Funeral details announced for beloved Kilkenny publican Paddy Hogan


There has been great sadness in Tullaroan and across County Kilkenny following the sudden passing of Paddy Hogan
Funeral details have been announced for the late Patrick (Paddy) Hogan of “The Hogan Stand”, Lanzarote and formerly of Gaulstown, Tullaroan, County Kilkenny.
Paddy passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in Lanzarote on Saturday, July 4, 2026. He had resided and worked in Lanzarote for a number of years, and was a highly respected member of the hospitality trade at home and abroad.
In his work life, Mr Hogan became a familiar face behind the bar, serving his time in Lanigans on Rose Inn Street as well as in roles in Tullow, County Carlow, Lanzarote and beyond.
Paddy will repose in Hehir’s Funeral Home, Butt’s Green, Kilkenny (Eircode R95 FH90), on Monday, July 20 from 4pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 11am in The Church of the Assumption, Tullaroan (Eircode R95 CC99).
A private cremation service will take place afterwards.
Messages of sympathy for the Hogan family may be left on the condolence section of RIP.ie.
Donations to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of Paddy.
Paddy is pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Maura Hogan, his uncle Jim and his aunt Mai.
Paddy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken daughter Rachel and his son Thomas, his son-in-law Denver and his daughter-in-law Ciara.
Adored grandad to Theo, Romy and Sady. Cherished brother to Philip, Joan and Tommy, Mary (mother of his children), brother-in-law Eamon and sister-in-law Ann.
Paddy will be greatly missed by his nephews, niece, grandnephews, grandniece, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and Lanzarote.
May Paddy’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.
