Recent Death Notices

Barney Moylan
November 30, 2023
Barney Moylan, Knocknahorna, Garbally, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on November 29th, in the wonderful care of Birr Community Nursing Unit. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret and his daughters Aisling (Bacon) and Máiréad (Moylan Egan), sons-in-law David and Paddy, his grandchildren; Eilidh, Saoirse-Jane, Tiernan and Lochlainn, his brothers; Séan, Pat, Matt, Micheál and Séamus, sisters Renee (Beegan) and Frances (Egan). Lovingly remembered by his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours. May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, (R42YF75) on Thursday evening from 5p.m. – 8p.m. Removal from his home on Friday morning to arrive at St. Rynagh’s Church, Banagher at 10.45a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11a.m. followed by burial in St. Rynagh’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Birr Community Nursing Unit: https://friendsofbirrcommunitynursingunit.ie/ House Private Please. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/banagher

Frances Byron
November 30, 2023
The death has occurred of Frances Byron, Seffin Avenue, Birr, Co. Offaly, November 25th, 2023. Removal on Monday, November 27th, to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 9.45am for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr

Roma Gilmartin (née Ryan)
November 30, 2023
The death has occurred of Roma Gilmartin (née Ryan), John’s Mall, Birr, Co. Offaly, November 4th, 2023. Roma Gilmartin, John’s Mall, Birr, Co. Offaly, died peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Cherished wife of the late John and much loved mother of Fiona, Eamonn, Barbara, and Brian. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Nora and Elaine and son-in-law Redmond, her adored grandchildren; Cian, Cathal, Sarah, Darragh, Eva, Cara, Mollie and Rosie. Much loved sister of Aileen, Nuala, Jackie and the late Patricia (Paddy) and Carmel. She will lovingly be remembered by her extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her home (R42 HK12) on Sunday, November 5th from 5pm-7pm. Removal on Monday, November 6th, to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr