Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emily Ellen Culhane
Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois/Crumlin, Dublin
Emily Ellen Culhane. The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died January 5th 2025. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter to Sean and Bernie and beloved sister to Sam.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Martin Brophy
Fairymount, Crettyard, Laois/Gowran, Kilkenny
Martin Brophy, of Fairymount, Crettyard, Co Laois and formerly of Ballyquirke, Gowran, Co Kilkenny, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness, on January 6th, 2025, under the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff at University Hospital, Waterford.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Teresa, Carmel, Patrick and Martina, adored grandfather of Saoirse, Aoibhinn, Caoimhe, Síofra and Ellen and cherished brother of John, Mary and the late Timothy.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Paul and Colin, Martina’s partner Ross, daughter-in-law Daiva, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Carpenter’s Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) from 3pm on Sunday, January 12th, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 13th, in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane, Crettyard, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 AT86) at 11am.
Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
John P Halloran
Carlow Road, Abbeyleix, Laois/Galway
Formerly of Moyglass Co Galway. Unexpectedly and peacefully at his home.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia and his brother Dermot.Deeply regretted by his sons Kieran, Enda, David and Donal, daughter Karen, daughter-in-law Mairead, son-in-law Mark, his brothers Benny, Eugene, Paddy and Stephen, sister Marie, and his grandchildren Amy,Daniel,Chris, Aoibhin and Charlie, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Remembered fondly by his colleagues in An Garda Siochana, and Abbeyleix Golf Club.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Saturday from 6pm. with Prayers at 8 pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am in The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Brigid (Nancy) Davin (née Campion)
Tentore, Ballacolla, Laois/Urlingford, Kilkenny
Brigid(Nancy) Davin nèe Campion, Tentore, Ballacolla and formerly of Graine, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny . Unexpectedly but peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Billy. Deeply regretted by her loving son William, adored granddaughter Carrie, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law John, her good friend Kathleen, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Durrow Funeral Home, Chapel Street (R32E163) on Thursday 9th January from 5pm, pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal from funeral home on Friday 10th January at 11.30am via Knockanoran to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, for 12 Noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Hogan
Drimmo, Mountrath, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully on the 7th January 2025, in the care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, sisters and brothers
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Thursday evening (Jan 9th) from 6.0’clock concluding with Rosary at 7.0’clock. Removal on Friday morning (Jan 10th) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:-
https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
Angela Broderick
Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8
Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her dad John.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken family, her mam Kathleen, brothers Kevin and John, sister Mary, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law David Morgan, nieces and nephews Alanna, Daniel (D.J.), John, Conor and Gràinne, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues at Aer Lingus and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 E5C8) on Thursday January 9th. 2025 from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 7.30. Removal to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Friday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery Shanahoe Co Laois.
Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Angela’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link http://parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
Janice Cambell
Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Janice Cambell, Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Janice passed away on the 3rd of January 2025 in the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois. Deeply regretted by The Dillon Family, Portlaoise.
Private Burial will take place in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 9, 2025
