Recent Death Notices
Margaret Bolton (née Murphy)
Kilrory, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: August 2nd , 2026
Requiem Mass on August 7th, 2026 at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally at 10:00am
Margaret passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Joseph, son Mark, daughter Karen, son inlaw Richard, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Margaret Rest In Peace
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 9:30am from her residence to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 10am Requiem Mass. Cremation to follow in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 1pm.
The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors
Lorraine Hoary
Sli Na Mona, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Passed away: July 6th , 2026
Funeral Mass on June 22th, 2026 at Saint Michaels Church Portarlington at 12:00 AM
Lorraine Hoary
Slí Na Mona
Portarlington
Co. Laois
Formerly Dunsink Drive, Finglas, Co. Dublin
July 6th, 2026
Lorraine, passed away peacefully, in Saint Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, in the company of her loving husband Stephen.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters Saoirse, Caitlin and Aoibhe, her father Thomas, predeceased mother Brigid , Mam Margaret ,
brothers Gerard, Alan and Thomas, her sister Jeanette,
parents-in-law , brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May Lorraine Rest in Peace.
Lorraine will be reposing at home which is strictly family only .
Removal on Friday morning by Whelehan Funeral Directors at 9.30am to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for 10am Requiem Mass,
which may be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Cremation Service to follow at 1pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin.
Which may be viewed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence facilities below.
The family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and difficult time.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Saint Francis Hospice Blanchardstown.
Donation box will be in the Church on day of Funeral.
House strictly private at all times.
All inquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors
Martin (Unc) Scully
The Waterfall, Rossnamullane, Vicarstown, Co. Laois
Passed away: July 3rd , 2026
Requiem Mass on July 6th, 2026 at the Church of the Assumption Vicarstown at 11:00am
Martin passed away peacefully in Oghill Nursing Home in his 98th Year. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Mary (Nee Deegan) and his siblings John, Emily (Miller), Ellen (Dunne), Kathy (Walsh), Anne (Behan), Louie, Bridie (Scully) and Julia (Sinnott). Martin will be sadly missed by his nephew Paddy Scully and Family, his cousin Peg Lalor (Nee Kane), by his many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren, and by a huge circle of friends in Vicarstown and surrounding areas, farmers, footballers, card players and neighbours.
May Martin Rest In Peace
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Sunday the 5th of July from 4pm, concluding with recital of the rosary at 7pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Monday morning at 10:30am to arrive at the Church of the Assumption Vicarstown (R32 N803) for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence facilities below. The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors – 087 9800 507
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James Kelly
Rathmore Road, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: June 22th , 2026
Funeral Mass on June 22th, 2026 at 12:00 AM
James Kelly
6 Rathmore Rd.
Stradbally
Co. Laois
22nd June 2026
James passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Paddy, brother Tommy and sister Nancy. James will be deeply missed by his sisters Peggy, and Betty and his brothers Johnny, Martin and Gerry, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May James Rest in Peace
James will be reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 12 noon, concluding with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning at 11:30am to arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass, which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcam Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence Facilities below. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Special Care Unit Tullamore. Donation box will be in the church.
The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
House private Wednesday morning.
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Anne Kavanagh (née Booth)
Garrons, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: June 16th , 2026
Requiem Mass on June 17th, 2026 at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally at 12:00 AM
Anne Kavanagh
Nee Booth
Garrons
Stradbally
Co. Laois
15-06-2026
Anne passed away peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in the company of her loving family.
Predeceased by her mother Emma and her father Joe, brother Richard and sister Cinta.
Anne will be greatly missed by her devoted husband Jim, loving daughters Emma and Anna and Anna’s boyfriend Gary.
Sadly missed by her brothers Michael and Joe, sisters Catherine (Dunne) Betty (Ross), Mary (Murphy), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and former colleagues in Laois County Council.
May Anne Rest in Peace
Anne will be reposing at her residence on Tuesday from 2pm, concluding with the recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning at 11:20am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass, which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcam Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence Facilities below.
The family would like to thank the staff in ICU in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise for their tender and loving care they showed to Anne during her illness.
