Whelehan Funeral Directors

17/01/2026

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Funeral Mass for David Brown, live from the Church of the Assumption at 12 noon

14/01/2026

14/01/2026

We are sad to announce the passing of
David Brown
Forest View, Tonafarna, Vicarstown, Laois
14th January 2026

David passed away peacefully at his residence in the company of his loving family in his 84th year.
Beloved husband of Brenda and cherished father of Noel, Ciara, Stephen and Kate. Son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Lindsay, grandchildren Eoghain, Orlaith and Paddy, his extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May David Rest in Peace.

Reposing in the Presentation Chapel Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Friday the 16th from 5pm to conclude with the recital of the rosary at 7pm.

Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11:30am to arrive at Church of the Assumption Vicarstown (R32 N803) for 12 noon Requiem mass. Internment to follow in Moyanna cemetery.

Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities on Rip.ie
The family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and sad time.

All enquiries to
Whelehan Funeral Directors
087 9800507.

08/01/2026

Honouring a Life, Thoughtfully Remembered 🤍

We are now providing Order of Service booklets on request for a loved one’s Requiem Mass, thoughtfully designed to guide family and friends through the ceremony while creating a meaningful keepsake to cherish.

Each booklet can include prayers, hymns, readings, photographs, and personal touches that reflect the life, faith, and memory of your loved one — prepared with care, dignity, and attention to detail during a difficult time.

30/12/2025

24/12/2025

23/12/2025

We are sad to announce the passing of of
Teresa Clancy
(née Lawlor)
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois.

Teresa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her husband Eugene, sister Marie, her parents Molly and Michael. Greatly missed by her heartbroken sons John and Dean and her daughter Rhona, adored Granny to Rosie and Joe, son in law Eoin, daughters-in-law Trish and Sarah. Sadly missed by her brothers Carson, Pj, Pat, Martin, Paul, Harry, her sisters Deirdre, Carmel, Phylis, Dina, Jackie, Catherine, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives, and friends.

May Teresa Rest in Peace

Reposing at St. Michael's Church Timahoe from 5pm to 8pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors from her residence at 10:40am on Wednesday to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally for 11 o clock Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcams Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.

House private at all times.

Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online condolence facilities on Rip.ie The family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and sad time.
All enquiries to
Whelehan Funeral Directors - 0879800507

20/12/2025

We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas this year. Join us and come home this Christmas 🎄⛪️

09/12/2025

We are sad to announce the passing of
Fr. Jim Fingleton
Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co. Laois and former parish priest of Christ the King Church, Cabra Dublin.
December 8th 2025

Fr. Jim passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of staff at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Sybil Hill. Beloved brother of Tom, Har, Joe, Brendan, Larry, Mary, Nell and Veronica. Predeceased by his parents Har and Margaret, sisters Kay and Margaret. Very sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, Archbishop Dermot Farrell and the priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

"May his gentle soul rest in peace."

Reposing at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Raheny (D05 XK58) on Wednesday afternoon 10th December from 3pm to 5pm.

Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in Sybil Hill Nursing Home Chapel. Removal will take place after Mass to The Church of the Holy Cross, Ratheniska, Stradbally by Whelehan Funeral Directors. Reposing on Thursday afternoon 11th December from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass on Friday morning at 11am followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery.
Messages of condolences for the Fingleton family can be left on the link on Rip.ie

The Fingleton family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this sad time.

The Funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska will be streamed live on Friday morning 12th December at 11am via the following link.
https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/

All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors 087 9800507