Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Una (Catherine) Brennan (née Graham)
Castlecomer, Kilkenny/Laois
Loon, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny & formerly of Tolerton.
Passed away on Sunday, 30th March, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the staff at Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow.
Predeceased by her husband Bill, daughter Anne, her sons-in-law Michael Hughes and Dodie O’Neill
Loved forever by her son Chris, daughters Nora, Tricia, Catherine and Geraldine, daughter-in-law Eileen, and sons-in-law Davy, Martin and Tommy, her adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Residence of her daughter Geraldine, (Loon, Castlecomer R95 HH7X) on Tuesday, 1st April from 2pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from Geraldine’s residence on Wednesday, arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Clogh for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Una will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE
Larry Ryan
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois
Larry Ryan, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 28th. 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Margaret, his adored family Olivia, Lorcan and Laura, devoted daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Enda and Mark, his much cherished grandchildren Kate, Ellen and Kelly MacMahon, Larry, Anna, Meabh and Oisín Ryan and Kitty Crilly, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence Knockiel, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 E1C6) on both Sunday and Monday afternoon from 3 until 7 o’clock. Removal from his residence on Tuesday afternoon to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 2 pm.
Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Larry’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
Michael (Mick) Boyhan
Fr. O’ Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Mick passed away peacefully on the 29th March 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at home.
Beloved husband of Maura, and dear father to Michelle, Karina, Michael, Ann, Marie, Carol, Paul, Lauren, Rachel and Noelle. Sadly, missed by his wife, children, his 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Liam, sister Mary (Hanlon), sister-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, extended family, relatives and kind neighbours and a large circle of friends,
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath this Sunday evening (30th March) from 4.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Monday morning (31st March) from his home to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (Eircode (R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Mick’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Annie Ryan (née Rohan)
Old rd, Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Annie Ryan (nee Rohan) . Old rd. Ballydavis Portlaoise and formerly Corbally .Abbeyleix. 28th March 2025 . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jim . Dearly loved mother to Mary, Noreen, John, Martin, Ann-Marie, Patricia, James and Liam.
Deeply regretted by her loving family. Brother Tom. Sister in law Mary. Sons in law, daughters in law. Grandsons and granddaughter. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 6.30 pm, until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. On Monday removal from her residence to arrive at the Church of the Assumption The Heath for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 31, 2025
