Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Fitzsimons
Racehill Cresent, Ashbourne, Meath/Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat), formerly of Portlaoise, passed away peacefully at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin on the 5th of September 2025.
Deeply loved and sadly missed by his devoted wife Ann, his stepchildren Paul, Louise, Derek and Anita, sons-in-law Paddy and Daryl, his treasured grandchildren Charmaine, Mark, Sean, Theo, Eliza and Nathan, his sister Mary and brother Michael, his sons Padraig, Enda and Kevin, extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ratoath Nursing Home for the wonderful care shown to Pat during his time there, and to the dedicated doctors, nurses and medical staff of St. James’s Hospital for their kindness and care throughout his life.
Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84CX52) on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am which can be viewed live from the webstream box below followed by Cremation Service in Dardistown Crematorium at 1:30pm.
Family Flowers Only.
Gerard England
Ballaghmore House, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Gerard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour.
Predeceased by his parents Kitty and Joe, his sisters Reenie, Noreen and Celine, father-in-law Michael and sister-in-law Margaret.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carole, daughters Jennifer and Stephanie, adored grandson Joe, sons-in-law John and Bradley, sister Esther, brothers Joseph and TF, mother-in-law Eileen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his very good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Saturday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from his residence on Sunday morning at 10,30am arriving in St. Moula’s Church, Ballaghmore (R32 RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Cremation will take place in Shannon Crematorium on Monday.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://youtube.com/live/eR6EqxH2-1w?feature=share
Tony Kelly
Ballyrider, Stradbally, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of The Heath, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Margaret, brothers Tommy and Sean. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore after a long illness.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Yvonne, family Ned, Keith, Melissa, Shauna, Michelle, Aaron, Tíernan and Mia and their partners, his adorning grandchildren, sisters Elizabeth, his twin Carmel, Jane ,Maisie and Bridget, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 W6Y6) on Saturday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 1:20pm arriving Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown (R32 N803) for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.
House Private on Sunday Morning, Please.
The Family would like to thank sincerely the Staff of the Arden Ward and I.C.U. at the Regional Hospital Tullamore for the way they looked after their father.
Mary Hannan
Coolrain, Laois
Hannan Mary (nee Handcock), Goatstown, Dublin and formerly Coolrain, Co. Laois, September 5th. Peacefully, in The Residence Nursing Home Portlaoise, in her 96th year.
Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, sister of Sloane (Antrim) and Violet (Donegal). Cherished sister, aunty and cousin. Deeply regretted by her many relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service at 3pm on Sunday 7th in St Jude’s Church, Anatrim Church, Coolrain. Interment will follow in Aghaboe Cemetery.
Canice Farrell
Knockatrina House, Durrow, Laois, R32XK7K/Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Canice Farrell, Knockatrina House, Durrow, Co. Laois and formerly of Damerstown, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Canice passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday 4th September 2025.
Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lena, children Marette, Anita, Canice and Edwina, son-in-law James and daughter-in-law Liz, his adored and cherished grandchildren Sadhbh and Sennan, sister Lily and brother Sean, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Knockatrina House, on Saturday 6th September, from 2pm, pausing for prayers at 8.30pm. Removal on Sunday 7th September at 11.30am for funeral Mass in the church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer, at 12.30pm followed by burial in Durrow cemetery (R32CK11) approximately 2pm.
Family time on Sunday morning please.
Patrick (Pat) Delaney
Saint John’s Square, Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Delaney. Saint John’s Square Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died September 2nd suddenly at home. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Paddy Delaney and sister Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his brothers William, Joe, Brendan, Francais and Noel, sisters Mary and Geraldine, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday 5th from 6:30pm till 8pm with funeral prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Joseph (Joe) Nolan
Mooreville, Rathdowney, Laois/Johnstown, Kilkenny
Joseph (Joe) Nolan, Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Tullyvolty, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, September 3rd. 2025, peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny in his 97th. year.
Predeceased by his wife Frances, son Liam and daughter Rose.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday evening from 6 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Helena (Lena) Sculy (née Delaney)
Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Helena (Lena) Scully, née Delaney, Ballinakill, Ballickmoyler, Carlow September 3rd 2025 peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jim and a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Patricia, Martina, Colette, Rosemary, Veronica and Brenda, sister Julia, sons-in-law Nicky, Barry, Pat and Peter, her 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm in Sacred Heart Church, Arles . Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
