Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Maher (née O’Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois), January 16th, 2025, unexpectedly at home, after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of Seán and much loved mother to Mary, Pat, Deirdre, Denise, Seán, Sandra and Karen. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her beloved grandchildren Niamh, Seán, David, James, Hannah, Jack, Thomas, Leah, Cian, Aaron, Sophia and Alex, brothers Martin, Seán and Jackie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and wonderful neighbours in Dublin and Rathdowney.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Michael Hanbury
New Mill Court, Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois/Clonbullogue, Offaly
Formerly of Clonroosk, Clonbullogue County Offaly. Died on Thursday 16th January unexpectedly at his residence. Predeceased by his partner Helen, his parents Joseph and Mary, sisters Margaret (Joyce), Annie (Cosgrove), Marie, brothers Joseph and Peter and nephew Sean Paul Byrne. Michael is sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends including those who cared for Michael.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Pat Murray
Ironhills, Suncroft, Kildare/Ballyadams, Laois
Pat Murray, Ironhills, Suncroft, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Formerly Ballyadams, Co. Laois. Peacefully, 16th January 2025, in the wonderful care of the staff at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, son Paddy, daughters Karen and Denise, sons in law Mikey and Neil, granddaughter Kaileigh, step grandsons Callum and Kael, brother Tom, sisters Kathleen and Margaret, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and his beloved dog Missy.
Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 4pm on Sunday (19th January) concluding with rosary at 6pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Monday morning to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, Suncroft, for requiem mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
Pat’s funeral mass will be broadcast on 108FM
Joan Sheehan
Blackrock, Dublin/Abbeyleix, Laois
Joan passed (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Predeceased by her brothers Fr. Joe and Seán (Jack) and sisters Maura, Fran and Kitty.
Very sadly missed by her loving family, her sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, Maria, Sheona, Clodagh and Cróna and her nephews, Bill, Cormac, Emmet and Rory, and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal on Monday morning (20th January) to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am (which can be viewed here https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown) followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park.
Louise Allen (née McGurk)
Grattan Street, Portlaoise, Laois
Louise Allen (nee McGurk) Grattan Street, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died January 15th 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of Bernie and the staff of Ballard Nursing Home in her 104th year. Predeceased by her husband Martin, grandsons Brian and Eoin and her great granddaughter Zoe. Deeply regretted by her loving son Martin, daughters Ann and Deirdre, sister Maura, daughter in law Carmel, sons in law Brendan and Mick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday, January 17th, from 6:30pm till 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Saturday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 2pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Michael J. O’Brien
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in his 91st year surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Molly of 67 years, his devoted daughters Sue, Gem and Rho, his adoring grandchildren Joey and Lucy, son in law Mario, brother in law Eamonn, sister in law Margaret, niece’s, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Removal from his home by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11:40am to arrive at the church of the Sacred Heart Stradbally (R32 WRH9) for 12 o’clock Requiem mass, which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcam. Internment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Michael Clooney
Ballyfin rd, Portlaoise, Laois/ Wexford Town, Wexford
The death has occurred of Michael Cloney, Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, formerly of Pinewood, Wexford Town.
Loving husband of Brenda, much loved father of Jane, Carlsen, John, and Daniel, and adored daideó of Sol, Saoirse, and Oisín.
Funeral mass will take place on Saturday 18 January at 12 noon requiem mass, at SS Peter and Pauls Church, Portlaoise.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 17, 2025
