Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, March 11

Josie Kavanagh - Ballacolla

The death has occurred of Josie Kavanagh (née Delaney), Coole, Ballacolla, Co. Laois and formerly Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Josie passed away March 10th 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Elizabeth, brothers John and Pat, sisters Mary and Anne. Beloved wife of Tommy, loving mother to Corrina, Paul, Graham and Denise. Cherished sister to Betty and Joe. Sadly missed by Tommy, Nicola, Cathy and Andrew, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. “May Josie Rest in Peace”

Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Thursday evening (March 12th) from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral mass this Friday morning (March 13th) at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, (Eircode R32VY49) followed by interment in St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Ballacolla, (EircodeR32R8HN).

Josie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/@GoLiveStream-mc2bo

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre (Charity no: CHY16450)

Liam Hyland- Mountmellick

Liam Hyland, formerly of 11 Emmett Street, Mountmellick, passed away peacefully at Portlaoise General Hospital on the 9th March, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved parents Michael and Maureen Hyland.

Liam will be forever loved and deeply missed by his heartbroken family, his loving sisters Susan, Patricia and Dympna, his brother Micheal, brothers-in-law Pat, Gerard and Brendan and sister-in-law Fiona. He will be especially missed by his adored nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, who brought him great joy.

Liam will also be sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends who knew him and loved him.

May Liam Rest in Peace. Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, (R32 PC95) on Tuesday 10th March from 5pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from his sister Patricia’s house, 4 New Road, Acragar on Wednesday 11th of March at 10.30am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.

House Strictly Private.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and nurses of the Emo Court Ward and Dunamaise Ward for their phenomenal care and kindness shown towards Liam.

Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie

Chrissie Bennett- Portarlington, Laois / Cloneygowan, Offaly

The death has occurred of Christina (Chrissie) Bennett (née Coleman) of Main Street Portarlington, formerly of Cloneygowan, Offaly.

Formerly of kilcappagh Cloneygowan County Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the tender care of the staff of The Residence Nursing Home Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, grandchildren Liam and Sean, parents Bill and Jane, sister Maureen, brothers Shem, Chris, Gus and Joe. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Bill, Joe, Eamon, Mike, Padraig, Evin, Austin, Ronan and Colin, daughters Patricia, Anna and Mary sister Dore, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Chrissie Rest In Peace. Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 W023) on Thursday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:30am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Chrissie'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.

Mary Lawless - Rathdowney

The death has occurred peacefully of Mary (Maura) Lawless (née Jay), on March 7, late of Rathdowney and formerly of Ballyboden, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Beloved wife of Bernard. Maura will be very dearly missed by her loving husband, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village (D22K602) on Wednesday, March 11, from 12noon to 2 pm. A Celebration of Maura’s Life will take place afterwards in The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium 9D24K1CY), arriving at 2.30 pm.

View Maura’s Cremation service on Wednesday at 2.30 pm, go to https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

May Maura rest in peace. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Parkinson’s Ireland or by clicking on the following link: https://www.parkinsons.ie/dublindonation/

Peter Moran - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Peter Moran, Ballinteskin, peacefully on March 9, surrounded by his devoted and loving family at his home.

Predeceased by his sons, John and Peter. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Patricia, daughter Mary, sons Joe, Mick and Andy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Irene, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, on Tuesday from 5 pm to 8 pm, with a recital of the Rosary at 8 pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, followed by interment in Timogue Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Laois Hospice - https://laoishospice.ie/donate/

Peter's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam

May Peter Rest in Peace.

Miriam Bradley - The Swan

The death occurred of Miriam Bradley (née White), formerly Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin, and The Swan, Co Laois on March 6, peacefully in the wonderful care of Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip.

She will be sadly missed by her loving family, son Andrew, daughter Helen, daughter-in-law Clodagh and her precious granddaughter Carina.

Forever loved and remembered by her sister Bernie, brother Michael, nephew George, niece Fiona, and extended family and a wide circle of friends of many years.

Remembered by her former husband, Michael, who remains a great support to Andrew and Helen.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 am in Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church, which may be viewed on the following link https://whitefriarstreetchurch.com/live-church-webcam/ followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Family Flowers only Please. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John Oliver Wright - Portarlington

The death has occurred of John Oliver Wright, Droughill, Portarlington, peacefully on March 8, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.

Devoted husband of Mary and proud father of Paul, Audrey, Noelle, Olivia and Maria, his brothers Leo, Noel and Brendan and beloved sister Maeve, his sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and extended family. Oliver was a treasured grandfather (Pop) and a loyal friend.

Oliver will be deeply missed by his loving family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Oliver's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Family Flowers Only, Please. House Strictly Private, Please.

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