Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colette Callinan (née Foley)
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Naas, Kildare/Graiguecullen, Laois
Colette Callinan (née Foley) of Monread Heights, Naas, Co. Kildare, formerly of Pacelli Avenue, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully in St James Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday 21st October.
Beloved wife of Frank, devoted Mother of Tara and Sarah, proud Grandmother to Éabha and Frankie.
She will be deeply mourned by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, sister Betty, brother Pat, sons-in-law Paul and Darragh, aunts, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, neighbours, and her many friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Michael Byrne
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Byrne late of “The Forge”, Ballickmoyler and Brighton, England, passed away peacefully, on October 21st, 2023 at Royal Sussex Co. Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathy, sister Annie, brother Noel, Danny and Frank.
Beloved father of Rita (Brighton), Michael (Australia), Tony (Carlow), adored grandfather of Jessica, Dean, Vera, Charlie, Mikela, Toni-Ann and James, cherished brother of Peter and Noeleen and much loved father-in-law of Karen.
He will be sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren, his 3 great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law Pat, his exceptional friends Mikie, Gary, Stella and Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Des Carroll
Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois
Des Carroll, Beladd, Portlaoise and late of New Ross, 23rd Oct 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret and dearly loved father to Gwen (Perth, Western Australia), Yvonne (Glasnevin), Deirdre (Kulin, Western Australia) and Tracey (Birr). Cherished grandad to Cillian, Orla, Nora, Niamh, Aoife, James and Tadhg. Des will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his loving brothers Vincent, Jack, Pat, Ray and Bob, sons in law Tom, Craig and Niall. Deeply regretted by his brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, former colleagues in An Garda Síochána, friends in The Community Games, relatives and neighbours.
Reposing at home on Thursday from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Michael Kavanagh
Ballincollig, Cork / Rathdowney, Laois
Kavanagh (Ballincollig and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois)
On October 22nd 2023, peacefully at Care Choice Montenotte, Michael beloved husband of the late Ann (née Boland) and loving father of Matthew, Michael and Andrew. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Bernice and Lorraine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home Ballincollig Wednesday (25th) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11am Thursday (26th) in the Church of St Mary and St John Ballincollig which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stmjballincollig Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery Ovens.
Liam McEvoy
Tower Hill, Portlaoise, Laois
Liam McEvoy, Tower Hill, Portlaoise, Oct 23rd 2023. Peacefully, at home, following a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ellen and dearly loved father to May, Albert and Leanna. Cherished grandfather to Michael, Emily, Poppy, Gracie and Evie. Sons in law Damien and Michael. Daughter in law Amanda. Liam is predeceased by his infant daughter Eva and his parents Albert and May McEvoy. Deeply regretted by his loving family and former colleagues in CIE, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm. Rosary will be recited at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, to arrive for 12 noon Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.
Ita Feely (née Deegan)
Terenure, Dublin/Abbeyleix, Laois
FEELY (née Deegan), Ita, 22nd October 2023, Terenure, Dublin, formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff of Anna Gaynor House, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross.
Beloved wife of the late Frank, beloved mother of the late Emer. Ita will be forever loved and dearly missed by her daughters Orla and Niamh, son Ronan, brother Aidan, sons-in-law Philip, Tony and John, daughter-in-law Niamh, her adored grandchildren Clodagh, Ronan, Matthew, Stephen, Shauna, Donal, Conor, Aidan, Seán and Ciara, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue, D6WAC8, this Wednesday evening from 5pm – 7pm. Removal to St. Pius X Church, Templeogue, on Thursday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00 am followed by Cremation Service at 12.15 pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.
Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass can view by clicking here. To view the Cremation service, please click here.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross (donate here). All enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue on (01) 490 7601.
Jack Lyons
Cashel, Ballyroan, Laois, R32YOPR
The death has occurred of Jack Lyons, Cashel, Ballyroan, Co. Laois (R32YOPR) died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the devoted care of the doctors & staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Pre-deceased by his parents Dick & Kathleen, sisters Nan & Nellie. Deeply regretted by his wife Eileen, son Richard, daughter Jacqueline and their spouses, granddaughter Hayley, husband Craig and great-grandchildren Tyler, Freddie and Daisy, sisters Kathleen, Angela (Tynan), Collette and Geraldine (Robbins), brothers Richie, Dan and Gabriel, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, 24th October, from 3pm to 8pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan. Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust, St. James’ Hospital.
Denis Fennell
Park, Stradbally, Laois
Denis (Dinny) Fennell, Park, Stradbally, Laois. Passed away peacefully at Naas General Hospital on the 21st of October 2023. Predeceased by his parents, James and Bridget Fennell, bothers Jimmy and Mick, sisters Mary and Kathleen. Very deeply regretted by his nephew John, nieces Breda, Debbie and Tracey, his cousin Peter and Peter’s wife Patricia Moran, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, on Tuesday (24th October) from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm on Wednesday (25th October). Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am in The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, on Thursday (26th October) and afterwards Denis will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Donal Kirwan
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois
Donal Kirwan, Clonard, Mountrath, Co. Laois, died 22nd October 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Maureen Kirwan and his sister Lily. Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Joan, daughters Niamh, Grainne, Eamhair, sisters Marian and Sheila, brothers Eddie (Kirwan’s Bar Mountrath) and Tony, grandchildren, son in-law, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home at Clonard, Mountrath, Co. Laois (R32 K330) on Tuesday evening from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Wednesday (October 25th) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Donal’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Elaine Buggy (née Dunne)
Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Laois/Leixlip, Kildare
Elaine Buggy (née Dunne) of Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co. Laois and formerly of Riverdale, Leixlip, Co Kildare, passed away peacefully, on October 22nd, 2023 at St Brigid’s Hospice, Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Beloved wife of Raymond, adored mother of Darragh, Cian and Eoghan, much loved daughter of John and Jean, cherished sister of Niall and treasured daughter-in-law of Mary and the late Richard.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, parents, brother, brothers-in-law John, Paddy, Gerry and Eugene, sisters-in-law Dorota, Caroline, Chris, Deirdre and Geraldine, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, (Eircode R93 F6Y9) from 2.30p.m on Wednesday, concluding with Prayers at 7p.m. that evening. Removal on Thursday at 11.30a.m to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Elaine’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, online streaming service
https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Denis Dunne
Ballyleague, Roscommon/Laois
Denis Dunne, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Killenard, Co Laois. October 21st, 2023; (Peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, in the devoted care of the staff at Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague. Denis will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Noreen, his children Brendan, Siobhán, Gráinne, Gary, Niamh and Fiona, his 16 adored grandchildren, sons-in-law Mark, Michael, William and Ze, daughters-in-law Marian and Róisín, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home in Ballyleague (N39 YE83) on Tuesday evening (October 24th) from 5pm – 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday (October 25th) in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague (N39 HV52) at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent De Paul.
