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Portarlington & Emo Parishes

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St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington

St.-Michael’s-Church,--Portarlington-

LINK FOR WEBCAM   https://www.watchmcnmedia.tv/camera/st.-michaels-church-portarlington

 

Saturday Vigil: 6.15pm

Sunday: 9:00am, 12:15pm
Monday to Friday: 10.00am
Holy Days: 10.00am & 7.30pm

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St. Paul’s Church, Emo

St.-Paul’s-Church,-Emo

Saturday Vigil:- 7.30p.m.
Sunday:- 11.00a.m.
First Friday: 9.30am
Holy Days: 7.30pm

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St. John’s Church, Killenard

St.-John’s-Church,-Killenard

Sunday: 10:30am
First Fridays: 7.30pm

Holy Day: 10.30am

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Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath

Church-of-the-Sacred--Heart,--Ballybrittas

Sunday:- 9.00am
Eve of First Friday (Thursday):- 7.30pm
Holy Days: 9.00am

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Michael (Mick) Murphy Ballyadding, Ballybrittas, Laois

Mick, passed away peacefully, in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence, on December 25th, 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Teresa and his siblings Tom, Billy, Pat, Fr. Sean, Dick, Breege, Tess and Con.

Beloved husband of Dolores (Dodo) and much loved father of Micheline (Foley), Niall, Niamh (Doyle) and Blaise.

Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons and daughters, sons-in-law Ken and Martin, daughter-in-law Stella and by his adored grandchildren Ella, Jake, Cian and Jenna.

Loving remembered by his brother Jim, sisters Mary (McEvoy) and Rose (Dowler).

He will be also missed by the extended Murphy and Cobbe families, kind neighbours and many friends.

 

May Mick Rest In Peace.

 

 

 

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Saturday evening (27th December) from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Sunday (28th December) at 12:30pm arriving The Church of The Sacred Heart Rath (eircode R32 FN44)

for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Afterwards Mick will be laid to Rest in The New Cemetery Emo.

 

House Private on Sunday Morning, Please.

 

 

Family Flowers Only Please.

 

You can leave your condolences on the online condolence book below.

 

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Date Published:

Friday 26th December 2025

Date of Death:

Thursday 25th December 2025

John Maher Funeral Undertaker IAFD