Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, August 31, 2026

Nathalie Jordan

The death has occurred of Nathalie Jordan, 11 John's Gate, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny / Thurles, Tipperary. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters Shauna and Kaya, dad Noel, mam Aileen, her partner Gordon, Kaya's dad Paul, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Nathalie's funeral cortege will arrive at the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bohernanave, on Monday, August 31, at 10.30am for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. Funeral can be watched on: https://thurlesparish.ie/ Live streaming at shannoncrematorium.com Password NJT3: https://shannoncrematorium.com/

Marie Gowen

The death has occurred of Marie Gowen, Kilderry, Johnswell, Kilkenny and late of James' Green, Kilkenny, on August 28, 2026 in the wonderful care of the doctors and staff at the Cherry Ward, University Hospital Waterford. Beloved daughter of the late Teresa. Marie will be deeply missed by her sister Elaine and brother John, brother-in-law Hugh, sister-in-law Gert, nephews Peter, Frank and Michael, niece Aoife, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, on Monday at 11a.m. followed by interment in Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. Marie's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

Deirdre Garland

The death has occurred of Deirdre Garland, Church Hill, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Dundrum, Dublin 14. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Geraldine Garland. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her husband Derek Homan, her children Brona, Eimear, Conor and Niamh, Brona’s partner Colm McCarthy, Niamh’s partner Mark Lambe, sisters Aileen, Gaye, Geraldine, Patricia and Moira, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arriving to The Church of the Holy Cross, Cuffesgrange (Eircode R95 ED61) for Requiem Mass on Monday, August 31, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please on Monday morning. The Homan/Garland Family requests that the attendees wear bright and colourful clothing to symbolise Deirdre’s outlook on life. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: CLICK HERE

Anne Funge (née Kelly)

The death has occurred of Anne Funge (née Kelly), Hollyfort Road, Gorey, Wexford / Inistioge, Kilkenny. Anne passed away peacefully in St. Vincent's Hospital on August 28, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe and loving mother of Kieran, Colm, Fergal and Eilish, sister of Mary, Katherine, Tim, Terence and the late Bridget and Shem. Anne will be very sadly missed by her sons, daughter, grandchildren Clodagh, Ali, Cáelán, Darragh, Aaron, Anna, Tom, Eve, Lucy, Joseph and Michael. daughters-in-law Robin, Moira and Sonia, son-in-law Walter, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home on Monday, August 31, at 1.30 p.m. to St. Michael's Church, Gorey for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Gorey. For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass

Mary Ronan (née Webster)

The death has occurred of Mary Ronan (née Webster), Michael’s Church, Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Kilbride, Callan. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy, her parents John and Margaret, her brothers Seán, Pat, Seamus and Andy, her sister Peg and her nephews David and Simon. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her sons Paul and Maurice, daughters-in-law Valerie and Marie, sisters Ellie, Bridget and Gina, grandchildren Rachel, Cian, Kiera, Shannon, Lee, Danny, Toby and Conor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends

Reposing at her residence, (Eircode R95 C7D9) on Monday, August 31, 2026 from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Ballycallan (Eircode R95 W726) for Requiem Mass on Tuesday, September 1, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. House Private Please on Tuesday morning. Family Flowers only pelase, donations if desired to The Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. Donations can be made on line. CLICK HERE

Noel Hoyne

The death has occurred of Noel Hoyne, Clohogue, Clifden, Clara, Kilkenny. Noel passed away on August 28, 2026, peacefully, at home in the presence of all his family. Beloved husband of Ellen and much loved father of Catherine, Mary, Danny, Fran, Helena, Ger, Noel and Caroline. Noel will be dearly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, August 31, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St. Colman’s Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society: DONATIONS

James (Jim) Byrne

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Byrne, Lisnafunchion, Conahy, Co. Kilkenny, on August 28, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, in his 83rd year. Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Dinny, brothers John, Mick and Grandson Paul. Jim will be sadly missed and remembered by his wife Angela, children Margo, Paul, Liam, Eoin, Ger and Joanne, son-in-law Ross, daughters-in-law Anne, Evelyn and Helen, Liam’s partner Lisa and Joanne’s partner Paul, his nine grandchildren, Lucy, Ellie, Darragh, James, Conor, Fiadh, Éanna, Éabha and Sadhbh, sister-in-law Margaret, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral cortege arriving at St. Colman’s Church, Conahy (R95 VK46) for Requiem Mass on Monday at 1pm. Jim will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. Jim's funeral mass can be viewed HERE

Bridget Walsh (née Duggan)

The death has occurred of Bridget Walsh (née Duggan), formerly of Farnogue, Mullinavat, County Kilkenny. Bridget passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by her loving family, aged 76 years. Sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, sons Michael and John, sisters Annette (Phelan), Margaret (Drennan), Mary (Grennan) and Geraldine (Fitzpatrick), grandchildren Dean, Callum, Sadie, Saoirse and Aoife, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Monday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Arriving on Tuesday at The Church of the Holy Trinity Hugginstown, for Requiem at 11am. Burial after in Calvary Cemetery Hugginstown. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Palliative Care Unit, Waterford: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BN31763132/donate.html

Margaret (Rita) Sullivan (née Power)

The death has occurred of Margaret (Rita) Sullivan née Power, Mooncoin Residential Care Centre, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. Formerly of Marian Park, Waterford. on August 29, 2026. Predeceased by her husband Harry and sister Mary. Sadly missed by her sons John, Ray, Henry and Brendan, daughter Marie, daughters-in-law Noreen, Sonja and Selene, son-in-law Mark, grandchildren Clodagh, Oscar and Aoife, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass on arrival in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Butlerstown on Tuesday, September 1, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Kathleen Morrissey (née Power)

The death has occurred of Kathleen Morrissey, (née Power), Forristalstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, on August 30, 2026. Kathleen passed away peacefully in the excellent care of The Cherry Ward Waterford Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Davy, mother of Kevin, Martin (Tracy), Carmel (Jason) and Susan (Michael), grandchildren Caoibhe, Conor, Úna, Patrick, Ryan, Liam, James, Melissa and Rachel, brothers, sister, extended family, neighbours and friends.

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