Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal (Donie) Phelan
Ballinaslee, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Donal (Donie), passed away peacefully while in the wonderful care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Donal is predeceased by his parents Willie and Molly and his brother Paddy (Paddy Joe, Carrick on Shannon). He is sadly missed by his loving brother John, sisters in law Monica and Bernadette, his nephews Alan, Hilary, Patrick and Seán, niece Niamh, grandnephews, grandnieces and his great neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Oratory in Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny (R95 YP63) on Wednesday 19th February 2025 from 5.30pm concluding with recital of Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 20th February 2025 in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co Laois (R32 CK11) at 12pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Bartle Dunne
Clonrooske, Portlaoise, Laois
Bartle Dunne, Clonrooske House, Portlaoise, February 16th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Chris and Mary Dunne. Predeceased by his brothers Eddie and Peter and sister-in-law Mary. Loving brother to Mary, Pauline, Christy, Pat and Ollie. His lifelong friend Ray. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother-in-law John, sisters- in-law Marian, Pauline, Maura, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 pm , until 7pm . Rosary recital at 6.30 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am mass on Friday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Mícheál Conroy
Pallas Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Mícheál Conroy. Pallas Little, Portlaoise. 18th February 2025. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father to Michael, Marie, Brian, and Carol. Cherished grandfather to Andy, Sophie, Darragh, Danny and Cillian. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Dina. Sisters-in-law Brigid, Kathleen, Grace and Pauline. Brother-in-law Noel. Sons- in-law Shane and Ciaran. Daughter-in-law Valerie. Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, neighbours and friends. And former colleagues in Kellys Foundry.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Wednesday evening from 6pm until 7.30pm, with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral will arrive at St Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin for 11am Mass on Thursday morning, 20th February. Burial will follow in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Ballyfin.
Maurice Noel Nolan
Wolfhill, Laois/Sandymount, Dublin
Formerly of Sandymount Dublin.
Suddenly. Proud father of Mark, Joanne, Paul, Emma and David. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, his daughter-in-law Sheena, son-in-law Tony, his grandchildren (their Daideo) Aoife, Ciaran, Holly, James, Cillian, Ellen, Tony and Holly G, brother Patrick, sister Marie, sister-in-law Catherine, brother-in-law Johnnie and his nephews.
Noel’s Funeral has already taken place. His final resting place is Kilternan Cemetery Park, D18
Mary Ryan (née Whelan)
Forestpark Ave., Portlaoise, Laois / Knockainey, Limerick
Mary Ryan (née Whelan) Forestpark Ave., Portlaoise, Co. Laois & Formerly of Knockainey & Thomondgate Limerick. After a short illness borne with grace in Naas General hospital. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, sister Nelly (Kavanagh), brothers Liam, Michael (Boffy), Pat and son-in-law Kevin (O’Brien). Sadly missed by her loving family Gráinne, Elaine, Thérèse, Aidan and Catherine, adored grandchildren David, Dylan, Clíona, Lauren, Olivia, Emmy and Jack, sons in law Stuart and Eamonn, daughter-in-law Alena, sister Breda, brothers Jim, Joe and Jer, good friend Maeve, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family relatives and friends. Mary’s family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Mill Lane nursing home in Naas – Mary’s home for the last couple of years – and the very caring staff of Naas General Hospital.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday February 18th from 6pm till 7:30pm with rosary at 7pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Killian Brown
Colliers Wood, Portlaoise, Laois/Naas, Kildare/Blanchardstown, Dublin
Formerly of Naas, County Kildare and Blanchardstown, Dublin. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his father Christopher and brother David. Sadly missed by his daughter Amanda and her mother Caroline, son Kienan and his mother Elke, adoring grandchild Leo, dear mother Teresa, brothers Chris, Gerry, Philip, Adrian, Ronan and Jonathan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening 21st February from 6pm until 8pm. A Service of Thanksgiving in Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Saturday 22nd February at 10am. Interment afterwards in St Brochans Cemetery, Bracknagh, County Offaly.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To PATH (Portlaoise). Donation Box in Chapel of Rest.
Thomas (Tom) Byrne
Ballybrittas, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Panama/Ballybrittas, Laois/Grangemellon, Athy.
On February 10th, 2025, unexpectedly in Panama. Tom, beloved husband of Shirly, devoted Dad to James and Kenneth.
Predeceased by his loving father James.
Sadly missed by his mother Monica, brothers Michael and Kenneth, sisters Brenda and Marion, sisters-in-law Anna and Karen, brother-in-law Bab, aunts Maura and Mary, nieces and nephews, extended family and large circle of friends in both Panama and Ireland.
Funeral took place in Panama on 13th February, 2025.
Memorial service will take place at 11am on Friday 21st February in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, County Kildare, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Tommy Fitzpatrick, Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by his Father Tom and his Aunts Lil Kelly Mountmellick, Rose Carroll Portarlington and Nellie Dempsey U.K. Deeply regretted by his loving Aunt Mary Lalor Davin Park Mountmellick and her husband Martin, cousins neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9.30am. Removal at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church for Requiem Mass at 11am VIA his home in The Harbour. Burial after in St.Josephs Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
