Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
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.
Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. 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. May she rest in peace.
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
Cyril Fitzpatrick
1 St. Patrick’s Terrace, Castletown, Laois, R32K7E2
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Cyril Fitzpatrick, aged 55, who passed away peacefully today the 27th of March 2025, in ICU in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.
Cyril was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, whose warmth, strength, and kindness touched all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife and best friend Michelle, his adoring children Cyril Jnr and Rosalín, Rosalín’s husband David and Cyril’s partner Khimmie, his loving sister Mairead and his brothers Kevin, Ger and Kenneth, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
Treasured son of the late Winnie and Tom (Giggie) and cherished brother of Ray. We take comfort in knowing that Cyril is now at peace after a long illness fought bravely.
Reposing at his home 1 St. Patrick’s Terrace, Castletown, (Eircode R32K7E2) this Saturday (March 29th) from 3pm to 7pm with rosary at 6pm.
Removal from his home on Sunday (March 30th) to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown, for Funeral Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.
Cyril’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 29, 2025
