Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lionel Broomfield
Lower Irey, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of Lionel Broomfield, Lower Irey, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 24th January 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Olive, daughters Shirley and Hazel, son Mark, grandchildren Graham, Adam and Isla, daughter-in-law Sharon, sons-in-law John (Watchorn), and John (Brennan), extended family, a large circle of friends, and his wonderful carers.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Friday evening (January 26th) from 6p.m, with Prayers at 7.30p.m. Removal on Saturday afternoon (January 27th) to St. John the Baptist Church, Ballyfin (eircode R32CF74), for Funeral Service at 2.30p.m., followed by Burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”. House Strictly Private.
Only family parking at the Church, and parking for all other people at the Community Centre, Shuttle Bus will be provided.
Breda O’Connor
Elderfield, Castletown, Laois
The death has occurred of Breda O’ Connor, Elderfield, Castletown, Co. Laois. Died 25th January 2024. Predeceased by her husband Eamon. Dearly beloved Mother of Brendan, Eamon, John, Gerard, Aodh and Aonghus.
Deeply regretted by her family, sister Kitty, brother Fr Liam, her eight grandchildren, daughters and son in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home Elderfield (eircode R32PK74) this Friday evening (26th January) from 5pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning (27th January) to St Edmund’s Church, Castletown (eircode R32KT22), for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent De Paul.
Baby Eve Bernadette Flannery
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Baby Eve Bernadette Flannery died peacefully in the arms of her Mammy and Daddy on January 23rd, 2024. She is now in the care of her granny Sheila Cushen in heaven.
Eve gave us a lifetime of love during her short time on Earth. She will be forever loved and missed by her heartbroken parents Brian and Caroline, big sister Sarah and brothers Jack and Liam.
Much missed by her grandparents, Michael, Vincent and Bernie, great grandmother Julia, uncles, aunts and beloved cousins.
Special thanks to the staff of The Coombe Hospital, Temple Street Children’s Hospital and the maternity ward of Portlaoise Hospital. Private family service. In lieu of flowers, we would be appreciative of donations to Feileacain Neonatal Bereavement Charity in Eve’s memory if desired.
Christine Keyes
St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois, R32CD7T
Christine Keyes (Dyna) 139 St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, January 24th 2024. Passed away peacefully at the Regional Hosp. Portlaoise. Surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife to the late George.
And loving mother to Richard, George, Catherine, Christina, Julie, Brenda, Diane, Georgina and Ashling. Cherished grandmother to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, her brothers and sisters, sons in law and daughters in law.
Reposing at her family home from 2 pm on Thursday with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 12 noon requiem mass followed by burial in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery, where she will be reunited with her loving husband George
Christopher F. Kiernan
Late of Ballybought, Tullamore, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Died 24th January 2024 at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Lovingly cared for at the Maryborough Centre, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his brother Peter, sisters Elizabeth (Dublin) and Rosemarie (Australia), brother-in-law Jim, sister-in law Brenda, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Maryborough Centre Portlaoise on Thursday evening 25th January 2024 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and reposing in Lawless’ Funeral Home, Mucklagh Village (R35 C5P6) on Friday 26th January 2024 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm followed by Removal to St. Colmcille’s Church Durrow, Tullamore arriving 7:00 pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday 27th January 2024 at 10:00 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Ann Earley (née Ferriter)
Cushina Road, Portarlington, Laois/Rathangan, Kildare
Formerly of Coolenan, Rathangan, County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Loving mother of the late Patrick (Paddy) recently deceased and dear sister of the late Jimmy and Pierce.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband P.J.,daughter Karen, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Carina, grandchildren Stephen, Noah, Tadhg, Oisín and Fionnán, brother Luke, sisters Helen, Siobhan and Cáit, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Wednesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 11:20am, arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Chapel of Rest Private on Thursday morning, please.
Ann’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on this link here.
Kathleen Ryan
Swords, Dublin/Cloghran, Dublin/Ballinakill, Laois
RYAN (née O’Shaughnessy), Kathleen (Swords & formerly of Cloghran & Ballinakill, Co. Laois) – January 23rd, 2024 (peacefully) at home.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Jack, sons Alan and John, daughters Anne, Cathy and Jennifer, son-in-law Phillip, daughters-in-law Ita and Ann, grandchildren Sean, Liam, Harry, Alannah, Lucy and Kevin, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rock’s Funeral Home, Swords on Thursday (Jan. 25th) evening from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Removal on Friday (Jan. 26th) to St. Colmcille’s Church, Swords arriving for 12 noon Mass followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link.