Maria Colbert (née Colbert)
Dun Masc, Portlaoise, Laois,
Passed away: June 9th , 2026
Funeral Mass on June 11th, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The death has occurred of Maria Colbert,
Sunrise 15-12-1935
Sunset 09-06-2026
Dun Masc/ St Brigids Place
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mam Maria Colbert. Maria passed away peacefully on the 9th of June surrounded by her heartbroken family. Pre-deceased by her husband Joseph, parents Thomas and Elizabeth Tuohy, her brothers Tommy, Joe, Noel and Bill and her sisters Anna and Betty.
Sadly missed by her sons David, Niall, Paul, Brian and Stephen, daughters Mary, Celine and Duchesne, Sons in law Jerry and Sean, Daughters in law Theresa, Rachel, Eve and Paul’s partner Sharon, her beloved grandchildren Sean, Vanessa, Tanya, David, Dylan, Cian, Shannon, Aaron, Aisling, Sarah, Shane, Vivien, Heather, Alisha and Cillian, her great grandchildren Conor, Anna, Holly, Cassie, Luan, Culann and Evie, her brother Paul and sister Cecilia along with a wide circle of friends.
May Maria Rest in Peace
Maria will be reposing at her daughter Celine’s residence (41 Dun Masc) on Wednesday evening from 4pm – 8pm with the recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at the St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 11am requiem mass. Which can viewed on the church webcam https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment to follow in St Peter and Paul’s cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence Facilities below.
The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time. House private Thursday morning.
Jude Luttrell
Quinsboro, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare/ Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
Passed away: May 22nd , 2026
Funeral Mass on May 25th, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Jude passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family and in the tender care of Saint Brigids Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Jude will be forever loved and remembered by his wife Julie and his children Sarah and Simon, his grandson Sam Jude, daughter in-law Amy and son In-law Matt, brothers and sisters Johnny, Betty, Gary, Mary and Simon Noel, Aunt Mary, Uncle Joe and his extended famlies.
Predeceased by his late wife Marion, his parents Simon and Anna, brothers Garrett, Dan, Joe and sisters In-law Sue and Eileen. Sadly missed by brothers In-law, sisters In-law, nieces, nephew’s relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Jude Rest in Peace.
Jude will be reposing at his residence (W34 RK20) on Saturday from 4pm, concluding with recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm.
House Private there after please
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Sunday evening at 5.45pm to arrive at Saint Peter and Paul’s church (W34 KD61) , Monasterevin for 6.30pm prayers.
Requiem Mass will take place on Monday at 10.30am and can be viewed on the church webcam https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/ This will be followed by a cremation service in Newlands Cross crematorium (D24 RK53), which can be viewed on Newlands Cross Webcam
Family flowers only
Donations if desired to Saint Brigids Hospice, The Curragh or Cuisle Centre Portlaoise https://cuislecancersupport.com/donate/
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence Facilities below.
The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
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Elsie Morrin (née Hickey)
Loughteague, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away: April 12th , 2026
Funeral Mass on April 15th , 2026 at 12:00 AM
Elsie passed away peacefully at her residence in her 97th year surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy. Deeply regretted by her family, Michael, Ann, Mary, Tommy, Pat, Ellen, Andy and Jimmy, her grandchildren Denis, David, Bea, Aideen, Oisín, Colum, Dermot, Tony and Paul, her daughters-in-law Teresa, Madeleine, Beatrice and Anne-Marie, son-in-law Mark, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Elsie Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence (R32 R5T8) on Monday from 4pm to 8pm and Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm both evenings. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning at 11:30am to arrive at the Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska (R32 TD39) for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/ Internment to follow in adjoining cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning please.
The Morrin family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this sensitive and sad time. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
Nora Brennan (née Duff)
The Building Knock, Ballinakill, Co. Laois/ Timahoe, Co. Laois
Passed away: March 11th , 2026
Funeral Mass on March 13th , 2026 at 12:00 AM
(Nee Duff)
The Building,
Knock,
Ballinakill,
Co. Laois.
Formerly Orchard, Timahoe.
March 11th 2026
Nora passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her daughter Margaret’s residence. Predeceased by her loving husband Bernie, brother Thomas Duff, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Sadly missed by her children Michael, Catherine (Cass), Brian, Margaret (Hennessy), Thomas, Noelle (Deveney), sons-in-law Michael, Tom, Sean, daughters-in-law Lorna, Audrey, Olga, her 16 adored grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Nora Rest in Peace.
