Pauline Ryan (née Hayes), Woodlawn Park, Ballysimon, Limerick/Tipperary and formerly of Portlaoise died peacefully on 1 July, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her devoted and loving family.

Paddy Hughes, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly and formerly of Kilcavan, Co. Laois (Former Managing Director of Bord na Móna) passed away in the presence of his devoted family at Saint James’s Hospital, Dublin on Monday 30 June 2025.

Mark Prager, Blubell Cottage, Sherwood, Kilbride, Ballon Co Carlow and formerly of Springhill, Killeshin, Laois died on 29 June. Predeceased by his parents and stepdad Pat O'Tierney.

Ann Deegan (née Kerry), Slatt House, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare and formerly of John Square, Portlaoise died peacefully in Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally on Sunday, 29 June. Predeceased by her husband Pauge.

Myra Irene Bradley (née Shirley), Ballyloo, Nurney, Carlow and formerly of Ballickmoyler, Laois died on 29 June in her 93rd year, surrounded by her family at Ashfield Hall. Cherished wife of the late William James (Jim) Bradley.

It is with deep regret and sadness that the family of Fintan Fitzpatrick, Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Laois announce his passing on 28 June.

John Joseph (J. J. ) McDonald, Tankardstown, Athy, Kildare/Laois passed away peacefully at home on 27 June, surrounded by his loving family.

Sheila Bennett (née Byrne), Windsor, Coolrain, Laois passed away peacefully on 26 June in her 93rd year, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.

Michael Burke, Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 26 June. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen and his sons Michael, Seamus, Ray and Colm, family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

John Phelan SC, Pallas Big, Ballyfin and late of Inchanuisge, Killanure passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 25 June. John was the son of the late John and Julia Phelan, Ballyfin.

Martin (Murt) Murphy, Tinweir, Durrow passed away peacefully in his 87th year, after a brief illness, in the excellent care of the staff of the Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

Elizabeth (Betty) Dooley (née Ryan), Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois died on 23 June, peacefully following a short illness, in the loving care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Elizabeth (Bess) O'Keeffe, The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois and formerly of Chatsworth, Clogh, Co Kilkenny died peacefully in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on 23 June.

Marie Graham (née O'Rourke), Kylebeg, Stradbally, Laois died peacefully at home on 24 June, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brothers Séamus, Tom and Patrick and her sister Brede.

Michael (Mick) Hogan, Gorrough, Clonaslee passed away peacefully on Sunday 22 June 2025 at his residence. Mick was predeceased by his brother Paddy.

Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard), Marian Avenue, Portlaoise passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally on Sunday 22 June 2025.

Edward, better known as Eddie Mansworth, Grange, Stradbally passed away peacefully in his 95th year on Sunday 22 June in the loving care of the staff of the Slieve Bloom Ward at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Dorota (Dora) Gabrysiak, Esker Hills, Portlaoise passed away peacefully surrounded by her friends and family on Friday 20 June. Dorota was the dearly loved mum to Suzanne and Julia. Loving daughter to Krystyna.

Christopher (Noel) Monahan, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Thursday 19 June 2025 in the loving care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

Elizabeth (Betty) Cass (née Carroll), Greenmount, Abbeyleix.