Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, October 16, 2026

Sr. Nuala Reidy

The death has occurred of Sr. Nuala Reidy, Loreto Convent, Kilkenny, late of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and Fermoy, Co. Cork, on October 15, 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Predeceased by her father John (Jack), mother May, sister Patricia and her brothers Brian and Desmond. Deeply regretted by her sister Moya (Kerr), nieces and nephews, her Loreto Community, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home, Kilkenny (R95 FH90) from 4pm on Saturday, October 17, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 5.30p.m. Reception Prayers on Sunday at 11.15a.m. at St. Canice's Church with Funeral Mass at 11.30a.m. Interment afterwards in the Convent Cemetery. Sr. Nuala's Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE

Patrick Sherlock

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat / Paudie) Sherlock of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg and formerly of Piltown, Kilkenny, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Angela, brothers Frank and Liam. Sadly missed by his wife Bríd, daughter Isla (Neil), sons; Omar (Sofia) and Arron (Suzanne), grandchild Darcy, twin sister Anne, brother Maurice and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his late residence on Friday afternoon. House is private to family only. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 17, at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, where all are warmly welcome to attend. A private cremation will follow at 1pm at Lily Hill Crematorium, Letterkenny. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Toni Riley

The death has occurred of Toni Riley, 32 Newpark Lower, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of staff at Castlecomer District Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday, October 12, 2026. Pre-deceased by her infant daughter Faith, her mother Teresa, her sister Nikisha and her Aunt Ber (Fitzgerald). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her daughter Rachael, her son Cíarán, grandchildren Ger, Noah and Natalie, her sister Natasha, niece Eithne, nephews Tyler and Oisín, son-in-law Nathan, Noel and Linda, her best friends and partners in crime, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral Service and Rite of Commendation will take place in Molloy’s Funeral Home, on Friday, October 16, at 11am. Cremation will follow afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin (Eircode D6W HY98) at 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Castlecomer District Hospital. Donation Box will be situated in funeral home.

Margaret Jones (née Watson)

The death has occurred of Margaret Jones (née Watson), Five Docks, Sydney, Australia and formerly Foulkscourt, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital, Sydney in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Peg, her brother Tommy, sister-in-law Pat, her sister Susie and brother-in-law Paddy Tone. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Billy, sister Mary, her dear friend Breda, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Manning’s Funeral Home, 87 Victoria Rd., Rozelle, New South Wales 2039, on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 2pm (local Sydney time). Memorial Mass for Margaret will be held in St. Kieran's Church, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny at a later date. Margaret's funeral can be viewed at: https://www.mannings.com.au

Ann Jestico (née Cramer)

The death has occurred of Ann Jestico (née Cramer), Westfield, Loughboy, Kilkenny. Ann passed away on October 14, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Castlecomer District Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Nigel and much loved mother of Diane, Stephen, Michael and Kerry. Ann will be dearly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Will, daughter-in-law Jo, grandchildren Michael, Gemma, Lauren, Ryan, Fraser, Jack, Megan, Mela and George, great grandchildren Finley, Imogen, Florence and Sibella, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, at 2pm in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital.

Violet Carr (née Kenny)

The death has occurred of Violet Carr (née Kenny), Barnadown, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of staff at St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown. Pre-deceased by her husband William and her son Patrick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, son Jim, daughters Teresa, Josephine, Merle and Annette, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Lillian, sons-in-law Michael, Tommy, Eddie and Kevin, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arriving to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode R95 FH74) for Requiem Mass on Friday, October 16 at 12 noon. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilmoganny Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Columba’s. Donations may be made via the donation boxes located at the House and the Church. House private please on Friday morning.

Helen Corcoran (née O' Keefe)

The death has occurred of Helen Corcoran (née O' Keefe), 36 Comeragh View, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. Helen passed away peacefully at St Patrick's Care Home, Waterford. Predeceased and now reunited with her loving parents Patrick and Esther and her sisters Esther and Patricia. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy, brothers Michael and Desmond, sisters Breda, Yvonne, Christine and Caroline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, godchildren Patrick, Alannah and Patrick, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Helen's Funeral Mass will take place in the Church Of The Assumption, Templeorum, on Saturday, October 17, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Seamus Burke

The death has occurred of Seamus Burke, Oak Grove, Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, and formerly of Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving wife Mai, and sister Kathleen. Seamus will be sadly missed by his loving daughters Shona and Ciara, and son Nigel, brothers John and Ger, grandchildren Ella and Mia, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Alexandra, sister-in-law Nora, nieces, nephews, and his wide circle of friends, relatives and neighbours.

Reposing at Somers Funeral Home Bagenalstown (R21 DY66) on Friday, October 16, from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm with Funeral Prayers to be confirmed Removal on Saturday morning arriving at St. Andrew's Church Bagenalstown, for Funeral Mass at 11:am, followed by burial afterwards in the Cemetery of the Assumption. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, can be made to a charity of your choice.

Kieran Gormley

The death has occurred of Kieran Gormley, Robertshill, Kilkenny and formerly of Kilmanagh and Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Kieran passed away on October 13, 2026, peacefully in the exceptional love and care of the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Kieran will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Angela, sons Jeffery, Jared, Jamie and Joey, stepchildren Cora and Jim, sister Anita and her husband John, brother Frank and his partner Desiree, grandchildren and great grandchildren, in-laws, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. A Cremation Service will be held afterwards at 12 noon in Johnston's Funeral Home. All welcome. House private please. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Cois Nore, Kilkenny DONATIONS Unfortunately due to ESB works in the area there will be no live stream available from St. John's Church on Friday.