Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen Heffernan (née Conroy)
Paddock House, Mountrath, Laois
Ellen passed away peacefully on Friday 15th August 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Arrangements Later
William (Billy) Kirwan
Donnycarney, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of William Kirwan (Billy) of Donnycarney Dublin, and formerly of Ringstown Mountrath, Co Laois.
William passed away unexpectedly on 15th August 2025, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted husband and forever missed by his loving wife Sheila. Loving father to Fiona, Antoinette, William, Anthony, Mark and special grandfather to Christina ,Christian , Isabel , Emily, Jessica and Éabha.
So sadly missed by daughters-in-law Sandra and Ciara. Sons-in-law Bill, Marcus and Quirinus. Treasured by Brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brother-in- law, nieces, nephews, extended family, many close friends and neighbours.
Reposing on Tuesday 19th August at his family home in Dublin (D09 YH11) from 16:00 with rosary at 20:00. Removal on Wednesday morning 20th August to St Fintan’s Church Ballyfin, Co. Laois for requiem mass at 12pm with burial afterwards at St Fintan’s Cemetery.
The Mass will be live streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin
Margaret (Mag) Hyland
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Margaret better known as Mag Hyland, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 17th of August at The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of the ICU unit.
Predeceased by her parents William (Billy) and Margaret (Peggy), her infant brother Liam and her brother-in-law Frank.
Sadly missed by her brothers, Seamus, Paul and Padraig, her sisters Maureen and Phil, her aunt Kathleen, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, sisters-in-law, her adored friend Holly, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Thomas (Tommy) Coss
Bay Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Thomas Coss (Tommy) Bay Road Mountmellick passed away peacefully August 15th surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of The Staff of St.Vincents Community Nursing Unit Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, brothers Colm and Michael, brother -in-law Ronnie, sister-in-law Mary and niece Ursula.
Sadly missed by his sister Nancy, brothers Eddie and Johnny (St.Patricks Tce,Portarlington) nephews,nieces, sisters-in-law Collette K. and Norah, neighbours relatives and his many good friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Sunday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home on Monday morning at 10.45am to St.Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
Tommys Family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of St.Annes and St.Marthas wards for the great kindness and care shown to Tommy during his time in St.Vincents Community Hospital.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 17, 2025
