
Bridget DOWNES (née Byrne) The Island, Ballycumber, Offaly
October 12, 2026
Bridget died on October 12th 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the loving care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. She was late of Tinnamuck, Tubber and was predeceased by her beloved parents Bridget and Edward Byrne, sisters Mary and Margaret and brother Larry. Bridget will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband Patrick and family, Sharon, Martina, Padraic, John, Geraldine, Lorraine, Hughie, Matthew, Ann Marie and Joseph, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Betty and Kathleen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Grant Bridget Eternal Rest and Peace
Bridget will repose at her home on Thursday (Oct. 15th) from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (Oct. 16th) to St. Patrick’s Church, The Island, Ballycumber (R35 A021), where her Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am and may be viewed on https://rahanparish.ie/the-island-webcam/ . A private cremation will take place later.
Grant Bridget Eternal Rest and Peace

Raymond WHITE Edriona House, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Offaly
October 10, 2026
Died 10th October 2026, peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Pre-deceased by his daughter Cathriona, son Edwin and Infant Baby, brother Romey and sisters Mary and Freda. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, sons Marcus and Jerome, daughter-in-law Noelle, grandson Luke, brother Des (England), sister Angie (America), extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Lawless’ Funeral Home Mucklagh Village (R35 C5P6) on Tuesday evening 13th October 2026 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm followed by Removal to St. Colman’s Church, Mucklagh arriving 6:30 pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Mucklagh.
May He Rest in Peace.

Bridie COONEY (née Colgan) Bunatern, Screggan, Tullamore, Offaly
September 23, 2026
Died 23rd September 2026. Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Pre-deceased by her sister Anna and brother Noel. Sadly missed by her daughters Elaine and Inagh, son Maurice and their father Sean, sons-in-law, Scott and John, daughter-in-law Dymphna, grandchildren Jake, Danielle, Sam, Emily and Bobby, brother Charlie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home Bunatern on Thursday evening from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11:00 am in St. Colman’s Church Mucklagh. Burial afterwards in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
House Private on Friday morning Please.
May She Rest in Peace.

Barbara DOYLE (née Lawlor) Charleville View, Tullamore, Offaly / Terenure, Dublin
September 1, 2026
Formerly Terenure, Dublin. Died 1st September 2026 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Pre-deceased by her sister Maureen and her brother Joseph. Beloved wife of Desmond, mother of Louise, Claire and Des, sons-in-law Andrew and Chris, daughter-in-law Hayley, grandmother to Eva, Libby, Clara, Faye, Luke and Toby, sister to Lorcan, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Friday evening 4th September 2026 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 11:30 am to St. Colman’s Church, Mucklagh for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining New Cemetery.
May Barbara Rest in Peace.