Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall (Cornelius) Dunne
Beechfield ,and formerly of Cill Sileach, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Niall (Cornelius) Dunne. (Fondly known to his workmates as The Big Fridge). Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of St. James’s Hospital.
Beloved husband of Mary, and devoted father of Shane, Darragh, Neala and Eoghain. Niall was a cherished grandfather to Ella, Lorna, Odhran, Moya, Laoise, Hugh, Brian, Conor and Fiadh.
Dear brother to Eamonn and is now united with his late brothers Tony, Camillus and Declan. He will be deeply missed by his daughters-in-law Aiveen, Eithne and Aoife, son-in-law Frank, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, friends and colleagues from the Prison Service.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday (July 17th) from 5pm to 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home in Beechfield on Thursday, to arrive at SS.Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 2pm Requiem Mass.
House private on Thursday Morning, please. Interment afterwards in SS.Peter & Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Funeral may be streamed live on the Portlaoise Parish webcam.
In lieu of flowers, Niall requested that bright colours be worn to celebrate his vibrant spirit and joyful life. Donations, if desired, to The Cuisle Center.
Liam Kelly
Cullohill, Laois
It is with great sadness that the Kelly family announces that Liam Kelly formerly of Cullohill has passed peacefully after a short illness on the 1st of July 2024 in London. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Elizabeth (Lilly) Kinsella (née Walsh)
Ballinlough, Ballyroan, Laois
Lilly passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Lilly was the beloved wife of John, loving mother of Marie and Ray, adored granny to Ethan, Luke, Sage and Beau and mother-in-law of Aidan and Ciara.
Dearly loved sister of Mary and Anthony Costello, Kathleen and Pat Ramsbottom, Ann Dignam, Paddy and Jackie Walsh, Tommy and Kathleen Walsh, Jim and Adrienne Walsh, Bridie and Ted Wall, Liam and Sheila Kinsella, Tom and Jim Kinsella.
Funeral arrangements to follow. House private.
The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to the Irish Cancer Society.
Jimmy Murphy
Crow Lane, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the tender care of the staff of the Emo Court Ward at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his parents Mick and Lil and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Dolores, sisters Liz and Cathy, brothers Tommy and Eddie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 11:10am (travelling via St Michael’s Park and Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
David (Davy) Tobin
St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Laois
David (Davy) Tobin, St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 13th July 2024 (unexpectedly). Predeceased by his mother, father and brothers. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his brother Paul and Doreen’s residence, Woodbrook, Mountrath (eircode R32Y897), on Tuesday afternoon (16th July) from 2.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock.
Removal on Wednesday morning (17th July) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Davy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Patricia Kirkman
Abbeyleix, Laois
South Africa and Abbeyleix. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget.
Predeceased by her loving husband Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Lesley Anne, son Barry, grandson Michael and his partner Paulina, grandson Alexander, extended family and the world family and friends of Patricia.
The family would like to thank Dr. Madden and Family Carers Ireland for their wonderful care and attention.
Reposing at the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5.30pm on Monday with Prayers at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in the church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix at 11am. Private cremation will take place afterwards.
Grace Donnelly
22A Lake Avenue, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Betty Blewitt.
Formerly of Wallsend, UK, and Graceful Flowers, Main St., Portlaoise.
Deeply regretted by her sister Jackie Chadkirk, and sadly missed by her niece, Angela, her extended family, relatives, good friends and neighbours.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Elizabeth (Liz) Kennedy (née Cummins)
1 Slieve Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Laois / Borris, Carlow
Elizabeth (Liz) Kennedy (nee Cummins), 1 Slieve Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and formerly of Inch, Borris, Co. Carlow. Passed away on the 13th of July 2024, suddenly but peacefully at the Midlands, Regional, Hospital, Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Martin and her two infant sons.
Beloved mother of Liz, Jim and Martin.
Liz will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children, her daughters-in-law Mary and Lorrie, her 9 adoring grandchildren Katelyn, Tiffany, Dylan, Michelle, Tara, Amy, Clodiagh, Riagain and Cliodhna, her nephew James, and her niece Anne McCusker, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Tuesday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Liz’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
As a celebration of Liz’s life please wear colourful clothing.
Eamon Moore
Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois
Eamon died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaois.
He is predeceased by his brother William and sister Eileen Gibbons.
Deeply regretted by Kathleen,sister in law Mona,Kathleen’s sister Moira,nephews John,Tom,James,and Eoin,nieces Breda and Mary,relatives,neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Brennan’s, Stanhope Street,Ballinakill from 6 pm to 8 pm on Sunday evening. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 oc in The Church of The Assumption,Ballyouskill followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private on Monday morning please.
Family flowers only.
Liam (William) Joseph Lynch
Rosewood Tullyroe Mountrath Road, Abbeyleix, Laois/Durrow, Laois
Formerly of Aharney, Durrow, Laois. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ellen his brother Patrick (Pakie), Aharney, Joseph (Slieve Rue) and his son Joseph.
Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, his sister Margaret (Durrow), sons Paul, Padraig, John, Peader and his daughter Ellenora and their spouses Angela, Mary, Helene, Siobhan and Brian. His grandchildren Rian, Ciara, Niamh, Fiona, Finnian, Aisling, Shane, Alienore, Eanna, Liam, Roisin and Niall.
His granddaughter-in-law Niamh and grandson-in-law Brendan and his loving nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends and of course his bees.
Reposing at Rosewood Abbeyleix on Saturday from 4pm. with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Sunday from his residence to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary for 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11 am, in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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