Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Behan
Clonburren Moor, Rathdowney, Laois/Errill, Laois
Paddy Behan Clonburren Moor, Rathdowney and formerly Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois, February 18th. 2025, peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his wives Patricia and Kathleen, his parents Tom and Nora, brothers and sisters Josie, Mary (Ciss), Tom, Nora, Michael and his son-in-law Liam Phelan. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughters Bernadette and Catherine, son-in-law Liam, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his partner Mary, brother William, sisters-in-law Sarah and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney (R32 NY24) on Friday evening February 21st. from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 7 o’clock. Removal on Saturday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, Errill arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the Local Cemetery, Rathdowney.
Paddy’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YyGQ1wiMV/?mibextid=wwX1Fr
Noel Hume
The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois
Noel Hume, The Downs, Portlaoise and late of Humes Bar, Main Street, Portlaoise. Died 17th February 2025. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Aoife. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Rose, daughters Aisling and her son Malachy and Malachy Snr, Niamh and her husband Damien and their son Robert, sisters Fionnula and Eimear, brother Arthur, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday February 20th from 4pm concluding with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday at 1:30pm to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 2pm requiem mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Liam Murray
Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam Murray, Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Liam Murray who passed away suddenly.
He is predeceased by his Mam and Dad, Bridget and Bill, his brother Pat, and baby brother.
Liam is leaving behind his devastated and heartbroken family; his wife Dolores, daughter Lorraine, sons William and Michael, grandchildren Will, Bobby, Tim, Phoebe, Evan and Finn, son-in-law Jonathan, daughters-in-law Ruth and Sharon, his brother Jimmy and partner Catriona, sister Frances and nieces Áine, Noelle and Tara.
House is strictly Private. Liam’s Funeral on Friday will arrive to St Manman’s Church for 2pm Mass, and burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
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.
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
