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.

Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex-British Embassy) passed away peacefully on Sunday 23 March surrounded by those who loved him. Denis was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters.

Mary Tibble (née Bowe), 18 Moore Street, Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Thursday 30 January in the loving care of nurses and staff at Kilminchy Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Brian McHugh, Johnstown Road, Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Monday 27 January in the presence of his loving family.

Bernadette (Ber) Smeaton (née Hennessy), 17 O’Daly Terrace, Rathdowney passed away on Wednesday 4 December at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family in her 91st year.