Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and formerly of Ballybritt, Roscrea Co. Tipperary, passed away suddenly on 24th January 2025.
James was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Ita.
Beloved husband of Eliz; cherished father of Marna, Alma and Martin; adored grandfather to Arthur, Jude, Lughaidh, Eve, Holly, Ava and Croia, he is deeply regretted by his brother John and sisters Noreen, Pauline, Mary and Monica; sons in law Daniel and James, daughter-in-law Sínead; brothers-in-law, sister-in/law, nieces and nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny)
Athy, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny) late of Enfield, London and formerly Ballylinan and Athy, passed away suddenly in the loving care of the staff of St. Theresas Care Home, Bush Hill Park, London.
Predeceased by her husband Sean and deeply regretted by her daughters Maria (Mitchell), Margaret, Michele and her son John. Grandchildren John, David, Lucy, Victoria and Harriet. Great grandchildren Zachary, Matilda, Joshua, India, Hudson and Finley. nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives, extended family and friends.
Teresa’s Requiem Mass in London will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. George, Enfield, on 29th January followed by repatriation from London to Athy.
Teresa will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mt. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, from 2.30pm until removal at 4.30pm to St. Ann’s Church, Ballylinan, Co. Laois for reception prayers at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 6th February, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Barbara Anne Delaney
Esker, Ballyfin, Laois
Formerly of Greenmill Lane/ St. Brigids, and Late of Esker, Ballyfin. Whom passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Tullamore Hospital. Pre deceased by her loving husband Brendan, her son Kieran, and brothers Shawn and Robert. Adored mother of Angela, Kelley, Tracy, Brendan, Sean and Laura. Deeply regretted by her loving family; brother Neil, sister June, grandchildren, great-grandson, sons in law, daughters in law, sisters in law Linda and Lesley, close friends Margaret and Geraldine, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Sunday, 26th January, from 3pm- 5.30pm, with Rosary Recital at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, 27th January, at 11am in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, followed by interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Donations, if desired, can be made to “Friends of Tullamore Hospital”.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following livestream link: Webcam – Portlaoise Parish
Stella McHugh (née Burke)
Clondarrig, Portlaoise, Laois
Stella McHugh. Clondarrig. Portlaoise. 24th January 2025 . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late P.J. and dearly loved mother to Olive, Carmel, John, and Edel.
Cherished grandmother to Danny, John, David, Charlotte, Laura, Robyn, Paddy , Esme, Martha, James, Stella and Florence. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Sisters Patricia, Anita, Helen, Carmel, and brother John, sons in law Brian, Cathal, Kevin and daughter in law Katie, brothers in law, sisters in law. nephews, nieces, relatives and neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Saturday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm. With Rosary at 7.30 pm. On Sunday, funeral arriving at St Fintans Church Ballyfin, for 2pm requiem Mass. Interment will follow in Clondarrig Cemetery.
Mary Purcell (née Barry)
Formerly Laburnam Close, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Curragh Lawn Nursing Home, Kinneagh, Curragh, Co. Kildare surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Richard (Dick) brothers Eddie, Maurice, Mick, Billy and sisters Kathleen and Angela. Deeply mourned and lovingly remembered by her son Nicholas (Newbridge) and daughter Julianne (Malahide), daughter-in-law Marilyn, son-in-law Conor, adored grandchildren Finn, Barry, Jamie, Sarah-Molly and Abbie-Mae, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son’s residence W12W142 on Saturday, January 25th, between 4pm and 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 26th, in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois at 2pm. Burial immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://Abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Eileen Connolly (née Ryan)
Spa Street, Portarlington, Laois/Broadford, Kildare
Late of Clonuff, Broadford, Co. Kildare.
Unexpectedly at Home. Predeceased by her grand-daughter Makayla. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, husband Ray, children Michael, Mandy, Lisa, Darren and Mark, grandchildren Tyler, Aimee, Leighton, Malachy, Blake, Charlie, Dylan, Aaron and Joey, brothers Christy and Micháel, daughters-in-law Linda and Josephine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Larkin’s Funeral Home Edenderry on Saturday from 5pm – 7pm with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in St. Mary’s Church, Edenderry, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Edenderry.
You can take part in Eileen’s Funeral Mass on the Edenderry Parish webcam.
Mary Ita Hyland (née Greaney)
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in her sleep while in the tender care of the staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Joe, daughters Noreen and Bernadette and her son Darby. Mary Ita will be sadly missed by her loving family Jim, Joe, Declan, Philomena and Martha along with her extended family, grandsons and granddaughters to whom she was very close with, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St John’s Church, Killenard for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Mary Ita will be laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.
Noel O’Toole
Grove Park, Mountmellick, Laois/Tallaght, Dublin
The death has occurred of Noel O’Toole, Grove Park, Mountmellick, Laois, formerly Balrothery Estate Tallaght and late of Dublin Corporation and a proud member of Mountmellick Men’s Shed, on January 22nd, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Phil, daughters Diane and Catriona, son, Niall, Daughter-in-law Michelle, and Son-in-law, Dan, adored grandchildren Conor, Kate, Matthew, Luke, Tegan, Lauren, and Tiernan, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Also, sadly missed by his extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to Laois Offaly Palliative CareTeam.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday 24th of January from 5pm to 8pm with recital of the Rosary from 7:30pm. Eircode: R32PC95
Removal from his home on Saturday, January 25th, at 10:30am and arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for requiem mass at 11:00am.
