Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois and formerly of Liscolman, Tullow, Co Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on July 19th, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mother of Jack and Evan, adored daughter of John and Mary and cherished sister of Jonathan, Keith, Caroline and Fiona,
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, grandfather, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, work colleagues, good neighbours, relatives and friends.
May Sharon’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Sharon’s funeral arrangements will be published on Tuesday, July 22nd.
James Cassidy
26 Meadow Brook, Rosenallis, Laois
James died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital Dublin.
Rest In Peace. Funeral details to follow.
Anna Rose Keyes (née Kelly)
3 School Rd., Errill, Laois
Anna Rose Keyes (née Kelly) 3 School Rd. Errill, Co. Laois, July 18th. 2025 peacefully at the Midland’s Regional Hospital Portlaoise Co. Laois.
Predeceased by her husband Paul, son Colm and daughter Ann, her parents and brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter Linda, sons Paul and Martin, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 EF25) on Monday afternoon July 21st. from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church Errill arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Marcella Campbell
O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois/Caragh, Kildare
The death has occurred of Marcella Campbell (née Early), O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. (R32R9Y7) and formerly of Clongorey, Newbridge and Stickens, Caragh, Co. Kildare.
Marcella passed away peacefully Friday 18th of July at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Maura, baby sister Jen, sister Marina and brother PJ.
Sadly missed and always remembered by her loving husband Joe, son Damien, daughter Tanya and son-in‐law Brendan.Cherished grandmother to her 7 grandchildren Jade, Nicole, Rachel, Kaden, Danny, Zack and Evie and great grandaughter Isabelle.
Deeply regretted by her sister Trish and brothers Laddie, Sean, Ken, Trevor, Colin, Declan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Christopher Hanrahan
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Christopher Hanrahan, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, July 17th. 2025, unexpectedly at home.
Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Elizabeth Hanrahan. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his brothers and sisters John-Joe, Frank, Catherine, Mary, Eileen, Noel, Patrick and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his brother Brendan’s residence Knockiel, Rathdowney (R32 TO46) on Saturday afternoon July 19th. from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Aware.IE
Christopher’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
House private on Sunday please.
Anne Delaney (née Birrane)
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away peacefully Thursday 17th of July at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Martin and Anastasis, her brothers Dan, Jerry, and Denis and her sister Mary.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband P.J, her sons Vincent and Damian, her daughters-in-law Geraldine and Alison, her grandchildren Cormac, Ciarán and Clodagh, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Sunday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving to St Joseph’s Church Mountmelllick via Connolly Street on Monday morning for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
House Private Please.
Christopher (Christy) Mc Cormack
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in St’ James’s Hospital Dublin. Deeply regretted by his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 6pm. to 7pm. on Saturday with prayers at 6pm. Removal to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Sunday for 11am. Requiem Mass.Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
The funeral can be viewed on Abbeyleixparish webcam.
Natasha Cooke
Erry, Clara, Offaly/Stradbally, Laois
Natasha died on the 17th of July peacefully at the midlands regional hospital Tullamore. Deeply regretted by her loving parents Tom and Rose (Rosemond), sister Ashling, brothers Thomas and Patrick and fiancé Alan (Dillon), aunts, uncles, brother in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84) on Friday from 6:45pm until 8:30pm.
Removal on Saturday from her parents residence to St. Brigid’s Church, Clara, arriving for 12 noon funeral mass, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, County Cavan for cremation service at 4:30pm.
Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://claraparish.com/wp/livestream/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 20, 2025
