Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, November 13, 2026

Danny Kelly

The death has occurred of Danny Kelly, Coppenagh, Thomastown, and formerly London. Passed away peacefully in St James's Hospital. Adored husband to Alex, cherished son of Josie and Andy (predeceased), devoted brother to Mag, Michael, Andrew, John and Joanne and sister-in-laws Brenda, Christine and Bronagh and brother in law Darren. His many beloved nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and, wide and wonderful, circle of friends.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday at St Patrick's Church Ballymurphy, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. CLICK HERE TO VIEW REQUIEM MASS

Sarah (Sally) Dreeling (née Reid)

The death has occurred of Sarah (Sally) Dreeling (née Reid), 1 John’s Place, Gowran, Kilkenny. Peacefully at her home. Predeceased by her loving husband Pat and infant son Andrew. Forever loved by her children Dickie, PJ, Mark, Lorraine, Fiona, Farmer, Maggie, Andrea and Sarah. Brothers Dick, Eamon and Pat, sister Gretta, daughters-in-law Dympna and Barbara, sons-in-law John and Roger, her adored grandchildren and great granddaughter, sister-in-law Bridget and brother-in-law Michael.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home Kilkenny R95FH90 on Friday, November 13, from 5pm to 7pm with prayers to follow. Removal on Saturday, November 14, from her home at 10.30am to arrive for 11am Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Gowran. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Statia Byrne (née Comerford)

The death has occurred of Statia Byrne (née Comerford), Littlefield, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Gowran. Statia passed away on November 11, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy and much loved mother of Anne and Marie. Statia will be dearly missed by her loving daughters, sister Bridie (Sr. Brigid), son-in-law John, grandchildren Tim, Rose and Annie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends. Statia is predeceased by her parents Andrew and Brigid, sister Patty, brothers John, Davy, Mikie, Tim, Paddy and Andy and her nephew Andy.

Reposing in Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, November 13, from 6pm to 8pm pausing for Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Colman’s Church, Conahy. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Waterford Hospice. DONATIONS

Christy O'Brien

The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) O’Brien, Donaghmede, Dublin 10, and formerly of Slieverua, on November 10, 2026. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Linda and loving father of Stephen, Linda, Kennard and Christina. Very sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, son-in-law Aidan, daughter-in-law Shannon, grandchildren Kaelan, Robbie, Devin, Brook and Jake, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal on Friday morning to the Church of Holy Trinity, Donaghmede arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in Balgriffin Cemetery.