Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, February 24, 2025

The death has occurred of Tom McGrath, 2 College Green, College Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Castlegarden, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Tom passed away on February 22, 2025, unexpectedly and peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Bridie. Tom will be dearly missed by his loving siblings Eileen, Michael, Jim, Des, Eamonn, Kathleen, Gerry, Joe, Nuala, Brendan and Philip, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and all he knew in the vintners trade and the GAA community.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, February 25, from 4pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12noon. Interment afterwards in Tullaherin Cemetery, Co. Kilkenny. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

The death has occurred of Lily Birch (née Meighan), Castlegar, Ahascragh, Galway / Ballinasloe, Galway, formerly Kilkenny City, peacefully in her 99th year, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Garbally View Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, grandson Phelim, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her loving family, son Martin, daughters Teresa (Coughlan), Mary (Goode), daughter in law Anne, sons in law Mike and Paddy. Adored grandchildren Maeve, Patrick, Aoife, Brian, Claire, Michaél, Peter, James, Sean, Alice, Cathal. Great grandchildren Kaitlin, Séamus, Joe, Ellie, Tommy, Oísin, Adah, Ted, Éabha, Finn and Rían. Sister Anne Conroy and brother Paddy Meighan, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Grenham's Funeral Home H53 HK15, Ballinasloe on Monday, February 24, from 5pm to 7pm with removal to her residence afterwards. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 25, at 12 noon in St. Cuan's Church, Ahascragh H53 V384. Burial afterwards in Ahascragh New Cemetery. Lily's funeral can be viewed from the link: https://churchmedia.ie/st-cuans-church-ahascragh/ Family flowers only, donations if desired to Ballinasloe Meals on Wheels. Donation link here.

The death has occurred of Rosaleen Mallon (née Walsh), Kilmurray Lane, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Saturday, February 22, 2025, aged 82 years. Peacefully, in the tender care of her family and all the staff at The South East Palliative Care Centre, Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford, predeceased by her husband John, parents, brothers, sister and grandaunt. Rosaleen will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Joseph, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, good neighbours and her many friends.

Rosaleen will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home Ferrybank on Monday, February 24, from 5.30pm followed by removal at 6.45pm to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, Rosaleen's Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 25, at 10am after which Rosaleen will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed here: MASS LINK

The death has occurred of Mary (Pauline) Phelan, Connolly Street, Kilkenny City, who died peacefully after a long illness bravely fought on February 21, 2025 in the excellent care of all the staff in The Suir Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Predeceased by her parents Edward (Drug) and Katherine (Kitty) Phelan (née Kealy) and her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her best friend and partner Tommy Carroll, sons Christopher, Sebastian, Ivan and daughters Olga and foster daughter Lisa. Pauline will be forever missed by her sister Sarah (Sadie) Buckley (Kerry) and Christine, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and good neighbours.

Pauline will be reposing in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Monday, February 24, from 5pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Canice’s Church on Tuesday (25th) at 11am followed by burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the following link: www.stcanicesparish.ie The Funeral Cortege will walk from Pauline’s residence on the 25th  at 10.40am to St. Canice’s Church and onwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery. House private please.

The death has occurred of Seamus (Seamie) Phelan late of Bawnreigh, Windgap Co. Kilkenny who sadly passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 in St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Brigid and Tommy and sister in law Mary B Phelan. Beloved brother of Richard (Dick), Mick, Maura (Dunphy) and Kathleen (Moran). Much loved uncle to Tommy, Brigid, Ann, Catherine and Patrick. Seamie will be sadly missed by all his extended family, neighbours and friends.

Removal from his residence Monday for Mass in St Nicholas Church, Tullahought at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed here: LINK House private please.

The death has occurred of Noreen O'Keefe, Terenure, Dublin, formerly of Kill, Co. Kilkenny, late PO, Office of Public Works, Wildlife, on February 13, 2025 at St Gladys Nursing Home, Harold’s Cross. Beloved aunt to Colleen, Kathleen, Shannon, Sean, John, Angela and Patrick. Predeceased by brothers Gerard, Patrick, Fr. Edward (O.F.M. Cap) and sisters Maura and Frances. Deeply regretted by her sister-in-law Doreen O’Keefe (Vancouver, Canada) and brother-in-law Patrick Glavin (Dublin) and her many friends.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 92 Lower Kimmage Rd, D6W N279 on Wednesday, February 26,  from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, February 27, to the St Joseph’s Church, Terenure for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by removal to St Patrick’s Cemetery, Clogh, Co KIlkenny. Family flowers only please. Noreen's funeral mass and cremation services can be viewed on these links: Mass link Cremation service link

The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Minogue, Bawnskeha, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Eddie passed away peacefully at Rosedale Care Nursing Home, Kilmacow, on February 21, 2025. Predeceased by his brothers, Jim and Mick, and his sister, Mary-Anne. Deeply loved by his wife, Anne; his daughters, Majella and Louise; his son, Seamus; his sons-in-law, Cormac and William; his daughter-in-law, Susan; his 11 adoring grandchildren: Muireann, Aoibhinn, Sinéad, Joseph, Liam, Niamh, Meabh, Cáit, Aoife, Ella, and Olwyn. Lovingly remembered by his sister, Kathleen; his brother, John; sister-in-law, Ann, brother-in-law, PJ, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, and wonderful carers, staff and friends in Rosedale and St. Luke’s.

Removal from Bawnskeha to arrive for Requiem Mass on Monday, February 24, at 11am at The Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, followed by burial in St, Mary's Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/ House private during the funeral period.

The death has occurred of Willim (Willie) Long, Ballyveria, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, on February 21, 2025. Peacefully at his residence in the care of his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, parents Margaret and Jimmy and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving children Michael, David and Linda, grandchildren Eve, Abbie and Ryan, daughter-in-law Linda, brother Wattie, sisters Stasia, Kathleen, Breda, Peggy and Theresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral to arrive at St. David's Church, Listerlin, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Monday, February 24, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Moore, Waterford Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Grangecon, Co. Wicklow. Paddy, in his 92nd year, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness under the care of the wonderful staff at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Rachel and his brothers Andy, Billy, Michael, Gerald, Desmond and Kevin. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons Brendan and Pat, daughters Marie-Anne and Siobhán, daughters-in-law Eva and Michelle, sons-in-law Mike and Andy, his cherished grandchildren Laura, Niamh, Mark, Seán, Colm, Aidan, Orlaith, Liam, Conor, Aoife, Eoin, Kate and Ryan, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, February 24, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.15pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12noon in St. Fiacre's Church, Loughboy, Kilkenny (R95 DK88). Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the St. Vincent de Paul Society https://www.svp.ie/donate/