Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora Byrne (née Condron)
Dundrum, Dublin/Wolfhill, Laois
Byrne (nee Condron) (Dundrum and formerly of Wolfhill, Co Laois) – June 10th, 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstowm and while in the presence of her family, Nora, beloved wife of the late Eddie and much-loved mother of Helen and the late Marguerite. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter, sons-in-law David and Eamonn, adored grandchildren Aoife, Sarah, David, Katie, Garret and great-granddaughter Daisy, relatives, neighbours and friends.
In line with Government and HSE advice regarding funeral gatherings, a private funeral (limited to 50 people) will take place at 11:30am on Tuesday morning (June 15th) in the Church of the Holy Cross, Main Street, Dundrum. Live streaming of the funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: Click Here to View Mass
Nora’s Funeral Cortège is expected to pass residence on Tuesday morning (June 15th) at 12:45pm. Anyone wishing to stand along the route as a mark of respect are asked to adhere to all guidelines relating to social distancing and the wearing of face masks. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral and cannot due to current restrictions may leave a personal message for the family in the section “Condolences” on the bottom of this notice.
Tom Byrne
Derrough, Mountrath, Laois
Tom Byrne, Derrough, Mountrath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, (Honorary President of St. Fintan’s GAA Club), 11th June 2021 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Breda and dearly loved father of Maura, Fiona, Tommy, Claire, Ann and Eileen, daughter-in-law, sons-in law, his beloved grandchildren Lauren, Alison, Tara, Grace, Thomas, Dean, Katie, Emily, Patrick, Jane, Emma, Molly, Caoimhe, Anna, Maisie and Ned. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his sisters Peggy and Bab, predeceased by his sister Maisie and brother Paddy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew him, a private family funeral will take place (max 50 people in the Church) Funeral Mass will take place (13th June) in St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath at 2pm and will be live streamed on the Parish Website: https://www.mountrathparish.ie/mountrath-webcam/ or the St. Fintan’s Parish, Mountrath Facebook page, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Tom’s family would like to thank you for your understanding and consideration at this sad and difficult time and would also like to thank sincerely all who cared for Tom.
Bernadette Callaghan (née Dunne)
Borris Great, Portlaoise, Laois
Callaghan Bernadette, Borris Little, Portlaoise, June 10th 2021. Peacefully, at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Hugh and dearly loved mother to Francis, Chris, Hughie, Rory and Anne-Marie. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Given the exceptional climate and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew her, a private funeral, limited to immediate family and friends, will take place, at 2.30pm on Saturday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam: http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
James Anthony Goodwin
27 St. Joseph’s Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois
Died June 10th 2021. Beloved son of the late Christopher and Kathleen Goodwin. Predeceased by his brothers Paul and Michael and sister Naula Galvin Deeply regretted by his sister Agnes Roycroft (Naas), and brothers Tommy and Patrick, brother-in-law Peter, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Given the exceptional circumstances and to protect everyone who knew James Anthony, a private family funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church. The Funeral Cortège will travel from Moloney’s Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 10.50am, sympathisers are welcome along the route, maintaining a safe social distance. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Sympathisers can express their sympathy on the condolence section below.
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