Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamon Lalor
Durrow, Laois, R32 TK27
We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Eamon Lalor.
Eamon was surrounded by his loving family whilst under the care of the medical staff of the University Hospital, Waterford.
A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Julie, a cherished father to his daughters, Elaine, Anne, Frances, Teresa and son Eddie. Deeply adored grandfather to Jude, Daniel, Emmet, Jodie, Ellen, Tom, Jack, Isabelle, Anna, Tessa, Todd, Odhran and Judith. His sons in law Eric, Steve, John and daughter in law Ann Marie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Marette, Gertie and brothers Tommy, Martin and Jim. His brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of dear friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Patrick (Patsy) Conroy
Redcastle, Mountrath, Laois
Patsy passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 6th December 2025, in the care of doctors and nurses at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Fint and Molly, brothers Stephen and Joe, recently deceased sister Catherine.
Deeply regretted by his wife Alice, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath eircode R32Y661, on Monday evening 8th December from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning 9th December to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in the St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Patsy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Sr Mary Tighe
Newtown Road, Wexford Town, Wexford/Rathdowney, Laois/Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Sr. Mary Tighe. Sisters of Saint John of God, Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford and formerly of Kylemalawn, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the care of the staff and Sisters of Sallyville House, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents John and Teresa, sisters Maura, Breda, Teresa, Angela, Anne, Sr Agatha (Nora), Sr. Dympna (Lena), Sr. Aloysius (Rita) and her brother Paddy.
Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends and her St. John of God community. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Sallyville House (Eircode Y35AR25) on Sunday 7th December from 2pm followed by evening prayer at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 8th December at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilkenny followed by burial in Folkstown Cemetery.
You are welcome to join in the celebration of Sr Mary’s funeral Mass on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-kilkenny
William O’Shea
20 O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 F7TE
Passed away unexpectedly. Pre deceased by his father William, brother Joseph and nephew Jamie Lee. Deeply regretted by his partner Lorna, son Frankie, his heartbroken mother Margaret, sister Caroline, brothers Paul, John and Patrick, his beloved nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home from Sunday. Rosary recital on Monday at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.45 to arrive at St Peter & Paul’s Church for 12.30 requiem mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter & Paul s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
