Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Murphy (née Maher)
5 Congress Tce, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, son Fergus and infant daughter Imelda. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Brian and Seamus, daughters Maria and Vivienne,daughters-in-law Helena and Olivia, sons-in-law Ray and Philip, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Kathleen’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Mary Phelan (née Hickey)
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois
Shannon Road, Mountrath, and formerly Ballylinan, Co. Laois.
Mary passed away peacefully on the 12th September 2025, at Naas General Hospital Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and brother Billy.
Dearly loved mother to Declan and Ann Marie, Sadly, missed by her son, daughter, grandchildren Ava, Michael, Tom, Aisling, Fiadh, Declan’s partner Eimear, Ann Marie’s partner Brian, brother P.J. (Hickey), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on the Shannon Road eircode R32T9W3 on Saturday evening 13th September and Sunday evening 14th September from 5.0’clock, with Rosary 8.0’clock on both evenings.
Removal on Monday morning 15th September to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie. House private on Monday morning please.
Pat Purcell
Carlow Town, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Pat Purcell of 8 Kennedy St, Carlow, passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2025 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Adored uncle of all his nieces and nephews, especially Patrice, Jean, Moira and Dee, beloved brother of Moira, Doris, Michael, Ned and the late John and Margaret, and much loved son of the late Michael and Essie.
He will be sadly missed by his loving brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq. (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday, September 14th, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening.
Removal from there on Monday at 10.30am to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for Cremation service at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen.
Gemma Wiseley
16 Meadow Brook, Rosenallis, Laois
Gemma Wiseley 16 Meadowbrook, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died 11th of September 2025. Predeceased by her Father Joe and brother Joseph.
Sadly missed by her daughters Alana, Larissa and Pearl, her mother Kathleen and sisters and brothers Marie, John, Caroline, Fiona, Remona, Niall, Regina, nieces, nephew friends and neighbours.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Saturday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Funeral arriving St.Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis on Sunday evening at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial after in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
House Private.
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 Tuesday by following this LINK. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Michael Sims
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois/Ballinakill, Laois
Michael died at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Wednesday 10 September. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Maureen, his infant brother and his brother Joe.
Sadly missed by his partner Margaret, son Gary, stepsons Clifford, Jack and Michael, their partners Michelle, Jessica and Jennifer, brothers Matthew and David, sisters June and Kathleen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5pm on Friday evening concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Funeral Mass in St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill on Saturday morning at 11am which can be viewed on http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery, Ballinakill.
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.
