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Death Notices for Laois
Mary Whelan- Ballinakill
The death has occurred of Mary Whelan of (née Ivory) 1 The Courtyard, Ballinakill, Laois, R32NX24.
Mary died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of Fennor Hill Nursing Home,Urlingford.
She is predeceased by her husband Jim,parents Peter and Annie,sisters Christine,Babs,Eileen and Peg,brothers Peter,Tom,Joe and Jim,son in law Alan and grandaughter in law Aoife.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Ann, Jane, Trisha, Marie, Tina, Jacinta, Geraldine,Claire, Josephine, Karen and son Sean, her 27 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Judy and Angela, sister in law Margaret, brother in law Peter, sons in law, daughter in law Claire, and all her relatives and friends who were so good to her.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 2pm with removal to St.Brigid,s Church Ballinakill for Prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St.Brigid,s Church,Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery.
Donations if desired to Day Care at Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit.
Cecilia Baxter- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Cecilia Baxter (née Whelan) St. Stephen's Terrace, Cork Road, Waterford City, Waterford / Ferrybank, Waterford / Portlaoise, Laois / St. Stephen’s Terrace, Cork Road, Waterford, formerly of Portlaoise and late of Signa Care, Ferrybank, Waterford. Died April 7, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, and son-in-law Robbie (Bible).
Cecilia will be sadly missed by her daughters Bridhge, Siobhán and Gwen, sons Declan and Aidan, grandchildren Amy, Robbie, Dylan, Josh, Ava, Sarah, Briona and Carrie, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Shamie, daughter-in-law Lorna, sisters-in-law Chris, Lily and Monica, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Cecilia Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (X91FW4A), on Thursday April 9th from 5.pm to 7pm.
Funeral walking to St. John’s Church, Parnell Street, on Friday April 10th at 11.40am arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Otteran’s Cemetery, Ballinaneeshagh.
Bart Whelan - Portlaoise
The death has taken place on April 3 of Bart Whelan, Charleville, Co. Cork.
(Bart Whelan Electrical) Formerly of Brackernagh, Ballinasloe and The Heath, Portlaoise.
Unexpectedly but peacefully.
Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Joe and his brother John.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife and best friend Eva (née Judge), sons Joe and Bart, daughter Shauna, his adoring grandchildren, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday evening April 8 at Daffy’s Funeral Home, Ballyagran from 5pm with evening prayers at 7pm.
Bart’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday afternoon April 9 at St. Michael’s Church, Ballyagran (V35C982) at 4pm, followed by private cremation on Friday.
Family flowers only please. House private please.
Martin Ryan - Rathdowney
The death has taken place of Martin Ryan, Watford, Hertfordshire United Kingdom and late of Rathdowney, County Laois.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Martin, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 7th March 2026. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Patricia, his beloved, daughter Elaine and son James and his grandchildren, his brother John and sister-in-law Eileen, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Martin’s funeral will take place on the 9th April 2026 at 11am At Our Lady and Saint Michael Catholic Church, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire and afterwards to North Watford Cemetery for burial. Martin's Funeral Mass will be streamed on Youtube. Search @Ourladyand St MichaelsRCChurch
No flowers, please donations only if desired, Alzheimer’s Society.
William J Murray - Rosenallis
The death took place on April 5 of William J (Willie) Murray, Derry House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
Gone to his eternal rest at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore on 05/04/2026 surrounded by his family following a long illness with bravery and courage.
Predeceased by his father Sylvester, brothers Séan and Martin & sisters Marie Assumpta and Anne.
Deeply regretted by his wife Mary, his children Aoife, Rónán and Érin, his mother Abigail (Abbie), his sisters Abigail, Bernadette and Theresa, his brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours, and his many friends.
Reposing in his home on Tuesday from 3pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning at 11.30am arriving to St. Brigid’s Church Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 12 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s cemetery. Family flowers only.
Donations can be made to the Beaumont Hospital Foundation. House private on Wednesday morning.
Peter Fitzpatrick - Mountrath
The death took place on April 3 of Peter Fitzpatrick, 24 Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath formerly Clonin, Mountrath & Brae Dooniver, Achill Island, Co.Mayo.
Peter is deeply missed by his only daughter Carina (Chambers), Carina's mother Margaret, son in law Tim, grandchildren Courtney, Dean and Emily, His best friend Imelda, His brothers and sisters Joe Jr, Michael, James, Patrick, Mary, Peggy, Delores and Noreen and his nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his Parents Joseph and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Clonin and Sister Josephine Delaney of Roundwood.
Reposing at his daughter's home in Whitefields, Mountrath, Co.Laois (R32E3X7) on Tuesday evening from 5pm concluding with the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning at 9.15am to St.Fintans Church Mountrath arriving for 10am Requiem Mass.
Follows by Cremation service at 2.30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin (D24 K1CY).
Peter’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
John Dollard- Durrow
John, lovingly known as Jack, died peacefully at his home, on 2nd April 2026.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Anastatia, his brothers Patrick, Walter and Thomas, his sister Anastatia (Daisy).
Jack will be forever loved and missed by his loving wife Mary, son Patrick (Pat), daughters Marie and Carmel, his brother Michael, sister Sr. Mary Christina (May), grandchildren Danny, Conor, Aoife, Edel, Nadene, Tara, Roisín, Aíne, Aaron and Molly, great grandchild Kaelyn, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May Jack Rest In Eternal Peace.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the home support teams, community nurses, GP Dr. John Madden and his staff, Durrow Pharmacy and all who supported them with their dedicated care to Jack.
Jack reposed in Holy Trinity Church Durrow, on Sunday 5th April from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Monday 6th April to arrive at Holy Trinity Church for funeral Mass at 12 midday, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
James Guilfoyle- Newbridge, Kildare / Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Guilfoyle of Dara Park, Newbridge and late of Mountrath, Co. Laois. Jimmy passed on 2nd April 2026 peacefully at Naas Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Loving husband of the late Margaret (Peg). Sadly missed by his loving son Mark, daughter Lynda, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren Lauren, Charlie, Seán, brother, sisters, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Jimmy Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Monday from 4pm until 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Tuesday at 1.30pm to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 2pm. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.
Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
An image of the motorcycle that was stolen in Grangehall, Mountmellick on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Pictured is the fuel prices protest in Laois
Fuel price protest on the M7 in Portlaoise today
Death Notices for Laois
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