Blanche Cooper (née Stanley), Blackrock, formerly Templeogue, Co Dublin and Stradbally passed away peacefully in her 92nd year in the excellent care of Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock.

Eileen Connell (née Cooke) Newry and formerly of Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Thursday 6 February surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Michael.

John Duffy, Capard, Rosenallis and formerly of Emo Park and Balally, Dundrum, Dublin died on Wednesday 5 February surrounded by his loving family at home. John was predeceased by his parents Terry and Kathleen and brother Colm.

William (Liam) Rohan, Corbally, Abbeyleix passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday 5 February. William was predeceased by his parents Martin and Hanora and his sister Regina.

A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a Mountmellick man when he failed to appear at Portlaoise District Court.

Gerard (Patrick) Lowry, Munny, Stradbally died unexpectedly on Monday 3 February.

Andrew (Andy) Whelan, McDonagh Avenue, Cloughjordan and formerly of Moanfin, Kilruane and Slatt, Wolfhill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday 4 February in the care of the staff at University Hospital, Limerick.

Sylvia Cooke (née Whiteford), Oakfield, Boherard, Clough, Ballacolla and Newpark, The Commons, Thurles, Co.

Seán Quinn Blandsford, Ballyroan passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at The Residence, Portlaoise on Tuesday 4 February. Seán was predeceased by his sister Betty (McWey). Cherished and much loved husband of Marie.

Kathleen Lee (née Kennedy) - Gallows Hill, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Rossmore, Errill passed away peacefully on Sunday 2 February in the loving care of the staff in University Hospital, Limerick. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Dr.

Sr. de Sales (Lil) Egan, Presentation Sisters, Mountmellick, Co Laois and formerly of ClonasleeCo. Laois. On the 2nd February 2025, peacefully, in the tender care of the Staff of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

George A. Wellwood, Bay Cottage, Oldtown, Abbeyleix died peacefully on Sunday 2 February at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in his 96th year. George was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Martha and his brother Allan.

Olga Moody (née Worrell), Clongarrett house, Clonbullogue, Offaly/Portarlington passed away peacefully in her 90th year surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington on Saturday 1 February.

Jackie O`Neill (née Farrell) Parkside, Portlaoise and late of Brownstown the Curragh, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on Saturday 1 February surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was the beloved wife of Arthur.

Brendan Oakley, Arlington Estate, Portarlington passed away peacefully on Saturday 1 February surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Concepta (Connie) Gill (née Coen), Ullard, Portarlington and formerly of Boyle, County Roscommon passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday 31 January.

Emily (Frances) Humphreys (née Bradish), Mountmellick passed away on Thursday 30 January. Emily was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan, Portlaoise and formerly of Partick Street, Mountmellick, born in Colle San Magno, Frosinone, Italia.

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.

Michael (Mick) Kelly, 2 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of The Midlands Hospital, Portlaoise on Wednesday 29 January. Michael was predeceased by his wife Breda.