The death has sadly occurred of Bridget (Bessie) Reynolds, 18, The Terrace, Crinkill, Birr, Co. Offaly. Bridget passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Bridget is predeceased by her beloved son James, her Mother Bridget and Father William, her sister’s Phill, Berr, and Jane and her brother’s William, Oliver, Kevin and Joe. Bridget will be forever loved and deeply missed by her loving son Thomas, daughters; Melissa, Rebecca, Majela, Catherine, Veronica, and Celina, her thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, her brothers, nieces and nephews, her extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, on Saturday from 5pm. – 7pm. Returning to her family home thereafter. House private on Saturday night, however close friends of Bridget and neighbours are welcome to visit. Removal on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House strictly private to family Sunday morning please.

The death has occurred of Charles Miller, Boveen House, Sharavogue, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42YD45 / Vicarstown, Co.Laois. Charley died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on the 28th of May 2025. Predeceased by his twin infant daughters,his brothers John and Pat and his sister Julia. He will be deeply missed by his wife Shelly and children, Jim, Barbara (O’Meara), John, Máire (Kennedy), Cathal, Patrick, Elizabeth (Lacey) and Donal, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and partner.His brothers and sisters, Robert, James, Dan, Mary, Rita, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Angela, Nuala and Agnes, brothers in law, sisters in law, his 17 grandchildren and his wonderful neighbours,nephews, nieces ,relatives and friends. May Charley’s gentle soul rest in peace. Charley will repose at his home on Saturday 31st of May from 3 o’clock until 7 o’clock.Private removal on Sunday 1st June to St.Colman’s Church, Kilcolman for Funeral mass at 12 o’clock followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.If you wish to leave a message of sympathy you may do so in the condolence section below the family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time

Betty Reid, Townsend Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, May 23rd, 2025, peacefully in the care of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. She will be sadly missed by her brother Pat, extended family and friends. May she Rest In Peace.Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral home Birr, on Sunday from 5pm to 7pm.Removal on Monday to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr for Funeral Mass at 2 o’clock, followed by Burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House strictly private, Family flowers only please. Betty’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr                                           Facebook page: Brendan Birr

Marie Harding (nee Kennedy)Ballyduff Rathcabbin, Formerly of Redwood Lorrha Died peacefully after a short illness in the wonderful care of the staff at Tullamore surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Gilbert, daughter-in-law Olive, and sadly missed by her brothers Michael and John,her sons Adrian (Jack) and Evan, daughter-in-law Becky, and grandchildren, Eoin, Aisling, Laoise, Amy, Annie, James, and Amelia.Nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace  Reposing this Sunday evening at Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Borrisokane from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning from Sullivan’s Funeral Home to The Church of The Annunciation, Carrig arriving ​​​at 10:45am for funeral mass at 11 am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Natalie Browne (née Walsh) 3 Demesne View, Birr, Co. Offaly. Passed away peacefully on 17th May surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Natalie will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Adrian, adored children Ella and Harry, her loving parents Catherine and Ray, brother Shane, sister in law Jennifer, Adrian’s family; Mags and Pete, Darren, Elaine & family, Collie and Melissa and extended family and friends. May she Rest In Peace. Reposing at Boyds Funeral Home Birr, on Tuesday 20th May, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday 21st May, to arrive at St. Brendans Church, Birr at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House strictly private please. Family flowers only,donations if desired to Milford Care Centre Natalie’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr
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Anne Coleman (née Kelly), Hawthorn Drive, Crinkle, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the wonderful staff at The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her parents Murt and Nell and her siblings Mossie, Tony, Nelly, Noel, Molly, Oliver and          Pat-Joe. She will be missed by her loving son Shane, her sisters, Joan, Catherine, Bridget and Marie, brothers Jack, Cyril, Brendan and Darragh, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.           May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home on Sunday from 4pm. – 7pm. Funeral to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr on Monday at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am. followed by a private Cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore             Anne’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:                                                                            https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr  Facebook page: Brendan Birr

The death has occurred of Gerry Corcoran, Burkes Hill, Birr, Co. Offaly,formerly of Ferbane Gerry passed away suddenly but peacefully at his residence on May 7th in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Ellen and his brothers Barney and John and his sisters Nuala and May. Deeply beloved husband of Phyl (née Windsor), loving father of Aoife and her husband Thomas, Georoid and partner Marjorie and devoted grandad of Tom, Ella and Ben. Deeply regretted by his brothers Paddy and Denis, sisters Eileen, Madge Catherine and Gert, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul Rest In PeaceAr dheis Dé go raibh a anam  Reposing in Loughnane’s Funeral Home, Birr, (R42AY17) on Friday from 5-7o’c with Rosary at 7o’c. Removal on Sunday 11th of May to St. Brendan’s Church Birr to arrive at 11:45 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clonoghill cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr