Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, July 24, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Joan Ryan (née Walsh)
The death has occurred of Joan Ryan (née Walsh). Joan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Willie, grandchildren, parents, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her daughter Rosie, sons John, Eddie and Billy, son-in-law Richard, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren Leanne and her partner Shane, Ethan, Jack, Tom, Emma and Zoe, great grandchildren Oisin, Evie and Orlaith, brother Tom, sisters Sr. Bernadette Marie, Breda, Mary and Bernie brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Friday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving on Saturday at St. Kevin’s Church, Carrigeen (from her daughter Rosie’s house and via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. House private please. To view Joan's Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://youtube.com/live/u-NlRthWlbg?feature=share
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Murray, Lodges Lane, Newtown, Tramore, Co. Waterford, formerly of Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, on July 2, 2026. Late of Waterford Crystal. Predeceased by his wife Anne, parents James and Anna, brothers and sisters Maura, Dick, Benny, Jim, John, Teddy, Willie, Nancy and Renee. Sadly missed by his loving children Mary, James, Anna, Helena and William, daughter-in-law Saffron, sons-in-law Nam, Karl and Vinny, granddaughters Caoimhe, Saoirse, Shauna, Tara, Serena and Jessica, grandsons Dylon, Luke and Kieran, brother Tom, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence Lodges Lane, Newtown, Tramore, Co. Waterford (X91 T3H3) on Friday, July 24, from 3pm to 7pm. Please note that there is no parking available at his residence, but parking is available just off Lodges Lane. Paddy’s funeral cortege will walk from the Credit Union on Lodges Corner on Saturday, July 25, to Holy Cross Church, Tramore, Co. Waterford for Requiem Mass on arrival at 1pm, followed by burial in St Patrick's Cemetery, Tramore. Mass will be livestreamed at 1pm on Saturday by following: https://www.tramoreparish.ie/live-stream/. House strictly private outside reposing times. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Hickey, Ossory Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, on July 22, 2026, peacefully in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his adored wife and son Chrissie and Seamus, also his brother Donal and sisters Angela Kenneally, and Rita Henderson, and his brothers-in-law Tommy Donovan, Tommy Kenneally, Sean Henderson, Dinny and Seamus Phelan. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, daughter Margaret (Brophy), sons Donal and Tomàs, daughters-in-law Cathriona and Sue, son-law Martin, adored grandchildren Emma, Declan, Conor, Eimear, Liam and Ellie, sisters Maura O'Connell, Ann Wayne, Bridget Donovan, brother Michael, sisters-in-law Maureen and Carmel, brothers-in-law Billy, Willie and Bridget's partner Eugene, sisters-in-law Kathleen , Maura, Theresa and Sarah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday from 4pm, pausing for prayers at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Tommy's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the link to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Hospice Foundation Ireland.House private on Saturday morning please.
Martin Rafter
The death has occurred of Martin Rafter, 7 Woodview, Freshford, Kilkenny. Martin died tragically as a result of a road accident.
Funeral arrangements later.
Evelyn Whiteford (née Coyle)
The death has occurred of Evelyn Whiteford (née Coyle), Violet Hill, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, on July 22, 2026, peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Kenneth, and dearly loved mother of Sarah, Gwen, Wesley and Jean, loving daughter of Freda and the predeceased Abraham Coyle, and dear sister of George, Frances, Anita and Noel daughter-law of Kathleen and her predeceased father-in-law James. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her much cherished grandchildren Alexander and Sienna, her sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her home Violet Hill, Johnstown (Eircode E41 HK26) on Friday, July 24, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon to St. Mary's Church, Johnstown arriving for funeral service at 3pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Night Nurses c/o The Irish Cancer Society. House private outside of reposing time. The Whiteford family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the carers, nurses and doctors who cared for Evelyn with such kindness and compassion.
Kathleen Sheehan (née Connolly)
The death has occurred of Kathleen Sheehan (née Connolly), late of Kickham Street, Kilkenny. Kathleen, in her 91st year, passed away on July 22, 2026, peacefully, in the kind care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Michael Sheehan and much loved mother of Janet (Bolger) and Elaine (Clancy). Kathleen will be dearly missed by her loving daughters, sister Joan (Stapleton), grandchildren Lorraine, Michael and Claire, great grandchildren Ava, Sam, Nathan and Holly, son-in-law Niall, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am in St. Joseph's Church, Foulkstown. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Josie (Johanna) Bolger
The death has occurred of Josie (Johanna) Bolger, Shandon Park, Kilkenny and late of Ballymurphy, Co. Carlow, July 22, 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Castlecomer District Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Albert and infant daughter Kathleen. Much loved mother of Fionnuala, Stephanie, Mark and Damien. Josie will be deeply missed by her children, her siblings Lizzy, Stephen and Sr. Kathleen, her adored grandchildren Conor, Beatrice, Ewan, Hugh, Órla and Justin, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. John's Church followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. Josie's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE