Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Byrne
Killian Park, Shannon, Clare/Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully in Milford Care Centre surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his infant son John Patrick.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Mary, children Karen, Stephen and Kieran, son-in-law Anthony, Kieran’s partner Rae, grandchildren Kate, Joe and Ted, brothers and sisters Martin, Pat, Fint, Tony, Margaret and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
May John’s gentle soul Rest in Peace. John will repose in Mc Mahon’s Funeral Home Shannon on Sunday (2nd November) from 3pm to 4:30pm. Arriving for funeral Mass in Ss John and Paul Church Shannon on Monday (3rd November) at 9:30am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 11am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live Here. Family flowers only.
Kathleen Keogh (née Gorman)
Shandra, Portarlington, Offaly/Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Upper Forest Mountmellick County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Loving wife of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Mary, sons George, Michael and Seamus, sister Mary, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 FA47) on Saturday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Reposing at her residence on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm. Funeral arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington on Sunday evening at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery.
Kathleen’s Evening Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
James (Jimmy) McCormack
St Martins Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Died peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters and his recently deceased sister, Mary.
Dearly loved husband of Mary, cherished father of Ian, Lorraine, Jimmy, Pauline, and Trevor, and much-loved brother of Colm.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his adored grandchildren Luke (and his wife Laura), Mark, Sarah, Rachel, Amy, Shaun, Kallum, Jamie, Emma Jane, Ben, and Anna, along with his daughters-in-law Geraldine (Greene) and Anne (Rankin), his son-in-law Michael (Fitzpatrick), extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Sunday 2nd November 2025 from 4pm to 6pm with rosary recital at 5.30pm. Requiem mass on Monday November 3rd at 12 pm in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia Ireland.
Donal Bracken
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Donal Bracken, Meelick Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died October 30th peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Jim, Hughie and Noel.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Breda, daughter Carmel, sons Hughie and his wife Mary, Bernard and his partner Krifi, sisters Marjorie, Ann and Mary, brothers in law, sisters in law, his adored grandchildren Conor and his wife Mara, Ben, Óisín, Róisín, Hugh and Daniel, great grandchild Isabella, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday October 31st from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday November 1st at 2pm in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Norah Myrtle Cole (née Robins)
Kilcullen, Kildare/Portarlington, Laois
Cole, Norah Myrtle (née Robins), Sunnyhill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, formerly of Main Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois. Passed away peacefully on 30th October 2025 surrounded by family in the wonderful care of Curragh Lawn Nursing Home.
Dearly beloved wife and best friend of John, devoted mother of Myrtle, Edwina and Nicki and grandmother of Zoe, Zack, Ewan and Éabha. Lovingly missed by sister Annie, brother Edwin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law Simon and Cormac, nieces, nephews and friends. Pre-deceased by son-in-law Brian.
Funeral to St John’s Church, Yellow Bog on Saturday 1st November arriving for 2.00pm Funeral Service followed by interment in adjoining Churchyard.
Safe in the arms of Jesus. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society.House private.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Norah Myrtle Cole (née Robins)
Elizabeth (Liz) Goor
Kilcock, Kildare/Abbeyleix, Laois
Elizabeth (Liz) Goor who resided at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, formerly of The Fairways, Abbeyleix, died peacefully on 29th October 2025 at Connolly Hospital.
Loving mother to Nicky, Jenny, Alex, Ivan and Stefan. Much loved mother in law to Richard, Dave, Zoe, Jude and Dee. Granny/GG will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Josh, Jack, Hannah, Monty, Neva, Leo, Ruben and Matthew, and her great grandchildren Callum, Bella, Conor and Odhran, and also by her brother Nigel and sister Jane and their extended families.
Liz will repose at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, (W91 CD0K) on Friday 31st October from 6pm to 8pm.
A celebration of Liz’s life will take place at The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium on Saturday 1st Nov at 10am.
Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers to the MS society of Ireland.
Séan Conroy
Ratheniska, Portlaoise, Laois, R32WE5X
Séan Conroy. Lamberton Demesne Ratheniska (R32 WE5X) . Co Laois. Oct 30th 2025 . Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Gretta and Son Billy. Dearly loved father to Mairead, Sharon, Desmond and Amanda and Uncle to his loving niece Geraldine (Duff). Cherished grandfather to Ciaran, Colin, Cormac, Ella, James, Cathy, Diana, Lydia, Sean, Liam, Julia, Jessica, Kate, Billy, Danny and Molly.
Deeply regretted by his loving family. Sons in law, Michael (Byrne), Patrick (McKenny), John (O’Connor) and Daughter in law Maeve. Nephews, nieces , relatives , many great neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his family residence on Thursday 30th October from 6 pm until 10 pm with rosary at 9 pm. And Friday 31st October from 2pm to 9pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday 1st November to Ratheniska church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will take place in adjoining cemetery. House private please on Saturday morning
Frank (Francis) Cullen
Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father of Patricia, Ger, Frank, Mary, Lynda and Helen.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons in law, daughters in law, adoring grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and many friends.
May Frank Rest In Eternal Peace.
Reposing in Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Thursday evening 30th October from 6.30pm – 8pm with Rosary Recital at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday 31st October at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, which can be viewed on the Portlaoise Parish Webcam, followed by burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
House strictly private please.
James (Jim) Hamilton
Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
James (Jim) Hamilton of 33 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co. Laois and formerly of Glasgow, Scotland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends, on the 26th of October 2025, at his home.
Pre-deceased by his dad James, Mam Isabella, brothers Tommy, Joe, Pat and Brian
He would be sadly missed by his loving brother Benny, sister Angela, sister-in-law Ann Marie, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, his beloved and treasured goddaughter Croía, relatives and a wide circle of friends
Reposing at his home 33 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 C9P1) from 3pm on Thursday October 30th concluding with prayers at 8pm that evening. Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.30am to St. Abban’s Church, Doonane, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq, Carlow arriving for Cremation Service at 12.30pm
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Joey Tuohy
London, England. Formerly of Lakeglen and Marian Ave., Portlaoise, Laois
Joey Tuohy, late of London, England. Formerly of Lakeglen and Marian Ave., Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully in the care of the North London Hospice.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Caroline. Step children Niamh, Shane and Robert. His brothers Frank, Jim, Mick and Noel. His Sisters, Margaret, Cathy, June, Angela and Ann. Deeply regretted by his cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his first wife Kay. His Mother Hannah and brother Patrick. Sister in laws Clare and Rosie.
Thursday 6th November 2025 in St Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, London, N2 0RZ, Service at 2.00pm.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 1, 2025
