Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Bergin
Timahoe, Laois
Andy passed away suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie Goretti, sons Andy, Kieran and Martin, daughter Maria (Fogarty) daughters in-law Sheila, Niamh, Jean , son-in-law Paddy, grandchildren Lauren, Jack, Molly, Patrick, Andy and Joe, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, niece’s, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Patrick (Paddy) Dunne
Ballymorris, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Congress Tce Portarlington. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Paddy Rest In Peace. Funeral arrangements later.
Billy Gorman
Ballypickas, Abbeyleix, Laois, R32E3Y9
Billy passed away peacefully at his home on January 24th,2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his adored wife,Kathleen,his parents Ned and Molly,his brother Tim,and sisters Ann and Nonie.
Lovingly remembered by his daughter Annemarie (Brennan), his sons Liam, Cathal and Padraig, his grandchildren Cathy, Shane, Eimear, Stephen, Dean, Dylan, Oisin, Katie and Donnchadh, his son in law Paul, daughters in law Ciara and Mary, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
May Billy’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Ballypickas on Sunday January 25th from 2pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm.
Funeral arriving at St.Lazarian’s Church Knock (R32F762) on Monday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards at St Brigid’s Cemetery Ballinakill.
House Private on Monday morning. Family flowers only,donations if desired to Friends of Abbeyleix Hospital.
Martin McEvoy
Raggetstown, Abbeyleix, Laois/Ballinakill, Laois
Funeral arrangements later which may be in about a week’s time.
William (Billy) Molloy
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
William (Billy) Molloy passed away suddenly at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Chrissie and his father Joe. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters Mary, Ellen, Mag, Joe and John, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, neices, nephews , relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
James (Shay) Mulhall
Beaumont, Dublin/Emo, Laois
Mulhall, James (Shay) – 23rd January 2026, (Elm Mount Road, Beaumont and formerly of Emo, Co. Laois), (Peacefully) after a long illness surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff in St. Peters Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Phil and loving Dad to James, Rachel, Suzanne and Philip.
Predeceased by his brothers Eddie and Patsy Mulhall. Very sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, sons-in-law Vincent and Tommy, daughter-in-law Serena, grandchildren Sarah, James, Rory, Alannah, Jamie, Lily and Ted, extended family, Buddy, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Marpark, Donnycarney on Tuesday afternoon 27th January 2026 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of St. Paul, Emo, Co. Laois arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
Ciarán O’Neill
Kylebeg, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Ciarán O’Neill, Kylebeg, Stradbally, Co. Laois, suddenly on the 23rd January 2026 at his home.
House Private Please. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.
León De Barra
Sráid an tSáirséalaigh, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of León De Barra, 31 Sráid an tSáirséalaigh, Móinteach Mílic, Co. Laois.
At home in the company of his beloved wife Esther. Predeceased by his brothers Micheál and Kevin. Sadly missed by Esther, his sons Diarmuid, Niall, León Óg, his daughter-in-law Catherine, his grandchildren Niall Óg and Nóra, his sisters Nóra and Ann, his brothers-in-law Noel, Liam and Pat, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, numerous friends, neighbours and former Colleagues and Students.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 3pm until 5pm. Recital of The Rosary in the funeral home on Sunday at 5pm. Removal on Sunday at 5.45pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Vivienne Flanagan (née Hill)
Clonaslee, Laois
Vivienne Flanagan (née Hill), formerly of Manchester U.K. Daughter of the late Bridget & Bernard Hill, 1 River View, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully on the 21st of December 2025.
Survived by her daughters & grandchildren. Dearly missed by her brothers John, Brian & Michael, her sisters Una & Yvonne, her nephews Karl & Brendan, her uncles, her aunts her cousins.
Requiem Mass on Monday the 26th of January at 2:30pmin St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee. Burial of ashes afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Vivienne’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Martin Stokes
Portarlington Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of The Staff of St James Hospital, Dublin.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, relatives & his many friends. Funeral arrangements later.
William (Billy) Rowan
Clonreher, Portlaoise, Laois, R32AP6W
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Florence and his brother Douglas. Dearly loved and adored father to Serena, Pamela, and Nicola. Cherished grandfather to Naomi, Miriam, and Andrew.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law Robert Senior, Dan Cussen, and Padraig Doyle; brothers Richie, Harry, Mervyn and Ken; sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends, and all his many friends and customers at Reliable House Furnishers in Portlaoise.
