Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann-Marie Delaney (née Caulfield)
Ballynevin, Cullohill, Laois/Thomastown, Kilkenny
Ann-Marie Delaney (née Caulfield), Ballynevin, Cullohill,Co. Laois and formerly Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, February 20th. 2025, peacefully in the presence of her family in The Oak Ward , University Hospital Waterford.
Predeceased by her husband Liam and parents Jim and Rita.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her children Aaron and Zarah, daughter-in-law Laura, her adored grandchildren Liam, Darragh and Donnacha, brothers Shem, Pauraic and Paul, sister Marguerite, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence Ballynevin, Cullohill (Eircode R32 PH34) on Saturday February 22nd. from 3 o’clock until 7 o’clock pausing for prayers at 6 o’clock. Removal from her residence on Sunday to St. Tighernach’s Church graveyard Cullohill arriving at 2 pm for Interment prayers and burial.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Nuala Kinch (née Conroy)
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Predeceased by her beloved husband Johnny, brothers Timmy, Dessie and her sister Ber.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son Daire and his partner Cathy, brothers, sisters, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
House Private Please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Margaret (Gertie) Hughes (née Brennan)
Farnans, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Naas General Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jimmy, sons Seamus and Aidan, daughters Brigid, Carmel, Fiona and Phil, brother Con, sisters Ann, Phyllis and Chris, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cherished grandchildren Rachel, Chloe, Kurt, Alena, Alex, Serena, Eve, Bobby and Harry, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy on Friday afternoon (February 21st) from 2pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (February 22nd) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen Carroll (née Carroll)
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen Carroll. St Brigids Place Portlaoise. 20th February 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Myles, dearly loved mother to Tony, Myles, David, Lorraine and Liam, cherished grandmother to 15 grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Cindy and Bernadette, brother Joe, daughters-in-law Noreen and Tracey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Friday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. On Saturday removal from her residence at 12.30 pm to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 1 pm Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise
Teresa Leahy (née Stack)
Kilcoole, Wicklow/Portlaoise, Laois
Teresa Leahy (née Stack) of Kilcoole Co Wicklow and formerly Portlaoise who passed away on Tuesday 18th February 2025 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years Thomas (Tom) Leahy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters Josephine and Mary, sons Tom and Joe, sister Carmel Kennedy (Carlow) daughters in law Siobhan and Noreen, son in law Mark, grandchildren Thomas, Conor, Brian, James, Ashling, Seán and Cian, extended family and friends.
Teresa’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday 22nd at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Kilquade.
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
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.
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.
