Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, July 31, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Anastasia (Eileen) Van Driel (née Butler)
The death has occurred of Anastasia (Eileen) Van Driel (née Butler), Pemberly Lodge, Longbourn, Windsor, London SL4 3TT, and formerly of Ashtown, Templeorum, Ennisnag/Stoneyford and Newpark, Kilkenny City. Eileen in her 86th year, passed away on July 29, 2026, peacefully with her family at Ascot Grange Nursing Home, SL5 9PR. Much loved mother of daughters Nina and Joanna and was predeceased by their dad, Danny, much loved daughter Emma, her parents Mary and William Butler and brother Liam. Eileen will be so deeply missed by her grieving adoring siblings Maureen, P J, Sean, Donie and Joe, sons-in-law, Jeremy and Chris and her adored grandchildren Basil, Lara and Harry, step sons Edward and Christopher, nephews, nieces, extended family and all of her truly wonderful friends, especially, Fr David, Sr Teresina and Sr Patricia.
Eileen's Funeral Mass will take place at St. Edward the Confessor's Church, 44 Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HJ, London on Friday, August 7, at 11.30 by kind permission of Monsignor Canon David Hopgood following which cremation will be held on Monday, August 10. You may follow the funeral Mass on the St Edwards website. Interment service will take place at a later date in both England and Ireland. Further details later.
The death has occurred of Seán Grace, 18 St. Oliver Plunkett Avenue, Tinnahinch, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny Seán passed away peacefully in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Lizzie and Jimmy, sister Bebe, brothers Christy and Paddy R.I.P. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Patricia, his loving children Syriea and James, their partners John and Hannah, cherished grandchildren Tom, Seán and Myles, his brother Mick, sister in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Arriving at Duiske Abbey Graignamanagh for prayers at 7pm on Friday, July 31. Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday, August 1, followed by burial in St. Michael's cemetery, Tinnahinch.
The death has occurred of Alice Kissane (née Meaney), The Vale, Chelsea, London. U.K. and formerly Brandondale, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Alice died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her mother Kitty, her father Jim and her sister Olivia (O'Driscoll), R.I.P.. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Damian her devoted daughters, Aurelia and Cosima, her brothers Denis and John, sisters Marion, Ann, Triona, Mel and Corona, her nieces, nephews, brothers in law, sisters in law, her uncle Maurice, relatives and her many friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield)
The death has occurred of Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield), Lower Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny, on July 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Dax Hospital, France, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and her parents Peter and Peggy. Madeleine, beloved mother of Monica, Majella, Caleb and Rachael, sons-in-law Richard and Austin and daughter in law Breda, cherished grandmother to Laura, Amy, Sophie, Richard, Thomas, Emma, Niall, Madeleine and Ruby Rose, dear sister of Margaret, Martin and Eileen, Madeleine will be so deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her Residence (Eircode R95 Y177) on Sunday, August 2, from 2pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Brendan's Church, Muckalee on Monday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Madeleine will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed here https://www.churchcamlive.ie/muckalee-parish-live-stream House private on Saturday please.