Death Notices for Laois - Monday, March 24, 2025

Denis Geraghty - Rathdowney

The death took place on March 23 of Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex British Embassy).

Peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his adored daughter Deborah, son Declan, grandchildren Morgan, Mia, Luca, Ryan, Aidan and Kiara, his best friend and brother-in-law Noel and his wife Ann, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral arriving at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Wednesday March 26th for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Denis's funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

The Geraghty family would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely nurses, doctors, management and staff at St, Vincent's Nursing Home, Mountmellick for the wonderful care and support provided to Denis. It will be remembered for ever.

Daniel Dargan - Portarlington

The death took place on March 23 of Daniel (Dan) Dargan, Carn, Portarlington, Laois, R32 K4PO

After a short illness at St. James hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Predeceased by his son Nathan Dargan. Beloved husband to Deirdre, loving father to his sons Daniel and Ciaran, his daughter Majella, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving St.Paul’s Church, Emo on Friday for Requiem Mass at 10am. Cremation Service afterwards at 12.30pm in Newlands Crematorium.

Mary Cardiff - Portlaoise

The death took place on March 22 of Mary Cardiff (née Phelan), late of Heathfields, Portlaoise; Asheville, Athy; and Capoley, Portlaoise.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her sister Angela, niece Susan, and the staff of Maryborough Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her husband Martin, parents Susan and James Phelan, and brothers Richard and Murt Phelan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Angela and Madge, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday evening from 6.30 pm until 7.30 pm, with Rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium for service at 1.30 pm.

Kevin Higgins - Ballyroan

The death took place on March 21 of Kevin Higgins, Ballyroan House, Main Street, Ballyroan, Laois / Kildare / Dublin.

Kevin passed away peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. He will be sadly missed by his partner Mary Lyons, his loving daughter Meadhbh, son-in-law Neil, grandchildren Ruadhán, Fódla and Meadhbh's mother Orlaith. Also his caring friends Peter Higgins, John Hayes and Eithne O'Gallachar. Kevin was predeceased by his parents Sheila & Paddy.

May Kevin rest in peace

A Celebration of Kevin's life will take place in Newlands Crematorium on Monday 24th March at 12.30pm

Maureen Hanley - Stradbally

The death took place on March 22 of Maureen Hanley, The Cottages, Muiríosa Foundation, Stradbally, Laois / Tuam, Galway

Maureen passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Dearly missed by her relatives and the management, residents and staff of The Cottages Muiríosa Foundation, The Green, Stradbally Co. Laois and her many friends throughout the Muiríosa Foundation.

Maureen reposed on Sunday evening in The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally with recital of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal was by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Monday morning at 10.30am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 11 o clock Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Tuam cemetery Co. Galway.

Kathleen Teresa (Tess) Conlon - Portarlington

The death took place on March 22 of Kathleen Teresa Conlon, Late of Station Road, Portarlington County Laois.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of The Care Choice Nursing Home Trim. Predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Jim and Anne Doyle, sisters Janie, Lonie and Rosie, brother Ger. Sadly missed by her loving son Ger, her daughter Kate, daughter-in-law Rosanna, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Reposing at Heffernan Funeral Home Trim (eircode C15 HDT1) on Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church Trim on Tuesday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Loman's Cemetery Trim.

Tess's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-parish-trim

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Dementia Ireland.

Betty Moore - Castletown

The death took place on Friday, March 21 of Betty Moore (nee Hanlon), Ballycleary, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Died peacefully in the loving care of the ICU staff, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her family Sinead and Jim, grandchildren Méibh, David, Erin and Darcey, son in law Jack (Peters) and daughter in law Jo, sisters Mary, Breda, Bernie and Trisha, brothers Eamon, Paddy and Danny, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposed at her daughter Sinead's home, Campclone, Castletown (Eircode R32E0V6) Saturday (March 22nd) from 6pm to 8pm, Sunday (March 23rd) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.

Betty's funeral cortege arrived at St. Edmund's Church, Castletown on Monday March 24 for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.

Mary Murphy (née Grogan) -  Laois/Cork

The death has occurred of Mary Murphy (née Grogan) Emmet St, Mallow, County Cork (formerly of Lisduff, Co Laois), in her 90th year. Mary passed away peacefully on March 20, surrounded by the love of her family at Cork University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her devoted husband Jerry, most recently deceased by her daughter Paula, Toronto, Canada, and sister of the late Joe, Sam and infant sister Kathleen. Loving Mother of Geraldine (Thomas), Cathal and Fiona (O’Callaghan). Mary will be forever missed by her heartbroken family, brother Charlie (Lally), sister Nettie, her daughter-in-law Fiona, sons-in-law David and Dermot, her adoring grandchildren Darragh, Abbie, Muireann and Adam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, amazing neighbours and her wonderful caregivers Claire and Alek.

Mary will be remembered for her kindness, and the joy and love she brought to her family and friends and of course her timeless glamour. 

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Monday (March 24th) from 7pm with Prayers at 8.30pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday (March 25th) at 2.30pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow.

Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to MS Ireland

Her family would like to sincerely thank Dr Karen Fitzmaurice, her team and all the staff of ward GC, at Cork University Hospital, for the kindness and loving care they provided to their Mum.

Fr. Patrick Mooney - Mountmellick/ Offaly 

The death has occurred of Fr. Patrick Mooney of Moneyquid, Killeigh, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois and formerly Connecticut U.S.A. died peacefully March 18th at home. Beloved son of the late Sean and Julia Mooney Clonaslee Survived by his brother Seamus (Rosenallis) and sister Anno (Florida U.S.A.)

Deeply regretted by his family cousins, nieces nephews, good friends and his parishioners who worshipped with him for 45 years. 

Arriving to St. Joseph's Church Mountmellick on Tuesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery Clonaghadoo.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

“Born the eight of sixteen children in 1937, Patrick was ordained a priest in 1966 in the USA. He served his Parishioners for 45 years in and around Bridgeport, Connecticut. He retired and returned to Ireland in 2005 and settled at his house/farm that he built in Killeigh, County Laois in 1979. He has outlined his life’s work on his personal website at www.spiritualspring.org. His multimedia programs, photography and his 6 published book on aspects of spirituality can also be found on his website. Fr. Patrick was a keen gardener and he loved the humanities/spirituality and all God’s nature.”

Peter Murray - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Peter Murray, Kilminchy and late of Bridge St Portlaoise on March 17th.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Kay. Sons Kevin and Conor, and brother Pat. Deeply regretted by his his son Séan and daughter Aoife, sisters Terry (Moran), Ann (Blake Knox), Colette (Crean), brother Noel, brothers- in-law Tom, Mark and Paddy, sister-in-law Kira, daughter-in-law Ciara, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday from 5 pm until 6 pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 11 am on Monday in SS Peter and Paul's Church. Burial will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.