Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, October 30, 2026

William (Billy) Tyrrell

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Tyrrell, Meadow Way, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. Billy passed away on October 28, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Predeceased by his beloved wife Maura (née Power), son Eugene and brothers Sean and Paddy. Billy will be dearly missed by his loving son Liam, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Breda, grandchildren Eoin, Alanna, Ciara and Laura, great grandchildren Louie, Ella and Sadie, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Saturday October 31, from 11am with Funeral Prayers at 12.15pm followed by removal to St. John’s Church, Kilkenny (R95XH7K) for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS

Fr. James (Jimmy) O'Halloran

The death has occurred of Fr. James (Jimmy) O’Halloran SDB, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and formerly of Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Fr. James, a treasured member of the Salesian of Don Bosco order. Peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the wonderful care of the Staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Pre-deceased by his parents Jane and Martin, his brothers Pod, Sonny, Micky, Frank and Dick and his sisters Annie, Jane and Alice. Fr. James will be sadly missed by his loving family, his brothers Liam and Noel, and his sisters Mary (Cuddihy), Kathleen (Lawe) and Peggy (Anthony), his Salesian Family, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.

Reposing in St. Catherines, North Campus, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 TN90), on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm. On Sunday, November 1, Fr. James will repose in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443) from 3pm. Funeral Prayers at 6pm followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Callan (Eircode R95 VK82). Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, November 2, at 11am with burial afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link; churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish)

Peg O'Shea (née O'Keeffe)

The death has occurred of Peg O'Shea (née O'Keeffe), Ballintlea, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Thursday, October 29, 2026, aged 55 years. Peg passed away peacefully, having fought her illness with great courage and dignity surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the nurses and doctors in The South East Palliative Care Centre, Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford, Predeceased by recently deceased Dad James (Jim O'Keffee), nephew Walter (Murphy) and father-in-law Tony (O'Shea). Peg beloved wife and best friend of her loving husband Stephen, loving mother to her precious sons Stephen and Ryan, her heartbroken Mam Myra (O'Keeffe Née Courtney), brothers Jimmy and Ned, sisters Catherine (Murphy), Una (Kent), Julieann (Cantwell) and Bríd (Duffy), mother-in-law Ita (O'Shea), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, extended family, all Peg's work colleagues at Waterford College of Further Education, all her wonderful neighbours and her many friends, whom she shared her lifetime with love, laughter and treasured memories.

Peg will be reposing in Powers Funeral Home, Ferrybank on Saturday, October 31, from 2pm until 5pm, Peg's removal will take place on Monday, November 2, to St. Beacon's Church, Mullinavat, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12noon, after which Peg will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. House private please at all times. Funeral mass can be viewed here: MASS LINK DONATION LINK

Bridget Rockett (née Foley)

The death has occurred of Bridget Rockett (née Foley), Beachmount, Tramore, Co. Waterford, formerly of Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, late of O'Shea's Hotel, Tramore, on October 29, 2026. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Bridget and sisters Angela and Mary. Sadly missed by her loving husband Francis, sons Anthony, Mark, Brian, Fran and Damien, daughters-in-law, Suzanne, Linda, Annie, Gemma and Fiona, grandchildren Dyllan, Maci, Jack, Savannah, Yvie, Lana, Jared, Jake, Georgia and Keevah, brothers James, John and Bertie, sisters Esther and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends

Reposing at her residence 8 Beachmount, Tramore, Co. Waterford (X91 WC62) on Friday, October 30, from 5pm to 7pm. House private at all other times please. Bridget's funeral cortege will walk on Saturday, October 31, from the Credit Union on Lodges corner to the Holy Cross Church, Tramore, Co Waterford, for Requiem Mass on arrival at 10am followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Mass will be livestreamed at 10am on Saturday by following the Funeral Service link https://www.tramoreparish.ie/live-stream/. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to charity of your choice.

Brian Aylward

The death has occurred of Brian Aylward, Moonrue, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Pre-deceased by his mother Mary and his aunt and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his father John, his brother John, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Friday, October 30, from 4pm, concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm. Funeral Prayers on Saturday, October 31, at 11am followed by removal to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode R95 FH74), arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown. House private please.

John Deasy

The death has occurred of John Deasy, late of Kilkenny City, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. John (formerly of Ulster Bank), passed away on October 27, 2026, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (née Parkes) and much loved father of Irene, Brian, Colm, Emer and the late infant twins Paul and Margaret. John will be dearly missed by his loving family, sister Loretta and her husband John, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Linda and Carla, his beloved grandchildren, nieces Geraldine and Sarah, extended family, friends and all who knew him. John is predeceased by his parents Fabian and Margaret (Model School, Limerick) and his sisters Angela and Nuala.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, October 30, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95 XH7K). A private cremation will follow. A Month's Mind Mass and interment of John's ashes will take place in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo at a later date to be confirmed. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Anthony (Tony) Lally

The death has occurred of Anthony (Tony) Lally, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny/Villaines-la-Juhel, France, formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois and Croydon, UK. Unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 20. Beloved husband of Kirsten. Dearly missed by his daughters Ali and Charlotte (Charlie), son-in-law Jack, brother Gary, sisters-in-law Jo, Grainne and Sophie, brothers-in-law Conor and Andre, nieces Nia and Betty, extended family, friends, and dog Fudge.

A private family cremation service will take place on Friday, October 30. A memorial mass will take place on Friday, November 27, at 12pm in Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7EN, United Kingdom.

Mary (Anne) Lawlor (née Butler)

The death has occurred of Mary (Anne) Lawlor, (peacefully) at her home surrounded by love. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe, and her father Martin. Mary will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Mary, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends..

Requiem Mass on Friday (30th October) at St John's Church, at 10.30am, followed by burial in St Kieran's Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.stjohnskilkenny.com Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Hospice Foundation, Nurses for night care. Donation box in Funeral Home and Church. House strictly private please.

Noreen Reynolds (née Culleton)

The death has occurred of Noreen Reynolds (née Culleton), London and late of Friary Street, Kilkenny. Noreen passed away on October 22, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael and much loved mother of Debbie, Anna, Michael and Jimmy. Noreen will be forever missed by her her loving family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Noreen is predeceased by her parents Bobby and Nancy Culleton, brothers Sean, Jimmy and Robbie and her nephew Robert.

Noreen's funeral mass and cremation will take place in London at a later date.

Jacqueline (Jacqui) Tallafus (née Kiely)

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jacqui) Tallafus (née Kiely), Grange, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully on October 24, 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff in The Nore Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny with her devoted family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and John Kiely, sisters Lorraine Kiely and Carol Papathanasiou. Jacqui will be deeply missed and forever loved by her husband Lutz, son Max and daughter Gabriella, brother Owen and sister-in-law Jackie, extended family, cousins, neighbours, friends and work colleagues in Ballyragget National School.

Requiem Mass for Jacqui will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyragget (R95 XD54) on Monday, November 2, at 11am and will be followed afterwards to Shasby’s Cremation Chapel, Kilkenny City (R95 FH1F) for a private family cremation service. Requiem Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger No flowers please, donations if desired to the following: Friends of St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Oncology Unit St. James Hospital Dublin or Oncology Unit University Hospital Waterford Donation box will be in church.