Death Notices

John Meehan
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

John Meehan, Newpark. March 3rd 2026.

Peacefully after a long illness borne with courage and dignity surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Jimmy and Mollie Meehan, The Courthouse Portlaoise. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary. Dearly loved father to Eoin, Elaine and Clare. Cherished grandfather to Chloe, Keeva, Cian, Luke and Logan. Sons in law John and Dylan, brothers, Pat and Seamus, sister Mary Ferns, brother in law Bernie, sisters in law Eileen and Marion, extended family, neighbours, wide circle of friends and former colleagues in Eircom.

Rest in Peace

Reposing on this Thursday, March 5th in Keegans Funeral Home from 5:30 until 8pm with prayers at 7:30. Removal also on this Thursday evening to SS Peter & Paul’s Church at 8 pm for funeral prayers. Requiem mass at 11 am on Friday 6th March in SS Peter & Paul’s Church at 11 am. Burial afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only. House private .

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Seamus Morrin
Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Seamus Morrin, Fieldbrook Lawns and formerly Luggacurran Co. Laois. Died 27th February 2026.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Maura, brother John and parents May and James. Dearly loved father to Niall, Fergal, Roisin and Carina, cherished grandfather to Sophie, Ryan, Kyle, Jamie and Téidí. Deeply regretted by his sister Rita, sons-in-law James and Paddy, Fergals partner Annette, brother-in-law Noel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Sunday March 1st from 6pm until 7.30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in SS Peter and Pauls Church, followed by interment in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed through the webcam linked below.

The family would like to thank the management and staff of St Marthas Ward St Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick for their care given to Seamus during his time there.

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