Reception of remains to arrive at Knock Church on Thursday evening the 12th of March for prayers at 6pm until 8pm.
Removal from Nora’s residence by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 11.20am to arrive at Saint Lazerians Church, Knock (R32 A3HA) for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Which may be viewed on http://www.youtube.com/laoisfuneralslive/live Interment to follow in Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Ballinakill.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society
The Brennan family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and sad time.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
Annie (Eithne) Boyle (née Devoy)
Kilmurray, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: February 17th , 2026
Funeral Mass on February 20th , 2026 at the Church of the Assumption The Heath at 12 am
Eithne passed away peacefully at her residence in her 98th year. Surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her father Thomas, Mother Margaret, her brothers Finn, Liam, TJ and Noel. Sadly missed by her husband Denis, her daughter Colette, and her son Noel, grandchildren Gerard, Aoife, Aisling, and great grandchild Páidí, Son in law Kevin and daughter in law Teresa, relatives neighbours and friends.
May Eithne Rest In Peace
Eithne will be reposing at her residence on Thursday evening from 5pm – 8pm with the recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 11:20am to arrive at the Church of Assumption, the Heath for 12 noon requiem mass.(R32 TN88) Which can viewed on the church webcam https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/ Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery.
Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice https://laoishospice.ie/donate/
The Boyle Family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this sensitive and sad time. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. House private Friday morning.
Sarah (Sadie) Duffy (née Brophy)
Main Street, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Passed away: February 16th , 2026
Funeral Mass on February 18th , 2026 at Saint Peters and Pauls Church Monasterevin at 11am
Sadie (Sarah) Duffy
Main Street, Monasterevin, Co Kildare formerly of Lough, Portarlington.
Sadie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Louis, parents James and Christine, her infant brother Patrick, sister Elizabeth and brother Matt. Cherished mother of Patrick, Anne, Louis, Paul, Brian and Kevin. Sadie will be sadly missed by her daughter’s in-law Anna, Tina, Liz and Lisa-Marie and her son in-law Thomas and her many grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her sisters Maura and Christina, her brothers Sean and Seamus, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relative’s neighbours and large circle of friends.
May Sadie Rest In Peace
Sadie will be reposing at her residence (W34 RD35) on Wednesday the 18th from 3pm –8pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St. Peter and Paul’s Church Monasterevin for 11am Requiem Mass. Which can be viewed on Webcam – https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/. Internment to follow in Saint Evins Cemetery.
House Private Thursday morning
The Duffy family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this sensitive and sad time. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
William (Billy) Molloy
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
Passed away: January 24th , 2026
Funeral Mass on January 30th 2026 at the Sacred Heart Church Rath at 12 noon
William (Billy) Molloy passed away suddenly at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Chrissie and his father Joe. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters Mary, Ellen, Mag, Joe and John, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, neices, nephews , relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Billy Rest in Peace
Billy will be reposing at his sister Margaret’s residence ‘The Old Barracks’ Ballybrittas on Thursday 29th from 5pm until recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday at 11.20am to arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Rath (R32 FN44) for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in the New Cemetery Emo.
House private on Friday morning please.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The Molloy family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time
Andy Bergin
Timahoe, Co. Laois
Passed away: January 24th , 2026
Funeral Mass on January 29th 2026 at Saint Michaels Church Timahoe at 12 noon
Andy passed away suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie Goretti, sons Andy, Kieran and Martin, daughter Maria (Fogarty) daughters in-law Sheila, Niamh, Jean , son-in-law Paddy, grandchildren Lauren, Jack, Molly, Patrick, Andy and Joe, brothers Seamus, Paddy, Ned, sisters Mary Wall, Margaret Cully, Sarah Jacob, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, niece’s, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May Andy Rest In Peace
Andy will be reposing in Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe on Wednesday 28th from 5pm until recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 11.30am to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/st-michaels-church-timahoe-webcam. Interment to follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery.