Webcam link: https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-columcilles-swords
Moira Bolger (née Conroy)
Rockpark Avenue, Tralee, Kerry/Newbridge, Kildare/Laois
Moira Bolger nee Conroy of Rockpark Avenue, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly Laois, Southampton and Newbridge died peacefully on 22nd January 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Michael and dear mother of Mary, Michael, Christopher, Sarah Mark & Anthony. Pre-deceased by her grandparents Mary and Denis Conroy and her mother Molly.
Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Karl, Emmet, Emer, Clodagh, Orla, Ruiari, Ellie, Aidan, Jack, Tadhg, Matilda & Joe, great grandchildren Hannah & Tom, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, son-in-law Greg, daughters-in-law Tina, Michelle & Amy, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at her residence 33 Rockpark Avenue, Tralee on Wednesday from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Funeral arriving to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Thursday at 12.30 p.m. where the Requiem Mass for Moira will be celebrated at 1.00 p.m. (streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net). Private cremation will follow.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to The Alzheimer Society (www.alzheimer.ie), or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.
Nora Fitzpatrick (née McGrath)
The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois
Died suddenly and peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy and sisters. Sadly missed by her sister Kay, her loving family- Ann, Catherine, Pat, Carmel and Noreen, sons-in-law Michael and Paul, her grand-children Emma, Lauren, Kate, Seán, Róisín, Ruairi, Fionn, Aoibh, Ellen and Naoise, her great-grandchildren Rowan, Evan and Alice, nieces, nephews, her many friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy, on Friday evening (Jan 26th) from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Doonane Cemetery.
Eddie (Stan) Kennedy
Clanmalire Crescent, Portarlington, Laois/Portarlington, Offaly
Formerly of Gracefield, Portarlington County Offaly. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Thomas and mother Margaret, brothers and sisters.
Deeply regretted by his loving brother Paddy, sister Rose, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington, on Thursday evening from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am, arriving to St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.
Stan’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on this link.
Michael (Mick) Stynes
Arles, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael (Mick) Stynes, Arles, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, January 22nd 2024 suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Brigid and much loved father of Brendan, Michael, Eamon, Christopher and John.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, brother Jim, daughters-in-law Barbara, Clare, Kate, Abigail and Nina, his 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, sister Bridie and brother Nicholas.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday evening from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital.
Breda Dolan (née Mulhare)
Navan Road, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Dolan, Breda (née Mulhare) (Late of Slemish Road, Dublin 7 and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois) – 21st of January, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of all the doctors and nurses in St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by her brothers Michael and Brendan, sister Nina.
Beloved wife and soul mate of Con and cherished mother to Ciara, James, and Ana. Sadly missed by her loving family, Ciara’s partner John, sisters Toni, Margaret and Elizabeth, brothers Joe and David, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Navan Road, Dublin 7 on Friday, 26th of January to arrive at 9.55 am for 10 am Requiem Mass. Cremation thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium for service at 12.30 pm.
To view Breda’s funeral Mass, please click here. To view Breda’s cremation service, please click here.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. To donate in memory of Breda, please click here.
David McDonald
Derrydavy, Mountmellick, Laois
David McDonald Derrydavy, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the nurses and doctors in Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand.
Sadly missed by his loving partner Flavio Villani and his devastated parents Peter and Elsie. Adored by his sisters Anna, Lizzie and Orla.
His beloved nephews Billy and Jack and niece Lucy. Sadly missed by his bothers-in-laws John Ryan, John Kirwan and Gary Guilfoyle, his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and vast circle of friends.
David will repose in his home (Derrydavy, Mountmellick R32 HD36) on Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th from 2pm with recital of The Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Friday 26th at 10.15am to St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick via The Rock arriving for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by cremation at 2pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin D24 EP83.
Anyone who wishes to attend the crematorium is more than welcome.
House strictly private except when David is reposing please. Family flowers only.
James Redmond
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
James Redmond Borris Road, Portlaoise. Died 20th January suddenly at home. Deeply regretted by his wife Orla, son Martin, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday from 7pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass followed by cremation to Newlands Cross Crematorium.
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