Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, July 17, 2026

Hannah (Joan) Bennett (née Cronin)

The death has occurred of Hannah (Joan) Bennett (née Cronin), College Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Aghada, Whitegate Co. Cork and Rathmore, Co. Kerry Joan passed away on July 15, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Archersrath Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Stephen and much loved mother of Stephanie, Kate, Nicholas, Jeremiah, Maria and Lorna. Joan will be dearly missed by her loving family, brother Batty, sisters Noreen, Kay and Éilish, sons-in-law Ray, Andy and Eoin, grandchildren Isabel, Max, Hermione, Katharine, Harry, Noah, Gabriel, Charlie and Holly, her nieces and nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Joan is predeceased by her sister Marie and step granddaughter Evie.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, July 17, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny. (R95 VX96). Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS

Elizabeth (Lil) McEvoy (née Begadon)

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lil) McEvoy (née Begadon), Rathosheen, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny. Lil passed away peacefully at home on July 15 in the presence of her loving family, following an illness bravely borne in recent years. Predeceased by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Kieran and much loved mother of Pat, Martin, Margaret, Mary, Kieran Jnr., Anthony, Brendan (R.I.P.) and Liam. She will be sadly missed by her family, her brother Paugie, sisters Teresa, Patricia, Pauline, Kathleen and Geraldine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, the wider community and friends.

Reposing at her home Rathosheen, Crosspatrick (Eircode E41 DY20) on the afternoon of Friday, July 17, from 5pm with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Michael's Church, Crosspatrick (Eircode E41 K312) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family only at removal from home. Lil's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://youtube.com/@gjuparishes?si=SMETPNH5pNzJr6v Those attending Lil's funeral are asked to wear bright colours in celebration of her life.

Eddie Nolan

The death has occurred of Eddie Nolan, Kilmacar, Conahy, Co. Kilkenny, and London, England, on July 13, 2026. Eddie will be sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends

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Annette Murphy (née Kavanagh)

The death has occurred of Annette Murphy (née Kavanagh), 33 Garringreen, Johnswell Road and formerly of 12 Barrack Street, Kilkenny. Annette passed away on July 15, 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff in The Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Annette will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted partner Tommy, son Paul, daughters Sarah and Alison, her adored grandchildren Annaleigh, Nathan, David, Jack, Éabha, Cillian and Sadie, brothers Jim and Frank, sister Marie (Peachie), sons-in-law Damian and Thomas, daughter-in-law Sinéad, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Annette is predeceased by her parents Martin and Mary (Babs) Kavanagh, sister Phil and brother John.

Reposing at her home in Garringreen (R95C81K) on Friday, July 17, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin for Service at 1.45pm The Requiem Mass and Cremation Service will both be live streamed here. REQUIEM MASS CREMATION SERVICE Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. DONATIONS

Larry Hamilton

The death has occurred of Larry Hamilton, Gathabawn, Kilkenny, retired principal Lisdowney National School. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Laurence and Elizabeth, brothers Jack, Pat, Jim and the recently deceased Denis. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Peggy (Butler), daughter Eibhlís (Liz) Eickelberg, sons Paddy and Noel, grandchildren Brendan, Maeve and Niamh, son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Sharon (Foley), brother Gerry, sisters May (Maher) and Margaret (Byrne), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home Freshford, R95 C44T, on Sunday from 4pm pausing for prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday in St. Munchin's Church, Gathabawn, E41 AV63 at 11am. Followed by burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery Freshford.

William (Billy) Ryan

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Ryan, Aughamuckey, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on July 14, 2026. Passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in the Suir Ward, Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved mother Mary, father Maurice, son William and brothers Tom, Maurice and sister Ann. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, much loved father of Billy, Joe, Peter, Maurice, Mary and Rosemarie. Billy will be deeply missed by his loving family; grandchildren Caroline, Damien, Jennifer, Shannan, Charlie and Hunter, daughters-in-law Anne, Triona and Cathy, son- in-law Michael and Rosemarie;s partner Vincent, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral cortege arriving on Friday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer for Requiem Mass at 11am. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: castlecomerparish.ie Billy will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer.

Julianne Walsh (née Jones)

The death has occurred of Julianne Walsh (née Jones). Julianne passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Ambrose (Amby) and parents Mikie and Cissie. Sadly missed by her sons and daughter James, Louise and Michael, sister Margaret, brothers Thomas and Peter, daughter-in-law Martina and Bianne, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Abi, David, Aidan, Tara, Stephen, Fiona, Kevin, Harry, Chloe and Aisling, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Arriving on Friday, July 17, at St. Kevin's Church, Carrigeen (via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Solas Centre Waterford: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JN02393609/donate.html