Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, June 26, 2025

John Phelan - Pallas Big, Ballyfin

The death has occurred of John Phelan SC (Senior Counsel),  Pallas Big , Ballyfin and late of Inchanuisge, Killanure on June 25 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Son of the late John and Julia Phelan Ballyfin. Predeceased by his sister Nóra Wall and her husband William. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jeri (Ward). Loving father to Rachel and Jack.

Cherished grandfather to Dáire, Ceoladh, and Fíadha. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son-in-law Frank, daughter-in-law Erin, his niece Julie-Ann and her husband Jean Marie. Also missed by Rachel and Jack's mother Joan. Mourned by all his friends and colleagues in the Law Library.

Reposing at his home on Friday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at St Fintan's Church, Ballyfin for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard.

Elizabeth Dooley (née Ryan)- Borris-in-Ossory

Elizabeth (Betty) Dooley (née Ryan), Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Died June 23rd 2025, peacefully following a short illness, in the loving care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Keith, daughter in law Amanda, grandchildren Zara, Mia, Emily and Callum, extended family, neighbours and friends. “May Betty Rest in Peace”.

Betty will repose at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Thursday evening (June 26th) from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.

Private cremation will take place at a later date. House Private Please.

Martin (Murt) Murphy- Durrow

The death has occurred of Martin (Murt) Murphy Tinweir, Durrow, Co. Laois.

Martin passed away peacefully in his 87th year, after a brief illness, in the excellent care of the staff of the Regional Hospital. Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Annie. Brothers Paddy & Dan, Sisters Therese & Jule (Sr Patricia). Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Margaret, dearly loved Father to John, Sheila, Declan and Brendan. Son in law, Kevin Daughters in law Orowan and Ana. Cherished Grandfather to Layla, Michael, Sophie & Rosa. Brother Jack ,Sister Mai and Sister in law Helen.

Reposing at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, from 4 - 7 pm Thursday 26th June 2025 concluding with prayers at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 27th June 2025 at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.