The death has occurred of P.J. (Podge) Cooke Moyne Terrace, Mitchel Street, Thurles, Tipperary Formerly Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles and Rathdowney, Co Laois. Peacefully after a short illness. In the wonderful care of the staff of Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel. Predeceased by his son Conor, parents Pa-Joe and Breda, sister Olive. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Adrienne,…

The death took place last week of Christy Behan, Errill. Funeral Mass and burial took place in Errill.

The death has occurred of Abraham John (Abe) Kavanagh Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Suddenly at his residence on (Christmas day) Dec. 25th. 2021. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons John and his wife Niamh, Colm and his partner Mary, David and his partner Emily, daughters Sarah and her fiance Kieran, Alison and her partner J.P., grandsons A.J.,…

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Keane Eustis, Florida, and late of Rosemount, Moate, Co. Westmeath and Rathdowney, Co Laois, Billy, 90, died suddenly on 24th December, Christmas Eve. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie and Molly, daughter Karen (Florida), brother Pat (Cortown, Kells) and infant brother Michael. Sadly missed by his wife Nancy, their son Powell and daughters…

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Ryan, Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. December 22nd 2021. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Nellie, sadly missed by his sister Sarah (McManus), nieces Marion, Lisa and Ellen, nephews Michael, Eamonn and Sean, relatives, neighbours and friends.   Reposing at his home (Lyrogue) on…

The death has occurred of Frances Sullivan (née Long) Eastbourne, UK, Cahirciveen, Kerry / Errill, Laois / Clonmel, Tipperary Frances Sullivan (nee Long) December 19th peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents Sean and Mary. Frances will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Kieron and Eoin, her daughter in law Olivia, her sisters Mary,…

The death has occurred of Sally Kennedy (née Shanahan) Mooreville, Rathdowney and formerly Borohan and Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois. December 7th 2021. Predeceased by her husband Joe and her daughter Eileen. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Sadly mourned by her family Michael and his partner Bernie, Ann, Catherine, Josephine and her partner Robbie, devoted grand-daughter Valerie and her husband Liam, son-in-law…

The death has occurred of Sarah (Sally) Whelan (née McCauley) Castletown, Donaghmore, Laois and formerly Pintown, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. December 5th 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mater hospital Dublin. Sadly missed by her loving husband Joe and her family Sharon and Eamonn, grand-daughters Chloe, Emma and Mia, daughter-in-law Pamela, her sister…

The death has occurred of Marian O'Sullivan (née Fitzpatrick) Kyledellig, Rathdowney, Laois.  5th December 2021, peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Co. Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Lynda and Margaret, their father Jim, sons-in-laws Conor & Karl, grandchildren Daveigh, Zara, Fionn, Saoirse & Fiadh, her devoted sister and brothers Peggy, Michael, Pat & Joe, nieces, nephews and all the…

The death has occurred in Canada of Lily De Mattos (nee Dollard)  formerly of Ballyedmond

Michael McCabe McCabe. “Glasheen” Cork Rd., Portlaoise, November 16th 2021. Peacefully at Shaen Hospital. Surrounded by his loving family. Michael, beloved husband of Mary. Dearly loved father to Joe, Aidan, Brian and Eoin. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Seamus, sisters Evelyn, Kathleen, and Mary, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, Anne, adored grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.…

Virginia Conroy Virginia Conroy (neé Keane) 6 Court View, Stradbally and formerly 7 Village View, Errill, Co. Laois. Peacefully, at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, November 7th 2021. Predeceased by her beloved husband Noel and her adoring parents, Lucy and John. Deeply regretted by her loving family and her children, Liam, Michael and Mary, grandchildren Tyler and Ava, brothers Eamonn,…

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Whelan Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois Thomas (Tommy) Whelan, Shanboe, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois. October 19th 2021. Unexpectedly at Galway University Hospital. Sadly mourned by his loving wife Noreen and his family, Therese, Anne-Marie, Martina and Thomasina, sons-in-law, Bob, Paul and Kieran, adored grandchildren, Patrick, Richard, David, Jamie, Loren, Adam and Erin, his brothers Billy and…

The death has occurred of Anastasia (Anna) Somers (née Butler) Churchquarter, Errill, Laois Anastasia (Anna) Somers (née Butler), Churchquarter, Errill, Co. Laois, October 7th 2021. Former National School teacher. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Peacefully, at home, in the presence of her family, following a long illness bravely borne. Deeply regretted by her sons Pat and Kieran and her daughter…

