Bridget Callaghan (née Scully) Compton Row, Newbridge St,. Birr, Co. Offaly, Oct. 8th, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of Birr Community Nursing Unit, beloved wife of the late James, deeply regretted by her loving son Pat, daughter Edel, daughter-in-law Ling, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends May she Rest In Peace Reposing at Loughnane’s Funeral Home, John’s Mall, Birr R42 AY17, on Thursday from 4 pm – 6 pm with removal to St. Brendan’s Church, Birr arriving at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 am followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed https://facebook.com/stbrendans.birr

Una Cavanagh (Née Carroll) Leinster Villas, Crinkle, Birr, Co. Offaly, died peacefully in The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on October 7th, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Kathleen, brother Micheal, sisters Maura and Patricia. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family; husband John, daughter Aisling, son Darren & partner Geraldine, son-in-Law Mark and Grandson Ryan, brothers Tom (Buster) and Kevin, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-Law, nieces and nephews. Sadly missed and never forgotten. Family flowers only. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, on Thursday evening from 5p.m.-7p.m. Funeral to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, The Pike, Ballingarry (E53 H771) on Friday morning for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by private cremation in Shannon Crematorium.

Ann Hogan, Hillside, Birr, Co. Offaly, died peacefully on October 3rd, 2024, in her 46th year, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Tullamore Hospital.  Ann will be forever missed by her heartbroken parents Tony and Margaret (née Cleary), her loving sister Nuala, brother in law Vincent (Liffey) and their children Diarmuid and Jane; her Uncle Frank, cousins and her huge circle of friends.
Predeceased by her Uncle Conor and birth mother Grace Hughes. Ann is deeply regretted by Grace’s extended family. Reposing at her sister Nuala’s home, Corr Na Meala, Birr (R42 RF61) on Friday 4th of Oct from 5pm. – 7.30pm. 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. May her gentle and kind soul rest peacefully, and may her beautiful voice resonate forever. Donations if desired to Dóchas Offaly: https://dochasoffaly.com House private on Saturday morning and family flowers only. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

The death has occurred of Pauric Goonan, Boherdeel House, Crinkle, Birr, Co. Offaly died October 1st, 2024. Pauric passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Paddy & Sheila, brother Jim and sister Anne. Pauric will be sadly missed by his loving wife Breda (née Searson), daughters Ailish Davis & Sheelagh Coe, sons-in-law Fred & Toby, granddaughters Grainne & Ciara, brothers Cyril & Michael, sisters; Nuala Ramseyer, Sheila Sheedy and Mary Butler, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews & nieces, cousins, kind neighbours & a wide circle of friends. Suaimhneas siorai da anam dilis Pauric will repose at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42YF75) on Thursday evening from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Removal from the funeral home on Friday morning, arriving at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr for Funeral Mass at 12.30p.m. followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 4p.m. House private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to: Renal Unit Tullamore Hospital. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr                        Facebook page: Brendan Birr

It is with profound sadness that we convey the passing of Ann Kirwan (née Shiels), 8 Newbridge Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, September 26th, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and devoted mother of the late Billy. She will be deeply missed by her children; Paula, Alan, John, Lorraine, and Yvonne, along with their partners; Laurence, John, and Paul, her cherished grandchildren; Billy, Simon, Jennifer, Alaina, Shauna, Adam, Neil, Lyn, Charlene, Sophie, and Maria and her fourteen great-grandchildren. She is lovingly remembered by her sisters; Mary, Angela, Breeda and Pat, as well as her brother-in-law, and her much-loved nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr on Saturday evening from 5pm. -7pm. Ann’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 29th, at 12 noon in St. Brendan’s Church, Wilmer Road, Birr, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery. Family flowers only donations to the Palliative Care Unit, Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore

Patrick Micheal Spain, McAuley Drive, Birr, Co.Offaly, died suddenly on September 26th, 2024. He will be sadly missed by his adored children Shane, Paddy Micheal and Lexi, his loving parents; father Mick and mother Liz (Coughlan), his sisters Catherine and Deirdre (Young) and brother Micheal, his sister-in-law Sandra and brother in-law Aran, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace Reposing at Boyds Funeral Home, Birr on Friday evening from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive St. Jame’s Church, Eglish, Birr, at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am. followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The O’Shea family are devastated to announce the sudden passing of Damien (Damo) O’Shea. Youngest son of Mary and John O’Shea. Pre deceased by his brother Trevor. Much loved brother of David, Fiona and Angie. Brother in law to Noel Ryan. Loving uncle to Lauren, Ceilim, Oran, Aoibhinn, and Layna. Granduncle to Kayden. Loving nephew and cousin. Friend to all. May he Rest In Peace. Reposing in Loughane’s Funeral home Monday 23rd between 6-8pm Funeral Mass in St Brendans Chuch, Birr, on Tuesday at 11am Followed by private cremation The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:https://facebook.com/stbrendans.birr

The death has occurred of Mary Anne (Maureen) Daly (nee Hastings) Cappaneale Park, Birr, Co. Offaly, formerly Drummindoo, Westport, Co. Mayo
(Peacefully) at Tullamore Hospital on Friday 13th September. Beloved wife of Kevin. Sadly missed by her loving children – Kevin, Samantha, Laurence and Pamela, sons and daughters-in-law – Lorainne, Gary, Susan and Pat, grandchildren Melanie, Mark, Ódhran, Conal, Daragh, Saoirse and Óisin, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mary Anne (Maureen) will be reposing at Eliza Lodge Nursing Home, Five Roads, Banagher, Co.Offaly R42 XP20, on Sunday evening from 7.00 to 9:00 o’clock. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11.00 o’clock in St. Brendan’s Church, Birr. Funeral afterwards to Clonoghill Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Rest In Peace. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://facebook.com/stbrendans.birr