Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, August 20
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Billy Byrne- Castletown
Billy Byrne, Gash Court, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died August 20th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa, sister Mary and brother Tommy. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving children Willie, Caroline, Kathleen, Sean, Anne-Marie and Claire, sons in law Decky, Keith and Trevor, daughters in law Fiona and Karen, his 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, sister Kathleen, brother Sean, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, good neighbours and friends. “May Billy Rest in Peace”.
Billy will repose at his home (Eircode R32V9V4) this Friday evening (Aug 22nd) from 5pm to 8.30pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm.
Funeral Mass Saturday morning (Aug 23rd) at 12 noon in St. Edmund's Church, Castletown, (Eircode R32KT22) followed by interment immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.
Billy's Funeral Mass can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el
Family Time on Saturday morning Please. Family Flowers Only Please.
Sean Daly- Victoria Rd, Cork / Laois
Daly (Marina Park, Victoria Road, Cork & late of Co. Laois): On August 19th, 2025, peacefully, at the Cork University Hospital, SEAN (late of P.J Hegarty), dearly loved husband of the late Eileen (née O’Keeffe), loving father of Martin, Thomas and Shane and dear brother of Michael, Fr Joe and the late Martin, Kay, Fr Peter, Peg and Paddy.
Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Lynda and Anne-Marie, Tom’s partner Sabine, grandchildren Anna, Sarah, Lucy, Paul, Ella and Ellie, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Sean Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Thursday (August 21st) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Friday (August 22nd) in St. Joseph’s S.M.A Church, Blackrock Road which can be viewed here. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.
Thomas (Tom) Lalor - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Lalor of 14 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
Stradbally/ Birmingham. Thomas (Tom) passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family on Monday, August 18, 2025. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Dorothy, his sons Christy, Mark, daughter Jennifer, stepdaughters Isabell and Cheryl, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and brothers Seamus and Larry.
Thomas is predeceased by first wife Rose his two sons Patrick and Martin, his brothers Jerry and Paddy. Thomas will be sadly missed by his relatives, neighbours and friends. May Thomas Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel of Rest Stradbally on Tuesday from 4:30pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Thomas requiem mass will take place at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart church Stradbally on Wednesday, August 20th. Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/webcam Interment to follow in Oakvale cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The Lalor family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time.
All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors- 087 9800 507
Percy Kingston - Laois
The death took place on Monday, August 18, 2025 of Percy (Perry) Kingston, Dun Brinn Lower, Athy, Kildare / Laois, formerly of Waterford and Westmeath.
Peacefully, in the kind and gentle care of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by his loving wife Hilda and sons Raymond and Niall. Sadly missed by his daughter Eleanor (Cobbe), son-in-law Derek, daughter-in-law Anna, grandchildren Eoin, Cian, Claire, Mark and Heather, brother-in-law Eric, sister-in-law Peggy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Wednesday afternoon (August 20th) from 12.30pm with prayers at 1.30pm. Removal at 2pm on Wednesday afternoon to arrive at The Holy Saviour Church, Narraghmore for funeral service at 2.30pm, see livestream link
https://youtube.com/live/dVN1MTkBHOw?feature=share . Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Margaret Hyland - Mountmellick
The death took place on Sunday, August 17, 2025 of Margaret (Mag) Hyland, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois.
Margaret better known as Mag Hyland, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully at The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of the ICU unit.
Predeceased by her parents William (Billy) and Margaret (Peggy), her infant brother Liam and her brother-in-law Frank.
Sadly missed by her brothers, Seamus, Paul and Padraig, her sisters Maureen and Phil, her aunt Kathleen, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, sisters-in-law, her adored friend Holly, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Tuesday from 7pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick on Wednesday morning at 10.45am arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Family time on Wednesday morning please. Family Flowers only, donations if desired to Tullamore Dialysis Unit.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Ellen Heffernan - Mountrath
The death took place on Friday, August 15, 2025 of Ellen Heffernan (née Conroy), Paddock House, Mountrath, Laois.
Ellen passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim, and parents Patrick and Elizabeth (Conroy). Beloved mother of Michael, Jason, Karen and Mary, sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sister Lil (O’Brien), brother John Joe, godchildren Elizabeth and John, sister-in-law Frances, son-in-law Bob, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath eircode R32C856 on Tuesday evening 19th August from 6.0’clock to 8.0’clock, with Rosary at 8.15p.m. Removal on Wednesday morning 20th August to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown eircode R32KT22, for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Ellen's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below:
Family Flowers only please donations if desired to Serenity Lodge Portlaoise.
William Kirwan - Mountrath
The death took place on Friday, August 15, 2025 of William (Billy) Kirwan, Donnycarney, Dublin and formerly of Ringstown, Mountrath, Co Laois.
William passed away unexpectedly, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted husband and forever missed by his loving wife Sheila. Loving father to Fiona, Antoinette, William, Anthony, Mark and special grandfather to Christina , Christian, Isabel, Emily, Jessica and Éabha.
So sadly missed by daughters-in-law Sandra and Ciara. Sons-in-law Bill, Marcus and Quirinus. Treasured by his brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, many close friends and neighbours.
Reposing on Tuesday 19th August at his family home in Dublin (D09 YH11) from 16:00 with rosary at 20:00. Removal on Wednesday morning 20th August to St Fintan’s Church Ballyfin, Co. Laois for requiem mass at 12pm with burial afterwards at St Fintan’s Cemetery.
The Mass will be live streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin