Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Hughes
Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly/Laois
Formerly of Kilcavan, Co. Laois (Former Managing Director of Bord na Móna) Paddy passed away in the presence of his devoted family at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.
Cherished and deeply loved by his beloved wife Sadie, his children Majella, Conor, Paddy, and Cathal, his daughters-in-law Gillian, Paula, Deirdre and Majella’s partner Seamus, and his adored grandchildren Nicole, Christopher, Isobelle, Charlie, Daisy, Paddy, and John.
Paddy’s warmth, wisdom, and kindness will live on in each of them. Predeceased by his parents, Paddy and Kathleen, his dear sisters Kathleen and Betty, and his brother John. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his extended family; his remaining brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and by the many friends whose lives he touched with his generosity and good humour. Paddy’s legacy of love, leadership, and laughter will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew him.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84) on Wednesday from 6.30pm until Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial after Mass in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery, Durrow.
House Strictly Private, Please.
Ann Deegan (née Kerry)
Slatt House, Wolfhill, Laois, R14E771/Portlaoise, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Formerly of John Square, Portlaoise. Peacefully, in Droimnin Nursing Home on Sunday, 29th June, 2025.
Predeceased by her husband Pauge. Ann will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving children, daughter Dolores and son-in-law Pat Keogh and their sons Richard, Patrick and Michael, her son Maurice and his family Sheena and Jake and their mother Brigid, Zara and her mother Mary, her son Padraig and daughter-in-law Ursula and their family Sarah, Noelle, Tadgh, Lola and Luna. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters and brothers Maura, Brenda, Donal, Micheál, Declan and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Many happy and loving memories of Ann will live on through her precious grandchildren and their partners and her great-grandchildren Amy, Katie, Ellie Ann, Jade, Evan, Alex, Arlie, Martin, Louise, Isla and JJ.
Ann will repose at her home, Slatt House Wolfhill on Tuesday (July 1st) from 2pm to 8pm. Ann will leave her home at 2.45pm on Wednesday afternoon (July 2nd) for burial in Wolfhill graveyard at 3pm.
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.
Myra will be reposing at Ashfield Hall, Ballickmoyler, Laois R93 YH94 on Wednesday (2nd July) from 2pm until 8pm.
Myra will be remembered in a service at St. John’s Church, Nurney at 11.30am on Friday (4th July) followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
A donation box will be at St. John’s Church, Nurney for St. Fiacc’s House, Graiguecullen, Carlow, if desired.
Mark Prager
Bluebell Cottage, Sherwood, Kilbride, Ballon, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Mark Prager, Blubell Cottage, Sherwood, Kilbride, Co. Carlow and formerly of Springhill, Killeshin, Carlow, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by his parents and stepdad Pat O’Tierney. Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by his son Daniel, sister Catherine, brother Patrick,
nephews and nieces Alannah, Caoimhe, Éibhear and Ronan, Aunts and Uncles John, Celeste, Elaine, Michael and Ian, relatives and friends.
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