Sympathisers can express their sympathies of condolences on the link below. Donations if desired to Saint Vincent de Paul Ireland https://www.idonate.ie/donate/cause/svp
House private on Thursday morning please
David Brown
Forest View, Tonafarna, Vicarstown, Co. Laois
Passed away: January 14th , 2026
Funeral Mass on January 17th 2026 at the Church of the Assumption Vicarstown at 12 noon
David passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Brenda and cherished father of Noel, Ciara, Stephen and Kate. Son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Lindsay, grandchildren Eoghain, Orlaith and Paddy, his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
May David Rest in Peace.
Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Friday the 16th from 5pm to conclude with the recital of the rosary at 7pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11:30am to arrive at Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803) for 12 noon Requiem mass. Which may be viewed on http://www.youtube.com/laoisfuneralslive/live Interment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and sad time.
Teresa Clancy (née Lawlor)
Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: December 22th , 2025
Requiem Mass on December 24th 2026 at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally at 11am
Teresa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her husband Eugene, sister Marie, her parents Molly and Michael. Greatly missed by her heartbroken sons John and Dean and her daughter Rhona, adored Granny to Rosie and Joe, son in law Eoin, daughters-in-law Trish and Sarah. Sadly missed by her brothers Carson, Pj, Pat, Martin, Paul, Harry, her sisters Deirdre, Carmel, Phylis, Dina, Jackie, Catherine, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives, and friends.
May Teresa Rest in Peace
Reposing at St. Michael’s Church Timahoe on Tuesday 23rd from 5pm to 8pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors from her residence at 10:40am on Wednesday to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 11 O’clock Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcams Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
House private at all times.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and sad time.
All enquiries to
Whelehan Funeral Directors – 0879800507
Fr. Jim Fingleton
Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co. Laois / Dublin
Passed away: December 8th , 2025
Requiem Mass on December 12th 2025 at the Church of the Holy Cross Ratheniska at 11am
We are sad to announce the passing of Fr. Jim Fingleton, Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co. Laois and former parish priest of Christ the King Church, Cabra Dublin.
Fr. Jim passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Sybil Hill. Beloved brother of Tom, Har, Joe, Brendan, Larry, Mary, Nell and Veronica. Predeceased by his parents Har and Margaret, sisters Kay and Margaret. Very sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, Archbishop Dermot Farrell and the priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
“May his gentle soul rest in peace.”
Reposing at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Raheny (D05 XK58) on Wednesday afternoon 10th December from 3pm to 5pm. Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in Sybil Hill Nursing Home Chapel. Removal will take place after Mass to The Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska, Stradbally Co. Laois by Whelehan Funeral Directors. Reposing on Thursday afternoon 11th December from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Requiem mass on Friday morning at 11am followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery.
Messages of condolences for the Fingleton family can be left on the link below.
The Fingleton family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this sad time.
The Funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska will be streamed live on Friday morning 12th December at 11am via the following link.
https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/
Rip Death Notice link: https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-jim-fingleton-dublin-613947
Ernest Patrick Beaton
Ardskeabeag, Ballyglunin, Galway / Corofin, Galway / Stradbally, Laois
Passed away: November 28th , 2025
Requiem Mass on December 2nd 2025 at St. Colmans Church Corofin at 10am
Beaton Ernest Patrick (Pat) Ardskeabeg Ballyglunin Tuam Galway H54R896 and late of Ashington Cresent Dublin 7
Pat peacefully passed away at University Hospital Galway on the 28th November 2025 in his 86th year surrounded by his loving family, darling beloved husband of Una nee Deegan and adoring dad of Caroline, he will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife,daughter and son in-law Rachid Bounaaja his adorable grandchildren Nohaila, Layla and Adam, brothers in-law Hugh Deegan Stradbally Co. Laois , John Deegan and his wife Mary Tullamore Co. Offaly, predeceased by his brother Ken, cousins, relatives neighbours and close friends.
