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.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Wednesday (July 23rd) from 2pm concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 4pm in The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, followed by burial afterwards in Leaugh Cemetery (R93 PV44).
The funeral procession will drive from The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin to Sharon’s home and then walk to Leaugh Cemetery for her burial.
Mary Ellen Bowe (née Spooner)
Bordwell, Ballacolla, Laois
Mary Ellen Bowe (née Spooner), Bordwell, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, July 20th. 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Midland’s Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her husband John and parents Catherine and William Spooner.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family Seàn, Catherine (Beale), Billy, Mary, Thomas and Helen, sons-in-law Pat, Derek and Robsen, daughters-in-law Margaret and Helen, grandchildren Jack, Luke, Clara, Lily and Kate, sisters Peggy and Ann, brother-in-law Martin, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 KR24) on Tuesday July 22nd. from 2 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Canice’s Church Clough arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Bordwell Cemetery.
Mary Ellen’s funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the link to follow. Family flowers only please. House private on Wednesday morning please.
James Cassidy
26 Meadow Brook, Rosenallis, Laois
James died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital Dublin.
Forever remembered and cherished by his sisters Vanessa and Rebecca and his brother Nigel, brothers In-law Frank and Colm and sister-in-law Jennifer and his uncle Pat.
Sadly, missed by his nieces and nephews Nakita ,Jordan, Lucy, Alex, Finn, Kai and his gran niece Freya, aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family, and close friends.
James will repose in his home 26 Meadow Brook Rosenallis (R32 FH 74) on Tuesday from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11.30am to St.Brigid’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in St.Brigid’s Cemetery. Family time in his home on Wednesday morning.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 22, 2025
