Deirdre (Dee) O’Meara, London and formerly of Syngefield and Seffin, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away on January 20th, 2025, surrounded by her family and wonderful friends, following a short illness, borne with courage and grace. Pre deceased by her beloved parents Jack and Sheila and her brother Camillus (Millo). She will be loved and forever missed by her family: her adoring sisters; Majella (Regan), Pauline (McCormack), Margaret (McNamara), Claire and Bee, her brother Séan, brothers -in-law; John, Tony and Dick, sister-in -law Maria, her adored nephews and nieces; Brónagh, Sarah, Barry, Oisín, Davin and Katie, her grand nephews and grand nieces, her extended family, aunts, cousins, work colleagues and her wide circle of friends in the UK, Birr and world wide. May her kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace Funeral Arrangements Later

Noel Patrick Coughlan, 31 High Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2025, in his 80th year, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the wonderful staff at Birr Community Nursing Unit who cared for him so well over the past seven years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, his daughters Fiona and Valerie, sons; William, David and Christopher, son-in-law Eamonn (O’ Meara), daughters-in-law Suzanne and Ashling, his adoring grandchildren; Érin, Conor, Kate, Davey, Lori, Harry, Danny and Sarah, his beloved sister Violet (Kelly) and brother-in-law Jimmy, his brother-in-law and sister-in- law Tom and Eileen King, nephews , nieces, neighbours, work colleagues and his wide circle of friends. May he Rest In Peace Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42YF75) on Wednesday evening 5pm. – 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 10.15 am. passing his home in High Street at 10.30 am. to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Birr Community Nursing Unit, Sandymount, Birr. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

John Craven, The Elms, Freagh, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. John will be very sadly missed by his adoring wife and best-friend Chrissie, his children James, Dennis, John-Paul, Thomas, Christina and Anne, son-in-law and daughters-in-law, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers; Willie, Pat and Matt, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Johns’ kind soul rest in peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home Birr (R42YF75) on Thursday from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45 am. for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

The death has occurred of Kevin Purcell, Croghan House, Birr, Co. Offaly, December 30th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  Kevin, beloved husband of Máire and devoted father of Colme, Orla, Niamh, Aedamar, Ciara, Darragh and Kevin. Much loved and sadly missed by his loving wife and family, his daughters-in-law; Trish and Blathnaid, sons -in-law; Donal, Shane and Marty, his adored grandchildren; Maura-Anne, Shauna, James, Ali, Jack, Abby, Caroline, Dara, Aideen, Sam and Jess, his great grandchildren Henry and Louise, sisters-in-law; Sue, Vera, Claire, Mona and brother in law Brendan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home Birr (R42YF75) on Wednesday, January 1st, from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Thursday, January 2nd to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45 am. for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Kevin’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:
https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr Family flowers only please. House strictly private.