Jack Ryan, 3 Emmet Terrace, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly Bandon, Co. Cork, February 21st, 2025.
Predeceased by his Loving wife Kathleen, son-in-law Niall, his brother Michael and sister Joan. Jack will be sadly missed by his loving family, sons and daughters; Finbar, Dominic, Caitriona, Finola & Cormac, daughters-in-law; Martina, Ivana and Susan, son- in-law Colin, grandchildren; Caoimhe, Cillian, Donnagh, Cian, Adam, Rebecca, Hannah, Keela and Jack. His sisters Maura and Eileen, nephews, nieces and his many friends in Scouting, P&T, Angling and Historical Society. May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace. Reposal at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) on Sunday evening from 3pm. -5.30pm. with Removal to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 6pm.  Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am. followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. House Private Please . Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:                                                                    https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

The death has occurred of Nancy Buckley (née Cleary), Military Road, Crinkle, Birr, Co. Offaly and late of Caherea, Lissycasey, Co. Clare, peacefully on February 19th, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and pre deceased by her sister Tess Ryan. Sadly missed by her sister Maureen, nieces, nephews, close friends Delia and Maureen and fantastic neighbours, relatives and wide circle of friends. May her kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace. Reposal at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) on Friday evening from 4.30pm. – 6pm. with Removal to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning 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

Joe Cleary Jnr. Main Street, Shinrone and Gurtgreen, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly. Unexpectedly passed away on 5th February 2025. Sadly missed by his loving partner Elaine and daughter Hannah also by his parents Joe and Bridget, brother Diarmuid, sister Shauna, Elaine’s parents Brian and Lorraine, grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing on Friday at his parents residence Gurtgreen, Shinrone (R42 YA26) from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Private removal on Saturday to St.Mary’s Church, Shinrone (R42 WT26) for Funeral mass at 12 o’clock followed by burial afterwards in Kilcommon Cemetery, Shinrone. Family flowers only please donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers to Pieta House. The family has requested that people wear casual clothes to reflect Joe’s young life.If you wish to leave a message of sympathy you may do so in the condolence section below the family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time.

Kieran O’Donoghue, The Terrace, Crinkill and formerly of Moorpark Street, Birr, Co. Offaly, passed peacefully on January 30th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff of UCHG. Retired employee of An Post, Roscrea, pre-deceased by his beloved parents, Addie and Billy. Kieran will be sadly missed by his sisters; Thérese, Mary, Margaret, Adelaide, Brenda and Louise, his brothers; Willie, Joe, Pa, Robert, Noel, James, Kevin and Cronan, his uncle Joe and auntie Noreen, his daughter Julie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, Donal , Sandra and family, Josh, his many cousins and large circle of friends. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) on Sunday, February 2nd, from 5pm. – 7pm. Leaving from Boyd’s Funeral Home at 10.30am. on Monday, February 3rd, for Funeral Mass which will take place in St. Brendan’s Church, Birr (R42 XY51) at 11am. followed by burial in All Saints Cemetery, Banagher. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr