Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, May 29, 2026

Tom Bryan

The death has occurred of Tom Bryan, Maddoxtown, Kilkenny. Tom passed away on May 26, 2026, unexpectedly, at his home. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary. Tom will be sadly missed by his siblings John, Pat, Margaret (Ward) (London) and Helen (Duffy) (Monaghan), his brother-in-law Manus, sister-in-law Brigid, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Sunday, May 31, from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS House private please

Ger (Gerry) Brett

The death has occurred of Ger (Gerry) Brett, Clareview, Limerick and Kilkenny (Retired Central Heating Contractor), on May 27, 2026, peacefully in the exceptional care of Milford Hospice surrounded by his family. Pre deceased by his wife Mary and his brothers. Deeply missed by his sons Bill and Tom, grandchildren Daniel (Danielle), Tommy (Lisa), David (Shauna), Ger, Stephen and Peter, great grandchildren, Sean, Tadhg, Ruby, Cillian, Ciaran, daughters-in-law Eileen and Vivienne, companion Geraldine Breen and family, nieces, nephews, extended family, large circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Milford Care Centre V94H795, Mortuary, Friday, May 29, from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St. Munchin's Church, Clancy Strand, Limerick, Requiem Mass Saturday, May 30, at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery. Ger's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.

Mary Doyle (née Kavanagh)

The death has occurred of Mary Doyle (née Kavanagh), Oldtown, Ballyragget/ Rathmoyle, Kilkenny. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her 90th year. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband James, her parents Margaret and Bill, her sons John (Ringo) and Patrick, her sisters Noreen, Peggy, Bridie and Theresa, and her brothers Danny and Willie. Mary will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved children Edward, Francis, Peter, Sheamus, Marguerite and Julie, her adored grandchildren Stephen, Andrew, Frankie, Jack, Harry, Grace, Katie, James, Kieran, Sarah, Daniel, Georgia, Charlotte, Mollie and Eoin, her many great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at the residence of her daughter Marguerite, Southgate, R95 NH70, on Friday 29, from 4pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. Patrick's Church, Ballyragget, R95 XD54. Burial afterwards in St. Finnan's Cemetery. House private at all other times. You may view the Mass through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger

John Donovan

The death has occurred of John Donovan, Norewood Heights, Bennettsbridge, and formerly of Ballybought Street, Kilkenny. John passed away on May 26, 2026, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary (née Byrne) and much loved father of David, Eileen, John Joe and Damien. John will be sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Danielle and Isabelle, sisters Patty (McDonald) and Tess (Comerford), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and former work colleagues at St. Luke's Hospital. John's family would like to acknowledge all at Drakelands House Nursing Home for the kindness and care shown to him during his time spent with them.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, May 29, from 4.30pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.15pm followed by removal to St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Michael Sadlier

The death has occurred of Michael Sadlier, Kildalton, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Michael passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved grandson Rían, parents Jack and Catherine, his sisters Mary, Kathleen, Nora, Catherine, and Patricia, his brothers-in-law Seán, Vincent, Paul, Peter and sister-in-law Eileen. Sadly, missed by his devoted wife Dee, his cherished children Deirdre, Collette, Nuala, Micheál, and Sheena, his sons-in-law Donal, Seamus, Neil, and Kenneth, daughter-in-law Kelly, and his adored grandchildren Darragh, Kate, Cillian, Fionnán, Caoimhe, Aaron, Euan, Anna, Aoife, Oisín, Cullin, Conor, and Caiden. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Bridget, Nancy, Josephine and Angela, brother Martin, his sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Tomás and Marie and his extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to his carers for their kindness, compassion, and dedicated care

Michael will be reposing at his residence on Friday, May 29, from 4pm to 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday, May 30, for Funeral Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Piltown at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Saturday morning. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mass can be viewed through the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/piltown

Joan Murphy (née Duggan)

The death has occurred of Joan Murphy (née Duggan), formerly of Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and St. James' Green, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her loving husband Ken. Very deeply missed by her sons Paul, Willie and Ken, her sister Anne, daughters-in-law Catherine, Ída and Gwen, grandchildren Louise, Isabel, Catherine, Alexander, Will, Martin, Edward and Richard, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Margaret Lennon (née Kelly)

The death has occurred of Margaret Lennon (née Kelly), Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of The Residence Nursing Home, Kilkenny on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Pre-deceased by her husband Pat and her parents Tommy and Gabriel Kelly. Margaret will be greatly missed by her loving son John, adored grandchildren Lucy and Jack and her daughter-in-law Bianca, nieces, nephews, relatives, her kind and supportive neighbours and friends and all the people she helped over the years.

Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Callan for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, May 29, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link; churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish) .House private please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Mount Carmel Home, Callan. Donation Boxes will be situated in the funeral home and the church.

Mary Hayes (née Roche)

The death has occurred of Mary Hayes (née Roche), Castle Street, Dunmanway, Cork / Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny, on May 26, 2026 peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife and best friend of Michael and loving mother of David, Patrick, Katrina, Brendan, Gary and Sarah. Will be met in heaven by her dad Patrick and her mam Catherine Roche, her brothers, Matty, Jim, Packi, Michael, Edward and her adored grandson Gavin O’Connell. Forever loved by her adoring family, daughters-in-law Caroline, Alice, Amanda and Deirdre, sons-in-law Con O’Connell and Killian O’Riordan, cherished grandchildren; Shaylyn, Diarmuíd, Rene, Maeve, Mark, Clarice, Daíre, Aoife, Michael, Noah, Clóda, Joseph, Naomi, Tristan and Cairbre, great-grandson Wayne Jnr., sisters Bridget (Kealy), Peggy (Noonan, UK), Kate (Baker), Anne (Fitzpatrick) and Ellen (Freeman), brothers Johnny and Billy Roche, brothers-in-law especially Nicholas, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, large extended family, many close friends and neighbours, especially Finny.

Requiem Mass on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Dunmanway. This will be livestreamed here. Funeral afterwards in St. Finbarr’s Cemetery, Dunmanway.

Mary Brophy

The death has occurred of Mary Brophy (née Tuck), Mayhora, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Formerly of Killamuck, Abbeyleix, Co Laois. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of the Oak Ward, Waterford University Hospital. Pre-deceased by her husband Patsy, parents Patrick and Ellen and brother Billy. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Michael, Pat, Tom, Mary and Eleanor, her adored grandchildren Ciara, Gavin, Sarah, Aoibhinn, Conor, Niamh, Caoimhe, Liam, Eva and Orna, sister Anna (Dolan), daughters-in-law Leone, Maria and Melanie, son-in-law Ger, nieces, nephew, grandnephews, neighbours and friends.

Removal from the funeral home on Friday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer for Requiem Mass at 10am. Mary will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE

Desmond Kenny

The death has occurred of Desmond Kenny, late of Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny, passed peacefully at home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved parents Denis and Nellie, brothers Noel and Jack, and sister Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his devoted wife Ethna, loving sons James, Diarmuid and Declan, daughters Fiona and Una, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, cherished grandchildren Sam and Ruby, brother Jim, sister Joan, brothers-in-law Jack and Francis, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Desmond will repose at his home on Friday, May 29, from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday, May 30, to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Killiney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock. To stream the Mass live, please follow the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady

Barbara Collins (née Meade)

The death has occurred of Barbara Collins (née Meade), May 26, 2026, late of Malahide and formerly of Fiddown, Co Kilkenny. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her sister Irene and beloved niece and nephew Emma and Enda and brother-in-law Martin. Barbara will be dearly missed by her devoted husband Richard, sons Oisín, Aengus and Diarmuid, daughters-in-law Aoife, Emma and Sorcha, beloved grandchildren Naoise, Sorcha, Finn, Tommy, Liam, Luke, Ailill, Ailbhe and Laoise, brother Eamon and her wonderful wide circle of friends.

No flowers please donations, if desired to The Hope Foundation.Barbara will be reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock (D13 E0A) on Friday, May 29, from 2pm to 4pm. A cremation service will be held at Glasnevin Crematorium on Saturday, May 30, at 11am. The Crematorium Service will be streamed live: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html