Patrick Campion- Perth, Australia / Ballacolla, Laois
Patrick (Patso) Campion passed away after a long battle with osteo sarcoma on 19/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 separate memorial service in celebration of his life to take place on January 10 2026 at Hillary’s Yacht Club Perth Western Australia at 11:00 A.M (local Perth time) that is 03:00AM Irish time.
For those who wish to join the ceremony you can do so by clicking on the following link; https://vimeo.com/event/5630076
Please note no logins or passwords required. Just click on the link and the livecast will begin at commencement of the ceremony. Also note that the ceremony will be recorded for later viewing at the above link for those who cannot make the livecast. May Patrick rest in peace.
Bernadette Byrne- Durrow
The death has occurred of Bernadette Byrne on January 3 2026, (Cabra Grove Dublin 7 and formerly of Durrow County Laois), (suddenly), at home. Bernadette will be very sadly missed by her sister Margaret, brothers Joseph and William, sisters-in-law Maura and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. "May her gentle soul rest in peace."
Reposing at Lanigan’s Funeral Home, Fassaugh Avenue Cabra on Thursday afternoon, 8th January 2026 from 2pm to 4.30pm. Removal on Thursday evening to the Church of Christ the King, Cabra arriving for Removal Service at 5pm. Requiem Mass will be on the following morning Friday 9th January 2026 in Christ the King Church, Cabra at 10am. Followed with Burial in Durrow County Laois.
Family flowers only please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Friday morning 9th January at 10am via the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/cabra
Brian Callaghan- Mountmellick / Clonaslee
The death has occurred of Brian Callaghan, Bellair, Clonaslee, Co.Laois and formerly Garrymore, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, died peacefully January 5th surrounded by his loving family in the Tullamore Regional Hospital. A past Bord na Mona employee and Central Garage Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his dear parents James and Bridie , brothers Seamie, John Joe, Greg and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed by and remembered with love by his wife Mary, daughters Elaine, Monica and Sharon. Grandchildren, Amy, Tom, Ella, Jack , Alexa and Zara. Son-in-laws Simon, Tommy and Colm, sisters Margaret and Nancy, brothers-in-law Seamus, Jimmy and Joe, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Ni bheidh a leitheid ann aris.
Reposing at his home Bellair, Clonaslee , Co.Laois R32P6C6 on Wednesday 7th from 5pm to 8pm. Thursday 8th from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm on both evenings.
Removal Friday 9th to St.Manman's Church when his requiem mass will be celebrated at 12 and Brian will be laid to rest afterwards in St.Manman's Cemetery. House private on Friday. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church.
Marlene Allison - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Marlene (Mars) Allison (née Bond) of St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Beechmount, Rathdowney, Co Laois, in the tender loving care of the staff of Baltinglass Nursing Home on January 5th, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Bob, and devoted mother of Dale, and Bruce. Will be dearly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Karen and Michelle, grandchildren Hannah, Zoe, Ethan, Ben and Evan, neighbours, and many friends.
Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington W91YN79 on Wednesday January 7th from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral on Thursday January 8th in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland arriving for 11.00am Funeral Service followed by internment in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Baltinglass Nursing Home.
Mary Fitzpatrick - Ballyroan
The death occurred of Mary Fitzpatrick (née Walsh) of Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois on January 5, 2026.
Predeceased by her son Anthony and infant brother Patrick. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving husband Donal daughters Marie, Philomena and son Donal, son-in-law Robert,grandchildren Quentin and Ruby, daughter-in-law Marcella, sister Phil, brothers Michael,Laurence and John, brothers and sisters-in-law extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Wednesday from 5pm. with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. in St. Patricks Church . Burial afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery. May Mary Rest In Peace. House Private at all times.
Mary McGarr - Deegan - Mountmellick
The death has taken place on Sunday, January 4, 2026 of Mary McGarr - Deegan (née Gallagher), Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois and formerly Daingean Co Offaly.
Died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husbands Paddy McGarr and Martin Deegan and her brother Jimmy (Walsh Island), son-in-law Mark and infant grandchildren Gemma,Grace and Andrew.
Deeply regretted by her sons David and his wife Angela and Aidan, daughters Lisa, Sandra and Patricia and her partner Jimmy, grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces and nephews, sadly remembered by her brothers and sisters neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in her home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only. Donations if Desired to Oncology Department Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Kathleen Walsh - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, January 1, 2026 of Kathleen Walsh, née Mortimer, Skerries and late of Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her late son Maurice, husband Frank (Francis). Sadly missed by her children Pauline, Michael, Eamonn, Francis and Sylvia, grandchildren Lee, Liam, Paddy, Rory, Aidan, Frances and Kaitlyn extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Duff's Funeral Home, Skerries Wednesday 7th January from 6 - 7pm. Removal Thursday 8th January to Saint Patrick's Church, Skerries for 11am funeral mass, following Kathleen will be laid to rest In Holmpatrick graveyard with her dear son Maurice and husband Frank.
