Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, August 7, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Marie Quinn (née Collins)
The death has occurred of Marie Quinn (née Collins), Clinstown Road, Freshford, Kilkenny. Peacefully, at her residence, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Liam, and parents Brigid and Seán. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Selena (Grant) and Jenny (O'Rourke), her grandchildren Caoilainn, Richie, Saoirse, Dylan, Jordan and Seán, sons-in-law Richie and Seán, family, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (R95 T6N3) on Friday, August 7, from 4pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 8, in St. Lachtain's Church (R95 K003) at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery. You may view the Mass through the following link: https://churchmedia.ie/st-lachtains-church-freshford/
The death has occurred of Anastasia O’Neill (née Rigby), 3 Fr Hayden Road, Kilkenny and formally of Tullogher, Co. Kilkenny, on August 5, 2026. Anastasia in her 84th year, predeceased by her husband Jimmy and brother Mikie. Deeply regretted by her loving family daughter Mary, sons Con and Jim, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren Susan, Sharon and Eoin, their partners Dirk and Eamonn, great grand-children Roxanne, Axel and Rex, sister-in-law Eily, niece, nephew, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at her residence from 4pm on Friday, August 7, concluding at 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal will take place at 10.30am on Saturday, August 8, from her residence to arrive at St.Patrick's Church, Kilkenny for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Listerlin (Mullinarrigle) Cemetery arriving approximately at 12.45pm.
Jodi (Joseph) Cahill
The death has occurred of Jodi (Joseph) Cahill, late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilkenny City, on August 4, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Hardiman and adored father of Anna. Jodi will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, cousin Peggy, extended family, neighbours, wide circle of friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A celebration of Jodi's life will take place in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, on Friday, August 7, at 2.30pm. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed live by following the streaming link: https://churchcamlive.ie/massey-bros-blackrock Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JJ34164628/donate.html
Charlie Byrne
The death has occurred of Charlie Byrne, Clashduff, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on August 3, 2026. Peacefully at Brookehaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Charlie will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary Jo and Nora, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral prayers on Thursday at 6:30pm followed removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer (via his home). Requiem mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Charlie's funeral mass can be viewed HERE
Ellen (Nellie) Barron (née Woods)
The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Barron (nèe Woods), Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents, brothers and sisters. Nellie will be sadly missed by her daughter Carmel, sons Ritchie, Michael, Pat and Declan, her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Teresa, Patricia and Sally. Loving grandmother to Lisa, Emma, Michael, David, Eileen, Vicky, Padraic, Rachel, Vicky, Ciara and Dylan. Forever remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
In keeping with Nellie’s wishes her body has been donated to Medical Science. A funeral Mass for Nellie will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny at 11am
Richard (Dick) Skehan
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Skehan, Wimbledon, London, and formerly Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Michelle, his parents Jim and Mary, his sister Ina, niece Shinead and brother-in-law Stephen. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Debbie, sons-in-law Gareth and Ian, grandchildren Oliver, Jessica and Joseph, his sisters Mamie, Deirdre and Vera, his brothers Eamonn, Jimmy and Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
A celebration of Dick's life will take place in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney on Friday, August 7, at 7.30pm. Dick's Funeral will take place on Friday, August 21, at 11am in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, Wimbledon.