Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Myra Irene Bradley (née Shirley)
Ballyloo, Nurney, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
The death has occurred of Myra Irene Bradley (née Shirley)of Ballyloo, Nurney, Co. Carlow on 29th June, 2025 in her 93rd year.
Cherished wife of the late William James (Jim) Bradley. Predeceased by her sister Vera and her brothers George, John and Robert. Surrounded by her family at Ashfield Hall.
Beloved mother of Annette, Miriam and Emily and adored grandmother of Mark and Tara Sweetnam, Matthew, Reuben and Rianna Clarke, mother-in-law of Harold Sweetnam and George Clarke, sister-in-law of Wilfred Atkinson.
Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbours and pupils of Shangarry National School.
Funeral arrangements later.
John Joseph (J.J.) McDonald
Tankardstown, Athy, Kildare, R14 XE76/Laois
John Joseph (J.J.) passed away peacefully at home on the 27th June 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Kathleen, dear father to Thomas, Paul, Brendan, Enda and Marie-Therese as well as his daughters-in-law Yolanda, Mary-Emily and Bronwen and son-in-law Oliver.
Deeply missed by his adored grandchildren Jack, Aoife, Isla, Elena, Aaron, Oliver, Lachlan, Tommy and Eanna, his sisters Bridget and Margaret as well as their spouses Tom and Joe.
Reposing at home in Tankardstown (eircode R14XE76) on Sunday 29th June from 3pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Arriving at St. Mary’s Church Barrowhouse for 3pm Requiem Mass on Monday afternoon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. House strictly private on Monday morning.
Fintan Fitzpatrick
Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Laois
Fintan Fitzpatrick. It is with deep regret and sadness that the family of Fintan Fitzpatrick announce his passing.
Fintan will be dearly missed by his wife, Maureen; his sons, Adrian, Patrick, Fintan, Thomas, Edward, and Sean; his daughters, Liz, Cecilia, and Orla; his sons-in-law, Adrian, Aodán, and David; and his daughters-in-law and sons partners, Siobhan, Marcella, Fiona, Rebecca, and Debbie. He is also mourned by his grandchildren, as well as a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Fintan’s warmth and jovial spirit will be remembered fondly and missed deeply by all who knew him.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Sunday June 29th from 5pm till 6:30 with with rosary at 6pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 11am in the church of the assumption the Heath followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Colm Lynch O’Sullivan
Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Colm passed tragically on the 26th of June, 2025.
Pre-deceased by his sister Grace. Dearly loved son of Olive and Con.
Sadly missed by his brothers Brendan and Tómas, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, niece, extended family and all his friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53NY70) on Sunday evening from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from his residence Cloncourse on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Molua’s Church, Ballaghmore (R32RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 29, 2025
