Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, April 23
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Patrick Dowling - Emo
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Dowling, Ennis Road, Limerick city formerly of Emo and Pat Dowling Electrical and The Desmond Arms.
Died on April 21 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father of Richard, Adrian and Justin. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Eleanor and Natalia, his cherished grandson Dante, brothers Jimmy and Phil, sisters Ann, Lee, Eileen, Kathleen and Theresa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, 27th April from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. Funeral arriving at Christ the King Church, Caherdavin on Tuesday 28th April for Requiem Mass at 11.30 am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
Pat’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
Rest in Peace.
Seamus Fitzgibbon - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Seamus Fitzgibbon, Celbridge, Co Kildare and formerly of Portlaoise on April 17 suddenly, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin.
Cherished husband of Phil, much-loved father of Claire, Kevin and Louise and adoring grandad of Myla and Beau.
Also sadly missed by his sons-in-law Boris and Greg, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and his musical family.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Celbridge Community First Responders - https://celbridgecfr.ie/
Funeral arrangements later.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
John Holland- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of John Holland, Forest View, Togher, Portlaoise, Laois on Tuesday 21st of April peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his parents George and Mary and his brother George. Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth, his daughter Jean, his sons Peter, Patrick and Aidan along with their wives and partners, his sisters Mary Parkinson and Sadie Farrell, his brothers Jim and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Fintan’s Church, Raheen. Burial afterwards in St.Fintan's Cemetery, Raheen. House Private Please.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the ICU staff at The Midlands Regional Hospital Portlsoise for their wonderful care and to Fr Adriano de Oliveira for his prayers for John.
Mary Flanagan- Portarlington
The death has occurred of Mary Flanagan, Derrygrogan , Ballinagar, Tullamore, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois.
Formerly of Droughill, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the wonderful care of the staff of Esker Rí Nursing Home Clara. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Teresa Flanagan, brother-in-law Jamesie Corcoran. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Paddy, sisters Bridie (Egan) and Anne (Corcoran), brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great-grand nephew, relatives, neighbours, friends, staff and fellow residents of Esker Rí Nursing Home.
May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Esker Rí Nursing Home on Thursday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Friday morning from 8:45am with Removal at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Mary's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Elizabeth (Betty) (Lizzie) Curran -Mountrath
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) (Lizzie) Curran (née Phelan) Greenhills and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois 18th April, 2026; peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park; beloved wife of Michael (Mick), loving mam of Michael, Louise, Emer and the late Melanie and a much loved granny of Andrew, Ross, Eamonn, Tim, Ciara, Alex and Saoirse.
Betty will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving husband, children, son-in-law Greig, grandchildren, great grandchildren Evie, Isla, Maisie and Indie, sisters Sheila, Alo and Bernie, brothers Willie, Mick and Eddie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Betty rest in peace
Funeral Mass on Saturday (25th April, 2026) at 10am in Church of the Holy Spirit, Greenhills followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery.
To view Betty’s Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday please see the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/holy-spirit-parish-church-greenhills/
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park please see link; https://www.idonate.ie/cause/friendsofstmarys/