Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O’Keeffe
Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Cork/Castletown, Laois
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O’Keeffe, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Co. Cork. Died February 10th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.
Predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Mary, sisters Peggy Fitzgerald and Kathleen O’ Riordan, brothers Timmy and Matt.
Deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, many relatives and friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House Care Home.
Reposing in Miguel House (R32NX40) on Wednesday February 12th from 11am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday February 13th at 12 Noon, followed by Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.
James (Jimmy) Fitzpatrick
Castletown, Laois/Ballybrophy, Laois
James (Jimmy) Fitzpatrick, Churchfield Heights, Castletown, Co. Laois and formerly of Ballybrophy, Co. Laois and the UK.
Passed away Sunday February 9th 2025, peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his parents, brother Charles & his wife Celia.
Deeply regretted by his son Stephen, daughter Anne-Marie, daughter in law Mel, Anne-Marie’s partner Steve, adored grandchildren Jamie, Connor, Matthew, Caitlin & Eden, his adored great grandchild Teddy, sister Mary (Campion), brother in law Jimmy, niece Caroline, nephews James, Lawrence, Paul and Richard, his partner Joan, extended family, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
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.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 10, 2025
