Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, December 22, 2025

The death has occurred of Anna Allen (née Fennelly), Bawn, Ballinlough, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Raheen, Abbelyleix, Co. Laois. Anna passed away on December 18, 2025, peacefully, on her 93rd birthday, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Anna will be sadly missed by her loving husband Maurice and son Shaun, her extended family, neighbours and friends.

In keeping with Anna's wishes, a private cremation will take place.

The death has occurred of Fr. Thomas (|tom) McGree, Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Late Priest of the Diocese of Bunbury Australia and the Diocese of Ossory. Pre-deceased by his parents Bill and Johanna, brothers and sisters Marie, Kathleen, Sean, Bill and Frank. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sisters Joan and Anne brothers Joe, Paddy, Jimmy and Michael, Bishop Niall Coll, and the Priests of the Diocese of Ossory, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral Mass on Monday, December 22, at St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney , at 12pm. Burial afterwards in the grounds of St. Brigid's Church. The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and all staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny and the Beacon Hospital, Dublin, for their exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown throughout this difficult time. Your professionalism, dedication, and support were greatly appreciated and will always be remembered with deep gratitude. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Prague House, Freshford, collection boxes available in church. The Funeral Mass will be available to view at this link on Monday.

The death has occurred of Michael Holden, 524 Convent View, Mooncoin, Kilkenny. Michael passed away peacefully at his home on Friday. Aged 91 years. Sadly missed by his loving wife Breda, daughters Ann, Helen, Michelle and Marie, sons Paul, Ned and Donal, sister Hannah, brothers Eamonn, William and Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Tuesday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh Kilmacow from 6pm until 8pm. Arriving on Wednesday at The Church of the Assumption Mooncoin (via his residence) for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To view Michael’s Funeral Mass please click on the following: https://www.churchservices.tv/mooncoinparish

The death has occurred of John Gorey, Riverview, Kilkenny, and formerly of Clashwilliam, Gowran. John passed away on December 18, 2025, unexpectedly, at home. Beloved husband of Finola and much loved father of Niamh, Sinead, Shane, Aoife and Conor. John will be dearly missed by his loving family, brother Frank, sister Lil (Fitzpatrick), sons-in-law Finbar, Tim and Tom, his adored grandchildren Cathal, Roan, Aoibheann, Sadhbh, Tadhg, Darragh, Cara, Cillian and Tommy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. John is predeceased by his parents Annie and Michael and sisters Statia (Kinsella) and Ann (Walsh).

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, December 22, from 6pm to 8pm pausing for Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. Fiacre's Church, Loughboy. (R95DK88). Funeral afterwards to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin for Service at 2.15pm (D6WHY98). House private please. Family flowers only. The Requiem Mass and Cremation Service will both be live streamed at the following links REQUIEM MASS CREMATION SERVICE

The death has occurred of Denis (Din) Drennan, Parksgrove, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny, on December 20, 2025. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by kindness and compassion, in the loving care of the Suir Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Mary and John, sisters, Tess, Kit (Kelly), Madge (Carroll), Mary (Rochford), brothers Mick, Joe and Ber. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Grey), loving father to Pascal, Damien, Dennis, Niall and Caitriona, proud grandfather to John, Lucy, Alice, Calum, Michael, James, Fiadh, Conor, Donnacha, Cillian and Kate. Sadly, missed by his sister Ettie (Kennedy) and his brother Tony, daughters-in-law Melanie (Ruiz), Blaithnaid (Kenny), Jane (Donohoe), son-in-law Niall (O’ Flaherty), sister's-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence (r95 n62c) this Monday, December 22, from 4pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Lisdowney, interment in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.

The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Mitchell, Ash Hill, Dunboyne, Meath, A86 AV96 / Owning, Kilkenny, on December 20, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at The Hermitage Clinic, Lucan. Beloved wife of the late Laurence (Larry) and dear and much-loved mother of Suzanne, Raymond, Patrina, Caroline and Kenneth, predeceased by her parents Mary and Michael, sister Bernadette and brother Dan. Pat will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sister Alice, brothers Johnny, Mike, Jimmy and Tony, grandchildren Sarah, Claire, John, Evan, Louise, Kai, Aoibheann, Sháuna, Cameron, Nessa, and Eryn, daughters-in-law Michelle and Barbara, sons-in-law Gerry and Vinny, Suzanne’s partner Kevin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home (A86 AV96) on Monday, December 22, between 5pm and 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, December 23, to The Church of Ss Peter and Paul, Dunboyne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery. House Private on Tuesday morning, please. Patricia’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

The death has occurred of John Kiely, Mooncoin, Kilkenny, Waterford, and late of Cloyne, Co. Cork, who died on Saturday, December 20, 2025, aged 78 years. Peacefully in the tender care of his loving family and all the staff in Medical 7 University Hospital Waterford, Predeceased by his daughter Rachael, parents Tim and Mary, brother David. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Rose, his children Sarah, Jason, Rosalyn and Elizabeth, sons-in-law Ronald and David, daughter-in-law Daniela, grandchildren Elia, Naomi, Benjamin, Joel, Samson, Madison, Evangeline and Joshua, brothers Frank and Andy, sisters Kathleen and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

John's removal will take place on Tuesday, December 23, to Mooncoin Cemetery for burial at 1.45pm followed by a celebration of John's life in the Tower Hotel Waterford at 3pm.

The death has occurred of John (Seanie) Fitzgerald, 32 Riverside Drive, Kilkenny and formerly of Maudlin Street. John passed away on December 20, 2025, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Phyllis and much loved father of Brian, Anthony and John. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife and sons, brothers Michael and Frank, daughters-in-law Linda, Melissa and Monika, grandchildren Daniel, Alex, Abbey, Sarah, Charlie and Ellie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. John is predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret, sister Breda (O'Neill) , grandchildren Owen and Megan and sister-in-law Joan.

Reposing at his home in Riverside Drive (R95CY9Y) on Monday, December 22, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS