Michael (Mick) Hogan, Hillside, Birr, Co. Offaly, died November 10th, 2024, aged 56 years, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his beloved father Patrick and mother Mary. He will be deeply missed by his son Michael, partner Gráinne, Michael’s mother Carol, brother Patrick and his partner Reveina, sisters Brenda and Maria, nephews Mark and Davin, nieces; Niamh, Aoife, Jane, Grace and Katie, extended family, former team mates and friends . May he Rest In Peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, Co. Offaly (R42 YF75) on Tuesday from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am. followed by burial in Clonoghil Cemetery, Birr.Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr                                 Facebook page: Brendan Birr

Claire Grimes (née Coughlan), 13 Seffin Avenue, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Church Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, died peacefully on November 6th, 2024, in the wonderful care of the staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by her parents Martin and Margaret, her brother Seamus and her sisters Phyllis and Carmel. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Brian, her sons Conor and Ronan, daughters Catherine (Grimes-Horan) and Eleanor (Stokes), her brother Ger, sister-in-law Bridie, brother-in-law Jackie, sons-in-law Kieran and Peter and her daughters-in-law Maureen and Majella. She will be sadly missed by her beloved grandchildren; Rachel, David, Sarah, Francesca, Paul, Laura, Clodagh, Cathal and Neasa, her great-granddaughter Emma, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Reposing at her daughter Catherine’s home (Árd Aoibhinn Whiteford Birr R42RY77) on Saturday evening from 5pm. -7pm. Removal on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr, at 11. 45am. for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr

Frank Masterson, 3 St. Brendan’s Villa, Birr, Offaly died 31st Oct. 2024 peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Predeceased by his wife Teresa (Terry). Sadly missed by his adored children Bob, David, Andy and Fiona, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace Reposing at his son Andy’s residence, Cemetery road, Crinkle, Birr (R42 NP30) on Friday, 1st Nov. from 5 pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Brendan’s Church, Birr to arrive at 10:45am for Funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards at Kilcolman Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr

Anthony (Tony) Hogan, Hillside, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Rossmore, Woodford, Co. Galway, died peacefully on October 28th, 2024, in the wonderful care of his family and the nurses and staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Ann and his brother Conor. Tony will be forever missed by his wife Margaret (née Cleary), his loving daughter Nuala (Liffey) son in law Vincent, grandchildren Diarmuid and Jane; his brother Frank, sister in law Susan, nieces Maeve and Joanne, nephews Brian and Conor, his wide circle of friends and neighbours. May his generous, considerate and kind soul rest in peace. Reposing at his daughter Nuala’s home, Corr Na Meala, Birr (R42 RF61) on Wednesday, 30th of Oct, from 5pm. – 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr, at 10.45am. 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

John (Sean) Maher, Derrinduff, Birr and formerly of Castleroan, Dunkerrin, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday 23rd October whilst at work. John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken family – wife, Clare, his children, Tony and Bríd, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and work colleagues. Predeceased by his loving parents, Josie and Patrick, and his beloved brother, Jimmy. Reposing on Thursday in St.Patrick’s Funeral Home Dunkerrin (E53 DY61) from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock followed by removal to St.Mary’s Church, Dunkerrin (E53 YY15) arriving at 8.30 o’clock. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 o’clock followed by burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Dunkerrin. House strictly private please. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

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

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