Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, May 8, 2026

The death has occurred of Stella Brennan (née Collender), late of Larchfield Court, Cuffesgrange and Maudlin Street, Kilkenny. Stella passed away on May 6, 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home. Predeceased by her loving husband Noel and daughter-in-law Barbara. Beloved mother of Colette (O'Donnell) and Hugh. Stella will be dearly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Jim, grandchildren Kerry, Oisín, Aoife and Niamh, great grandchildren James and Charlie, extended family, former neighbours, friends and all who knew her.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, May 8, from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. A private family cremation service will take place on Saturday at 3pm in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin. The Service will be live streamed here: CREMATION SERVICE Family flowers only please.

The death has occurred of John Daniels, Raheen, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. John passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents John and Bella Daniels, his sister Elizabeth and brothers George and Ambrose. Sadly missed by his brother Ken, sisters in law Hazel and Mary, nephews Arthur, Alan, Robert, John and Nicholas and nieces Anne, Elizabeth and Bella. Also his grandnephews and grandnieces, his relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary (E32 EP84) on Friday, May 8, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Funeral prayers at 7pm. Funeral Service in St. Paul's Church, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny (E32 CP27) on Saturday, May 9, at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

The death has occurred of Frances Griffiths (née Delaney), Gowran Road, Bennettbridge, and Pipe Street, Thomastown. Frances, in her 92nd year, passed away on May 7, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Griffiths. Frances will be sadly missed by her daughter Liz, son Robbie, daughter-in-law Denise, cherished granddaughter Ella, her brothers and sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing in The Mercy Side Chapel of The Church of The Assumption, Thomastown on Friday, May 8, from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Meier, Pearse House, Kilbarrack Road, Sutton and latterly of Kilkenny, on May 5, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, loving father of Sharon, adoring grandad to his grandchildren, Conor and Ciarán and great grandad to Lexi, Ava, Tommy, Conor, Joey, Cillian and Kealan. Predeceased by his infant children, John and Linda. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, grandsons and great grandchildren and by his son-in-law George, Conor’s fiancé Chloe, Ciarán’s fiancé Katelyn, his brothers, his sister, extended family friends and neighbours

Removal on Monday, May 11, to the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside, Dublin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery at 12pm. Edward’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live via the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/bayside-parish-church