Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, September 11, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
The death has occurred of Brian McHenry, Kilkenny City and formerly of Ballon, Co. Carlow and Sutton, Co. Dublin, peacefully on September 9, 2026 in the wonderful care of all the staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents John and Teresa and his brother Emmett. Brian will be deeply missed by his loving wife Betty (née Sweeney) and daughters Aimee, Shauna and Lyndsey, sons in law Rory and Tim, his adored grandchildren Ali, Georgia, Hunter and Harleen, brothers Tony, Donagh and Conor, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Brian will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City (R95 TW96) on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6:30 pm. Removal from his home on Monday (14th) driving to St. Joseph’s Church, Foulkstown (R95 A891) for requiem mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Brian’s family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke’s General Hospital, the Kilkenny/Carlow Ambulance Service, the Residence Nursing Home Kilkenny City for all their care and kindness shown to Brian during his illness and in particular a huge thank you to his great neighbours.
James Armour
The death has occurred of James Armour, Mount Carmel, Prologue, Callan, late of The Beagh, Maghera, Co. Derry, Fife, Scotland and Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. James passed away on September 6, 2026, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.
In accordance with James' wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
Tom Hamilton
The death has occurred of Tom Hamilton, The Glen, Gurteen, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Ballintogher, Co. Sligo, at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family on September 9, 2026. Pre-deceased by his wife Renie and son Edward. Tom will be sadly missed by his children Tommie, Catherine and Gordon, daughters-in-law Samantha, Clare and Susie, son-in-law Eamonn, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild, his brothers Patsy, John, and Hugh and sisters Maureen, Kathleen and Lillie, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his Home [R95 Y5NF] on Friday, September 11, from 2pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral cortege arriving at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Tom will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.
Austin Treacy
The death has occurred of Austin Treacy Ballyhit, Barntown, Wexford / Castlecomer, Kilkenny. Suddenly and peacefully, being cared for by the wonderful staff at Kerlogue Nursing Home and Wexford General Hospital. Beloved husband of Eileen, father of Yvonne and Aisling, father-in-law of George (Lawlor) and Joaquín (Cárdenas) and adored grandfather of Sarah, Rachel, Ruth, Julia, Seán, Sadhbh and Enrique. Austin was deeply loved by his brothers Victor, Bertie and sister Vera, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and many friends.
Reposing at Macken’s Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford Y35 HP29 on Friday, September 11, from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral service on Saturday, September 12, in St Iberius Church, Main Street, Wexford Y35 R3WN at 2pm followed by burial at Killinick Church graveyard Y35 HA29. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Austin, if desired to Irish Cancer Society. Houses are private please. The Funeral will be live streamed on Tector's Funeral Directors facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/1M2X1PDHsy/
Olive Walsh (née Murphy)
The death has occurred of Olive Walsh (née Murphy), Fatima Place, Kilkenny and late of Michael Street. Olive passed away on September 9, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Ollie Walsh and much loved mother of Michael, Ann, Billy and Ollie. Olive will be dearly missed by her loving family, sisters Clare and Nell, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Elaine, Marian and Laura, her adored grandchildren Jennifer, Diane, Gary, Ollie, Steph, Ruth, Liam and Andrea, her great grandchildren Abbie, Spencer, Piper, Mick, Sam and Elsie, sisters-in-law Anne and Jill, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Olive is predeceased by her parents William (Galtee) and Tess Murphy, brothers Jim and Billy and sisters Kit, Joan, Moll, Vera and Daphne.
Requiem Mass at St. John's Church on Friday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
William (Bill) Cronin
The death has occurred of William (Bill) Cronin, late of Sonas Nursing Home, and formerly of Clashnasmuth, Ahenny, Carrick-on-Suir, who died peacefully on September 6, 2026, in his 104th year, pre-deceased by his wife Bridie, parents Ned and Alice, infant daughter Ellen Mary, sisters Lizzie and Nell, brothers Mattie, Johnny, Maurice and Edward, Bill will be sadly missed by his daughter Leish, sons Sean, Dessie, Liam, Francis and Ned, sister Kitty, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Requiem mass on Friday, September 11, at St Patrick's Church, Faugheen, at 11.30am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Bridget (Biddy) Kearns (née Duggan)
The death has occurred of Bridget (Biddy) Kearns (née Duggan), Kyle, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, in her 92nd year, in the wonderful care of SignaCare Nursing Home, New Ross, Co. Wexford on Monday, September 7, 2026. Pre-deceased by her husband Con, her brothers Michael and Seán, her sister Peggie and also her sister Pauline who died in infancy. Bridget will be deeply missed by her children Mary, John, Marguerite, Patricia and Cornelia, her brothers Fr. Pat and Liam, her sister Kitty (Gorey), sons-in-law Adrian and Bill, Patricia’s partner Detlev, daughter-in-law Ruth, her grandchildren Tara, Hannah, Jack, Jessica and Alex, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving to The Church of the Most Holy Trinitiy, Hugginstown, (Eircode R95 FH74) for Requiem Mass on Friday, September 11, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Hugginstown.