Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Kelly
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Formerly of Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
14th January, 2026. Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny with his close friends Duck and M.J. at his side. Loving father, uncle and grandfather; pre-deceased by his parents Mary and Patrick, sister Stella and brothers Michael and Patrick. Billy will be fondly remembered by his family, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends, especially his friends in Racey Byrnes.
Funeral Arrangements Later
David Brown
Forest View, Tonafarna, Vicarstown, Laois
David passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Brenda and cherished father of Noel, Ciara, Stephen and Kate. Son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Lindsay, grandchildren Eoghain, Orlaith and Paddy, his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Friday the 16th from 5pm to conclude with the recital of the rosary at 7pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11:30am to arrive at Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803) for 12 noon Requiem mass. Internment to follow in Moyanna Cemetery.
Marie Corcoran (née Brophy)
Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois/Tullamore, Offaly
Predeceased by her husband, John, sons, Sean, Enda & Baby William, her parents, brothers and sister.
Marie passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted family.
Marie will be deeply missed and forever loved by her loving daughters, Rita and Rose, her sons-in-law, Joe Healion and Conor Daly, her daughter-in-law, Noreen (New York), her adoring grandchildren, Ronan, Sarah-Louise, Sophie, Khloe, Sean Og, Oran and Robyn, her brothers, Charlie (New York) and JJ, her sister, Margaret Browne, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
Thursday, the 15th day of January – Marie will repose at her daughter, Rita’s residence in Spollanstown, Tullamore, (R35 VF68) from 5 pm until rosary at 8 pm.
House private at all other times.
Friday, the 16th day of January – Marie’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Saint. Manman’s Church, Clonalsee (R32 N6E5) at 2.30 pm. Following the Mass, Marie will be buried in the local cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed through the following link; https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
Catherine O’Shaughnessy (née Lambe)
Ealing, London and formerly of The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Catherine O’Shaughnessy Nee Lambe Of Ealing, London. Previously The Heath, Portlaoise. Died at Northwick Park Hospital on 10.01.2026 with her children by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick and her brothers Mick, Tom, Andy, Pat and Tony. Deeply missed by her daughter Michelle and her husband Steve, her son Stephen, her grand children, Zara, Kayleigh and Bradley, her great grandchildren John Jnr and Erin, her brothers Jim, Jack, Billy, Ollie and Noel and her sisters Mary, Minnie, Bridie and Betty.
She will be deeply missed by many. Funeral Details: https://catherineoshaughnessy.muchloved.com/
Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10am Our Lady and St Joseph’s Church, Hanwell, W7 3SU and will be live streamed via Parish Website: https://www.youtube.com/@cbarrochado
And 12:15 Committal at Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7SJ.
Anne Kehoe (née Murphy)
Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois
Anne Kehoe, (nee Murphy) Boughlone Portlaoise and formerly Leinster Crescent Carlow. 12th January 2026. Suddenly at her residence. Beloved wife of the late David. Dearly loved mother to David (Kilcolgan) and cherished grandmother to Holly, Sophie and Jack. Predeceased by her son Alan and her daughter Rachel, sister Maureen and brother Séan. Deeply regretted by her family. Daughter in law Rosaleen, son in law Sean óg. Nephews, nieces, relatives, very good neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegan Funeral home Portlaoise (R32Y368) on Thursday evening from 6.pm until 7.30 pm with rosary at 7pm Removal on Friday to arrive at St Fintans Church Ballyfin (R32TD61) to arrive for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the New cemetery Ballyfin
Funeral mass may be viewed on Ballyfin Parish webcam https://www.mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin
Margaret Brown (née Lalor)
Fielbrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Retired nursing staff of St. Fintan’s Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her loving parents Matt & Sally & sister Frank.
Peacefully at Midlands regional hospital Tullamore after a long illness surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Eddie, adoring children Anne-Marie, Edward and Darren, son-in-law Ian, sister Jo Lalor (Clonaghadoo), brother John Lalor (Clonagown, Ballyfin), relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Will be sorely missed by mother-in-law Kathleen Brown, Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, wide circle of friends (near and far) and former work colleagues.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Thursday 15th from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral arriving to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Friday 16th for 11am Requiem Mass. Margaret will be laid to rest afterwards in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick
Park, Ballacolla, Laois/Waterford
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in her 106th year. Predeceased by her husband Pad, daughter Sarah who died in infancy, daughter-in-law Mary, her sister Tess, uncle Willie and other members of the Loughman family.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Mary, son Eddie, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Sinead, Sarah, Grainne, Eddie, Mary, Teresa and Joseph her great-grandchildren and many friends.
Reposing at her daughter Mary’s residence, Park Ballacolla R32T2R0 from 3pm on Wednesday the 14th with prayers at 8.30 pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla for 11am. Requiem Mass on Thursday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Noel Maher
Monkstown, Dublin/Ballinakill, Laois
MAHER (Monkstown Farm, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinakill, Co. Laoise) – January 10th 2026 (unexpectedly) surrounded by his family.
Noel; dearly beloved husband and best friend of Marie, much loved and devoted father of Daniel and Graham. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and May, brothers Jerry, Joe, Martin, John, Jim and Oliver, sisters Nelly and Peggy.
He will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law Claire and Carmel, grandchildren, Lucy, Evan, Sean, Bobby, Ollie and Phoebe, brothers Michael, Paddy and Ned, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Bridie, Ester and Sheila, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a Charity of Choice.
Reposing at his home on Friday (Jan 16th) from 4pm until 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm (All welcome) Removal on Saturday (Jan 17th) to the Church of the Holy Family, Kill-o’-the-Grange arriving for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Funeral Mass live click on this link https://www.holyfamilyparish.ie/
Seamus O’Neill
Marian Estate, Kilkee, Clare/Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred (peacefully) at St. Theresa’s Nursing Home, Kilrush of Seamus O’ Neill, Marian Estate, Kilkee, Co Clare and formerly Mountmellick, County Laois.
Predeceased by his wife Joan O’Neill (nee Harte) also his parents James and Jean O’ Neill and his brother Paddy.
Sadly missed by his son Terence (Shannon), daughters Eileen Deloughery (Lissycasey), Sharon Roche (Lisdeen, Kilkee) and Sandra Russell (Kilkee), his adored grandchildren Nigel, Ciara, Luke, Ben, Darragh, Zoe, Adam, Finn and Hannah, his loving great- grandchildren Conall, Isla and Kaitlyn, brothers John Joe, Michael and Barry, sister Maura, sons-in-law George and Pat, daughter-in- law Lisa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Seamus Rest in Peace. Reposing on this Thursday evening 15th January in The Prayer Room of St. Senan’s Church, Kilkee from 6.00p.m. until 7.30p.m.
Requiem Mass on Friday morning 16th January in Kilkee Church at 11.30a.m. followed by burial in Lisdeen Cemetery, Kilkee.
Seamus’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kilkee Parish Webcam
Patrick (Paddy) Flanagan
Terenure, Dublin/Wolfhill, Laois
FLANAGAN, Patrick (Paddy), 12th January, 2026, Terenure, D.6W, formerly of Boley, Wolfhill, Co. Laois. Peacefully, after a short illness.
Paddy will be forever loved and dearly missed by his beloved Breda, his brother Dan, sister Helen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 this Wednesday evening 14th January, from 5pm – 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Pius X Church, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Ballylinan Cemetery, Co. Laois.
To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
