Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, July 20, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
John McGrath
The death has occurred of John McGrath, Kilmadum, Ballyfoyle, and formerly of Columcille, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. John passed away on July 16, 2026, peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen and niece Gabrielle. John will be dearly missed by his loving siblings, brother Billy and sisters Mary, Breda, Lena, Geraldine, Aine and Theresa, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny on Tuesday, July 21, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Ballyfoyle. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary's Cemetery, Thomastown. House is private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care team. DONATIONS
Breda Lehane (née Roche)
The death has occurred of Breda Lehane (née Roche), devoted wife of 62 years of Neily and adoring mother of her 13 children. On July 16, 2026 Breda passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in the presence of her husband. Predeceased by her infant son Liam, baby granddaughter Katie, sister Una, brother Matt, and daughter-in-law Elaine. Devoted wife of Neily and much loved mother of Brenda, Donal, Kay, Bobby, Niall, Ray Adrian, Barry, Susan, Eimear, Kieran, Clare and John Paul and grandmother of her many cherished grandchildren. Breda will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband and family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,partners, grandchildren, brother-in-law sisters-in-law, nephews,nieces,cousins, extended family and many friends.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11 am will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kiskeam followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium
Philomena (Mena) Wilson (née Crowley)
The death has occurred of Philomena (Mena) Wilson (née Crowley), late of Barrabehy, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, at home, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Eugene and loving mother of Raymond, Christine, Brendan, Miriam, Pauline, Eugene, Frances, Mena, and Garrett. She will be very sadly missed by her family, her cherished grandchildren Sarah, Johanna, James, Ciarán, Rebekah, Ava, Anna, Eoghan, Aidan, Luke and Jake sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal on Monday morning, July 20, to the Church of St. Teresa, Clarendon Street arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by removal to St Killogue’s Church, Kilnaspic, Co. Kilkenny, X91 A263 arriving for Funeral Mass at 4pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Eileen Lawlor
The death has occurred of Eileen Lawlor (née Kavanagh) of Gurtahile, Bilboa, Carlow and formerly Rathanna, Borris, Co Carlow passed away peacefully, in her 98th year, surrounded by her loving family, on July 18, 2026, at her home. Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Annie, husband Patrick (Paddy) and infant son. Much loved mother of James and Lena (Paulstown), adored grandmother of Andrew, Eamonn, Patrick, Niamh, Dermot, Ciarán and great-grandmother of Edward. Cherished sister of the late Michael, Richard, Teresa and Rita. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchild, son-in-law Edward, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends, especially close family friend T.J.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Eamonn Brady
The death has occurred of Eamonn Brady, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A and late of Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny, on June 15, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Mona. Eamonn was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be forever remembered by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.
Eamonn's Funeral Mass was held on June 21, 2024 at the Holy Family Church, Illinois followed by interment of his ashes. A Memorial Mass for Eamonn will be celebrated on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11a.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny followed by interment of some of his ashes in St. Kieran's Cemetery, Kilkenny. Eamonn's Memorial Mass will be live streamed HERE
Sean Barcoe
The death has occurred of Sean Barcoe, Dunbell, Clara, Co. Kilkenny, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 peacefully surrounded by his family and in the care of the wonderful staff of Beaumont Hospital Dublin. Sean is predeceased by his first wife Anna, father Michael, mother Bridget, brothers Derry, Chum and sisters Bessie, Ann, Maudie and Carmel. Deeply regretted by his wife Maureen and much loved father to Sean, Claire, Michael, Mairéad and Jason. Sean will be greatly missed by his loving family, brother Tom and sister Phylis, mothers-in-law, sons-in-law Marty and Antonio, daughter-in-law Yesim, Michael’s partner Sarah, Jason’s partner Gráinne, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, his adored grandchildren Conor, Caoimhe, Cian, Anna, Anto, Anna Mai, Clara, Finn, his nephews and nieces, extended family, great neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Sean will repose at Shasby's Funeral Home Kilkenny City on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday (23rd) at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The mass will be live streamed here Sean’s family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny for their wonderful care.