May Pat Rest In Peace
Reposing at St. Colman’s room adjoining St. Colman’s church Corofin H54X768 on Monday 1st December from 4pm to 5.30pm. Requiem mass for Pat on Tuesday at 10am in St Colman’s church Corofin, which can be viewed on https://www.corofinbelclare.ie/streaming followed by Interment in Oakvale Cemetery Stradbally Co.Laois, arriving approximately 3pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Parkinson’s association Galway https://www.idonate.ie/cause/parkinsons or Western Alzheimers Claregalway https://www.idonate.ie/cause/anamcroi
House private Tuesday morning
The Beaton Family would like to thank you for your support and prayers at this sad time. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
RIP..ie Death Notice Link: https://rip.ie/death-notice/ernest-patrick-beaton-galway-corofin-612812
Bernard (Barney) Gannon
Park Lower, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: November 27th , 2025
Requiem Mass on November 30th 2025 at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally at 1 pm
Barney passed away peacefully in his 82nd year in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his mother and father Bridget and Michael. Sadly missed by his heart broken wife Pauline, brothers Tom, Hughie, John and Pat, sisters Kathleen, Bridie and Betty, Godchildren Brendan, Sorcha, Jess and Hazel, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives neighbours and friends.
May Barney Rest in Peace.
Barney will repose at his residence on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th from 4pm until recital of the Rosary at 8pm on both evenings.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Sunday afternoon at 12.30 to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 1pm Requiem Mass.Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/webcams Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
The Gannon family would like to thank you for your support and prayers at this sad time.
Family flowers only please.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence’s facilities below.
All Enquiries to
Whelehan Funeral Directors- 087 9800 507
May Tynan (née Flynn)
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
Passed away: November 6th , 2025
Requiem Mass on November 8th 2025 at the Sacred Heart Church Rath at 12 noon
May passed away peacefully in her 90th year in Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington in the company of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Liam and her brother-in-law Denis Tynan, her twin brother Paddy, Bill, Jimmy, Mick, Lar and Joe. Sadly missed by her lovely daughters Elizabeth and Geraldine, sons-in-law Martin and William, sisters Theresa and Nancy, brothers John and Ned, grandchildren Martin, Shaun and Billy, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she Rest in Peace
May will be reposing at her daughter Geraldine’s residence (R32 V0D7) on Friday 7th from 3pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11.20am to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church, Rath for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Saint John’s cemetery, Killenard. (R32 VW77). House private on Saturday morning please.
The Tynan family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
Eugene O Reilly
13 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Co. Laois
Passed away: October 30th , 2025
Requiem Mass on November 2th 2025 at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally at 2pm
Eugene passed away peacefully in his 94th year in Droímín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co Laois. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis. Sadly missed by his sons Peter, Jimmy and Owen, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Eugene Rest in Peace.
Eugene will be reposing in The Presentation Chapel Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Saturday 1st November from 3pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm Saturday evening.
Removal on Sunday 2nd by Whelehan Funeral Directors from the Presentation Chapel to the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 2pm Requiem Mass. Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/webcam Interment to follow in Oakvale cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
The O Reilly family would like to thank you for your support during time.
Brendan McManus
Lough Cottage, Portarlington, Laois / Lucan, Dublin
Passed away: October 9th , 2025
Requiem Mass on October 13tth 2025 at St. Johns Church Killenard at 12 noon
Brendan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Greatly missed by his loving wife and best friend Geraldine, his sons Seán, Ciarán and Aidan, daughter inlaws Gemma, Avril, grandchildren Lily, Emily, Eála, sister Mary and brother Aidan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Brendan Rest in Peace
Brendan will be reposing at his residence on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm concluding with recital of the Rosary.
Removal on Monday morning by Whelehan Funeral Directors at 11:15am to arrive to Saint Johns Church Killenard for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery.
House private on Monday morning please. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Cancer Research Ireland. https://www.cancer.ie/researchers-hub
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolences facilities below.
The McManus family would like to thank you for your support during this sad and sensitive time.
Tom Mullally
No. 7 Lower Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away: September 20th , 2025
Interment on Monday September 22nd 2025 in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Tom passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Saint Vincent’s nursing home Mountmellick in the company of his beloved daughter Catherine, his granddaughter Shannon and Nell. Sadly missed by Bernard and Michael, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Tom Rest in Peace.
Reposing at No. 9 Woodview Stradbally until removal on Monday morning at 11 am to arrive at Oakvale cemetery for Interment.
House strictly private at all times.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below.
The family would like to thank you for your support during this sad and sensitive time.
Imelda Furlong (née Barry)
Kilpatrick, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away: August 25th , 2025
Requiem Mass on Thursday September 28th 2025 in the Church of the Assumption, The Heath
Imelda, passed away peacefully, in the company of her loving family, at her residence, in her 88th year.
