Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Byrne
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Byrne late of “The Forge”, Ballickmoyler and Brighton, England, passed away peacefully, on October 21st, 2023 at Royal Sussex Co. Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathy, sister Annie, brother Noel, Danny and Frank.
Beloved father of Rita (Brighton), Michael (Australia), Tony (Carlow), adored grandfather of Jessica, Dean, Vera, Charlie, Mikela, Toni-Ann and James, cherished brother of Peter and Noeleen and much loved father-in-law of Karen.
He will be sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren, his 3 great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law Pat, his exceptional friends Mikie, Gary, Stella and Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Liam Ryan
Cappanarrow, Camross, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen.
Beloved husband of Mary, father of Noelle, Anthony, John, Jacinta, Eileen, Liam, Damien, Brendan, Mary, Lizzy and Sarah. Sadly missed by his brothers Lar, John and Thomas and his sisters Maura, Ann and Theresa, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in his home (R32 F894) on Friday and Saturday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 6.30pm to Fergal’s Church, Camross arriving for 7pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Fergal’s Cemetery.
House private on Sunday.
George Donagher
Droughill, Bishopswood, Portarlington, Laois, R32 N2CO
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 N2CO) on Friday and Saturday evening from 3pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
George’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Friends of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/friendsofthemidlandregionalhospitaltullamore
Laurence (Lar) Flynn
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Peg, sons Noel and Brian, daughter Lorna, daughters-in-law Tracey and Dagmara, son-in-law Eoghan, grandchildren Lauren, Kate, Robyn, Amy, Dearbhla and Tadhg, brothers Jimmy, Jack and Ned, sisters May, Teresa and Nancy, nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his brothers Mick, Paddy, Joe and Bill.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 F6W3) on Saturday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 1:30pm arriving The Church of The Sacred Heart, Rath for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.
Lar’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/
Gerard Doyle
Rathmoyle Rd., Abbeyleix, Laois / Lusk, Dublin
The death has occurred of Gerard Doyle, late of Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and formerly of Walshestown, Lusk, Co. Dublin and Tolka Estate, Dublin 11, (peacefully) in St. Frances Hospice, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by his wife Julie and his sister Nell. Gerard will be sadly missed by his sons Gerard and Colin, his daughter Lorna, grandchildren Sophie, Sarah and Saoirse, brother Patrick, daughter-in-law Stephanie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at McNally’s Funeral Home, Balbriggan on Friday from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal, at 10.30am, followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only with donations, in lieu, to St. Frances Hospice.
https://www.sfh.ie/blanchardstown?form=Donate
James (Jimmy) King
31 St Fiacc’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
James (Jimmy) King (former Sugar Factory Employee) of 31 St Fiacc’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away suddenly, on October 24th, 2023, at his home.
Cherished brother of Paddy, Joe, Ger, Mary and the late Maurice and much loved son of the late James and Elizabeth.
He will be sadly missed by his loving brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen on Friday from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 6.45pm that evening. Removal from there on Saturday at 10.15am to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service: https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Susan Murphy (née Gillson)
Barnbawn Road, Glenealy, Wicklow / Mountmellick, Laois
Barnbawn Road, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow & formerly Derrygile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. 15th January 1957 – 20th October 2023.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected, peaceful passing of Susan at her home in Glenealy.
Beloved wife of Garret and cherished mother to Andrew and Kieran , sadly missed by her husband, sons Andrew his wife Sonia and Kieran and his fiancée Lou and loving sister to Tim. Susan will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
Susan was a delightful and positive presence in the lives of all who had the honour to know her. She set an inspiring example as a wife, mother, and friend and her memory will be dearly cherished.
Susan will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) Monday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm and on Tuesday morning 31st October from 10.00am with removal at 11.30am to McCrea’s Cremation Chapel in the adjoining building for a funeral service to celebrate Susan’s life for all those who wish to attend.
Joanna Klubikowska
Fairgreen, Portlaoise, Laois
Joanna Klubikowska, Higgins Park, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, died 19th October 2023, unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Kristof, daughter Ola, son Rafal his partner Andrea and their son Darby, grandsons Szymon and Victor, extended family in Poland, relatives, friends and work colleagues at Lily O’Brien’s, Newbridge.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm. Rosary will be recited at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, October 28th, at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Cremation to follow in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.
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