Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, September 4, 2026

Michael (Mick) Walsh

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Walsh, Ballylogue, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny, September 3, 2026. Michael (Mick) passed away peacefully in the Nore Ward at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary and his brother Willie. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Cathy (Ryan), his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross from 4pm on Friday, September 4, with removal at 7pm to The Church Of The Assumption, The Rower for reception Prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 11am in The Church of The Assumption, The Rower on Saturday, September 5, followed with burial in The Rower Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on link: https://inistiogeparish.ie/

Mary (Elizabeth) Dunne

The death has occurred of Mary (Elizabeth) Dunne (née Daniels), late of School Lane, Kilmoganny, Co Kilkenny, who died peacefully on September 2, 2026. Pre-deceased by her husband Peter and brother Henry, Mary will be sadly missed by her children Richard, Owen, Jane and Pete, brother George, sister-in-law, grandchildren Saoirse, Rory, Lorcan, Edward, Ella, Timmy, Caleb, Arlyn, Oscar and Fiadh, son-in-law Tagdh, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Jackie and Kate, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

Mary will be reposing at St Joseph’s Home Kilmoganny on Sunday, September 6, from 5pm to 7pm, Mary will be arriving at St Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny, on Monday, September 7, for requiem mass on arrival at 11am followed by burial afterwards in St Leonard’s Cemetery Kilmoganny. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Joseph’s home Kilmoganny.

Michael P. Kerwick

The death has occurred of Michael P. Kerwick, Templeogue, Dublin / Callan, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Joan. Beloved husband of Anne, loving dad of Fiona, Thomas, Debbie and Julie and adored grandad of Leah, Donagh, Maya, Rachel, Katie, Ruby, Jack and Evie. Michael will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his sons-in-law Ciaran and Garv, his daughter-in-law Denyse, his sisters Ann, Barbara and Trish, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing in Peter Massey Funerals, The Ruah Centre, Ballyroan (D14 T0C8) on Sunday, September 6, from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral mass on Monday, at 10am, in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Ballyroan followed by cremation, at 12.30pm, in Newlands Cross Crematorium. If you are unable to attend either service you may view online by following the links: Funeral Mass and Cremation Service Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. House Private.

Kathleen (Katie) Chaffer (née Phelan)

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Katie) Chaffer (née Phelan), Ullid, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, and late of Rathlarish, Carrick-on-Suir, who died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mary, brothers Seamus and Liam. Katie will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Joey, daughter Kerri, granddaughter Annie, brothers Tommy, Noel and John, sister Marie, brother-in-law Michael, sisters-in-law Joan and Rose, nephews Robert, Noel, Shane, Aidan and Darragh, her beloved dog Tilly, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Katie will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Saturday, September 5, from 12noon followed by Removal at 1.45pm to St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, arriving for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm after which Katie will be laid to rest in the Faugheen Cemetery, Carrick-on-Suir. MASS LINK

Joan Fitzpatrick (née Ireland)

The death has occurred of Joan Fitzpatrick (née Ireland), Kickham Street, Kilkenny City and formerly of Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully on September 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of all the staff in Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark. Predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Joe and Madge, sisters Isma and Jenny, brothers Joey and Dick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Billy, sister in law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Joan will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 8:30pm. Requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Danesfort on Saturday 5th at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those unable to attend you can view the requiem mass (live only) on https://www.facebook.com/danesfortparish Joan’s family would like to thank all the staff in St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny and Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark for all their care and kindness given to Joan and her family during her stay there.

Ellen Hennessy (née Larkin)

The death has occurred of Ellen Hennessy (née Larkin), Dominic Street, Kilkenny. Ellen passed away on September 1, 2026, peacefully at home, in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Aoife and Seán. Ellen will be dearly missed by her loving family, mother Kathleen (née Clooney), brothers Patrick and James, Aoife's partner James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew Conor, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, her many friends and in a special way her dear friends Doreen and Imelda. Ellen is predeceased by her father Paddy and more recently her cousin Niall.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS