Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal Breen
Portlaoise, Laois/Timahoe, Laois/Mallow, Cork
Donal Breen. Oaklawn Portlaoise and formerly Timahoe and Knocknagree Mallow Co.Cork. Died 29th July. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his brother Sonny and sister Hannah. Sadly mourned by his devoted wife Kay, his loving children Patrick, John, William, Donal, Elma and Anthony. His adored grandchildren Danielle, Killian, Tom and Hannah. Daughters in law Patricia and Elin, sons in law Wim and Fintan, sister in law Nellie, brother in law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening July 31st from 6:30pm with rosary recital at 8pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Robert Hannan
Goatstown, Dublin/Coolrain, Laois/Arklow, Wicklow
Hannan Robert Ernest, Goatstown, Dublin and formerly Arklow, Co. Wicklow, July 28th. Peacefully, at home, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of Mary (nee Handcock). Formerly Coolrain, Co. Laois. Cherished uncle and great uncle. Deeply regretted by his many relatives, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday morning from 12 noon. Removal at 1.15 pm to arrive at St Jude’s Church, Anatrim Church, Coolrain, for 2 pm service. Interment will follow in Aghaboe Cemetery.
John Conroy
Clonshaugh, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Conroy, John (Jack) – 27th July 2023, (Clonshaugh, Dublin and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois), (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Beaumont Hospital.
Beloved husband of Geraldine and loving father of Seibh, and stepdad of Ciara and Mark; very sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Alice, Abigail and Zoey, daughter-in-law Fiona, sister Maureen, sister-in-law Lillas, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.
John Kirwan
Cloncough, Mountrath, Laois
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of John Kirwan, Cloncough, Mountrath (Clock Tower Joinery), peacefully at home, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved husband and best friend of Rosie, much loved brother of Mary, Billy and Elizabeth. John will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife, siblings, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews, his loyal and trusted staff and his beloved animals.
Reposing at home on Saturday, 29th from 4pm – 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm.
House strictly private at all other times.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, 30th, at 12 noon in Shanahoe Church. R32 AH90. A private cremation service will follow.
Family flowers only. Donations, in memory of John, can be made to the Irish Cancer Society or Dogs Trust Ireland.
The family would like to sincerely thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of The Beacon Hospital and the Laois/Offaly Palliative Care Team for their wonderful care of John.
Matt Moore
Killavilla, Roscrea, Offaly/Tipperary/Oldcastle, Meath/Laois
Matt Moore, Killavilla, Roscrea, Co Offaly and late of Ballinacree, Oldcastle, Co Meath. Died 27th July 2023. Peacefully with his loving family by his side, in the care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
Predeceased by his son Brendan.
Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Nuala, his doting children Geraldine, Bernie, Maureen, Carmel, Angela and Chris, his adoring grandchildren Joanne, Aoife, Ciarán, Conal, Andrew, Ciarán, Killian, Fionnuala, Michael, Coleen, Daithí, Diarmuid, Chloe, Jake and Megan, his sons in law, daughter in law, his dear sisters, brothers, relatives, kind neighbours and large circle of loyal friends.
Reposing in Doyle’s Funeral Home, Roscrea E53 RX08, on Saturday 29th July, from 5pm to 8pm.
Private removal from his residence on Sunday morning, arriving in St. Cronan’s Church, Roscrea E53 PK82, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Dungar Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.stcronanscluster.ie
Jonathan McCowen
Brisbane and formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Jonathan McCowen, Brisbane. Formerly Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois. It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan “Micko” McCowen, after a long illness, bravely battled. Beloved husband and soulmate of Sherie, and adoring dad of Darcy and Riley.
Predeceased by his parents, Jon and Marie McCowen. Johnny will be sadly missed every day by Sherie, Darcy and Riley, his sister Louise (Galway), his brothers Paul (Naas) and Mark (Poland), sisters-in-law Maureen and Ladda, niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and his wide circle of friends at home and abroad.
Jonathan’s funeral service will take place at Our Lady of Graces Catholic Church, Carina on Tuesday, 1st August, 2023, commencing at 11.00am followed by burial at Mt Gravatt Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 28, 2023
