Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rev. Canon Laurence Dunphy
Urlingford, Kilkenny/Cullohill, Laois
The death has occurred of Rev. Canon Laurence Dunphy in his 90th. year, retired P.P. of Urlingford and Graine Co. Kilkenny in the kind and loving care of staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick. Native of Bunlacken, Cullohill, Co. Laois, previously served in Killasmeestia, Camross, St. John’s Kilkenny and Glenmore parishes. Predeceased by his brothers Liam, Jim, Mick, Paddy, John and Kieran, his sisters Sheila, Mary, Kathleen, Nancy and Agnes, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Deeply regretted by his 42 nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters-in-law Annette, Marette, Breeda and Mary, cousins, extended family his many friends and parishioners and the priests of the diocese of Ossory.
Reposing in St. Patrick’s Church, Graine on Wednesday evening February 11th.from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock and the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford on Thursday February 12th. from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock concluding with prayers both evenings. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-stream/
Mary Kehoe (née Fitzgibbon)
Ballickmoyler, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois/Ballickmoyler, Carlow
Mary Kehoe (née Fitzgibbon) of Old Leigh, Ballickmoyler, Co Laois and formerly of Portlaoise, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 9th, 2026 at Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.
Predeceased by her husband Richard.
Beloved mother of Fiona, Richard and Barry and adored grandmother of Cíaran, Ava, Róisín, Vincent, Dylan, Liam and Oisín.
She will be sadly missed her by loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Sibyl and Ann, son-in-law Liam, brother Johnny, sister Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Mary will repose at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq (R93 C863) on Thursday February 12th from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.30am to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles (R93 KX60) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery
Noel Christopher Hogan
Aghnaharna Drive, Portlaoise, Laois, R32D52W
Noel passed away peacefully at home, in his 91st year, on 8th February, 2026, in the loving care of his family.
Pre-deceased by his sisters Mai, Peggy, Brid and his brothers Liam, Martin, Joe and Michael. Dearly beloved husband to Josephine and loving father to Fionnuala, Colm, Deirdre, Joseph, Cormac and Stephen.
Noel will be deeply missed by his family, brothers Vinnie and Frank, sisters Anne and Robin, daughters-in-law Rita, Tania, Vlada and Jane, grandchildren Niamh, Thomas and William, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family and many wonderful friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday (10th February) from 4p.m. concluding with Prayers at 6.30p.m.
Noel’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 11th February, at 12:30pm in SS Peter and Pauls’ Church, Portlaoise, followed by burial in SS Peter and Pauls’ Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Family flowers only please.
Sheila Sheehan (née Gowing)
Killester, Dublin/Ballinakill, Laois
Sheehan, Sheila, (née Gowing) – 8th February 2026, (Killester and formerly of Ballinakill, Co Laois), (Peacefully), surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet, Co Cavan.
Loving mother of Denice, Des, Gillian and Tara. Predeceased by her beloved husband Maurice. Very sadly missed by her son and daughters, sons-in-law Paul, Kevin and Alan, grandchildren Katie, Gary, Mark, Jack, David, Shane, Maurice, Luke, Harry, Owen and Ali, great grandchildren Chris, Eimear, Jake, Ciara and Grace, brothers Fr Eamonn and PJ, sisters Nuala, Moira, Eithne, Gabrielle and Hillary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, special friend Rosemary, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St Brigid’s, Killester arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Thursday morning at 10am via the following link: https://www.killesterparish.ie/webcam/
Noel Christopher Hogan
Aghnaharna drive, Portlaoise, Laois, R32D52W
Noel passed away peacefully at home, in his 91st year, on 8th February, 2026, in the loving care of his family. Pre-deceased by his sisters Mai, Peggy, Brid and his brothers Liam, Martin, Joe and Michael. Dearly beloved husband to Josephine and loving father to Fionnuala, Colm, Deirdre, Joseph, Cormac and Stephen.
Noel will be deeply missed by his family, brothers Vinnie and Frank, sisters Anne and Robin, daughters-in-law Rita, Tania, Vlada and Jane, grandchildren Niamh, Thomas and William, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family and many wonderful friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday (10th February) from 4p.m. concluding with Prayers at 6.30pm.
Noel’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 11th February, at 12:30pm in SS Peter and Pauls’ Church, Portlaoise, followed by burial in SS Peter and Pauls’ Cemetery, Portlaoise.
John Joseph Dowling
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of the John Joseph Dowling, Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois, on Sunday 8th February 2026, at his home after a short illness bravely borne. Predeceased by all his family.
