James Francis Smith, Elmgrove, Ballydavis.
James passed away May 12th 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Predeceased by his beloved wife Pauline. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Paula, son Bernard, son-in-law Frank, daughter-in-law Lorraine, his doting dog Alfie, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
“May James Rest in Peace”
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Thursday, May 14th from 5pm to 7pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal from Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home this Friday at 9am to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, The Heath, (Eircode R32TN88) for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private Please
Kathleen Cullen (nee Hartigan) Cappakeel Emo and formerly Cork and Dublin. Passed away peacefully on 11th May 2026.
Beloved wife of Peter and dearly loved mother to Theresa and Patrick. Cherished grandmother to Charlie, Patrick, Nina and Conor. Deeply regretted by her loving family; sisters Philomena, Veronica, Mary, Teresa and Sally, son in law Michael, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May she Rest in Peace
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home (R32Y3680) on Wednesday, May 14th from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11am Requiem Mass. Cremation will take place in Newlands Crematorium on Friday at 12.30 pm.
Family flowers only donations if desired to the Portlaoise COPD support group.
Kathleen (Kay) Dunne (née Delaney), Dysart, Stradbally and formerly of Feereigh, Rathdowney.
Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, 8th May 2026.
Beloved mother of Gráinne and Eimear, and cherished grandmother of Grace, Billy, Kate and Robert. Kay will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Iain and Aidan, sisters Mary Pessers and Sheila Croke, brother Billy, recently deceased brother Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, and a wide circle of friends.
May Kay Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the family home (R32P6RO) Sunday, May 10th from 4.00pm to 7.30pm, with Rosary at 7.00pm. Removal on Monday to the Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska, arriving for 11.00am Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/
Private cremation to follow on Tuesday.
Eamon Phelan, Ardilaun Abbeyleix Road.
Eamon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Forever loved and dearly missed by his beloved wife Anne, his cherished children Joan, Hilary and Don, and his adored grandchildren Lucy, Alan, Emma, Feena and Kirk.
Predeceased by his brothers Tom and Bill and his sister Anne. Lovingly remembered by his brothers Don, Pat and Oliver, his sons-in-law Paul and James, Don’s partner Gemma, his sisters-in-law Kit, Nuala, Marie, Mary, Eva and Kathleen, his brothers-in-law Vinny and Ted, and all his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing in Keegan’s Funeral Home (R32W1OE) on Sunday May 3rd from 4pm until 6pm with Rosary at 5pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s church Portlaoise for 11am Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Sean Farrell Abbeyleix rd and formerly Damerstown, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny. Died May 1st 2026
Peacefully. Dearly loved husband to Anne and loving father to Gereldine, John, Eamon, Tina and Anna. Deeply regretted by his sister Sarah, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Keegan’s Funeral Home (R32W1OE) on Sunday May 3rd from 7pm until 9pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 2pm Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
