Death Notices for Laois - Sunday, July 9, 2023

James O'Connell - Rathdowney

The death took place on Friday, July 7 of James (Jim) O'Connell of 7 Erkina Court, Rathdowney. 

Peacefully at home. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and son Christopher, his brothers John and Bill, sister Mary and his parents. Sadly mourned by his loving family Carol, Breda, Mary, Fran, Seamus, Michael and Edward, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his daughter's residence at 7 Erkina Court, Rathdowney on Sunday 9th July from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 10th July at 11am in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by interment in Bealady cemetery. 

Bridget Deegan - Vicarstown

The death took place on Thursday, July 6 of Bridget (Birdie) Deegan (née Mulhare) of Moyanna, Vicarstown. 

Peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and her brothers Michael, John and Andy. Deeply regretted by her loving sons John and Andrew, daughters Liz (Jago), Kathleen (Sheridan) and Bernie and her loving grandchildren Sean, Oisín, Orla, Ruairi, Cormac, Eoghan, Kate, Sarah, Ella, Clodagh and Thomas, sisters Frances (Tierney) and Liz (Mahoney), sons-in-law Tom and Joe, daughters-in-law Alina and Siobhan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her son John and daughter-in-law Alina's residence Moyanna Lodge, Vicarstown (eircode R32 A394) on Saturday from 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 1.30pm arriving Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.

Michael Daly - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Wednesday, July 5 of Michael Daly of Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix and Ballyshannon, Donegal. 

In his 79th year. Predeceased by his infant son Michael, his parents James and Sarah (nee Likely). Deeply regretted by his heartbroken partner Anna,  his daughters Sandra, Lynda, Tracey, Pamela and his son Gerard, their mother Sally and his grandchildren and great grandchild, his brothers Pat and Gerard his sisters Anne and Breedge, extended family, neighbours, relatives and a very large circle of friends and his beloved dog Jack.

Reposing at his home at 1 Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix on Saturday, July the 8th, from 2pm, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his home on Sunday at 10.30.am. to the Church of  The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am. Requiem Mass. Cremation service will take place on Monday at 12 noon in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin.

The Mass can be  viewed on http://Abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/ 

Mary Mulhall - Ballylinan

The death took place on Wednesday, July 5 of Mary Mulhall of Beech House, Tullylost, Rathangan, Kildare, R51K685 and formerly of Ballylinan.

Predeceased by her parents Michael Snr. and Ellen. Much loved sister of Margaret, Michael Jnr., Martin, Denis and Pat. Deeply regretted by her loving family, nieces and nephews, the residents and the loving staff at Beech House, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home in Beech House, on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm with rosary recital at 6pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 10.30am, to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for 11.30am requiem Mass, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.