Nuala Harris (née Maher), Portarlington, Laois and late of Woodbrook Park, Templeogue, Dublin died peacefully on 9 December, in the company of her loving family, in the care of the nurses and staff at Oakdale nursing home, Portarlington.

Frank O'Sullivan, Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick and formerly Roskeen, Kilcavan, Geashill, Offaly died unexpectedly at home on 11 December. Predeceased by his loving parents Patrick and Rose and his dear brother Pat and sister-in-law Lina.

Michael Lehane, Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly Killenard, Laois, Castleknock and Bank of Ireland, Finglas died peacefully on 10 December, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the doctors and nurses at St Vincent’s University Hospital.

Madeleine (Madge) O'Grady (née Farrell), Birmingham, England and formerly of Johnsgrove, Rosenallis, Laois passed away peacefully on 26 November, in the loving care of her family and the staff of Roxton Nursing Home, Birmingham.

Seán Ryan, Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois died peacefully on 9 December, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Annie and Richard (Dick), brother Bill, sister Nuala and great-granddaughter Poppy.

Elizabeth (Betty) Dillon, Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois died peacefully on 10 December at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, sisters and brothers.

Mary Lawlor (née Dermody), Kilbride, Portarlington, Laois and formerly of The Harrow Cross, Leighlinbridge Co Carlow died peacefully at her home on 8 December, surrounded by her loving family.

Fr Jim Fingleton, Ratheniska, Stradbally, Laois and former parish priest of Christ the King Church, Cabra, Dublin died peacefully on 8 December, in the wonderful care of staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Sybil Hill.

Mary Davin, Ballinakill Rd. , Abbeyleix, Laois and formerly Tentore, Ballacolla, Laois passed away peacefully on 8 December, in the loving care of staff at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford.

Bridget (Beenie) Tynan (née Hayes), Errill, Rathdowney and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Laois died peacefully on 8 December, in the loving care of management and staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.

Ollie Delaney, Rossadown, Mountrath, Laois/Camross, Laois died peacefully on 6 December, in the loving care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny.

Eamon Lalor, Durrow, Laois We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Eamon Lalor on 6 December, surrounded by his loving family, whilst under the care of the medical staff of the University Hospital, Waterford.

Patrick (Patsy) Conroy, Redcastle, Mountrath, Laois passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on 6 December, in the care of doctors and nurses at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Sr Mary Tighe, Sisters of Saint John of God, Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford and formerly of Kylemalawn, Errill, Laois/Rathdowney, Laois, died peacefully on 5 December in the care of the staff and Sisters of Sallyville House, surrounded by ...

William O’Shea, 20 O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois passed away unexpectedly on Friday 5 December. Predeceased by his father William, brother Joseph and nephew Jamie Lee.

Kevin Gray, Rahanavannagh, Ballyroan, Laois and formerly Co Armagh died peacefully on 4 December, surrounded by his loving family, at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

William O’Shea, 20 O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois passed away unexpectedly on 5 December.  Predeceased by his father William, brother Joseph and nephew Jamie Lee.

James (Paddy) Drury, Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, in his 95th year. Formerly of Church Street, Ballinakill.

The death has occurred of Derek Alcorn, Cappanarrow, Camross, Laois and recently Beech Park Nursing Home, Kildare (2024). Derek died peacefully on 4 December at Naas General Hospital, in the presence of his loving family.

Joe (Josie) Carroll, New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois passed away peacefully on 3 December in the care of the staff of Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his brother Gerard.