Michael Hogan, Drimmo, Killanure, Mountrath passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7 January in the care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas Dooley, Derryduff, Coolrain passed away peacefully on Saturday 14 December in his 98th year, and in the loving care of nurses and staff at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally.

Kathleen Kennedy (née Scully), Lacca, Mountrath passed away unexpectedly on Thursday 12 December. Kathleen was predeceased by her loving husband Sean and her brother Michael.

Michael Cuddy, Derrynaseera Camross/Coolrain passed away peacefully on Sunday 10 November in the wonderful and loving care of the nurses and staff at Saint Brigid’s Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise.

Patricia (Pat) Cuddy, (née Mullagh), Killanure, Mountrath passed away peacefully on Friday 8 November at her home surrounded by her loving family after an illness bravely borne. Pat was predeceased by her father Michael (Mick) Mullagh.