Beloved husband of Mary and father to Deirdre, Michael and Caroline. Sadly, missed by his loving family, son-in-law Tom (Dunlea), cousins, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Monday evening 9th February from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning 10th February in St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338) at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in the St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
John Joseph’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
No flowers Please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. House strictly private please.
Hazel Greene (née Stanley)
Coolroe, Roscrea, Tipperary/Offaly/Timahoe, Laois
Hazel Greene (nee Stanley), Coolroe, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Fallowbeg, Timahoe, Co. Laois. Died February 7th 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Ann, her brother David, and her daughter Sandra.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, her loving children Gary, Stuart, Stephen, Alison, Clive, Roy, Damien and Jason, her brother Leslie, and her sisters Olive, Mabel and Joan, her daughters-in-law Mary, Elaine, Caitrin, Niamh and Laura, and her grandchildren Tom, Dara, Thadí, Oisín, Ross, Lily, Isla and Anna. Also, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Doyle’s Funeral Home, Roscrea E53 RX08 on Monday 9th February from 4pm to 7pm.
Arriving at St Cronan’s Church of Ireland Church on Tuesday for funeral service at 1pm.
Burial afterwards in Dungar Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society and to St Cronan’s Church of Ireland, Roscrea.
Frances (Frankie) McEvoy (née Larkin)
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Frances, better known as Frankie McEvoy (née Larkin), Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at her son Michael and Ita’s residence. Predeceased by her husband Michael, grandson Michael and great grandson baby JJ.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Michael, J.J and Canon Frank, daughter Miriam (Hyland), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, daughters-in-law Ita and Catherine, son-in-law Padraig, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Monday 9th February at 6pm until 8pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 10th February in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 12:30pm and afterwards Frankie will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.
Frankie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam
James (Jim) Foy
Barbaha, Carrigatoher, Nenagh, Tipperary Rosenallis, Laois
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of James (Jim) Foy, Barbaha, Carrigatoher, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, formerly of Rosenallis, Co. Laois and late of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, who died peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on 6th February 2026.
Jim will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary (nee Kennedy), children Marco, Patricia and Elaine, his adored grandchildren Paul, Joanne, Rebecca, James and Joseph and his great-grandchildren Mia, Maisie, Isla, Rose, Jack, Sharley, Bobby and Ari, his brothers Hilly, Tim, Phon and Amby and his sister Peggy, son-in-law Martin, sisters-in-law Pauline, Sheila, Miriam, Betty, Nancy and Margaret, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his parents James and Catherine Foy and his brothers Michael and Patrick.
Reposing on Monday February 9th, at Ryan’s Funeral Home Nenagh (E45 KN93), from 5.30pm until 7pm. Funeral arriving on Tuesday, to The Church of the Immaculate Conception Ballywilliam (E45 D993), for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Burgess Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on Webstream link below.
Jim’s wife Mary and her family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Milford Care Centre for the excellent care that he received there and also to Julie and the staff of Kelly’s Pharmacy Nenagh.
Marcello Pinna
Portlaoise, Laois
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Marcello Pinna late of Portlaoise, Co. Laois & formerly of Frosinone, Italy.
Marcello passed suddenly and unexpectedly on 30th January 2026
Beloved father to Claudia, Matteo, Jennifer and Luca, dear friend of Patricia (mother of Claudia), sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters, sons, sister Tina and brother Nino, brother-in-law Umberto, nephews and nieces, grandchildren Nora and Tobias and his close friends Andries, Sharon and family.
A ceremony of celebration of Marcello’s life will take place in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare V14 PV30 on Saturday 14th of February at 2:00pm
All are Welcome. Marcello’s celebration ceremony can be viewed live on: https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming
Hugh O’Leary
Killenure, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully at home in the loving care of his daughter Anne. Hugh was in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Barnes) and devoted father of Bernadette (McDermott), Marie (O’Connor), Anne (McGlynn) and Hugh (jnr).
Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Michael, Seamus and John, daughter-in-law Carol (Maloney), grandchildren Eoin and his wife Aoife, Kevin, Lorna and her husband Nìall, Ciàra and her husband Padraig, Sean and his wife Danielle, Àine and her husband Peter and Órla and her partner Padraig, his adored great-grandchildren Rìan, Rùadh, Èanna, Donagh, Darragh, Finn and Grace. brother-in-law ,sisters-in-law ,nieces ,nephews, relatives, neighbours friends and his many cousins in America.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Monday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning at 10:20am arriving St John’s Church Killenard for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
House Private on Tuesday Morning, Please. Hugh’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 10, 2026
