Death Notices

Elizabeth Rowan
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Rowan (nee Hearns) Woodgrove and late of Kilmore West, Dublin.

Peacefully surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Frank Rowan. Dearly loved mother to Elizabeth, Barbara, Frank and Siobhan. Loving sister to Rita, Anne and Patsy, and brother Michael (Predeceased). Cherished grandmother to her 15 grand children and 13 great grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family sons in law David, Paul N., Paul B. and daughter in law Debbie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, July 17th from 6.30 until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

The family would like to acknowledge the loving care and kindness given by the staff of Kilminchy Nursing Home in the last few years of Elizabeth’s life.

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John Maher
Friday, July 4th, 2025

John Maher, Kilmoney North, Rathangan, Kildare and formerly of Rathevan, Portlaoise.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of John Maher after a tragic workplace accident on 2nd July 2025.

John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Tracey, sons Seán and Fionn, parents Pat and Mary, brother Liam, sisters Patricia and Eileen, parents in law Theo and Josie, brothers-in-law Tommy, David, John and Ciarán, sisters-in-law Dawn, Natasha, Lorraine and Laura, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, extended family, neighbours, friends and work colleagues. Pre-deceased by his uncles James and Seán Maher.

May John Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his family home (R51 W288) from 2pm on Sunday concluding with prayers at 6pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Monday morning to arrive at The Church of Assumption and St. Patrick, Rathangan for Requiem Mass at 12 o’clock.

Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Rathangan.

House private on Sunday after conclusion of prayers and on Monday morning please.

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