Mary Fleming- Clonaslee
The death has occurred of Mary Fleming (née Multany) Millquarter, Monaseed, Gorey, Co. Wexford and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died 30th December 2025 peacefully at Gorey District Hospital. Beloved wife of David and loving sister of Jane, Margaret and the late Charlie. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Mary will be reposing at Floods Funeral Home, McDermott Street, Gorey (eircode Y25E8D4) on Wednesday (31st December) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal will take place on Thursday (1st January) at 11.15am to St. Brendan's Church, Monaseed, Gorey for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery
Gladys Dorothy McClean - Errill
The death has occurred of Gladys Dorothy McClean (née Colclough), Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois and formerly Freshford, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully in the loving care of nurses and staff at University Hospital Portlaoise in the presence of her loving family on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas John McClean, her sisters Mary Tanner and Betty Moynan. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter Margaret, son William, son-in-law Tommy, daughter-in-law Johanna, grandchildren Linda, Philip and Gary McKay, Jonathan, Robert, Thomas and William McClean, great grandchildren Matthew and Daniel (Carter), Aria and Oisín McKay, brothers Robert and George Colclough, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus
Reposing at her residence Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 XH28) on Wednesday afternoon from 2 o'clock with prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal takes place on Thursday January 1st to St. Andrew's Church, Rathdowney arriving for funeral service at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the Local Cemetery, Rathdowney.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely doctors, nurses and staff at Beaumont and Portlaoise Hospitals for the care and attention shown to Gladys. House strictly private on Thursday morning please.
Andy Dowling - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Andy Dowling, Borris Rd., Portlaoise, December 29, 2025. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Liz and loving father to Andrew and Claire. And cherished grandfather to Cian and the late adored grandson Dylan. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen and brother Jack. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Sisters Maureen O`Keeffe and Madge Dalton. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours and a large circle of former work colleagues and friends. May he rest in peace
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on this Tuesday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Seamus Wrenn - Portarlington
The death occurred of Seamus Wrenn, formerly of Drumcondra, Dublin and Portarlington on December 29, 2025. Passed peacefully in the exceptional care of St Joseph’s nursing home Raheny.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his devoted wife Margaret. Seamus will be forever loved and missed by his sister Philomena Tynan ,her son Gerard and her daughter Teresa Keogh and Teresa’s husband Charlie and their children Karen and Cathal Keogh in addition to nephews Joseph and Frank Malone, cousin Charlie Wrenn, sister-in-law Florence Mc Cabe and the Mc Cabe and Flanagan families. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Wednesday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St. Joseph's Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Michael Farrell - Mountmellick
The death has taken place of Michael Farrell, 47 Pattison's Estate Mountmellick.
Died peacefully on Monday, December 29th 2025.
Beloved son of the late Michael and Annie. Predeceased by his sisters Anne and Maureen.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget and his sons Darren and Denise, Michael and Eleanor,and Ray and Mary, grandchildren Cian, Megan, Caylin, Isabel,Ryan, Conor and Jackson, sisters Eileen and Bernadette, sisters-in-law, brothers,in-law nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing Moloney's Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30. Reposing in Moloneys on Thursday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Josephs Cemetery.
Mary Kenna - Mountrath
Formerly of Cappagh, Mountrath County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of The Brosna Ward Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Jack Kenna, parents Thomas and Dinah Connor, sister Bridie Walsh and brother John Connor.
Deeply regretted by her loving son Tomàs ,daughters Catherine and Ann-Marie daughter-in-law Stella, sons-in-law David and Derek, grandchildren Tadhg, Eoin, Clodagh, Conor, Caoimhe and Ronan, sisters Queenie Daly and Sadie Hughes, brother Charlie O'Connor, nephews, nieces, relatives, her carers Mags, Tina, Aoife and Cyntia, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Monday evening 29th December from 4pm with Rosary at 5:30pm. Removal afterwards to Mary Mother Of God Church Daingean (eircode R35 E862) arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 30th December at 11am.
Funeral afterwards to St Colemans Cemetery, Kilclonfert Daingean (eircode R35 H280).
Mary's Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://mcn.live/
No Flowers Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
John Delaney - Mountrath
The death has taken place of John Delaney, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
John passed away suddenly on Sunday 28th December 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his beloved wife Denise, mother Mary, father Joe and brother Tommy.
John will be forever loved and missed by his loving daughters Rachel and Ruth, and their partners Dillon and Andrew, grandchildren Séan and Riley, mother-in-law, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, his wide circle of friends, neighbours and many work colleagues over the years.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath eircode R32Y661 on Tuesday evening 30th December from 6.o’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.o’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning 31st December to St, Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.o’clock, followed by Interment on St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
John’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to The Friends of Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Meta Cooke - Portlaoise
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dan. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Elizabeth, sister Lily and brother Joe, and infant son Dan.
Cherished mother to Eadaoin, Siobhán, and Dearbhail. Loving nana to Niamh, Tomas, Ríona, Gillian, Grainne and Alannah.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law Seamus, Enda and Richard, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Celia and Vera, brother-in-law James. Nephews, nieces, grandnephews , grandnieces, great-grandniece, relatives and friends and former colleagues in Telecom Eireann.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Monday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm.
Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 11 am Requiem Mass on Tuesday followed by burial in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
John Ryan - Maganey
The death took place on December 27, 2025 of John Ryan, Browneshill Wood, Carlow and formerly of Kilabban, Maganey, Co. Laois. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Bridget and much loved father of Shane, Siobhán, Tanya, Danny and Laura and adored grandfather of Lucy, Harry, Ben, Leah, Kayden, Pixie, Elena, Senán, Connie and Maddie. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sisters, sons-in-law Fergal and Chris, daughter-in-law Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents William and Peggie Ryan and by his sisters Peggy Furey and Teresa Hughes.
Reposed in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Sunday (Dec 28th) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10am in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Sally Kennedy - Rathdowney
The death took place on December 26, 2025 of Sally Kennedy (née Hogan), Conoboro Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Ballycasey, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary.
Peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Nora, sisters Madge and Mary, brothers Séan, Tom and William who died in infancy.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her devoted husband Oliver, heartbroken family Gerard, Cathal and Clodagh,daughters-in-law Natalie and Sissel , son-in-law Alan, adored grandchildren Jack, Sabrina, Megan, Shannon, Oisín, Aurora, Brendan, Liam, Gráinne, Néamh and Éadaoin and great grandchild Faolán, brothers Martin and Michael, sisters Nonie, Bridie and Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Monday evening December 29th from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal from her residence on Tuesday morning December 30th. to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Terryglass Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 VP95) at 1.15 pm approximately.
Patrick Campion - Ballacolla
The death has occurred of Patrick (Patso) Campion (formerly of Park, Ballacolla, Co Laois) in Perth, Western Australia.
Patrick passed away after a long battle with osteo sarcoma on 19th December 2025 at Hollywood Private Hospital, Perth in the company of his beloved wife Patricia.
Patrick was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ellen, his sister Mary, and his brothers Tony and Jim.
Patrick will be greatly missed by his loving wife Patricia, his son Edward, his sister Eileen, brothers John and Don, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Cremation will be private with a memorial service in celebration of his life to take place on January 10th 2026 at Hillary’s Yacht Club Perth Western Australia.
Details of the time and how to join the service on-line will be posted when known.