FITZPATRICK Tom (of Beaumont, Dublin 9, late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois), passed September 2nd 2021 in the exemplary care of Prof. Peter Conlon and his team at Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by his sister Bab. Beloved husband of Paula, much loved dad of Eimer, Niamh and Laura, father-in-law of Alan, treasured grandad of Kara and Molly; Tom will be dearly missed…

The death has occurred of Conor Cooke, Stephen Street, Waterford and formerly Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the staff in The Regional Hospital Waterford. Sadly missed by his parents P.J. and Catherine, sister Adrienne, brother Derek, son Lee, daughter Faye and his heartbroken partner Sarah, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

John Broderick, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Killimor, Co. Galway. August 26th 2021. Peacefully at home in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his brother Vincent. Deeply regretted by his wife Kathleen and his family Kevin, John, Angela and Mary, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Alanna, Daniel, John, Conor and Grainne, his sister Rose and brother Marty, nephews,…

David (Dave) Newman, Rathsaran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. July 22nd 2021 following a brief illness. Deeply regretted by his brother Edward and his sisters Rosemary and Rachel, brother-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Frank Gaffney Frank Gaffney, Monamondra, Errill, Co. Laois. July 17th 2021. Peacefully at home in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his brothers Joe, Paddy, Tommy and John and his sisters Maura, Breda and Margaret, also remembering his parents. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife and best friend Brenda and his loving family Mairead and Marcella, sons-in-law Emmett and…

The death has occurred of Brother Seamus Campion C.Ss.R. Redemptorists, Mount St Alphonsus, Limerick City, Limerick and formerly Ballagh, Errill Brother Seamus Campion C.Ss.R. (Redemptorists, Mount St Alphonsus, Limerick) on June 15th in University Hospital, Limerick. Predeceased by his brothers Frs Pat and Con (Columban Fathers) and Michael; and his sisters Sheila (Bree), Sr Eileen M.M.M. and Mary Paul (Clancy).…

Paddy Dunne, Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Bordwell, Clough. June 5th 2021, suddenly and peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his wife Mary (née Brophy). Sadly mourned by his daughters Marie and Emer, sister-in-law Elizabeth, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and many great friends, especially Darragh and the Coffey family and Pat McKelvey.

Teresa (Tess) O'Toole (née Delaney), The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 28th 2021, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Matthew. Sadly mourned by her sons, Matthew, Simon and Justin, her brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.    

Patrick (P.J.) Flanagan, Rock Road, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. May 18, 2021 (peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Dora) (nee Jennings, Belmullet, Co. Mayo) and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Noel, Kevin and Sean, daughter Sinead, daughters-in-law Karen, Audrey and Sonya, brothers Timothy, Johnny and Noel, sisters Maisie, Catherine, Eileen and Margaret,…

Angela Ellen Campion Campion (Née Nolan), Angela Ellen, Ormsby House, Durrow and Rathdowney, Laois. May 17th 2021 in her 102nd year. Much loved mother of Michael, Miriam, Tadhg, Constance and Rita and sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Joseph and her sister Dr. Marie Nolan Hughes, Glengarriff.    

The death has occurred of Frances Bowe (née White) Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Laois Frances Bowe (nee White), Quigley Park, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. May 5th 2021. Peacefully at home in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her parents Larry and Eileen and her granddaughter Elizabeth. Sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy and her children Thomas, Patrick, Martin, Kieran, Claire,…

The death has occurred of Stephen O'LEARY Ballymoteybeg, Enniscorthy, Wexford / Ferns, Wexford (Suddenly) at his residence. Beloved husband of Suzanne and loving father of Ronan & Dara. Dearly loved brother of Pat, Anita & John and loving son of the late Thomas & Mary O’ Leary (The Square, Ferns.) Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, parents-in-law Paddy & Theresa…

The death has occurred of John Hickey Kyle, Rathdowney, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny John Hickey, Kyle, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. April 30th 2021. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and George and his brothers Tommy, Georgie and Paddy. Deeply regretted by his brothers Noel, Michael and Peter, sisters Marie, Joan, Breda and Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews,…

The death has occurred of Mary Healy (née Tully) Oldwood, Roscommon Town, Roscommon / Castlerea, Roscommon / Milltown, Galway HEALY, née Tully, Mary, (Oldwood, Roscommon Town, and formerly of The Fairways, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and Conagher, Milltown, Co. Galway) - 18th April 2021, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Predeceased by her…

