Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, August 10, 2026

Esther Joyce Conway (née Van der Horde)

The death has occurred of Esther Joyce Conway (née Van der Horde), Glendine Court, Kilkenny. Esther passed away on August 5, 2026, peacefully, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of 24 years of John and much loved mother of Eoin and K'lah. Esther will be deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, parents Jacque and Peggy Van der Horde, brother Sebastian, mother-in-law Helen Conway, sisters-in-law Makhicia and Marion, nephew Xander, extended family, friends and all who knew her. Predeceased by her father-in-law Brendan Conway. Esther was born on the Island of St. Eustatius, Netherland Antilles, on December 18, 1974. She was a primary school teacher for 20 years and started her career on the island of Sint Maarten in the Dutch Caribbean. In recent years she worked in Switzerland, Holland and Norway providing remedial teaching classes for children. This was her vocation and Esther had great pleasure in helping children learn and progress in their studies. She was very much loved and shall be missed.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, August 12, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Catherine Dowling

The death has occurred of Catherine Dowling, Newrath Road, Ferrybank, Co. Kilkenny, and late of Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, who passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, in the exceptional care of the nurses and doctors of St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown Dublin, Predeceased by her father Richard (Dick). Much loved mother of Rachel, Ódhran, and Juliette, their father Brian, her much loved mother Máirín, her sister Anne Marie and brothers Padraic, Donal, Richard and John, sisters in law Shirley, Chewang, Patsy and Isabel, brother in law Billy, aunts, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Catherine will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Tuesday, August 11, from 2.30pm followed by removal at 6pm to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, Catherine's Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, August 12, at 1pm after which Catherine will be laid to rest in Glenmore Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on: MASS LINK

Oliver O'Brien

The death has occurred of Oliver O’Brien, Garden Villas, Nuncio Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Simon and Kathleen, his uncle Tom, his brother-in-law Tommy Cuddihy and his nephew Jake. He will be deeply missed and his memories kept alive by his beloved wife Anne, his brothers Simon, John and Michael, his sister Kay, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law James, sisters-in-law Anne, Pat, Mai and Mary, relatives, neighbours and friends.

House strictly private please. Funeral arrangements later.

Walter (Wattie) Lennon

The death has occurred of Walter (Wattie) Lennon, Killaree, Threecastles, Kilkenny. Wattie died peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his loving family in his 92nd year. Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret (Peggy) and his sister Sheila. Deeply regretted by his children John, Walter, Marie, Kay, Frank, Anne, Ger and Damien, grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of The Suir Ward, St. Luke's, for their care and attention to Wattie.

Funeral arrangements later .

Laurence (Larry) Farnan

The death has occurred of Laurence (Larry) Farnan, Massford, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Moyaugher, Cortown, Kells, Co. Meath, on August 8, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his father Thomas, mother Kathleen, brothers Michael, Hugh, Thomas and sister Kathleen. Larry will be sadly missed by his loving wife Philomena, sons Paul and Andrew, grandchildren Ciarán, Katelyn, Conor, daughter-in-law Catherine, Andrew's partner Bernadette, brothers James, Patrick, Johnny and sister Mary, brother and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced on Tuesday.

Gerard (Gerry) Everett

The death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry) Everett, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the presence of his loving family, at Green Hill Nursing Home. Beloved son of his late parents Thomas and Esther (Essie), predecesed by his brothers John, George and sister Kathleen (O’Callaghan). Sadly missed by his daughters Maria, Louise and Diane, five grandchildren Claudia, Joshua, Archie, Danny and Katie, son-in-law Michael, sisters Breda, Bernie and Ann, brother Kieran, nephews, nieces neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

John Burke

The death has occurred of John (Sean) Burke, Turkstown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny and of J&M Bearings, Clonmel. Formerly from Ballinacurra, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of John (Sean) Burke, who passed away peacefully on 9th August, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Vincent's/Palliative care ward in Dungarvan Community Hospital. John was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary, parents Catherine and John Burke, brothers Brendan and Nicky. He will be deeply missed and his memories kept alive by his daughters, Catherine, Maria, Claire, Elaine and his loving partner Kathleen, his adored grandchildren Mia, Jay, Devyn, Rachel, Hayden, Edith and Marrah, sons-in-law, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir on Tuesday, August 11, from 5pm to 7pm, arriving to Church of the Assumption, Piltown, on Wednesday, August 12,for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Vincent's/Palliative care ward in Dungarvan Community Hospital.