Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, August 25, 2025

The death has occurred of Tommy O'Brien, St Brigid’s Place Portlaoise, and formerly Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, who died on August 22, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved husband to Kathleen, and dear father to Jack, Paddy, Catherine, Thomas (Flicker), Ailish, and Amy. Deeply regretted by his son in law Philip, daughter in law Marie, brother Joe, brother-in-law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends and family friend Caroline.

Funeral Mass Monday morning (August 25) at 11am arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Tommy's funeral mass can be viewed on this link: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

The death has occurred of John Naddy, High Street, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. John passed away peacefully in the care of the Barrow Ward, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny after a short illness on August 21, 2025. Predeceased by Annie May Curry, his parents Jim and Sarah, brothers Ned and Martin, and sister Breda. He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Ann, son Kyle, daughter Jane, daughter-in-law Roshni, adored grandsons Richard and Luke, brother Bill, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from High Street to Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh at 10:45am for 11am Requiem Mass on Monday, August 25, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. House private on Monday morning please. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. CLICK HERE TO VIEW REQUIEM MASS  Donations to Irish Cancer Society: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JN43812032/donate.html

The death has occurred of Nellie Healy (née McGrath), Kilmacar, Conahy, Co. Kilkenny, on August 22, in her 93rd year. Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jim, predeceased by her brother Johnny (McGrath), her sister Peg (Ivory), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Nellie will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary, Breda, Ellen, Anne, and her son Michael, sons-in-law Padraig, Paddy, Frank, and Paul, daughter-in-law Angela, her 13 adoring grandchildren Ian, Gary, Kim, Grace, Claire, Molly, Mikey, Jack, Lucy, Ellie, James, Caitlín and Micheál, and her great grandchildren Tadhg and Sadhbh, sister-in-law Breed, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 25, at 3pm, St. Colman's Church, Conahy (R95 VK46). Nellie will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed Here Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Carlow / Kilkenny Homecare Team

The death has occurred of Patricia (Patty) Mullen (née Nolan), Blanchville, Dunbell, Co. Kilkenny. Patricia passed away on August 23, 2025, peacefully, in the exceptional and tender care of the staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her loving husband Peter, daughters Caroline and Christine and infant son John Thomas. Much loved mother of Ellen (Barry), Kathleen (O'Dwyer), Liz (Kent), Mary (Kearney), Martina (Brickell) and Eithne (Mullen). Patricia will be dearly missed by her loving daughters, sons-in-law Seamus, James, Liam, Frank and Gary, her beloved 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, niece Kathleen O'Neill and other nieces and nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed: PATRICIA'S REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of Winnie (Winifred) Morrison (née Shaw) of Rathcoole, Co Dublin and formerly Castlecomer Co Kilkenny who passed away peacefully at her home in her 89th year on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband Noel, parents Mattie and Mary, siblings Eileen, Tom, Mattie and Dan and grandson Shane. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Deirdre, Joan and Lorraine, son Ray, sister Maureen, grandchildren Eddie, Eoin, Stephen, Conor, Rachel, Keelan, Gavin, Dylan, Dearbhail, Matthew and Adam along with her adored great grandchildren Ernie, Ivy, Méadbh, Ruby, Donnchadh and May, daughter in law Anne, sons in law Dave, Willie and Ian, sisters in law Catherine and Nualan, brothers in law Willie, Ollie and Sean, extended family and friends.

Funeral arriving to the Church of the Holy Family, Rathcoole on Tuesday for 10am funeral Mass after which Winnie will be laid to rest with Noel in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill Co Dublin https://www.churchservices.tv/rathcoole

The death has occurred of Marie Griffin (née Ruth) late of Ardilea, Kilkenny and formerly of Ennis, Co. Clare, August 23, 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the Nore Ward at St. Luke’s Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Vince. Sadly missed by her sons John and Des Foley, her granddaughters Clare, Helen, Sarah and Amelie, her great grandson Daithí, brother Richard, daughters-in-law Sandras and Geraldine, John’s partner Jo, sister-in-law Ursula, the Griffin family, her close friends Fran and Yvonne and her wide circle of friends.

Family flowers only please. Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home John's Green, Kilkenny (R95 XE00) on Sunday afternoon from 3.30pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning arriving at St. John's Church, Dublin Road, Kilkenny for Requiem Mass at 10.30am. Burial will take place afterwards in Drumcliff Cemetery, Ennis, Co. Clare. Arriving at 2.30 approx.

The death has occurred of Edward (Ned) Brennan, Caomhnú, Kilcreene, Kilkenny and late of Keatingstown, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny, on August 22, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Caomhnú. Predeceased by his parents William and Letitia, brother Michael. Ned will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Hugginstown followed by interment in the Old Cemetery, Hugginstown.

The death has occurred of Catherine (Teresa) Kennedy (née Jackson), Maudlin Street, Kilkenny. Teresa passed away on  August 23, 2025, peacefully, in the presence of her family, at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by her late husband Dan. Beloved mother of Edward, Martina, Joseph, Catriona, Domhnall and Fiona. Teresa will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother William, son-in-law Matthew, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Fiona and Paula, her 10 grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, August 25, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to St. John's Church. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team DONATIONS

The death has occurred of Thomas Dowling, Milltown, Borris, Kilkenny. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Borris Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Ciss and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his wife Sally, son Thomas, daughter in law Maura, grandchildren Ailíse, Ciaran and Evin, the Curran family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence (R95 YF97) on Monday from 2pm to 7pm. Funeral to arrive at Skeoughvosteen Church for Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday followed by burial afterwards in Gowran cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TD12494742/donate.html

The death has occurred of Derek Butler, Old Barracks, Main Street, Piltown Co Kilkenny. Late of the Royal Bar, Kickham Street, Carrick on Suir and The Old Barracks, Main Street, Piltown. Deeply regretted by his son Evan, his parents Pauline and Gerry, brothers Alan, Jonathan, Gerard and his sister Patricia, his nephew and niece, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Reposing at his brother Gerard's residence 1 The Old Barracks, Main Street, Piltown on Tuesday, August 26, 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday 1pm at the Church of the Assumption, Piltown, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed online by clicking on the following link : https://templeorumparish.ie/webcam/