rosary.
Funeral Mass on Monday in St Peter and Pauls Church, Portlaoise followed by cremation in Mount Jerome at 1.45 pm. House private please on Monday and Saturday morning. Family Flowers only please
Funeral mass may be viewed on webcam www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/.
Kathleeen Farrell - Ballylinan
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kit) Farrell (née Walsh), 'Hiilcrest', 6 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 Y927 / Athy, Kildare peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the loving care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her husband Tom and sons Jimmy and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Ted and Micheál, daughter Anna Marie, sister Anna, sister-in-law Sheila, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposed at her residence (R14 Y927) from 12 noon on Thursday (January 29th) until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 10.45am on Friday, January 30m, to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
Martin McEvoy - Abbeyleix / Ballinakill
The death has occurred of Martin McEvoy, Raggetstown, Abbeyleix / Ballinakill peacefully in The Little Sisters of the Poor Ferrybank, Waterford, with his nieces by his side.
Predeceased by his sisters Julie, Teresa, Eileen and brothers Patrick and Michael. Martin will be greatly missed by his loving sisters Mary, Ann and Kathleen, sister-in-law Una and his many nieces and nephews who held him in great affection. Also mourned by his cousins, good neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Thursday, February 5 at The Chapel of Rest adjoining The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, from 5 pm to 7 pm with Prayers at 7 pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, February 6, at 11 am at St.Brigid's Church, Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery.
Suaimhneas sìoraì dà Anam dìlis.
Sheila Amond - Ballyhide
The death has occurred of Sheila Amond (née Kinsella) of 4 Raheendoran, Carlow and formerly of Ballyhide, Co Laois who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 26 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of Sean, much loved mother of Noel, Roseanne, Michael and Aileen, adored grandmother of Christopher, Chloe, Jack, Daniel, Grainne, Molly, Lily and Bobby Joe, cherished great-grandmother of Leia, Blossom, Elijah, Ariel, Robin and Darcie and treasured sister of Pat.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren and their partners Lola, Tommy and Caitlin, great-grandchildren, brother, son-in-law Tommy, Roseanne’s partner Derek, daughter-in-law Aishling, Noel partner Frances, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Sheila will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home Shamrock Sq, Carlow (R93 C863) on Thursday, January 29 from 4 pm, concluding with prayers at 7 pm that evening.
Removal from there on Friday at 10 am, to the St Fintan’s Church, Ballinabranna, (walking from her residence in Raheendoran), arriving for the Funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
May Sheila’s gentle soul rest in peace.
William (Billy) Molloy - Ballybrittas
The death occurred of William (Billy) Molloy, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois on January 24 suddenly at his residence.
Sadly missed by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Chrissie and his father Joe. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters Mary, Ellen, Mag, Joe and John, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews , relatives, neighbours and friends.
Billy will be reposing at his sister Margaret’s residence, ‘The Old Barracks’, Ballybrittas on Thursday, 29 from 5 pm until recital of the rosary at 8 pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday at 11.20 am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Rath (R32 FN44) for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in the New Cemetery, Emo.
House private on Friday morning please. The Molloy family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time.
All enquires to Whelehan Funeral Directors - 087 9800 507
May Billy Rest in Peace
Bridget (Bridie) O’Neill -Tiereran
The death occurred of Bridget (Bridie) O’Neill (née Kelly) of Knockbeg Road, formerly of Tiereran, Co Laois peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2026, at her home.
Predeceased by her loving husband William. She will be sadly missed by her brother Joe, sons and daughters Liam, Eamonn, Declan, Catriona, Colm and Siobhain, her grandchildren Aaron, James, Conor, Sean, Katie, Shane, Thomas, Jack, Ben, Liam, Orla, Patrick, Phillip, Maria, Adam, Sofia, Zach and Samir, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Bridie will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home, Maryborough St, Graiguecullen, Carlow (R93 ET80) on Thursday, January 29th from 4 pm concluding with Prayers at 7 pm.
Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.45 am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery, Carlow. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.
May Bridie’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Paddy Dunne - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Dunne, Ballymorris, Portarlington, formerly of Congress Tce Portarlington peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise on January 23, 2026.
Deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 7 pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 9:20 am (travelling via his residence and Foxcroft Street), arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Paddy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
