Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK.
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her adored sons, John, Tyson, James, Arthur and Paddy, grandchildren, her daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Sympathisers can express their sympathy on the online condolence section below.
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Kennedy
Boleybeg, Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois
John died at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. He is predeceased by his wife Mary and son Jimmy. He lived for many years in Manchester. Sadly missed by his sons John, Gee, Edward and Paul, daughter Jacqueline, brother in law Thomas and his wife Helen, daughters in law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence in Boleybeg, Spink from 1 oc on Friday with Prayers at 7 oc. Funeral Mass on Saturday in St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill at 12 oc followed by burial in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
Sean (John) Mahon
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Sean (John) Mahon, Harbour Street, Mountmellick, died peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Carthages Nursing Home, Mucklagh, Co Offaly on 26 February 2025, in his 90th year.
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Peter Mahon, his beloved wife Margaret, and his sisters and brother Molly Gregg (London), Lily Walsh (Bradford), Bridie Hogan (Tullamore) and Denis Mahon (Bradford).
Sadly missed by his daughters Marie and Shauna, sons in law John and Graham, grandchildren Juan, Emma and Thomas, his sister Peg Gibson (Ipswich), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing St.Carthage Nursing Home Mucklagh (R35EK85) on Thursday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home (R32 PC95) on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm.
Full funeral Arrangements Later
Aaron Hussain
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son Aaron Hussain, aged 5 who tragically left us on the 22nd February 2025. Cherished son on Tauqir Hussain and Irina Novikova and loving brother to Adam. Aaron was a bright and loving child who brought joy to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken Parents, brother, extended family, friends, his classmates at Educate Together and the wider Portlaoise Community.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday February 27th from 11am. Removal at 1pm to SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise arriving at 1:30pm for interment prayers and burial.
Patrick (Paddy) Mulhall
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick, better known as Paddy Mulhall, Crannagh, Stradbally, Co. Laois, unexpectedly following a tragic road accident on the 23rd February 2025. Predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Barney.
Paddy will be sadly missed and forever loved by his family, sisters Mary and Elizabeth, nieces Levi and Tara, nephews John, Liam, Colm, Richard, Anthony and Adam, grandniece Cadhla, grandnephew Liam and a large circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Wednesday and Thursday from 2pm until 8pm. Recital of the Rosary on Thursday at 8pm. Removal from the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Friday morning to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment to follow in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 26, 2025