Reposing at his family home, “Avondale”, Clonreher (R32 AP6W), on Saturday from 3 pm until 7 pm. Removal on Sunday to arrive at St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Market Square, Portlaoise, for a 2 pm service, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private on Sunday morning.
Ann Kavanagh (née Knowles)
Colt, Ballyroan, Laois
Ann Kavanagh (née Knowles) Colt, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. 21st January 2026 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Tony and infant son John. Dearly loved mother to Leo, Adrian, Martina and Majella.
Cherished grandmother to Tara, and Aaron. Deeply regretted by her son in law Max, sister Lily, and brother Michael, sister in law Mary, brother in law Peter, nephew, nieces, neighbours , cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise (R32Y368) on Friday evening from 5.30 pm until 7 pm , with prayers at 6.30 pm. Requiem mass at 12 noon, in St Fintans Church, Raheen (R32WT44) on Saturday 24th Jan. followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.
Attracta Corcoran (née Blanchfield)
Emo, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Attracta passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 22nd of January in the care of the wonderful staff at the Midlands hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husband John. Much loved mother of Hilda and Declan.
Sadly missed by her partner Edward, her children, son- in-law Jimmy and daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren, Oisin, Fionn, Mella, Neasa and Luisne, her sisters Cathleen, Maureen, Brigidín, Eithne, Eimer, Fiona and the late Reiltín and Fidelma, her brothers Fergal, Conleth, Felim and the late Seamus, Aiden and Tiernan brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nieces, nephews and many friends.
Reposing at her daughter Hilda’s residence Emo, R32TD98 on Friday evening from 5pm to 7:30pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am to St. Paul’s Church, Emo. Followed by burial afterwards in the new cemetery, Emo.
Annette Scully (née Bracken)
Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois, R32F59C/Kilcormac, Offaly
Annette Scully (née Bracken), Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully on the 21st of January 2026, after the bravest of battles for the last 2 and a half years.
Predeceased by her late father & mother Paddy & Rose, her sisters Pauline Bracken & Maura Mangan, her sister-in-law Lucy O’Shea & her mother-in-law Winnie Scully.
Deeply regretted by the heartbroken family, her husband Dermot, her children Róisín, Darragh, Gráinne and Oona, her brothers Seán and Noel, her father-in-law Brendan Scully, sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law Fionnuala, Carmel, Patricia, Moira, Rosemary, Brendan and John, nieces and nephews. Annette will be deeply missed by her work colleagues in the HSE & her large number of friends & family.
A special thanks to Tullamore Regional Hospital, the Beacon Hospital & St. Vincent’s Private Hospital.
A massive thank you to the nurses & staff at St. Brigid’s Hospice the Curragh, for all the care work & dedication that went above and beyond the care of duty for the last number of weeks, we will be forever grateful.
A special thanks to all neighbours & friends for all their help over the last 2 and a half years, we will be forever grateful.
Reposing at her residence, (Eircode R32F59C) on Friday the 23rd of January from 2 – 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday the 24th of January at 12 noon in St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Annette’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Annette’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Aidan Mc Namara
Abbey Crescent Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Portlaoise Hospital following a brief illness. Aidan beloved and devoted husband of Kay.
Sadly missed by his loving family, Brian, Cormac, Alan and Diarmuid, brother Melvin and sister Carmel, daughters-in-law Maria, Noreen, Susan and Lisa, grandchildren Hugh, Lottie and Emillia, relatives, neighbours and friends. Sincerest thanks to staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home for all your help.
A private blessing and cremation will take place, in accordance with family wishes. The family appreciate your understanding and support at this time.
John Moore
O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois
John Moore, O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Co.Laois.
Passed away peacefully Wednesday the 21st of January 2026. Surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his parents Peter and Julia Moore. His brother Monsignor Terry Moore, and his sisters Mona and Bernie.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret (Maggie). His loving daughter’s Mary and Sheila. His sons Peter, Ger and Terry, his nine grandchildren Pauric, Maria, Mairead, James, Sean, Sarah, Conor, Luke and Darragh, his two great-grandchildren Rachel and Rosín.
Sons-in-law Joe and Pete, daughters-in-law Theresa and Ailish. His sisters Dympna and Ronnie. Nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Friday the 23rd of January from 4pm. Recital of the Rosary 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.20am to St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin arriving for 11am Requiem mass. Burial afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
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