Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, February 5

Bridget Cashin - Durrow

The death has occurred of Bridget Cashin, (née Dowling), The Course, Durrow peacefully surrounded by her loving family while under the wonderful care of the medical staff of Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unity.

Bridget is predeceased by her husband Morgan. She is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her children John, Paul and Morgan, her daughters in law Cathleen, Mary and Diane, her sister in law Breda, her nine adoring grandchildren Morgan, Rhea, Keith, Nicky, Paul, Ryan, Declan, Beth and Megan, her great grandchildren Kai, Ezra, Lily, Odhrán, Archer and Cora, The O'Brien family, Castleroe, Maganey, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Bridget will repose in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co Laois (R32 CK11) on Friday 6th February 2026 from 5pm pausing for the Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be on Saturday 7th February 2026 at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to Friends of the District Hospital Abbeyleix.

May She Rest in Peace.

The Cashin family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all the staff at Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit for the looking after Bridget for the last 16 years. Their caring and kindness will forever be remembered.

Betty (Elizabeth) Brennan - Clough

The death has occurred of Betty (Elizabeth) Brennan (née Holohan), Coolbally, Clough, Ballacolla, Co Laois, on February 4 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim, her parents Patrick and Margaret, son Thomas (who died in infancy) and her brother Michael. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Tom, Pat, Seamus and Kevin, daughters-in-law Gráinne, Margaret, Caroline and Caroline, her adored grandchildren James, Kieran, Maeve, Kate, Padraigh, Thomas, Ella, C.J., Rebecca, Bríd, Colm, Fergal, Canice, Sorcha and Caoimhe, sister-in-law Rita, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence Coolbally, Clough (Eircode R32 CP83) on Friday afternoon February 6 from 4 pm until 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Canice's Church, Clough, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Clough Cemetery.

May she rest in peace