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There is sadness across Laois this week following the passing of Stradbally woman Carmel Delaney, who passed away on Sunday March 29.
Carmel was known locally for her voluntary work, as a lifelong member and volunteer of the Stradbally Community Games. Carmel was awarded the Laois Volunteer of the Year award in 2018 at the Stradbally Community Games awards.
The committee paid tribute to Carmel on her sad passing.
"Her years of dedication ensured the children of the community got to excel at local, county and national level in their chosen activity," the group said.
"Our deepest condolences to Brendan, Aileen, Edna, Eamonn, Gabrielle and especially Claire another dedicated volunteer and the extended Delaney and Hickey families. Carmel now joins her husband Ted and Ciaran her grandson who passed a few short months ago. May she Rest In Peace," the committee said.
Carmel is sadly predeceased by her grandson Ciarán, who passed away in January of this year.
Laois locals have expressed their sympathy with the Delaney and Hickey families, remembering Carmel as a generous and kindhearted woman, a truly loyal neighbour and a friend for many years.
"Rest in eternal peace Carmel. You were a great neighbour to all in Kylebeg. Always ready to give advice and help in anyway you could. Deepest and sincere sympathy to your family. The Little Town will miss you," one person said.
"A lovely lady and good neighbour," another person paid tribute.
"Carmel was a lovely woman who always made me feel welcome in her home back in the day," another person said.
“Carmel you were one of the best and you will be greatly missed," another local said.
Read Carmel's funeral arrangements below.
The death has occurred of Carmel Delaney (née Hickey) of Kylebeg, Stradbally, Laois, who died March 29 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Ted, her recently deceased grandson Ciarán O'Neill and cousin Francis Corr.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Aileen O'Beirne, Claire O'Neill, Edna Ramsbottom and Gabrielle Goode, sons Brendan and Eamon, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousin Plunket Corr, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel Stradbally on Monday March 30 from 5pm until 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Requiem mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally, followed by interment in St Brigid's Church grounds Ballintubbert.
The funeral mass can be viewed on the church webcam.
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