Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, June 19, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
Christina (Chris) Brennan (née Egan)
The death has occurred of Christina (Chris) Brennan (née Egan), Drakelands, Kilkenny. Chris passed away on June 17, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy, parents James and Christina Egan, sisters Margaret, Nancy and Biddy and brothers Kevin and Jim. Chris will be dearly missed by her heartbroken family, son John, daughters Trish and Christine, daughter-in-law Mags, sister Mary, grandchildren Aimie, Karen, Sarah, Nikki and Aoife, great grandchildren Sophie, Fionn and Croía, sisters-in-law Mary and Maureen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Saturday, June 20, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Interment afterwards in Foulkstown Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed here: FUNERAL MASS
Anna O'Dowd
The death has occurred of of Anna O’Dowd, Piltown, Kilkenny and formerly of Templehill, Carrigrohanebeg, Co. Cork, on June 17, 2026, peacefully in University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her father Pádraig and mother Norma. Deeply missed and loved by her husband Ady, brother Jimmy, sister-in-law Rung, nephews Seán and Nevin, aunts Anna and Teresa, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Cremation Service will be held in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, on Saturday, June 20, at 12pm. Cremation Service link Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society: Donation Link
Mary O'Sullivan-Long
The death has occurred of Mary O’Sullivan-Long, Courtmacsherry, West Cork, Urlingford, Co.Kilkenny, late of Terenure, Dublin, ex-Bord Fáilte, former member of the 1916-1922 Club, on June 18, 2026, peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Care Choice, Parnell Road, Dublin 12. Mary, beloved mother to David and Susan (pre-deceased by their father Barry). Dearly missed by her loving children, grandchildren Aoife, Donal and Sophie, sister Margaret, brother-in-law Dave Bolger, niece Teresa, nephew Michael, extended family, relatives, friends and wonderful neighbours.
Mary’s Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 11.30am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. No flowers please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. To view Mary's Cremation Service please select the link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
The death has occurred of Paddy Phelan, Glendine Court, Kilkenny, on June 17, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at his home. Beloved husband of Irene and much loved dad of Niamh and Conor. Paddy will be deeply missed by his wife and children, Niamh's husband Joe, grandchildren Caragh, Toby, Aoibhe and Rían, nephews Martin and Michael, niece Katie, sisters-in-law Anne, Jean and Catherine, brother-in-law John, his extended family, neighbours and friends. Paddy was predeceased by his parents Larry and Molly and by his brother Michael
Reposing at his home on Friday, June 19, from 5p.m. with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team (donation box in the Church) alternatively via the following link https://www.carlowkilkennyhomecareteam.ie Paddy's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE