Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Connolly (née O’Hearne)
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Bridget Connolly, (née O’Hearne), Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Peacefully on the 26th of October 2022, surrounded by her loving family in the care of Matron and Staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Athy, Co. Kildare. Dearly beloved wife of the late, John Connolly. Predeceased by her husband, John, brothers, Paddy, John and her sister, Kitty. A very special aunt missed by all her nephews and nieces.
Bridget will repose at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm on Friday evening (28th October 2022). Funeral Mass will take place at 12 noon on Saturday (29th October 2022) in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Bridget will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Brigid Walsh
Ballyking, Ballyroan, Laois, R32 V803
Brigid died peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home.Sadly missed by her sisters Mary, Nellie (Ellen), and Kathleen, brothers Peter, Jim and Ned, sisters in law Kathleen, Dympna and Imelda, brothers in law Willie, Jonas and Seamus, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her brother Jim’s residence Ballyking R32V803 on Thursday morning. Prayers at 7.30 on Thursday evening. House private on Friday morning. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link https://www.ballinakillknockparish.com/ Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
Sr. Paula O’Dwyer
Portlaoise, Laois/Kilcock, Kildare
O’Dwyer, Sr. Paula, in her 103rd year, formerly of Presentation Sisters Portlaoise, 25th October 2022, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Shalom Nursing Home, Kilcock, Co. Kildare.
Predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth, her brother Jack and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by her cousins especially Helen, Presentation Community, relatives, past pupils and friends.
Reposing in Shalom Nursing Home, Kilcock on Thursday, 27th October 2022, from 3pm to 4.30 pm, followed by removal to St Peter and Paul Church, Portlaoise arriving at 6.30 pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday, 28th October 2022, at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Peter and Paul cemetery. Funeral may be followed on www.portlaoiseparish.ie
Calum Sean Dougan
Carlow Town, Carlow/Portlaoise, Laois/Randalstown, Antrim
Dougan, Carlow, formerly Portlaoise, Laois and Randalstown, Co Antrim, suddenly & unexpectedly. Calum Sean RIP dearly beloved son of Martin & Emma, and brother of Hayley & Daniel
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken grandparents Danny & Alison, Aunts Laura, Danielle & Dervla, Uncles Eamon & Kieran, all his cousins and his entire family circle & friends.
Calum’s remains will leave Marrion’s Funeral Home, 12A Main Street, Randalstown, on Friday morning at 11.40am to St MacNissi’s Church for 12noon Requiem Mass. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. The funeral service may also be viewed on the parish webcam on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-macnissis
Philip O’Brien
4 Ashley Gardens, Portlaoise, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Philip passed away peacefully in the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his sisters, Chris (O’Connor), Mary (O’Brien) and Patricia (Berry). Also his nieces, nephews, brother in law, his cousin Ned Martin, neighbours and friends.
Philip will repose in the Presentation Chapel Stradbally on Thursday evening at 6 o clock with recital of the Rosary at 8 o clock.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Director’s on Friday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Saint Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 11 o clock Requiem Mass which will be live streamed on http://www.parishofathy.ie/
Cremation service to follow in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin at 2.20pm. Philips cremation service will be live streamed on
https://www.d trust.ie/location/Newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Saint James Hospital, Dublin.
