The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy) of Essex, England and formerly Ardough, Co Laois passed away peacefully, on April 27th, 2026 in England. Beloved mother of Laurence, Joseph and the late Maurice. Predeceased by her parents Maurice and Mary, sister Mary and brother Bob. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren, brothers Maurice and Martin, sisters Kay, Hannah and Sue, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Carpenters Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Tuesday, May 19th, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Wednesday morning at 11.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Sheila Flood (née Malone), Oldcourt Lodge, Ballylinan, Laois. Formerly of Kill, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, on the 12th of April, 2026 in the loving care of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy. Predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack), sister Veronica and brother Pat. Sheila will be sadly missed by her daughter Margaret, sons John, Seamus and Noel, brother Seán, son-in-law Laurence, daughters-in-law Leori, Dulce and Pamela, loving grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home Oldcourt Lodge (R14 T251) on Tuesday afternoon (April 14th) from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (April 15th) to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.

May she rest in peace.