Predeceased by her husband Willie, her sister Nancy and brother Sean, her parents Hugh and Elizabeth.
Deeply regretted by her daughter Marie, sons Martin and Noel, daughters-in-law Laura and Ann Marie, grandchildren John, Emily, Kate and Liam, sister Mary Buggie, sister in law Ann Barry, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Imelda Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence (R32 AP20) on Wednesday from 3pm with Recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Assumption, the Heath (R32 TN88) for 11am requiem mass. Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/churches/church-of-the-assumption-the-heath/
Interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery.
House private Thursday morning please.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The Furlong family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time.
Mary (Millie) Murphy (née O'Connor)
Bellgrove, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
Passed away: August 26th , 2025
Requiem Mass on Thursday September 28th 2025 in the Sacred Heart Church Rath at 2pm
Millie passed away peacefully in the company of her loving and devoted family, in her 87th year at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Billy, and her parents Patrick and Kathleen O’Connor and her brother Michael.
Millie will be greatly missed by her loving children Michael, Patrick, Mary and Catherine. Much loved Grandmother of Aisleen, Gavin, Michelle, Shane, Amy, Katie and Eoghan. Daughters-in-law Geraldine and Kate, Sons-in-law Frankie, Catherine’s Partner Liam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, niece’s, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Millie Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence (R32 K63X) Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday at 2pm to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Rath for 2:30pm Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in New Cemetery Emo.
All can be viewed on https://youtube.com/laoisfuneralslive/live
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The Murphy Family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time.
Thomas (Tom) Lalor
14 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
Passed away: August 18th , 2025
Requiem Mass on Wednesday August 20th 2025 in the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally
Thomas (Tom) passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Dorothy, his sons Christy, Mark, daughter Jennifer, stepdaughters Isabell and Cheryl, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and brothers Seamus and Larry.
Thomas is predeceased by first wife Rose his two sons Patrick and Martin, his brothers Jerry and Paddy.
Thomas will be sadly missed by his relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Thomas Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel of Rest Stradbally on Tuesday from 4:30pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Thomas requiem mass will take place at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally on Wednesday the 20th. Which can be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/webcam Interment to follow in Oakvale cemetery.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities below. The Lalor family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time.
Joseph (Joe) Luttrell
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Passed away: August 3rd , 2025
Requiem Mass on Wednesday August 6th 2025 in the Sacred Heart Church Rath at 12 noon
Joe passed away in the company of his loving family in The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Joan, his daughter Alison, his son Danny, son in law Riki and Danny’s girlfriend Jennifer, cherished grand daughter Saoirse, his siblings Dan, Johnny, Jude, Betty, Garry, Mary, Simon Noel, sisters in law Dorothy, Julie, Oonagh, Sophie, Patricia, Carmel and Elizabeth, brothers in law Leo, Mick and Bill, his uncle Joe and aunt Mary, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his father Simon, his brother Garrett and recently his mother Anna.
May Joe Rest in Peace.
Reposing on Tuesday in Our Lady’s Chapel of Rest Monasterevin (W34 N599) from 4pm to 8pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm.
Joe will be arriving on Wednesday to the Sacred Heart Church Rath (R32 FN44) for 12 noon Requiem mass.
Interment to follow in Saint Johns cemetery, Killenard (R32 VW77).
House strictly private at all times please.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. Donation box will be in the church.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence Facilities below.
The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
Marian Keightley (née Dowling)
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Passed away: July 16th , 2025
Requiem Mass on Friday July 18th 2025 in St. Michaels Church Timahoe at 2pm
Marian passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Sadly missed by her husband Tom, her sister Sheila, brothers Dick and Joe. Predeceased by her sisters Angela, Debbie and Evelyn and her brothers Seamus and Tony. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Marian Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence on Thursday the 17th of July from 3pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors from her residence on Friday at 1:15pm to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church, Timahoe for 2pm Requiem mass. Which may be viewed on the church webcam https://svtparish.ie/st-michaels-church-timahoe-webcam
Interment to follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery.
House private Friday morning please.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society or Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence facilities below.
The Keightley family would like to thank you for your support during this sad time