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Mockler Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Laois Michael (Mick) Mockler, Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. April 12th 2021. Peacefully at home in the presence of his family. Sadly missed by his daughters Maureen, Janet, Helen, and his son Michael, grandchildren Lauren, Ashleigh, Georgia, Breeze, Tommy, Harvey, Faye, Jack, Charlotte, Matthew and James, great-grandchildren, his sisters Eileen and…

The death has occurred of Tim Doherty Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois Peacefully, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, following a brief illness. Deeply regretted by his wife Mary and his family, Paula, Carol and Brendan, his sister Breda, nieces, nephews, in-laws, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

The death has occurred of Terence Moloney No. 1 Ashbury, Roscrea, Tipperary The death has occurred of Terence Moloney, No 1 Ashbury, formerly 5 Grove St. Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Deeply regretted by his daughter Katie, his parents, Helen and Donie, brother Declan, sister Marguerite, sister-in-law Michele, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends.  

The death has occurred of John Murray Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois John Murray, Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 31st 2021. Peacefully at his daughter's residence in his 95th year. Predeceased by his wife Lil. Sadly missed by his daughter Catherine, grandson Simon and his partner Amy and granddaughter Laura, her husband Stephen, great-grandson Tiernan, neighbours, relatives and friends.

The death has occurred of Kathleen Butler (née King) Coolfin, Rathdowney, Laois Kathleen Butler (nee King), Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 30th, 2021. Peacefully, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Gerard. Sadly missed by her sons Peter, John and Edward, daughters-in-law Margaret and Geraldine, grandchildren Lisa, Julie-Anne and Eileen, great-grandchildren…

The death has occurred of Maeve Wallis (née Gibbons) Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois Maeve Wallis (nee Gibbons), Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. March 19th 2021. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) and her infant child Brian, her brothers Jim, Michael, David, sisters Rita and Dolores. Sadly missed by…

The death has occurred of Hannah Finane (née Phelan) Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois Peacefully in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Regional Hospital. In her 101st year. Predeceased by her husband Michael and her daughter Noreen. Deeply regretted by her loving family George, Kieran, Mary, Rita, Michael, Billy and Seamus. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours and…

The death has occurred of John (Jackie) White Ballagh, Errill, Laois John (Jackie) White, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois. March 9th 2021. At Limerick Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann, his son Sean and his daughters Catherine and Mairead, daughter-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law John and Mark, grandchildren Laura, Jack, Ciarán, Eoighan, Claire and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours…

The death has occurred of Marie Rogers (née Lynch) Gortnalee, Rathdowney, Laois Marie Rogers (née Lynch), Whitebeam Lodge, Gortnalee, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. March 6th 2021. Peacefully following a short illness in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by her loving husband Brendan and her children Samantha, Murray and Alex, sisters-in-law, Ina,…

The death has occurred of Tom Finn Blackrock, Dublin / Errill, Laois Tom Finn Tom Finn, late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Errill, Co. Laois and An Garda Síochana passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 3rd March, 2021, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, following a short illness, fought with great dignity and courage. Beloved husband…

The death has occurred of Katie Dowling (née Delaney) Sentry Hill, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois Katie Dowling (nee Delaney, Barney, Errill) Villa Marie Nursing Home, Roscrea and formerly Sentry Hill, Borris-in Ossory and Bordwell Ballacolla. February 28th 2021. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Villa Marie Nursing Home, in her 103rd year. Predeceased by her husband Maurice.…

The death has occurred of Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Ryan) Newtownperry, Rathdowney, Laois Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Ryan), Newtownperry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 24th 2021. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Regional hospital. Predeceased by her husband Christy and her brother Thomas. Deeply regretted by her loving family, Brian, Sharon and Linda, daughter-in-law Catherine, sons-in-law…

The death has occurred of Anthony (Nano) Grimes 55 Kennedy Park, Roscrea, Tipperary Died suddenly and unexpectedly. Pre-deceased by his beloved mam Teresa (nee Devereux) and brother Jim. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken sons Damien (Damo), Jason and Thomas and their mother Patricia, Father William (Bill), sisters Joan, Teresa and Kathleen, brother Liam, adored grandchildren Alyssa, Ruby, Sean, Paddy and…

The death has occurred of Catherine WALSH (née Mc Grath) The Old Rectory, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois Died 19th February 2021. Peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her son Seamus. Sadly missed by her husband Liam, children Kevin, Edward and Lena and their spouses, Berny, Constance and Tony, grandchildren Catherine, Lydia, Alasdair, Evlin, James, Elanor, Harry, Kate,…

