Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dylan Kelly
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Dylan Kelly of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on January 9th, 2025 at his home.
Beloved son of Philip and Elizabeth, much loved brother of Kaitlin, Alex and Robyn and cherished boyfriend of Theresa
Dylan will always be remembered and loved by his heartbroken parents, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, relatives and all his friends.
Reposing at his home, 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow (Eircode R93 X0X7) from 3pm on Tuesday January 13th concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen followed by burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery, Carlow.
George Quinlan
Redhill, Ballyroan, Laois
The death has occurred of George Quinlan, Redhill, Ballyroan and St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Shaen, Portlaoise. Peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, on Sunday 11th January 2026. Predeceased by his beloved parents Ellen and John and his brother Seanie. George will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Lizzy and his children Ellen, Anthony, Hannah, Joanne, Simon, Samantha, Steven and Sally, his sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends, and by the wonderful staff of Shaen Nursing Home who cared for him so well.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Shaen Hospital.
Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan, followed by burial immediately afterwards in St.Brigids Cemetery, Ballinakill.
Joseph (Joe) O’Neill
Dirreen Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois, R32WN67
Formerly of Tahilla, Sneem, Co Kerry. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Linda, Ger, Eugene and Brian. Dear brother of Timmie, Sheila (Drummond), and Mary (Walsh). Sadly missed by his loving family, his adored grandchildren Aaron, Eoghan, Clodagh, Kate, Tara, James, Ruairi and Fiadh, son-in-law Rioch, daughters-in-law Stephanie, Caroline and Michelle, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home(R32WN67) on Tuesday 11th. from 4pm.to 8pm. with prayers at7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 12noon requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Abbeyleix. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to The Irish Cancer Society. www.cancer.ie
Eamonn O’Connell
Straboe, Portlaoise, Laois
Eamonn O’Connell Straboe, Portlaoise Co. Laois and formerly of Cappakeel, Emo, Co. Laois. Passed away unexpectedly at home in his 89th year on Saturday 10th of January 2026.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget, his sisters Emily and Kathleen , his brother Liam and infant brother Thomas.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Betty, his daughters Caroline, Siobhan and Gemma and his son Eamonn, sons-in-law David, Pierce and Niall, his grandchildren Jack, Shae, Jordan, Lily, Scott, Leah, Milo, Finn and Oscar, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in his home (R32 VR6W) on Tuesday from 4pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7.45pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.20am to St. Paul’s Church, Emo arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
Gary Cuddy
Mellick, Portlaoise, Laois
Died January 9th 2026, unexpectedly at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his sister Leona, grandmothers Phyllis Fitzpatrick and Peig Cuddy.
Gary is sadly mourned by his heartbroken parents Martin and Theresa, brother Shane, nephews Rhys and Luke, grandfather Mick Fitzpatrick, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Gary will repose at his home eircode R32NPV4 on Tuesday evening the 13th January from 2 – 4 p.m. and again from 5 – 8 p.m. concluding with Rosary at 8 p.m. Removal from his home on Wednesday afternoon the 14th January to arrive at St. Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise eircode R32R684 for Requiem Mass at 2 p.m, followed by Interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
Gary’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Sr. Carmela (Ben) Fitzpatrick
Presentation Sisters, Mountmellick, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Sr. Carmela (Ben) Fitzpatrick, Presentation Sisters Mountmellick, Co. Laois – January 11th 2026, peacefully in the great care of The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her parents John and Pauline, her brothers Tom, Sean and Fr. Paddy, her sisters Patty, Josephine, Anne and Margaret.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Pauline and Phyl, brothers Joe and Eugene, Sister-in-law Maura, Brother-in-law John Joe, Nieces, Nephews, Grand-nieces, Grand-nephews, extended family, her Presentation Community, Sisters of the North East Province, and her many friends.
Reposing at Presentation Convent Mountmellick on Monday from 2.30pm – 5.30pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for 6pm prayers. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Acragar, Mountmellick.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Joe Sutcliffe
Lisheen Barna, Templetuohy, Tipperary/Donaghmore, Laois
Joe Sutcliffe, Barna Lisheen, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and the Glebe Donaghmore, Co. Laois, 11th of January 2026.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, daughters Catherine, Carmel and Geraldine, son Martin, Grandchildren, son in law Fergus, daughter in law Roisin, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (E41 X832) this Monday evening the 12th of January, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday Morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart Templetuohy for Requiem Mass at 11 -30am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Johnny Doyle
Rathdowney, Laois/Galmoy, Kilkenny
Johnny Doyle, Kyle, Rathdowney, Co. Laois January 10th. 2026, peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Fennor Care Facility Urlingford. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Nora, brothers Eddie and Josie and sister Noreen.
Sadly missed by his beloved wife Lily, his adored children, cherished grandchildren, sisters Bridget and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Monday evening January 12th from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.
Sheila Fitzpatrick (née Brennan)
Beechlawn, Mountmellick rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Sheila Fitzpatrick . Beechlawn, Mountmellick rd Portlaoise. And Formerly McDonagh Terrace Curragh Camp. 9th January 2026 . Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Tony , and loving mother to Ian, George, Darren and Hazel. Cherished grand mother to Jason, David, Tyler, AJ, Lucas, Roisin, Sarah, Brody and Oliva. Predeceased by her son in law Stephen, and sister Pauline. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Daughters-in-Law, Sue, Orla,. Brother Leonard and sisters Ann and Bernie. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise to arrive for 11 am requiem mass. Cremation will follow at 2.30 pm at Dardistown Crematorium.
Family flowers only , donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the Irish Kidney Association.
Micheál Kavanagh
Portlaoise, Laois/Saggart, Dublin
Kavanagh (Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, and formerly of Saggart, Co. Dublin) – January 07, 2026, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Micheál, beloved son of the late Mary and James and dear brother of Mattie, Dermot, Danny and the late Teresa, Frank, Jim and Nuala; Sadly missed by his loving brothers, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Tallaght Village, D24 NY65, (opposite The Priory). Removal on Wednesday to Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for 4pm Service. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Tallaght Village Ph: 01 455 5121.
The Cremation Service can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/jerome
Lar Cribben
Leixlip, Kildare/Portarlington, Laois
Passed away peacefully on January 9th 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Mary. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved dad of Gemma, Sharon, Laurence, Michelle, Annmarie, Darren, Rachel, Jason and Jenny. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and children, his 17 grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sons-in-law Aidan, John, Mark and Denis, Laurence’s partner Abina, Jason’s partner Sarah, Annmarie’s partner Gary, brothers Finbarr, Oliver and Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Monday evening (January 12th) between 5pm and 7pm. House private thereafter. Removal on Tuesday morning (January 13th) to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.
Elizabeth (Betty) Hosey (née Whelan)
Doonane, Crettyard, Laois, R93 F9X9
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her parents Kieran and Elizabeth and her sister Sadie. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, children Brenda, Lisa and Ciaran, brothers Martin and Paddy, sister Mary, sons-in-law Tom and Ger, grandchildren Cormac, Cian, Aoibhinn, John and Liam, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Sunday afternoon (January 11th) from 3pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from her residence at 10.45am on Monday morning (January 12th) to arrive at St. Abban’s Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 12, 2026
