Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, September 25, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friend of those who have died.
Elizabeth (Betty) O'Donnell (née Phelan)
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) O'Donnell (née Phelan) of Holloway , London and formerly of Coole, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. She died on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Predeceased by her husband Ted, parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her sisters Chris Zimmerman, London, and Peggy Tomlins, Essex, sister-in-law Margaret Phelan, Coole, her nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews, her many dear friends in London and her church community of Our Lady of Hal, Camden Town, London.
Funeral arrangements later.
Josephine (Josie) Hennessy (née Whyte)
The death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Hennessy (née Whyte), Lower Street, Kilmacow, and late of Rosedale, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, peacefully in her 97th year in the tender care of her loving family and all the staff in SignaCare Nursing Home Ferrybank, predeceased by her husband Jim, son Seamie (Spinner), brother Tom and sisters Maura (Whyte) and Breda (Costello). Josie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Noeline (O'Callaghan), Patricia (Foskin) and Teresa (Motherway), sons-in-law Ned, Brendan and Joe, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Patty (Blanchfield), sister-in-law Stasia (Whyte), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Josie's removal will take place on Friday, September 25, (walking from Rosedale) to St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Josie will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. MASS LINK and DONATIONS LINK
Bridget Greene (née Brennan)
The death has occurred of Bridget Greene (née Brennan) of Shamrock Plaza, Shamrock Square, Carlow and formerly of Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny and Kilkea, Co Kildare. Pre-deceased by her parents Eddie and Margaret and sister Teresa. Beloved wife of the late Alistair Greene, much loved mother of Dahmane Joseph and adored grandmother of Conor and Grace. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving son, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Isabel, brothers Willie, Paddy, John and Joe, sisters Sarah, Elizabeth and Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Dahmane Joseph’s father Mourad, relatives and friends.
Removal on Friday at 1.45pm to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Square, arriving for Cremation Service at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart foundation
John Hartley
The death has occurred of John Hartley, Ballygunnermore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Grantstown, Waterford and Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny. September 23, 2026. John passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Enda, parents Alice and Edward and his brother Ned. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, daughters Elaine, Sinéad, Aisling, Clodagh and Sorcha, sons-in-law Leo, David, Alan and John, grandchildren Darragh, Órla, Clodagh, FÍonn, Mia, Rían, Enda, Liamóg, Hector, Oisín, Aoife, Tiarnan and Fintan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Waterford Residential Care Centre (St. Patrick’s) X91 XE86 on Friday, September 25, from 6pm to 8pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner on Saturday, September 26, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be livestreamed at 1pm on Saturday by following the Funeral Service link below. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Friends of St. Patricks Hospital Waterford.
Mary (Mai) Nolan (née Marnell)
The death has occurred of Mary (Mai) Nolan (née Marnell), formerly of Noremount and Fr. Delahunty Terrace, Kilkenny. Mai, in her 96th year, passed away on September 22, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family and in the exceptional care of the management and staff at Drakelands Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, her dear son Ray, parents, sisters and brother. Much loved mother of Peter, John, Marie, Brian and Ann. Mai will be dearly missed by her loving family, brother Pat and his wife Doris, daughters-in-law, Mary, Ber and Mary, her adored grandchildren Paul, Michael, Leanne, Katie, John Edward, Denise, Amy, Shane, Mark and Ian, her 15 great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. Fiacre's Church, Loughboy. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Constance Hennessy (née Brennan)
The death has occurred of Constance Hennessy (née Brennan), Killaree, Threecastles, Kilkenny, R95 AC98. Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Castlecomer District Hospital. Pre-deceased by her parents Billy and Mary Brennan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tom, her daughters Mary, Helena and Siobhán, her siblings Geoffrey, Mary (Lacey), Reggie and Kieran, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives, friends and her faithful furry friends Benny and Toby.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, September 25, at 11am in Tulla Church (R95 XY02). Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. You may view the Mass through the following link: https://m.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger?ra=m