Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Corcoran
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co.Laois on Saturday the 8th of February at home, surrounded by his devoted family.
Sadly missed by his wife Anne, children Edel (Lynch), James, Brendan, Patrick, Teresa, Anne Marie (Buggy), Marese (Munnelly) & Breda (Leacy), his brother Alo and his sister Anne Usher, all his treasured grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in his home (R32 A393) from 5pm today Sunday 9th with Rosary at 8pm and all day Monday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11am to St. Brigid’s Church Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
John Hearns
Hillview, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital.
Predeceased by his sister Mary. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, his sisters Christine, Sheila, Margaret, Kathleen and his brother Michael, sisters-in-law Nora, Mary and brother-in-law Tommy, his cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing Keegan’s Funeral Home Portlaoise (opposite St.Peter and Paul’s Church) on Sunday from 4pm to 5.30pm, pausing for The Rosary at 5pm.
Reposing on Monday morning from 10am. Removal at 10.30am to St.Fintan’s Church Ballyfin for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial after in St.Fintans Cemetery Ballyfin. House strictly private.
Mary (Mollie) McRedmond (née Kane)
Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Laois
Mary (Mollie) McRedmond, (Née Kane), Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.
Died peacefully on the 7th of February 2025 in the loving care of the staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, with her daughter Mary by her side.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Blaise & her brother John.
Dearly loved mother of Mary, Linda & Yvonne. Mollie will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Jeffrey, Charlotte, Daniel & Jamie, her three great-grandchildren, son-in-law Niall, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Monday the 10th of February at 12 noon, in St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s cemetery Clonaslee.
Mollie’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. If you wish to offer your condolences to the McRedmond family, you may do so in the Condolence section below.
House Strictly Private at All Times, Please.
Elizabeth (Lil) O’Connell (née Murphy)
Lucan, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
O’CONNELL (née Murphy), Elizabeth (Lil) (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois). Passed away peacefully on February 8th 2025, at Connolly Hospital with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her sister Bridie and brother John. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah (Jerry), much loved mother of Marguerite, Niall and Jerome and devoted grandmother to Aaron, Connor, Ciara and Nathan. Will be very sadly missed by her daughter, sons, grandchildren, son-in-law Malachy, daughter-in-law Samantha, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday evening (February 10th) between 5pm and 7pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning (February 11th) to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.
Margaret O’Brien (née Slattery)
The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois/Clarecastle, Clare
Margaret O’Brien (née Slattery) The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of St. Joseph’s Terrace, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. 7th February 2025 (peacefully) at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her husband Gerard (Gerry). Sadly missed by her children Michael, Gerard, John and Patrick, daughter-in-law Denise, grandchildren Robert, Jessica, Sophie, Tia and Bowie, great-grandchildren Freddy and Frankie, sisters Breda, Deloris and Theresa, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Clarecastle, Co. Clare, (V95 T861) on Monday (10th Feb.) from 5 pm concluding with prayers at 6 pm. Funeral Mass at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Clarecastle, on Tuesday (11th Feb.) at 11 am. Burial afterwards in Clarehill Cemetery, Clarecastle.
Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Julia O’Connell (née Miller)
Vicarstown, Laois
Julia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Terry and daughter Mary Teresa, brothers Pat and John and Son in law John Kent.
Sadly, missed by her daughter Catherine, granddaughter Julie Anne, her brothers Robert, Charlie, James, Dan, sisters Mary Power, Rita Fleming, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Kathleen Smullen, Angela Garvan, Nuala Tomlinson, Agnes O’Connor, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (R32 D928) on Sunday from 2pm to 7pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors at 7pm to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803), for 7:30pm prayers. Requiem mass on Monday the 10th at 12 noon. Interment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.
The O’Connell family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
