William John Stanley, Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois, better known as John, passed away peacefully on Thursday 16 October at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, with his loving son Charles by his side.

Jamie Brennan, 9 Colliers Lane, Upper Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Barna, Ballinakill, Laois died peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital on 17 October, surrounded by his loving family.

Enda Dunne, Trumera, Mountrath, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Enda on 17 October. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Sadie.

Jamie Brennan, 9 Colliers Lane, Upper Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Barna, Ballinakill, Laois died peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital on 17 October, surrounded by his loving family.

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Breen (née Dunne), Ballybrack, Dublin and late of Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 16 October, in the wonderful care of all the staff in Annabeg Nursing Home, Ballybrack.

Ann Parkinson (née Costigan), 18 Seandoire, Cork Road, Durrow, LaoisIt is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ann on 15 October. Ann is predeceased by her parents Dan and Nancy.

Breda Carter (née Lalor), Forgeland, Knockanina, Mountrath, Laois passed away comfortably on 16 October, surrounded by her loving family, at the Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Predeceased by her parents Pat and Mary Lalor, sisters Claire and Maureen.

Billy Cogan, Castle Quarter, Bunlacken, Cullohill, Laois and formerly Ballyfermot and Clondalkin, Co Dublin passed away peacefully on 13 October, surrounded by his loving family, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Midlands ...

Ava Doran, Summerhill, Portlaoise, Laois It is with profound sadness that Thomas and Debra Doran announce the passing of their very special daughter Ava on 13 October. She was cherished and loved by her family, especially brothers Ryan and Jack.

Jeremiah (Jerry) Wilkinson, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully on 14 October, in the loving care of the staff of Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara, Offaly. Predeceased by his sisters Annie, Lily, Evelyn and his brother Billy.

Bridie Hourigan (née Delaney), Cloncannon, Mountmellick, Laois and formerly of Upper Forest died peacefully at home in her 98th year (February 14th 1928 - October 14th 2025), in the presence of her loving daughter Margaret.

Michael (Har) Fitzgerald, Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Ballytarsney, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny died peacefully on 13 October, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents and his sisters Anne and Bernie.

Arthur John (Charlie) Hovenden, Glenageary, Co Dublin and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois and AIB died peacefully on 12 October, in his 95th year.

Robert Stocks, Coolrain, Mountrath, Laois, formerly 20 Royal Canal Avenue, Longford and originally Sterling, Scotland, died on 10 October.

Timmy Gleeson, Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Ballygraigue Nenagh, Co Tipperary died peacefully at home on 12 October, surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Anne and dearly loved father to Laura.

Tony Gardiner, Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois and formerly of Eyrecourt, Co Galway, died peacefully at home on 12 October, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents William and Agnes and nephew John O'Connor.

David W. Nolan, Strawhall Villas, Athy Road, Carlow and formerly of Mountrath, Co Laois died on 12 October, in the loving care of the nurses and care staff of Hillview Nursing Home.

George Holland, Derrycanton, Mountrath, Laois died on 12 October, after a long illness bravely borne, in the exceptional care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved son of the late George and Mary.

William (Willie) Donoghue, Pleasant Place, Harpur’s Lane, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Monasterevin, Co Kildare died on Friday 10 October.

Bernard (Benny) Phelan, formerly of Mountrath and in recent years Portarlington, Laois, passed away peacefully on 12 October, surrounded by his loving family and in the gentle care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.