Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died January 5th 2025. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter to Sean and Bernie and beloved sister to Sam.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Martin Brophy
Fairymount, Crettyard, Laois/Gowran, Kilkenny
Martin Brophy, of Fairymount, Crettyard, Co Laois and formerly of Ballyquirke, Gowran, Co Kilkenny, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness, on January 6th, 2025, under the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff at University Hospital, Waterford.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Teresa, Carmel, Patrick and Martina, adored grandfather of Saoirse, Aoibhinn, Caoimhe, Síofra and Ellen and cherished brother of John, Mary and the late Timothy.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Paul and Colin, Martina’s partner Ross, daughter-in-law Daiva, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Brigid (Nancy) Davin (née Campion)
Tentore, Ballacolla, Laois/Urlingford, Kilkenny
Brigid(Nancy) Davin nèe Campion, Tentore, Ballacolla and formerly of Graine, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny . Unexpectedly but peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Billy. Deeply regretted by her loving son William, adored granddaughter Carrie, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law John, her good friend Kathleen, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Michael Hogan
Drimmo, Mountrath, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully on the 7th January 2025, in the care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, sisters and brothers
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Thursday evening (Jan 9th) from 6.0’clock concluding with Rosary at 7.0’clock. Removal on Friday morning (Jan 10th) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:-
https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her dad John.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken family, her mam Kathleen, brothers Kevin and John, sister Mary, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law David Morgan, nieces and nephews Alanna, Daniel (D.J.), John, Conor and Gràinne, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues at Aer Lingus and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 E5C8) on Thursday January 9th. 2025 from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 7.30. Removal to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Friday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery Shanahoe Co Laois.
Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Angela’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link http://parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
Josephine Monaghan (née Conroy)
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Josephine Monaghan (nee Conroy) Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 7th January 2025 in the loving care of Droimnín Nursing home. Predeceased bye her husband Aidan. Deeply regret by her loving daughter Ann, son in law Aengus and dearly loved grandson David, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Thursday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 2pm requiem mass. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Bill O’Shea
O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Bill O`Shea. 20 O`Moore Place, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2025. Surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents. Edward and Julia. Sisters Mary, Mag, Diana, Betty, Angela, Geraldine, brothers Sonny, Oliver, Frankie. Sons Joseph, and Christopher, and Liam. Grandson Jamie-Lee. Deeply regretted by his heart broken sisters Ann, Lucy, Sheila, Jacinta and Bernie, brothers Paul and Michael, children Paul, William, John, Patrick, Caroline and Shannon and all his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his granddaughter Tanya Culbert’s residence in Stradbally (R32AEY1) on Tuesday evening from 7 pm. With rosary at 8 pm on Wednesday reposing at his own residence at 20 O`Moore place from 3 pm. With rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Br. Michael (Finian) Loran
Hightown, Coralstown, Westmeath/Castletown, Laois
Br. Michael (Finian) Loran, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Hightown, Coralstown, Co. Westmeath. Died January 7th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.
Predeceased by his parents William and Mary, his brothers Tom, Bill, Jim, Paddy, Jack, sisters-in-law Kitty, Joan and Bridge, brother-in-law Noel. Sadly missed by his sister Margaret, sister-in-law Ellen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relations and friends, and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House.
Reposing in Miguel House (R32NX40) on Wednesday January 8th from 11am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 6.30pm on Wednesday Evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday 9th at 12 Noon, followed by Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.
John (Jack) Campion
Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
John (Jack) Campion, Bushfield, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. Died January 6th 2025, peacefully in the care of staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Laurence and Mary, sister Maureen, brother Michael.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his brother Jim, sisters Pauline (Comerford), Anne (Hogan), sister in law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Jan 8th) from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Thursday morning (Jan 9th) at 11.45am to arrive at St. Kieran’s Church, Knockaroo, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
Kathleen Grehan
Tinnahinch, Rosenallis, Laois
Kathleen Grehan Tinnahinch, Rosenallis Co.Laois died peacefully January 5th in the loving care of the staff at St Brigid’s Hospital Shaen,
Beloved daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Grehan Cloncannon, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Maureen cousins, neighbours, relatives, and friends.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St.Brigid’s Church Rosenallis. Burial after in St.Brigid’s Cemetery
Margaret Byrne (née Styles)
Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois
Margaret t Byrne (nee Styles) Boughlone, Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois died peacefully on the 4th January. Predeceased by her adored husband Terry and parents Elizabeth and George, brothers George, Paddy, Liam and Joe and sisters Nell and Elizabeth.Deeply regretted by her heartbroken children Liz, Ken and Terry and their partners Michael, Ann and Sandy, her grandchildren Shane, Niall, Jamie, Molly and Caoimhe, her brothers John and Noel, her sisters Bid and Mary, her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6.30 pm, until 8 pm. Rosary will be recited at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 1 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Ann Munnelly (née O’Connell)
Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Munnelly, Née O’Connell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 29th December, 2024, peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving and devoted children, Róisín, Pauric and Elaine, and their partners Emily and Ciarán, adored four grandchildren Cian, Alisha, Odhrán and Córa, brothers Dan and Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Beaumont Foundation. Please click on link below to donate.
https://www.beaumontfundraising.ie/donate
Removal Wednesday to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise arriving for 11am funeral mass, private family cremation thereafter in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Nora Delaney (née Maher)
Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Laois
Nora Delaney (Nee Maher), Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died peacefully on the 5th of January, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband, Denis (Din), her daughter Louise, her infant son, & her son-in-law Don Browne.
Dearly loved mother of Judith, Margaret, Olive & Mary.
Adored granny to Maeve, Tadhg, Kevin, Séan, Jerome, Muireann, Cathal, Nora-Jane, Liam, Tess, Louise, Alice, Eamon, & Denis.
Deeply mourned by her loving sisters Angela Brennan & Bridget (Melbourne), & her brother Noel (Melbourne).
Much loved mother-in-law to Brian Booth, Ger O’Donoghue, Pat Arrigan & John Joe Doyle.
Deeply regretted by her brother-in-law Michael & sister-in-law Sadie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, on Tuesday the 7th of January from 3pm, with Prayers at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, with burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Nora’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to “The Day Care Centre, Abbeyleix”. Donation box available in the church.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 7, 2025
