Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Peggy) Murphy (née Phelan)
Palmerstown, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Murphy, Margaret, (Peggy) (née Phelan), (Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois) April 29th, 2025. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and much-loved mother of Seamus, Catherine and Michael. Cherished nana to Mary, Lisa, Seamus, Siobhán, Jimmy, Emma, Ian, Sara and Orla. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Liz and Annette, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening (May 1st) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning (May 2nd) to St. Matthew’s Church, Upper Ballyfermot arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. Margaret’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please.
Pat Tynan
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Pat Tynan, Borris Little, Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died 28th April 2025. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Ned, brother Brendan and his recently deceased father-in-law David Fleming. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, son Ronan, daughter Orla, mother Joan, brothers Noel and Eddie, Sisters Pauline, Caroline, Annette and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and his work colleagues and customers in Peig’s Bar Portlaoise.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday April 30th from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 11am requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. The funeral mass can be viewed on: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Deirdre Costigan
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Formerly of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home.
Pre-deceased by her loving parents Teresa and Mathew.
Deeply regretted by her sister Edel, brothers Noel, Colm, Aidan, Rory and Brian, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great friends and former work colleagues.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea(E53NY70) on Sunday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal from her parents house(Loughnavatta, Birr Road,Roscrea) on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving in St.Brigid’s Church, Clonakenny(E53 XP70) for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Strictly Private Please
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 29, 2025
