Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, October 23, 2026

William (Billy) Brady

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Brady, Kilree, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Billy passed away on October 22, 2026, peacefully in the kind care of the staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Georgina and much loved father of the late Olwen and infant Amanda Jane. Billy will be deeply missed by his loving sons Trevor and Niall, daughters-in-law Caroline and Liz, grandchildren Jenna, Evie, Alice, Anna and Grace, brother Noel, sisters Mary, Kathleen, Helen and Chrys, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Margaret and John.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, October 23, from 7.30pm to 9pm with Prayers at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House is private please.

Sr. Ann Breen

The death has occurred of Sr Ann Breen (Columban Sisters), Magheramore, Wicklow, formerly Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, Philippines and Ireland. October 21, 2026, in the loving and wonderful care of the Sisters and staff at Loughshinny Residential Home. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary (Molly), sister Mary (Joyce), brother Eamonn, brother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Mary, her niece Maura and nephew Kevin. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends, her community and Columban Sisters worldwide.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 23rd at 11.30am in the Convent Chapel, Magheramore, Wicklow, followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery. The Mass will be recorded and available to view from 6pm on Friday.

Lilian (Lila) Porteus (née O'Brien)

The death has occurred of Lilian (Lila) Porteus (née O'Brien), Glendine Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Lila, in her 95th year, passed away on October 21, 2026, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved wife of the late Derek and much loved mother of Ivan and Brian. Lila will be dearly missed by her loving sons, brothers Paddy and John, sister Anna, Ivan's partner Geraldine, grandchildren Sacha, Simone, Wade and their mother Natalie, great grandchildren Kaleb, Kimberley and Anabelle, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Lila is predeceased by her siblings Vincent, Eddie, Kevin and Peggy.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, October 23, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS

Mary Murphy (née Scariff)

The death has occurred of Mary Murphy (née Scariff), Cassaugh, Coolcullen, via Carlow, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Bawnrea. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, on October 21, 2026. Predeceased by her loving husband Sean, mother Anne and father Benjamin. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family, children Joanne, Ann, Geraldine, Liam, Brendan, Collette, Marion, Alice, Sinead and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, sisters Ellen and Agnes, brother John, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, close neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence (R93 Y6F8) on Friday, October 23, from 3pm concluding with Vigil Prayers & Rosary at 7pm. Mary's funeral cortege will arrive at St Brendan’s Church Muckalee (R95 R594) on Saturday (24th October) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Mary will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed HERE House private on Saturday morning please.

Richie Brazil

The death has occurred of Richie Brazil, Tinnaranny, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Kilkenny, on October 16, 2026. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his loving and devoted partner Linda, mother Catherine, sister Julie, brother Pádraig, sister-in-law Tracey, niece Aoibhínn, nephew Séan, Linda's family who all adored him, nephews Noah, Toby, Otis and Ben, niece Penny, parents Frank and Ann, sister Cathy, brother Paul, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Richie is predeceased by his father Martin

A private family cremation service will take place on Friday, October 23. House private on Thursday and Friday, please. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and kindest during this sad time. Family flowers only please, donations to Pieta House: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/RB16947862/donate.html

Ned Murphy

The death has occurred of Ned Murphy, Kilcasey Cottage, Kilcasey, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Pre-deceased by his wife Freda, his brothers Fr. Paddy, James and Johnny, his sisters, Sr. Theresa, Nora and Sheila. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his daughter Linda, sons Daithí, Eamon and John, brother Peter (Cork), sisters Sr. Genevieve, Sr. Bridget and Sr. Kathleen, Daithí’s partner Deirdre, Linda’s partner Alan, grandchildren Alison, David and Luke, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Prayers in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan at 10am, on Friday, October 23, followed by removal to The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode (R95 FH74) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown. House private please.