The death has occurred of Rev. Thomas O’Shea, Ballylinan, Laois and late of Borris, Carlow.
Peacefully on the 21st February, 2025. Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget, his brother Paddy and his sister Mary. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sister Kathy, his brothers Shem and Liam, nieces and nephews Derek, Barry, Rory, Patrick, Kevin, Anthony, Una, Marina, Alan, Fergal, Philip, Deirdre, Seamus, Paul, Niall, Edel, Ciarán and their families, the clergy of the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, his parishioners and wide circle of friends.

Fr. Tommy will lie in repose in St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan, Co. Laois on Saturday (22nd February) from 2 pm with funeral reception and mass at 7:30 pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Sunday (23rd February) at 2 pm. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Requiescat in Pace

The death has occurred of Peter Brennan London, England and formerly of Ballylinan, Co. Laois. Peter is predeceased by his parents Jim and Lily, brothers Tom, Bernard and Paddy and sisters-in-law Geraldine, Rose and Alice. Deeply regretted by his loving siblings Jimmy, Michael, Mary and Betty, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 18th in St Anne’s Church, Ballylinan. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Teresa Kealy (née Cranny) late of Enfield, London and formerly Ballylinan and Athy, passed away suddenly (22nd Dec 2024) in the loving care of the staff of St. Theresa’s Care Home, Bush Hill Park, London. Predeceased by her husband Sean and deeply regretted by her daughters Maria (Mitchell), Margaret, Michele and her son John. Grandchildren John, David, Lucy, Victoria and Harriet. Great grandchildren Zachary, Matilda, Joshua, India, Hudson and Finley. nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives, extended family and friends.

Teresa will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mt. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, from 2.30pm until removal at 4.30pm to St. Ann’s Church, Ballylinan, Co.Laois for reception prayers at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 6th February, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Kelly, 12 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of The Midlands Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Breda. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sons Michael, Mark, Shane and Andrew, daughters Sharon and Emma, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his loving grandchildren, brothers and sisters, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence (R14 RX07) from 4pm on both Thursday and Friday afternoon with Rosary on Friday evening at 7pm. Removal at 10.40am on Saturday morning (February 1st) to arrive at St Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Ollie Byrne, Killabban, Ballylinan, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, on January 2nd, 2025. Beloved son of Breda and the late Liam and much loved brother of Willie, Bridget, Seamus, Claire and the late Pauline and Peggy. He will be sadly missed by his loving mother, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93 ET80) on Friday, January 3rd, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 HK58), followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

May he rest in peace.