The death has occurred of Bridget (Breda) Byrne (née Dermody) of Killabban, Ballylinan, Co Laois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on September 28th, 2025 at her loving daughter Claire’s home, Tullow, Co Carlow.

Beloved wife of the late Liam, much loved mother of Willie, Bridget, Seamus, Claire and the late Pauline, Peggy and Ollie, adored grandmother of Óran, Síofra, Éirinn, Niamh, Fiona, David, Amy, Brendan, Brian, Melissa, Mark and Stephen and cherished sister of Peggy and the late Kathy, Maisey, Jim, Joe, Tom and Sheila.

She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, sons-in-law Anthony, Paul, Mick and John, daughters-in-law Rosemary and Mandy, sister, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., (Eircode R93 C863) on Tuesday, September 30th, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 HK58), followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Frank Brophy, 31 Leylandii Drive, Ballylinan, Laois. Formerly of 6 Doonane Terrace, Crettyard, Co. Laois.

Predeceased by his parents Margaret and William, brother George, sister Patty, nephew Shane and grand-nephew Baby Shane.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, son Joseph, daughter Margaret, brothers Jimmy, Liam and John, sisters Nano, Peggy, Teresa, Maura, Bernadette and Claire, daughter-in-law Kathleen, Margaret’s partner Kevin, grandchildren Jake and Kyle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his daughter Margaret’s residence, Ballylinan (R14 AE33) on Wednesday evening (September 24th) from 6pm until 9pm and on Thursday from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Friday morning (September 26th) 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 Niamh O’Reilly (née Dobbs), Clonagh, Hollymount, Carlow Town, Carlow, R93 N6E4 / Fenagh, Carlow
It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of peacefully, after a long illness borne with bravery, dignity and humour, in the loving arms of her family. Niamh, predeceased by her father Tom, father-in-law John. Much loved wife and best friend of Brian, devoted mother of her adored daughters Katie, Lucie and Molly. Cherished daughter of Maureen and dearly loved sister of Siobhan, Thomas, Veronica and Emma, sister-in-law of Siobhan’s husband Phil, Veronica’s husband Sean and much loved Aunt to Tom.

Niamh will also be sadly missed by Brian’s mother Statia, brother John and his wife Aíne and their children John, Nóra, Ned and Bríd, sisters Aíne and Helen, Helen’s husband Vincent and their boys Cathal, Dan and god-child Peter, uncles Jim, Sean and Denis, aunts Olive, Jo, Chris and Molly, cousins, especially Aisling, Aoife, Shane, David, Eric, Ciara, Liam, Matt and Patrick and all her many relatives, her kind neighbours and many friends whom she considered family.

Reposing at her home (Eircode R93 N6E4) on Thursday from 6pm and Friday from 12 noon concluding with prayers on Friday evening at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in Saint Abban’s Church, Killeen, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Byrne (née O’Kelly), Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois, R14XE30
Predeceased by her husband Jim and brother Tony. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Brenda, son Declan, sister Helen, son-in-law Eugene, daughter-in-law Ann, granddaughter Sinead, nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbours, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence (R14XE30) on Wednesday evening (September 10th) from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballyadams.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Helena (Lena) Scully, née Delaney, Ballinakill, Ballickmoyler, Carlow September 3rd 2025 peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jim and a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Patricia, Martina, Colette, Rosemary, Veronica and Brenda, sister Julia, sons-in-law Nicky, Barry, Pat and Peter, her 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm in Sacred Heart Church, Arles . Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

May she rest in peace.