Funeral Prayers in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday at 11.30am. Removal at 12noon to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Cremation Service at 1.30pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Stella Mullally (née Walshe)
Russellstown, Attanagh, Kilkenny/Laois
The death has taken place of Stella Mullally (Nee Walshe), Russellstown, Attanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
She died suddenly at her home on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Predeceased by her husband Nicky, her brother Donal, sister Sr. Mary and son-in-law James.
Deeply regretted by her daughters Marian and Yvonne and her son Niall.
Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Máirín and son-in-law Terry, grandchildren James, Cillian, Cathal and Ruairí, brother John, sister Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her home from 5pm Thursday with Rosary at 8pm.
House private Friday due to weather conditions and Safety.
Removal Saturday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetry.
Mass may be viewed on line at https:www.youtube,com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger
Joan Delaney (née Bowden)
Clonburren, Rathdowney, Laois
Joan Delaney (née Bowden), Clonburren, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 20th. 2025 unexpectedly at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Martin and her parents Nicholas and Kathleen. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Diarmaid, daughters Sorcha and Orlaith, daughter-in-law Veronica, sons-in-law Murray and Alex, granddaughter Sarah, brothers Richard and Seamus, sister Nancy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Sunday, January 26th, from 5 o’clock pausing for prayers at 7 o’clock. Removal on Monday morning, January 27th, to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, Errill arriving for Requiem mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran’s Cemetery, Errill.
Trish Kelley (née Lawlor)
Mountmellick, Laois
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trish Kelley, née Lawlor (Nurse Kelley, Glenard Clinic) after an illness bourne with great courage and dignity, surrounded by her loving family, friends and the staff of Dún Aine (St. Vincent’s, CNU Mountmellick).
Beloved wife of the late Eddy. Trish was deeply loved by her brothers Michael (R.I.P.) John, Dermot, Gerry and sister Doris (Flannery) and by her extended family and friends who she cherished.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Thursday from 6pm Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal from her home on Saturday morning at 1.20pm via Connolly Street arriving St Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass 2pm. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery. House Private Please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Martin Cuddy
Ballinrally, Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Martin Cuddy, Ballinrally, Camross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on the 21st January 2025 peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Sheila, sister Teresa and brother Joe. Survived by his brother Oliver, sisters Mary Leeman, Sheila Dowling, Rita Keenan, and Carmel Waters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Thursday evening (23rd January) from 5.0’clock concluding with Rosary at 7.0’clock. Due to adverse weather conditions (red weather warning), Removal will take place on Saturday morning (25th January) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Martin’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:- https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
Thomas O’Connor
Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Kerry/Abbeyfeale, Limerick/Mountmellick, Laois
Thomas O’Connor, 1 Lord Edward St, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and late of Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co. Kerry.
Thomas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Tallaght University Hospital on Sunday 19th January 2025 after being taken ill suddenly the previous Friday.
Thomas is predeceased by his father Jimmy, his mother Betty and his baby sister Carmel.
Thomas, adored father, grandfather, brother, uncle and grand-uncle is dearly missed by his heartbroken family: his son Timothy, daughter-in-law Gemma, his grandchildren, Mireya, Tierni, Cillian and Torryn, his brothers John and Jim, sisters Mary Jo, his twin sister Eileen, Leisha and Trina, his brothers-in-law; Neilus, Eddie, Charles and Conny, sister-in-law Noreen and Jim’s partner Ruth, his nieces and nephews, his aunt-in-law Nora, his girlfriend Rita, his relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale on Thursday, 23rd January, from 6.00 p.m. until 8.00p.m. Funeral arriving at St. Brigid’s Church, Duagh on Saturday, 25th January, for Requiem Mass at 12.00 p.m. Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/duagh. Burial afterwards in Gale Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel.
Kathleen King (née Delaney)
Curragh, Rosemount, Moate, Westmeath/Ballinakill, Laois
Kathleen King (née Delaney); Curragh, Rosemount, Moate, and late of Ballinakill (Brandra, Attanagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois). Peacefully on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her family, after a long illness borne with her characteristic courage, determination, and grace.
Predeceased by her parents Bill and Anna. Lovingly remembered by her husband Con, sons Thomas and Liam, daughters Anne Marie (Anna) and Carmel, granddaughters Lara and Elise, brothers Jim, Pat, John, Philip and Liam, sisters Mary and Anna, son-in-law Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St. Thomas Church, Rosemount, this Thursday 23rd from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, 25th at 10am. (Please note change of date and time.) Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen’s funeral mass can be viewed live on https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-thomas-the-apostle-rosemount
Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot do so, may leave a message of condolence in the section below. Alternatively, private messages of condolence or enquiries can be sent to info@hughflynnfuneraldirectors.ie
Donations if desired to the Friends of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 23, 2025