The death has occurred of Sr Aloysius Tighe, St John of God Convent, Wexford, late of Kylemelawn. May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Josephine (Dolly) Powell (née Withero), Marian Terrace, Tipperary Town, Tipperary Josephine (Dolly) Powell (neé Withero), Marian Terrace, Tipperary Town. 10th February 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Josephine (Dolly) - predeceased by her husband Davy & son Paddy, sadly missed by her loving family; Noel, Teresa, Joe, David, Martha & Paul, brother John,…

The death has occurred of Teresa Cahill (née Creagh), Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois Teresa Cahill (nee Creagh), Moíniseal, Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 9th 2021. Predeceased by her husband Jackie. Sadly missed by her loving family Annemarie, Paula, John and Brian, son-in-law Johnny, daughter-in-law Marian, her beloved grandchildren Max, Kate, Tara, Jack, Claire, Clodagh, Jack, Cora, Rory, Erin and Darby, her…

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kitty) Hogan (née Kelly) Blackhill Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, daughter Elizabeth , sons Tom, John and Dehon, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.   Rest In Peace.  

The death has occurred of Nora Browne (née Ryan) Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois Nora Browne (nee Ryan) wife of the late Connie. Peacefully at home, January 29th, 2021. Deeply regretted by all her heartbroken sons and daughters. She will be sorely missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her brother Mick and her sister Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her aunts…

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lil) Kelly (née Holohan) Churchquarter, Errill, Laois January 26th 2021 in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband Paddy. Deeply regretted by her sons Pat and John, daughters-in-law Siobhan and Orla, grandchildren Michael, Emer, Patrick and Kate, her sisters Sally (Jennings) and Winifred (Murphy), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends especially her dear friend Teresa…

The death has occurred of Breda McGrath, Clonmeen, Errill, Laois January 24th 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Patterson's Nursing Home, Roscrea. Sadly mourned by her sisters Nellie (Bannon), Nan (O'Keefe) and Angela Campion, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Christina (Kitty) Giles, Sentry Hill, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. January 21st. 2021. (unexpectedly) at her home. Predeceased by her sister Mary (Kelleher) and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Martin, nephew Leo Kelleher, sister in law Carol, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

Catherine Phelan (nee Purcell), Glosha, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. January 16th 2021. Sadly mourned by her loving husband Tom and her family Dermot, Donal and Bernadette, her brother Pat and her sister Marian, sister in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends.

Mary-Anne Creagh (nee Dowling), Harristown, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. January 16th 2021. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Sadly mourned by her loving family Michael, Margaret (Nelson), Helen (Fortune), Liz (Dowling), Anne (Conroy) and Chris (Kavanagh), sons in law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, her sister Lil O'Connor, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

The death has occurred of Kathleen Ryan (née Kirwan) Glosha Road, Rathdowney, Laois Ryan (nee Kirwan), The Bungalow, Glosha Road, Rathdowney and formerly Donaghmore, Co. Laois. January 7th 2021. Peacefully in her 97th year. Kathleen, predeceased by her husband Peter Paul. Sadly mourned and lovingly remembered by her children, James, Vera, Michael, Rosemary, Paul, Catherine and David, sons-in-law Willie and…

The death has occurred of Sarah Claxton (née Bergin) Ballytarsna, Pike of Rushall, Laois (Peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Willie, brothers Tom , Pad, Joe, Richard and Noel, sisters, Nan, Kathleen, Sheila, Mary, Margaret and Lil. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving son Willie, daughter-in-law Sharon, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews,…

The death has occurred of Terence (Terry) Morris Borohan, Errill, Laois Terence (Terry) Morris, Borohan, Errill, Co. Laois. January 3rd 2021. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his longtime friend Michael. Sadly mourned by all his friends, his care team, Gordana, Fenagh and Jackie, Howard and staff at Flynn's Medical Hall, Dr. Maeve Carroll, Borris in Ossory and all…

The death has occurred of Jeremiah (Jerry) Dowling, Knockardgannon, Errill, Laois Predeceased by his wife Teresa and his granddaughter Jade. Sadly mourned by his sons Tom, Dinny and Diarmuid, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, Paul, Jennifer, Aoife, Jaque, Luke, Katie, Hayley, Tommy and Taylor, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.