Michael Doran, Clonoghill Upper, Birr, Co. Offaly, and formerly of Taughmacconnell, Co. Roscommon. Retired Garda Sergeant, Michael died peacefully on April 3rd, 2024 in the care of the wonderful staff at Birr Community Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family, in his 86th year. Predeceased by his son Paul, brothers Jerome and Paddy, sisters Eileen and Betty. Beloved husband of Noreen and father of Liam, Micheal and Eamonn. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren; Conor, Ciara,Amy, Adam and Michael, brothers; Frank and Jimmy, his sisters; Peggy, Maureen and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family, his many friends and former colleagues in an Garda Siochana. May He Rest In Peace Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) on Friday evening from 5pm – 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to: The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/ Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

Kathleen Davis, née Hynes, Emmet Street, Birr, Late of Parkmore Fivealley, Co Offaly, died the 1st of April, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of the matron and staff of Birr Community Nursing Unit, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband John, father Tim Hynes, mother Rose Hynes, sisters Annie, Margaret, Mary and Bernie and brother Bill. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.  “May Kathleen Rest in Peace” Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, R42 YF75, on Wednesday 3rd from 5.30 until (rosary at 7 o’clock). Funeral Mass on Thursday 4th in Saint Brendan’s Church, Birr, at 11 o’clock followed by burial in Eglish churchyard. Funeral mass will be streamed on https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

James Parsons, Dublin and formerly of Crinkle, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away (peacefully) on April 1st, 2024, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Aileen, daughters; Nicole, Natalie, Jamie and Abigail, sons; Leon and Dylan; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren; Madison, Max, Cian, Brody and Jayden; his brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) this Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am., followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr May He Rest In Peace

Noel Watkins, Cayman Islands and formerly of Birr, Co. Offaly, died on March 19th, 2024, in his 46th year, in the wonderful care of the staff at Jasmine Hospice, Grand Cayman, surrounded by his loving family. Noel will be sadly and forever missed by his devoted wife Christine (née Holland), his adoring children Johnny and Ava; loving parents Frank and Aileen; brothers David, Frankie, Alan and Brian; sister Sinead (Conneely); brothers-in-law Mark (Conneely) and Danny (Holland); sisters-in-law Colette (Holland), Caitriona (Holland), Elaine (Watkins), Orla (Watkins), Sarai (Watkins) and Laura (Pilkington); mother-in-law, Eileen (Holland); uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grand-nieces, extended family, relatives, and his many friends in Cayman and Ireland. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) on Wednesday evening from 4pm. – 7pm. Removal from his parents’ home on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr, at 11.45am for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society ​​​​​​​https://donors.cancer.ie/page/DaffodilDay24 Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:​​​​​​​ https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr  Facebook page: Brendan Birr House Private Please.

Ann Liffey (née Egan) Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly passed away in her 82nd year (unexpectedly, but peacefully) at home on the 19th of March 2024. Predeceased by her loving husband Richard (Jnr), sisters Mary (Wyer) and Pat (McManus) and parents Stephen and Maureen Egan. Deeply regretted by her sons Stephen, Barry and Rory, daughters Fiona (Chipperfield) and Orla (O’Shea), sisters Denise (Cott) and Dots (Duffy), sons-in-law Marcus and Paudi, daughters-in-law Fiona and Bernie, grandchildren Darragh, Aoife, Saoirse, Aideen, Seán, Ellen, James, Kate, Zoë, Rebecca, Evan, Aaron, Emmet, Róisín, Megan and Caoimhe, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her large circle of friends. A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit. Funeral Arrangements Later

Billy Gleeson Moorpark St., Birr died 17th March 2024 after a short illness at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Predeceased by his wife Patsy, his parents, parents-in-law and sister-in-law Betty. Deeply regretted by his sisters-in-law Vera and Mary, brothers-in-law Seanie and Simon, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace Reposing at Loughnane’s Funeral Home, Birr Johns Mall (R42 AY17) on Wednesday from 4pm – 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery. Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr

Kevin Deane, Clohaskin, Carrig, Birr Co Offaly. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his brothers, Sean (Australia) Pat-Joe, and sister Margaret Kennedy (Borrisokane), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends. MAY HE REST IN PEACE  Reposing this Tuesday evening the 19th March at Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Borrisokane, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving to Carrig Church on Wednesday morning at 10.45am for mass at 11am. Private cremation to follow in Shannon Crematorium. For the care and support shown to them, Kevin’s family wish to thank the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Family flowers only please. Funeral can be viewed online via https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr

Diana Jane Odlum, Newbridge Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2024.Predeceased by her brothers Tom and William and her sister Frances. She will be sadly missed by her loving brother Robert and sister Lilly, her nephews and nieces, neighbours and friends. Funeral Service on Sunday, March 10th, in St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 2 o’clock, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House private Sunday morning please.

The death has occurred of Anne Dwyer (née Guiney), “La Rive”, Hollypark, Birr, Co. Offaly (R42 EE67) and formerly of Ballymullen, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on March 4th, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John. Wonderful mother of Maeve, Sinéad, John, Aoife and Siobhán; deeply loved grandmother of Rachel, Joseph, Sorcha, Leah, Ali, Donagh, Thomas and Sam, and a very special person to Shannon and Callum. Mother-in-law and great friend of Paul, Denis, Alex and Declan. She will be hugely missed by her sister, Cyril (New York), her nieces, nephews, cousins, her wonderful circle of friends and of course, her loyal dog Max. Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Cornelius, her sister Leah and her brother Aen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dílis. Reposing at her residence on Tuesday, March 5th, from 4p.m.-8p.m. Private Removal from her residence on Wednesday morning, to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr, (R42 XY51) at 10.45a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11a.m. Burial afterwards in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. (R42 XP95). Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to: Birr Community Nursing Unit. https://friendsofbirrcommunitynursingunit.ie/#donate Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr