Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, September 24
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Frank Brophy- Ballylinan / Crettyard / Athy, Co Kildare
Formerly of 6 Doonane Terrace, Crettyard, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and William, brother George, sister Patty, nephew Shane and grand-nephew Baby Shane. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, son Joseph, daughter Margaret, brothers Jimmy, Liam and John, sisters Nano, Peggy, Teresa, Maura, Bernadette and Claire, daughter-in-law Kathleen, Margaret's partner Kevin, grandchildren Jake and Kyle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his daughter Margaret's residence, Ballylinan (R14 AE33) on Wednesday evening (September 24th) from 6pm until 9pm and on Thursday from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Friday morning (September 26th) to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Balylinan Cemetery.
Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. House private Friday morning please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Frank Brophy.
Tom Joe Bradley- Athy, Kildare / Timahoe, Laois
Formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois. Peacefully, in the loving care of Tallaght University Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marjorie, son Seán and his partner LaToya, daughter Catherine, grandchildren Jack, Sophia, Cian and Sam, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his daughter Catherine's residence, 4 Ashville, Athy (R14 X998) on Thursday afternoon (September 25th) from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 1.30pm on Friday afternoon (September 26th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 2pm, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.
House private Friday morning please.
Richard ( Dick) Holohan - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Holohan, Middlemount, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Kennedy Park, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, September 21st. 2025, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Bridget, his late wife Kit, sister Mary, brothers John and James (who died in infancy) and stepson Terry. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his son Ger, daughter-in-law Caroline, his adored grand daughters Lauren, Jess and Zara, brothers Tony, Denis, Joe and Noel, sisters Bride, Kathleen, Phil and Ber, stepdaughter Monica and her family, stepson Richard and his family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening September 24th. from 6 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Canice's Church, Clough arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Dick's funeral Mass will be live streamed.
Mary Donoghue - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Monday, September 22, 2025 of Mary Donoghue (née O'Dea), Tara, Tullamore, Offaly / Abbeyleix, Laois.
Mary will repose at her home in Tara, (R35 KO28) on Wednesday, September 24 from 4 pm until rosary at 8 pm.
On Thursday, the 25th day of September – Mary’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Saint Colmcille’s Church, Durrow (R35 E924) at 10 am. Following mass, she will be laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.
The mass can be viewed through the following link; https://tullamoreparish.ie/durrow-webcam/
Seamus Behan - Ballyfin
The death took place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 of Seamus Behan, Esker More, Daingean, Offaly and late of Ballyfin, Co. Laois.
Seamus passed away (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Maureen. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family: wife Therese, children Sonia and her partner Conor, Karen, Stuart and his wife Elaine, grandchildren Jamie, Luke, Jack, Seanie, Noah, Charlotte and Lanah, brothers Donal, Tom and Val, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Seamus will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry (R45 VK24) this Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean followed by burial in Cloncrane Cemetery Clonbullogue. Funeral Mass via the webstream.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Joe Molloy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 of Joe Molloy, Elm Lawn, Portlaoise, Laois / formerly Rossmore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin.
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by his extended family, neighbours and friends, and his carers and home help team. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Tuesday from 5 pm until 6.30 pm. Cremation will take place at Newlands Crematorium on Wednesday at 12 noon.