Death Notices for Laois - Friday, August 22
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Noel Monaghan - Portlaoise
The death occurred of Noel Monaghan Highfield Meadows, Portlaoise and formerly Drimnagh, Dublin peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 21. Predeceased by his loving wife Phyllis and son Declan, son in law Paddy.
Dearly loved father to Gerard, Carol, David and Pamela. Daughters in law Vivienne and Nuala. Cherished grandfather to Emma, Shane, Rachael, Keith, Alan, Niall, Davy, Sarah Jane, Matthew, and Keelin. Great grandfather to Luca, Loughlin, Jules, Sophia, Georgia, Abi, Arlo, Lincoln and Alex. Deeply regretted by all his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan,s funeral home on this Friday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm. With funeral prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Mass on Saturday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
Tommy O`Brien - Portlaoise/Kilkenny
The death has occurred of Tommy O`Brien, St Brigids Place, Portlaoise and formerly Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise on August 22.
Beloved husband to Kathleen, and dear father to Jack, Paddy, Catherine, Thomas (Flicker), Ailish, and Amy.
Deeply regretted by his son in law Philip, daughter in law Marie, brother Joe, brother-in-law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends and family friend Caroline. Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Sunday evening (August 24th) from 5:00 pm until 6:30pm, with rosary at 6:00pm. Funeral Mass Monday morning (August 25th) at 11:00am arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church followed by interment in SS Peter and Pauls' Cemetery.
Billy Byrne- Castletown
Billy Byrne, Gash Court, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died August 20th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa, sister Mary and brother Tommy. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving children Willie, Caroline, Kathleen, Sean, Anne-Marie and Claire, sons in law Decky, Keith and Trevor, daughters in law Fiona and Karen, his 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, sister Kathleen, brother Sean, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, good neighbours and friends. “May Billy Rest in Peace”.
Billy will repose at his home (Eircode R32V9V4) this Friday evening (Aug 22nd) from 5pm to 8.30pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm.
Funeral Mass Saturday morning (Aug 23rd) at 12 noon in St. Edmund's Church, Castletown, (Eircode R32KT22) followed by interment immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.
Billy's Funeral Mass can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el
Family Time on Saturday morning Please. Family Flowers Only Please.