Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, May 6
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Henry (Harry) Hilliard - Clonaslee
The death has occurred of Henry (Harry) Hilliard of Graigueafulla, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and Formally of Shangan Green, Ballymun. Passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Predeceased by his daughter Louise (Lucy) Hilliard. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons, daughters, grandchildren and extended family. Rest In Peace.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick (R32PC95) on Wednesday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal from The Funeral Home on Thursday moring at 10.15am to St. Manman's Church Clonaslee (R32N6E5) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Removal afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium (D24K1CY) for Cremation Service at 2pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on
Donal Deegan - Cullohill
The death has occurred of Donal Deegan, Shanbally House, Cullohill, Co. Laois, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on May 1st. 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Agnes, his infant daughter Mary, his daughter Agnes (Hyland), his grandson Rory, his brother Fr. Martin, his brothers-in-law and his sisters-in-law.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Margaret, sons Dan, Joe, Martin, Liam, Fintan and John Paul, daughters Breda and Ann-Marie, their wives, husbands and partners Ann-Marie, Diane, Fiona, Hannah, Davina, Darren, Joe and Eileen, his nineteen dearly loved grandchildren, his sister Sr. Josephine, his brother-in-law Billy Bergin, sister-in-law Hannah Murphy, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his son Dan's residence Oldtown, Cullohill (Eircode R32 VE02)on Wednesday afternoon from 2 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday afternoon to St Tighearnach's Church Cullohill arriving for Requiem Mass at 2.30. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below . Family flowers only please . Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Donal's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.youtube.com/@AllisonRitchieChurchSinger
House private on Thursday morning please.
Agnes Browne - Castletown
The death has occurred of Agnes Browne (née Hughes), Gash, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 1st May 2026, peacefully at St. Vincent's Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by her brothers Paddy, Ger and Jack. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Christy, son Christopher, daughter Mary, sister Mary (Coleman) UK, daughter-in-law Ellen, Mary's partner Michael, grandchildren Roisín, Patrick and Jensen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. “May Agnes Rest in Peace”
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Wednesday evening (May 6th) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home this Thursday (May 7th) at 12.15pm to arrive at St. Edmund's Church, Castletown, (Eircode R32KT22) for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm.
Private Cremation will take place later
Peggy Scully - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Peggy Scully (née Dillon), Droimnín, Stradbally, formerly Tulla, Co Clare and The Archway, London, peacefully at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally on May 4, 2026.
Predeceased by her parents Tim and Nora, husband Mossy, brothers Mike, Pat, Jim, Tim, John, Dan, Eddie, Fred and Joe, and her sister Mary.
Sadly missed by her brother Kevin, sister Bridget, brothers-in-law Donal, Owen, Brendan and Alan, sister-in-law Noreen, niece Valerie, nephew Derek, grandniece Kate, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Peggy will repose at The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Tuesday from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place for Peggy in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 11am on Wednesday 6th May and afterwards Peggy will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Peggy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam
May Peggy Rest In Peace.
Danny Barrett - Ballyouskill
The death has occurred of Danny Barrett Glosha House, Ballyouskill, Co Kilkenny / Co Laois and formerly Croydon, U.K. Danny passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence on May 1, 2026.
Predeceased by his mother Daisy, father Pat and his brother John who passed away in the UK on April 26, 2026.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Rosie (née O'Sullivan) brothers and sisters Mary, Jer, Gina, Collette, and Audrey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Thursday evening May 7th from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Cremation takes place at the Island Crematorium, Cork at 3 o'clock.
Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. Danny's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing link following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy) - Essex/Ardough
The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy) of Essex, England and formerly Ardough, Co Laois. Bridget passed away peacefully, on April 27, 2026 in England. Beloved mother of Laurence, Joseph and the late Maurice. Predeceased by her parents Maurice and Mary, sister Mary and brother Bob.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren, brothers Maurice and Martin, sisters Kay, Hannah and Sue, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be published when available.