Cathy Moynan (née Fitzgerald), 1 Cashel Lawn, Waterford Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny/Laois /Dublin died unexpectedly, but peacefully at Wexford General Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday 5 April.

THE death has taken place in London of Rathdowney native John 'John Joe' Phelan. John’s earthly journey sadly ended on 17 February in Kingston Hospital following two long months of hospital treatment.

Catherine (Kitty) Hogan, (née Keegan) passed away peacefully on Sunday 6 April surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Ballycuddy and in her 98th year.

Karen Flynn, Forest Park, Portlaoise passed away on Friday 4 April. Karen was the cherished daughter of Alan and Sandie. Beloved sister to Vicky and Sue. Loving aunt to Lexi, Zac, Mike, Lenny and Taylor.

Enda McEvoy, Clonaheen Hall, Rosenallis, Co Laois died peacefully on 1 April at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his loving mother Dorothy and his infant sister.

John (Johnny) Maher , Queensland, Australia and formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington died suddenly in Australia on Thursday 3 April. John was predeceased by his father John on13 March 2025.

Martina Keightley, Timahoe, Laois Special daughter of the late Michael and Nora Keightley and sister of the late Catherine Miller. Martina was a daughter, sister, niece, cousin, sister-in-law, aunt, grandaunt, and a loyal friend. Loved by All.

Patrick Dunne, Hillside Clonad and formerly of Aughadreen, Wolfhill passed away peacefully on Thursday 3 April in the care of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin surrounded by his loving family.

Val Bracken (née Daly), Coolagh, Clonaslee died peacefully at her residence on Thursday 3 April surrounded by her family.

Patrick Dunne, Hillside, Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois Formerly of Aughadreen, Wolfhill, Laois, Patrick died peacefully in the care of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin surrounded by his loving family.

Val Bracken (née Daly), Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co Laois died peacefully at her residence on 3 April, surrounded by her family.

Jean Conroy (née Boyers), Jamestown, Ballybrittas, Laois/ Tubbercurry, Sligo Jean Conroy (née Boyers), Jamestown, Ballybrittas, Laois and formerly Tubbercurry, Co Sligo died on 2 April at home, in the company of her husband Aidan and her family.

Donal Ryan, Abbeyleix, Laois/Roscrea passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday 2 April. Donal was predeceased by his parents, brothers Mick, Dinny, Jack and Rody, sisters Maguerite, Nancy, Eileen and May.

Theresa (Tess) Quinn (née Dunne), Dublin and formerly of Blackhall, Portarlington passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23 April in the wonderful care of the staff of Saint Vincent’s Hospital Athy. Tess was the loving wife of the late Tommy.

Enda McEvoy, Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Laois died peacefully on 1 April at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his loving mother Dorothy and his infant sister.

The death has occurred of Bernadette, better known as Bernie, Murray (née Whelan), Main Street, Stradbally, Laois, peacefully on 1 April at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Offaly, surrounded by her loving family.

Una Brennan (née Graham), Loon, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Tolerton passed away on Sunday 30 March surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff at Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow.

Michael (Mick) Boyhan, Fr O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on 29 March, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Larry Ryan, Knockiel, Rathdowney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday 28 March. Larry was predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers and sisters.

Annie Ryan (née Rohan), Old Road, Ballydavis, Portlaoise and formerly Corbally, Abbeyleix, died peacefully on 28 March, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jim.