Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, August 3, 2026

Gordon Ryan

The death has occurred of Gordon Ryan, Ballinakill Downs, Dunmore Road, Waterford, formerly of Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Gordon died on July 30, 2026. Predeceased by his father Bill. Beloved husband of Phil. Gordon will be sadly missed by Phil, his mother Patricia, daughter Diana, sons Philip and Aidan, sisters Mary and Deirdre, bothers Ger, Billy, Clement, grandchildren Ciara, Scott, Cian, Steven, David, Marlow, and Robin, daughters-in-law Suzanne and Jasmin, son-in-law Alan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, on Monday August 3, at 12pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on Monday by following the link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-waterford

Bernadette Dumecz (née O’Sullivan)

The death has occurred of Bernadette Dumecz (née O’Sullivan), formerly of Pigeon Park, Danesfort and Newpark Kilkenny City, who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in the compassionate care of all the staff in Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark, Kilkenny City, with her son and daughter by her side. Predeceased by her parents, brother and nephew. Deeply missed and forever loved by her daughter Dom and her son John. Ber will be fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Keara, son-in-law Andy, brothers and sisters, grandchildren Jake and Katie, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 3, in St. Michael’s Church, Danesfort at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those unable to attend you may view the Requiem Mass (live only) at https://www.facebook.com//danesfortparish

Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield)

The death has occurred of Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield), Lower Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny, on July 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Dax Hospital, France, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and her parents Peter and Peggy. Madeleine, beloved mother of Monica, Majella, Caleb and Rachael, sons-in-law Richard, Austin and Dale, daughter-in-law Breda, cherished grandmother to Laura, Amy, Sophie, Richard, Thomas, Emma, Niall, Madeleine and Ruby Rose, dear sister of Margaret, Martin and Eileen, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Madeleine will be so deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral cortege arriving at St. Brendan's Church, Muckalee on Monday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Madeleine will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE

Liam Tobin

The death has occurred of Liam Tobin, late of Coyle Square, Evergreen Street, Cork, City, and formerly of Ballygriffin, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Liam died July 31, 2026. Predeceased by his mother Catherine (Renee). Much loved son of Tommy, and brother of Niamh, Kevin, and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his family, brother-in-law Eddie, sisters-in-law Niamh and Sheila, nieces and nephews Kieran, Darryl, Emily and Scott, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins work colleagues and frien

Reposing at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (X91FW4A), on Tuesday, August 4, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass in St. Senan’s Church, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, August 5, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To view Liam's funeral Mass log on to the link: https://irishlivestream.com/tom-hennessyandsons-undertakers Donations in lieu of flowers to South-East Palliative Care: https://waterfordhospice.ie/

Séan Beehan

The death has occurred of Séan Beehan, 11 Foulkscourt, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, on July 31. 2026, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents John and Jane and his sisters Mary and Betty. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Sonny, Margaret, Thomas, Josephine, Liam, Eugene, Domo, Dinny, David, Adrian, Claire and Keith, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Mary, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements will be announced on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026.

Ellen (Nellie) Barron(née Woods)

The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Barron (nèe Woods), Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents, brothers and sisters. Nellie will be sadly missed by her daughter Carmel, sons Ritchie, Michael, Pat and Declan, her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Teresa, Patricia and Sally. Loving grandmother to Lisa, Emma, Michael, David, Eileen, Vicky, Padraic, Rachel, Vicky, Ciara and Dylan. Forever remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

In keeping with Nellie’s wishes her body has been donated to Medical Science. A funeral Mass for Nellie will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny at 11am

Richard (Dick) Skehan

The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Skehan, Wimbledon, London, and formerly Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Michelle, his parents Jim and Mary, his sister Ina, niece Shinead and brother-in-law Stephen. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Debbie, sons-in-law Gareth and Ian, grandchildren Oliver, Jessica and Joseph, his sisters Mamie, Deirdre and Vera, his brothers Eamonn, Jimmy and Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

A celebration of Dick's life will take place in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney on Friday, August 7, at 7.30pm. Dick's Funeral will take place on Friday, August 21, at 11am in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, Wimbledon.