Paddy Lowry, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, a former employee of Bord Na Mona, died peacefully on Friday 2 May at Beaumont Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne. Paddy was predeceased by son Jason (died in infancy).

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.