
Paddy Kennedy The High Trees, Arles
June 4, 2026
The death has occurred of Paddy Kennedy, The High Trees, Arles, Ballickmoyler, Laois, R93 P602. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Elizabeth and brothers Colm and Tony. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridie, children P.J., Jacqueline and Brian, brother Tommy, sisters Mary and Tess, Jacqueline’s partner Ted, P.J. ‘s partner Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, granddaughter Clara and her husband Wayne, great-granddaughter Leah, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence, The High Trees, Arles (R93 P602) from 4pm on Saturday afternoon (June 6th) with Rosary on Sunday evening at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (June 8th) to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 12 noon . Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
May he rest in peace.

Hannah Burke, Ardenteggle
May 28, 2026
The death has occurred of Hannah Burke (née Byrne), . Ardenteggle, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois. Formerly of Freneystown, Castlewarren, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her parents William and Ellen, her husband Edward (Ned), her sisters Statia, Kathleen, Mary, Brigid and brother Johnny. Deeply regretted by her loving children John, Billy, Kathleen and Eamon, John’s wife Martina, Billy’s partner Eve and Kathleen’s husband Des. Her brother Jimmy and his wife Betty, her brother Patsy and her sister in law Marie. Her adoring Grandchildren Cathal, Áine, Ella, Ciarán, Caoimhe, Ailbhe, Aoife, Hannah and Erin.Her extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Hannah will repose at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Saturday May 30th, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7.45pm that evening. Removal from there on Sunday at 1pm to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
May she rest in peace.

John Gleeson, Carlow Road
May 21, 2026
The death has occurred of John Gleeson, Carlow Road, Ballylinan, Laois. Predeceased by his mother Josephine, brother Paddy and sisters Kate, Mary, Ann and Pauline. Deeply regretted by his loving children Demelza and John, brother Liam, sisters Josie, Bridie, Peggy, Nora, Bernadette and Liz, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Andreas, Stephanie, Emily, Maddie and Shane, great-granddaughter Riley, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Wednesday evening (May 27th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Thursday morning (May 28th) to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
May he rest in peace.