The death has occurred of: Michael ” Mouse” Kelly Ballaghanoher, Banagher Road, Birr, Co. Offaly, on July 4th, 2024, (tragically), whilst holidaying in Turkey. Predeceased by his parents Lily and Ranger, his beloved grandson Tommy and baby granddaughter Maisy. He will be sadly and forever missed by his heartbroken wife Ann, his loving sons & daughters; Edward, Jonathon, Donna (Nettleship), Lisa and Celina, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his adored grandchildren; Lara, Shanna, Curtis, Conor, Dean, Lily, Michael, Layla, Ryan, Alex, Corey and Darragh, his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, (R42 YF75) on Saturday from 4.30pm.- 7pm. Removal from his home on Sunday at 1.15 o’c to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr (via Pound Street) at 1.45 o’c for Funeral Mass at 2 o’c. Burial afterwards in Clonoghil Cemetery, Birr. House Private Sunday Morning Please. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

Eilís Feehan (née O’Brosnachain) late of Carlow, Leixlip and Tralee, passed away suddenly on July 1st, 2024. Pre-deceased by her infant son Paul. Deeply missed by her loving son Brendan, his dad Mick, daughter-in-law Alison, her adored grandsons Michael and James, her sisters; Brid (O’Halloran), Emer and Maura (George), her brother Eoin, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, Co. Offaly (R42 YF75) on Thursday from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.15am. for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. followed by burial in Clonoghil Cemetery, Birr. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

The untimely death has occurred of William (Willie, Billie) Kirwan of ‘Kir-Con Brea’,Ballindarra, Birr, Co. Offaly, on June 22nd, 2024, surrounded
by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette Kirwan, adored father of Leonard, Bernice, Kathy, and David. Cherished grandfather to two gorgeous girls, Eva, and Kate. Brother of the late Maura Ryan and parents William and Mary. Sons in law Pa and Aidan. Sadly missed by his loving children, extended family and dear friends. Reposing at Loughnane’s Funeral Home, John’s Mall, Birr R42 AY17, on Monday, June 24th, from 5-7pm. Celebration of Life on Tuesday June 25th at 12pm at Loughnane’s Funeral Home. Burial afterwards to Clonoghill Cemetery. Heartfelt gratitude to Dr A. Hassan & staff who cared for dad in CCU and Clonmacnoise ward, and to Dr Darragh O’ Hare for his commitment to dad’s health. Family flowers only. Donations to Oxfam Gaza appeal https://donate.oxfamireland.org/euro-gaza-emergency/~my-donation  Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Chrissie Hogan,(née Lynam), Ballindarra, Birr, Co. Offaly, June 16th, 2024, peacefully under the wonderful care of the staff of Brosna Ward, Tullamore Regional Hospital, in her 91st year. Predeceased by her loving husband Seamus. Chrissie will be sadly missed by her sons, John and Christy, daughter Martha, daughters in law Monica and Mariessa, son in law Keith, grandchildren Ebony, Molly, Kate, Annabel, Laura and Myles, her sister in law Bridget Redden, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and a large circle of friends. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr on Tuesday evening from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clonoghil Cemetery, Birr. House strictly private. Donations in lieu of flowers to the friends of Tullamore Hospital. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/friendsofthemidlandregionalhospitaltullamore Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr                                            Facebook page: Brendan Birr

Patrick (Pat) Sherlock, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2024, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Birr Community Nursing Unit, especially those in the Camcor Suite. Predeceased by his beloved mother Betty (Landy). He will be sadly missed by his loving brothers and sisters; Frank, Declan and Trevor, Marian, Patricia and Susanne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, his uncle John (Landy) and his aunts Ann (Delaney) and Josephine (Egan), extended family, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) on Thursday evening from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am., followed by burial in Shinrone Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to: friends of birr Community Nursing Unit. Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.bir Facebook page: Brendan Birr