Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annette Reilly (née Loughlin)
Blanchardstown, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
REILLY, Annette(née Loughlin), (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of 1, Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois) September 10th, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy), much loved and cherished mother of Patrick, Ann Marie and James and an adored grandmother of Liam, Seamus and Teagan. Predeceased by her mother Maura and father John and sisters Eleanor and Mary. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, Patrick’s partner Dina, Ann Marie’s partner Tony, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown on Monday evening (September 15th) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (September 16th) St. Patrick’s Church, Corduff arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Annette’s funeral mass may be viewed online (live only) at 11.00am on Friday by following this LINK. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Arthur Moynan
Hillview, Woodstown, Waterford/Durrow, Laois
Arthur Moynan, Hillview, Woodstown, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Durrow Co. Laois. Passed away September 9th, 2025, Aged 105.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Agnes (nee Hutchinson).
Arthur will be sadly missed by his family John, Phil, Vickie, Gerald, Antoinette and Caroline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.
Reposing in Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford X91 FW4A On Friday September 12th from 5pm. to 7pm.
Funeral Service in St. Andrew’s Church, Dunmore East on Saturday at 2pm.
Followed by interment in Killea New Cemetery, Dunmore East.
Mass and Burial will be live streamed by following the link from 2.00pm
Agnes Mary Whelan (née Lawless)
O’ Moore Place/Castletown/Stradbally, Portlaoise, Laois
Agnes Mary Whelan (née Lawless), 71 Sefton Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England and formerly of O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died September 7th 2025, unexpectedly at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Nancy (Annie) and Jack, brothers Charlie, Jim, Bill, Martin, John, sisters Anne, Julie and Nora.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving children, Threasa, Thomas, Johnny, Shaidine and Mark, her 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, sisters Mary and Mag, brothers Michael and PJ, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her large circle of friends in Ireland and UK.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Friday evening (Sept 12th) from 6pm to 8pm with prayers at 8pm.
Agnes will repose at Austin’s Funeral Home, 9-11 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JH, with her funeral taking place at a later date.
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.
