Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, April 27, 2026

The death has occurred of Andrew (Andy) Bowden, 2 Noreview Terrace, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, at his home. Survived by his beloved wife Sue, brother and sister Bill and Barbara, sons Tom Jack and Sam, grandchildren Kate, jenny, Danny and Evelyn.

Funeral arrangements later.

The death has occurred of Tom Carroll, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (formerly the Pike of Rushall) who died peacefully on April 25, under the wonderful care of the ICU and SMU staff of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of the late Alma (née O'Rourke). Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Mary Carroll, parents-in-law Pat and Peggy O'Rourke, sister Ann and niece Patricia Sheridan. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Ciara and Orla, grandchildren Patrick, TJ, Allie Mae and Isaac, his sisters Mary and Rosaleen, brother Jim, sons-in-law Tadas and James, sister-in-law Geraldine, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence 10 Lios Na Sí Johnstown (Eircode E41 T1F8) on Monday, April 27, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Kieran's Church, Johnstown arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran's Cemetery, Johnstown. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the ICU Critical Care Unit C/O Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Tom's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link  https://www.churchcamlive.ie/johnstown-parish-stream/

The death has occurred of Columba Hetherington, Northfield, Birmingham, England, and formerly of Marymount, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on April 15, 2026. Predeceased by her parents John and Anne, sister Helen, brothers Jim and John. Columba will be deeply missed by her children Mairéad and James, her loving partner Mike, her adored grandchildren Dominic, Lucas and Jacob, sisters Mairéad and Roseanne, brother Ger, sisters-in-law Mairéad and Gaby, brother-in-law Micheal, Mairéad's partner Wesley, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and many friends

Columba's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 22, at 11.30am in Our Lady and St. Brigid's Church, Northfield, Birmingham (B31 5AB) followed by a brief service at Lodge Hill Crematorium at 1pm. The funeral mass can be viewed HERE

The death has occurred of Mary Cradock (née Ivory), Hillcrest, Dunningstown Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. Mary passed away, after a long battle with illness, peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jim and dearly loved mother of Shane, Mark and Catherine. Mary will also be deeply missed by her daughters-in-law Judy and Catherine, son-in-law Ronan, her precious grandchildren Jane, Ian, Mai, Sam, Emer, Jim, Conor and Harry, her in-laws John and Mary, and her nephews and nieces Stephen, Karen and Andrea. Predeceased by her father Edward, mother Mary, brother Eamonn and her sister Patricia. Mary was much loved and will be sadly missed by her extended family and a wide group of loving friends and relatives. Mary will be remembered fondly by all for her warm personality, charm, wit and kind spirit.

Requiem Mass on Monday, April 27, at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church (R95 V440). Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery, Hebron Road, Kilkenny. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Mary's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

The death has occurred of Catherina Falconer, Kylemore Walk, Fiddown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Catherina passed away unexpectedly on Thursday 23rd April. Pre-deceased by her parents Eddie and Mary her brother Peter and her niece Ava. Sadly, missed by her loving sister Martina, brothers John, Thomas, Brian and Christopher, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, Laura, Daniel, Luke, Sophie, Leo, Jamie, Alex, Mae and Liadh , uncles, aunts, extended family and friends.

Catherina will be reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir on Tuesday, April 28, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Arriving to Templeorum Church on Wednesday, April 29, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of John (Jack) Ryan, Dysart, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, on April 25, 2026. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Jack, pre-deceased by his wife Joan, his children Joan and John, sisters and brothers. A treasured father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who reached the wonderful age of 95. He will be remembered for his great strength, hard work and devotion to his family. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by Anne, Maria, Jacqueline, Martin, Geraldine, Paula, Sinéad, Michael and Damien. Truly loved by his thirty-one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Sadly, missed by his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral cortege arriving at St. Brendan’s Church, Muckalee (R95 R594) on Monday (27th) for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE  Jack will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of Laurence (Larry) Barry, Edmund Rice Estate, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ahenure, Callan. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Henry and Nellie and his sister Biddy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, brothers Billy, Jimmy, Kevin and Mickey, and his sisters Tina (Bolger), Rita (McCarthy), Mary, Patricia (Fitzpatrick) and Joan (McCormack), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Prayers on Monday, April 27, at 11.15am followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Callan arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish)

The death has occurred of John Fleming (Harvey), Parkgate House, Castle Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Paulstown. John passed away on April 23, 2026, tragically while living his best life. His smiling face and generous heart lifted the lives of many, especially the love of his life, devoted wife Marian, his wonderful children Danny, Fintan and Orlaith, their mother Paula, brothers Patrick, Fergus and Paul, sisters Mary, Anne and Mairead along with their spouses Megan, Cathy, Laura, Cormac, Tom and Ciaran. Also remembered with great fondness by his nieces and nephews, aunts, cousins, extended families and his wide circle of friends near and far. Predeceased by his parents Richie and Margaret Fleming. John will be remembered for his charm, compassionate nature and free spirit.

Requiem Mass on Monday, April 27, at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, College Road, Kilkenny. (R95VX96). The Requiem Mass will be live here REQUIEM MASS A private family Cremation Service will take place on Tuesday at 2.30pm in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin which may be viewed at the following link Cremation Service Family flowers only please.