Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Catherine Madden (née Donnelly)
Clonmeen, Errill, Laois/Portlaw, Waterford
Mary Catherine Madden (née Donnelly), Clonmeen, Errill, Co. Laois and formerly Salrheen, Portlaw, Co. Waterford July 14th. 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully at her residence.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Peggy Donnelly.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Larry, her family Aidan, Carmel, Lorcàn, Maria, Michael and Colm, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Kathleen, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence Clonmeen, Errill, (Eircode R32 R9Y8) on Wednesday evening from 4 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Mary’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link http://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
John Dowling
Morette, Emo, Laois
John Dowling, Morette, Emo. Died 16th February 2025 in New York where he had lived since 1985. John is pre deceased by his father Tom Dowling and mother Catherine Dowling. John will be sadly missed by son Thomas daughter Ciara brothers Ray and Mark sister Elaine extended family and friends.
Requiem mass St. Paul’s Church, Emo on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 12pm. Family has requested a private burial service.
Margaret Kenna (née Brennan)
Maidenhead, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Carlow
Peacefully, at home in her 101st year. Predeceased by her husband Seán. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Pat and Jim, daughter-in-law Jane, grandchildren Ruairí and Seán, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Wednesday evening (July 16th) from 4.30pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 7pm on Wednesday evening to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for funeral prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday morning (July 17th) followed by burial in Killeen Cemetery.
Christy Russell
Riverside, Portarlington, Laois/St. Margaret’s, Dublin/Newbridge, Kildare
Ex-Irish Army, The Curragh Camp.
Formerly of St. Margaret’s, Co. Dublin and Connell Drive, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his son Mark and his parents Pat and Christy.
Sadly missed by his loving children Debbie, Nicole, Barry, Tony and their mother Eva, son in law Steve, grandchildren Kirsten, Steven, Arianna, Paige, Freya and Amelia, sister Fran and her partner Ken, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Wednesday (16th July) with Prayers at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Conleths Parish Church, Newbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleths Cemetery, Newbridge.
Christy’s Funeral service will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the following link:
https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 14, 2025
