Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, July 21, 2025

The death has occurred of Tommy (Thomas) Murphy, late of Beech Park, Tramore, Co. Waterford, formerly of Blossom Hill, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Tommy passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Predeceased by his beloved parents Edward and Brigid and his infant sisters Mary-Teresa and Eileen. Tommy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Carol, his son Trevor, his sister Mary, his niece and nephews Imelda, Eamonn and Brendan; his grand-nieces and grand-nephews Rebecca, Sophie, John, Christopher Kevin and Jamie and his cousins Mary, Helen and Margaret. Tommy will be fondly remembered by all his extended family, relatives, wonderful neighbours, and many friends.

Tommy’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, July 21, at 10am in The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore, after which Tommy will be laid to rest in Dunhill Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend Tommy’s Mass online can do so by using the link: Mass Link. House private please.  Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Vincent De Paul Donation Link

The death has occurred of Davy (David) McGrath, Dournane, Mooncoin, Kilkenny, formerly of Ballygarron, Dunmore East, Waterford and former employee of St. Otternan’s Hospital, Waterford. Age 85 years. Davy passed away peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family at University Hospital Waterford on Friday, July 18, 2025, following a brief illness. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Catherine, siblings, Rita, Nora, Eddie, Willie and Pat. Davy will be sadly missed by his wife Elsie, children, Deirdre, Dermot, David, Eilish and Colette, sons-in-law Maurice and Ciaran, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren, Ryan, Beth, Eoin, Kate, Eddie, Kevin, Rachel and Alex, sisters Kathleen, Eileen (Sr. Patricia) and Josie, brother Peter, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.

Removal on Monday to The Church of the Assumption, Mooncoin for Requiem Mass at 11am. Followed by burial afterwards in the New Cemetery. To view Davy's Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/mooncoinpari

The death has occurred of Brigid Pyke (neé Shelley), Loughboy Park, and late of Pearse Street, Kilkenny. Brigid passed away on July 18, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, following an illness fought with dignity and courage. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Shane. Brigid will be dearly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Tina, grandson Rían, sisters Collette, Deirdre and Fiona, brothers Paddy, Brian, John and Martin, her nephew and Godson Jimmy, close niece Holly and other nieces Louise, Catherine and Noreen, extended family, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and not forgetting her beloved dog Bella. Brigid is predeceased by her parents Jack and Hannah, sisters Mary and Marian, brother Liam and grandchild Bee.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, July 21, from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning to St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House strictly private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at BRIGID'S REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of Ned (Eamon) Kirwan, Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Lemonstown, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. Ned passed away peacefully, surrounded by his dear family in the loving care of staff at St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, on Friday, July 18, 2025. Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Kathleen. Much loved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Shane, Siobhan, Karen, Anita, Margo and Bríd. Ned will be sadly missed by his loving family, sisters Stasia and Kitty, grandchildren Max, Sinead, Eddie, Aidan, Flynn, Luke, Eoghan, Eimear and Hollie, daughter-in-law Denise, sons-in-law Martin, Willie, Philly and Pádraig, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arriving to St. Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny, on Monday, July 21, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilmoganny Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny. Thank You.

The death has occurred of Angela McEvoy, Dunmore, Kilkenny. Angela, in her 94th year, passed away on July 19, 2025, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Brigid, siblings Billy, Tony, Claire, Carmel, Renee and her nephew Aidan Walsh (New Jersey). Angela will be sadly missed by her nieces Jane Irwin (Dunmore) and her partner Kevin, Vivienne Lavelle and Vicky Walsh (New Jersey) and Patricia McEvoy (UK), nephews Desmond and Anthony McEvoy (UK), cousin Jim McEvoy and his wife Mary, extended family, her many carers, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home in Dunmore (R95H993) on Monday, July 21, from 4pm to 7pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dunmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Egan, 133 Walkin Street, Kilkenny, and formerly of New House, Thomastown. Mick passed away on July 19, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the doctors and staff in the ICU at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his father John and mother-in-law Kathleen. Beloved husband and soul mate of Martina (née Wall). Mick will be dearly missed by his heartbroken wife, mother Nellie, brother Fran and his wife Bernie, father-in-law Tommy, brother-in-law Patrick, nephews Ian and his wife Lisa, Jake and his partner Mary, niece Maeve and her partner Michael, his cousins, extended family, work colleagues in Dunnes Stores, neighbours, friends and his beloved dog Pedro.

Reposing at his home on Walkin Street (R95N5EF) on Tuesday, July 22, from 3pm to 8pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers ay 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed: MICHAEL'S REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of Liam Clohosey, Grannagh Knock, Kilmacow, Kilkenny / Waterford. In his 86th year. Liam passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 19, at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his son-in-law Mick and grandson Brian. Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Rita, daughters Elizabeth, Colette, Nuala and Elaine, brother Joe, sons-in-law Kevin, Danny and Marty, adoring grandchildren Mark, Ryan, Eoin, Liam, Orla, Ciara, Clare, Aoibhinn and Cillian, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

House private please. Funeral arrangements later.