Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Peggy) Byrne (née O’Kelly)
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois, R14XE30
Predeceased by her husband Jim and brother Tony. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Brenda, son Declan, sister Helen, son-in-law Eugene, daughter-in-law Ann, granddaughter Sinead, nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (R14XE30) on Wednesday evening (September 10th) from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.
The Family would like to thank sincerely the Staff of The Pallas Ward at The Regional Hospital, Tullamore for the way they looked after their mother .
William (Billy) Mulhall
Coolnacarte, Mountrath, Laois
Billy passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th September 2025, in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Lillie) and his cherished son John, siblings John (Buddy), Margaret (Peggy), Patrick and Agnes, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Billy is survived by his loving sons, Ger, Declan, and Des, daughters-in-law Nuala, Yvonne, Christie, and Patricia. Yvonne’s husband Michael, grandchildren Dearbhla, Sarah, Brian, John, Joanne, Enda, James, Clodagh and Fergus and their partners, great-grandchildren Ollie, Alfie, Ava and Rian, sisters-in-law Tessie (Sharpe) and Mary (Rafter), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home in Coolnacarte eircode R32 R297 on Monday evening 8th of September from 5,0’clock with Rosary at 8.0’clock.
Removal on Tuesday morning 9th September to St Fintan’s Church, Raheen eircode R32WT44, for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.
House private Tuesday morning please. The Mulhall family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 8, 2025
