Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Boyle (née Ward)
No.1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois/Tuam, Galway
No1 Court View, Stradbally and formerly No.20 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Co. Laois and Tuam, Co. Galway
Suddenly at her residence. Pre-deceased by her parents Davy & Biddy; Sisters Tracy & Annie; and Brothers Martin and Pat.
Sadly missed by her beloved husband Mick; her One and Only daughter Jennifer and Partner John; her Adored Grandchildren Meadow and Harley; Her Sisters Kathleen, Mary, and Geraldine Brothers John, Tom, Dave and Willie; Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and Friends.
Reposing at Burns Funeral Home,(H54X304) Tuam on Friday evening from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam (H54WP66)
Requiem Mass for Bridget Boyle on Saturday at 11-30am in the Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam. followed by Burial in Tuam Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Tuam Cathedral Webcam and broadcast on Parish Radio 108fm.
Geraldine Marum-Crossan
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois, R32W40K/Naas, Kildare
Geraldine Marum-Crossan, Lake Drive, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Naas Co. Kildare. Died peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on 9th September, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Ann, brother Raymond and nephew Stephen, loving wife to Mick, wonderful and loving mother to Stephanie, Amanda, Amber and Eve.
Sadly missed by her sons-in-law, her adored grandchildren Oliver, Fionn, Reuben and Caleb, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her residence R32W40K on Thursday September 11th from 5pm till 8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in SS Peter and Pauls Church, Portlaoise. Followed by interment in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The family wish to express their gratitude to Dr. Bergin Renal Dialysis team at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore and the Braun Clinic Portlaoise.
Sheila Callaghan
Portlaoise, Laois/Lucan, Dublin
Callaghan, Sheila, (Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin) September 9th, 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Beloved sister of Ann, Noel, Mary, Ollie, Dolores and Bernard and much loved aunt. Sadly missed by her loving sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening (September 11th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. OPTIONAL Removal on Friday morning (September 12th) to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.
Sheila’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Martin Powders
Ballytegan Ridge Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Martin Powders, Ballytegan Ridge Rd Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died 9th September 2025. Predeceased by his wife Marie. Deeply regretted by his nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday from 6pm till 7pm with prayers at 6:30pm. Requiem mass on Friday at 2pm in SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 10, 2025
