Dylan Kelly - Graiguecullen
The death took place on January 9 of Dylan Kelly of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow.
Passed away unexpectedly, at his home.
Beloved son of Philip and Elizabeth, much loved brother of Kaitlin, Alex and Robyn and cherished boyfriend of Theresa
Dylan will always be remembered and loved by his heartbroken parents, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, relatives and all his friends.
Reposing at his home, 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93 X0X7) from 3pm on Tuesday January 13th concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen followed by burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery, Carlow.
House private Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Pieta House
Joe Sutcliffe - Donaghmore
The death took place on January 11 of Joe Sutcliffe, Barna Lisheen, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and the Glebe Donaghmore, Co. Laois.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, daughters Catherine, Carmel and Geraldine, son Martin, Grandchildren, son in law Fergus, daughter in law Roisin, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (E41 X832) this Monday evening the 12th of January, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday Morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart Templetuohy for Requiem Mass at 11 -30am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com
Eamonn O'Connell - Straboe
The death took place on Saturday, January 10 of Eamonn O'Connell, Straboe, Portlaoise Co. Laois and formerly of Cappakeel, Emo, Co. Laois.
Passed away unexpectedly at home in his 89th year.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget, his sisters Emily and Kathleen , his brother Liam and infant brother Thomas.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Betty, his daughters Caroline, Siobhan and Gemma and his son Eamonn, sons-in-law David, Pierce and Niall, his grandchildren Jack, Shae, Jordan, Lily, Scott, Leah, Milo, Finn and Oscar, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Funeral details not yet confirmed.
Sr Carmela Fitzpatrick - Mountmellick
The death took place on January 11 of Sr Carmela (Ben) Fitzpatrick, Presentation Sisters Mountmellick, Co. Laois
Peacefully, in the great care of The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her parents John and Pauline, her brothers Tom, Sean and Fr. Paddy, her sisters Patty, Josephine, Anne and Margaret.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Pauline and Phyl, brothers Joe and Eugene, Sister-in-law Maura, Brother-in-law John Joe, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, her Presentation Community, Sisters of the North East Province, and her many friends.
Reposing at Presentation Convent Mountmellick on Monday from 2.30pm – 5.30pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for 6pm prayers. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Acragar, Mountmellick.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Johnny Doyle - Rathdowney
The death took place on January 10 of Johnny Doyle, Kyle, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Fennor Care Facility Urlingford.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Nora, brothers Eddie and Josie and sister Noreen.
Sadly missed by his beloved wife Lily, his adored children, cherished grandchildren, sisters Bridget and Marie, 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 January 12th from 4 o'clock until 7 o'clock. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny.
Gary Cuddy - Meelick
The death took place on Friday, January 9 of Gary Cuddy, Cuddy Hurleys, Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NPV4
Gary died unexpectedly at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his sister Leona, grandparents Phyllis Fitzpatrick, Fintan and Peig Cuddy.
Gary is sadly mourned by his heartbroken parents Martin and Theresa, brother Shane, nephews Rhys and Luke, grandfather Mick Fitzpatrick, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
Gary will repose at his home eircode R32NPV4 on Tuesday evening the 13th January from 2 – 4 p.m. and again from 5 – 8 p.m. concluding with Rosary at 8 p.m. Removal from his home on Wednesday afternoon the 14th January to arrive at St. Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise eircode R32R684 for Requiem Mass at 2 p.m, followed by Interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
Gary’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
House private at all other times, Family flowers only, No Mass Cards, donations if desired to Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
Elizabeth Hosey - Crettyard
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her parents Kieran and Elizabeth and her sister Sadie. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, children Brenda, Lisa and Ciaran, brothers Martin and Paddy, sister Mary, sons-in-law Tom and Ger, grandchildren Cormac, Cian, Aoibhinn, John and Liam, extended family and friends.
Reposed at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Sunday afternoon January 11 from 3pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from her residence at 10.45am on Monday morning January 12th to arrive at St. Abban's Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Sheila Fitzpatrick - Portlaoise
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise to arrive for 11 am requiem mass. Cremation will follow at 2.30 pm at Dardistown Crematorium. Funeral Mass webcam.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the Irish Kidney Association. Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Brennan)
Thomas Cripps - Mountrath
The death took place on January 9 of Thomas Cripps, Roskelton, Mountrath, Laois.
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents James and Catherine, brother George, sister Marie, niece Katherine. Deeply regretted by his sister Christina, brother Seamus, nieces, nephews, gran-nieces, gran-nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposed at his residence on Sunday from 12 noon with prayers at 6pm. Removal to St. Fintan's Church, Raheen for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Monday. Interment afterwards in St. Fintans Cemetery, Raheen.
Lar Cribben - Portarlington
The death took place on January 9 of Lar Cribben, Lar (Laurence) Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Portarlington, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Mary. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved dad of Gemma, Sharon, Laurence, Michelle, Annmarie, Darren, Rachel, Jason and Jenny. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and children, his 17 grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sons-in-law Aidan, John, Mark and Denis, Laurence’s partner Abina, Jason’s partner Sarah, Annmarie’s partner Gary, brothers Finbarr, Oliver and Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Monday evening January 12 between 5pm and 7pm. House private thereafter. Removal on Tuesday morning January 13 to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.
Lar’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by click the link on Webstream. Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Lar Cribben
Carmel Brophy- Crettyard
The death has occurred of Carmel Brophy (née Whelan) Fairymount, Crettyard, Laois
Passed away peacefully on 10th January, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Shane, grandson Ryan, her parents Aloysius and Margaret, her sister Angela and her nephews Liam and Peter Kearns. Carmel will be sadly missed by her loving husband Liam, sons and daughters Linda, Ronan, Sarah, Becky, Liam, George and Adrian, her twenty grandchildren, her two great grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, brothers and sisters Tom, Eileen, Theresa, Josie, Frank, Gerry and Bernie, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and her former colleagues from Laois County Council.
Carmel reposed at her home at Fairymount, Crettyard, Co. Laois on Sunday 11th January, 2026 from 4pm until the conclusion of the Rosary 8pm. Removal on Monday 12th January, 2026 to arrive at St Abbans Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
