Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, July 27, 2026

Sean Hayde

The death has occurred of Sean Hayde, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Barna/ Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Passed away peacefully after a long illness, on July 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and in the wonderful care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Marcella and much loved dad of Amy and Jonathan. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Tom and his nephew Vincent. Sean will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife and children, Jonathan’s partner Jessica, beloved granddaughter Emily, brothers, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbours.

Removal from Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday morning (July 27) to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium (due 12pm). Sean’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Lar Fortune

The death has occurred of Lar Fortune, Shambough, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Kilkenny, on July 25, 2026. Predeceased by his brothers Phil and Paddy, nephew Brian and niece Trish. Deeply regretted by his loving family sister Mary, sister-in-law Alice, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross, from 5pm on Monday, July 27, concluding at 7.30pm. Pausing for prayers at 6pm. Funeral to arrive at The Church of The Assumption Rosbercon for 12noon Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 28, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery

Lucy Donovan (née Fitzgerald)

The death has occurred of Lucy Donovan (née Fitzgerald), 61 Collins Park, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, in her 95th year, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Friday, July 24, 2026. Pre-deceased by her husband Charlie and her daughters Kathleen and Anna (Norris) and her son Seamie who died in infancy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, her daughters Josephine, Lucill, Breda, Patricia, Sheila and Lorraine, sons Michael and Jim, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Callan (Eircode R95 VK82) for Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday, July 27. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish)

Anna (Nancy) Dalton

The death has occurred of Anna (Nancy) Dalton, at her daughter Helen Edwards’ residence in Bulgan, Glynn, Wexford. Loving wife of the late John and loving mother of Mary and Helen, loving sister of Jimmy Eileen Michael and the late Bridie and May. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, brothers, sister, sons-in-law Ralph and Kieran, grandchildren Peter Gary, Mark, Robert and Clare, great-grandchildren Joseph Caitlin, Sam, Boaz, Sarayah, Amelyah, Issac Thomas and Laura, extended family and friends.

Funeral arriving to Church of The Assumption Thomastown on Tuesday, July 28, for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial in the St Mary's Cemetery Dublin Road Thomastown.

Maureen Cantwell (née Lalor)

The death has occurred of Maureen Cantwell (née Lalor), Seskin, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Mary and her brother Patrick (Patie). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her husband Larry, her daughter Denise (Morrissey), her son Michael, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Orla, grandchildren Cathal, Pádraig, Aidan and Méabh, Paddy’s daughter Zoe, brothers Seamus, Donal, Michael, Eamonn, Fintan, Joe, John, Peter and Martin, sisters, Kathleen and Ann Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443), on Monday, July 27, from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Nicholas Church, Windgap (Eircode R95 KD51) for Requiem Mass at 11am, on Tuesday, July 28. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. For those who would like to view the Funeral Mass can do so through, Windgap, Tullahought, Dunnamaggin and Kilmoganny Catholic Churches Facebook Page.

Margaret (Margo) Dowling (née Malone)

The death has occurred of Margaret (Margo) Dowling (nee Malone), Larchfield, Kilkenny. Margo passed away on July 26, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of family and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Barrow Ward at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Joe and much loved mother of Anna, John and Catherine. Margo will be dearly missed by her loving family, sister Ann, sons-in-law Martin and Dick, daughter-in-law Bridget, grandchildren Josh, Robbie, Finn, Joe and Jake, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and in a special way her long time friend Jean.

A Committal Service for Margo will be held on Tuesday, July 28, at 12 noon in St. Kieran's Cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only.

Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield)

The death has occurred of Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield), Lower Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny, on July 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Dax Hospital, France, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and her parents Peter and Peggy. Madeleine, beloved mother of Monica, Majella, Caleb and Rachael, sons-in-law Richard and Austin and daughter in law Breda, cherished grandmother to Laura, Amy, Sophie, Richard, Thomas, Emma, Niall, Madeleine and Ruby Rose, dear sister of Margaret, Martin and Eileen, Madeleine will be so deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

A gracious and considerate lady, whose warmth, generosity and joy touched all who knew her, may Madeleine's gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Funeral arrangements later .

Stephen Campion

The death has occurred of Stephen Campion, Clara, Clifden, Co. Kilkenny. Stephen passed away on July 26, 2026, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Beloved husband of Marie (née Carroll) and much loved father of Linda, John, Christine, Stephen, Shane, Emma and Caitlín. Stephen will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Pat, Peter, Jack and Danny, sisters Kitty and Margaret, daughter-in-law Muminah, Christine's partner Declan, John's fiancée Jennie, grandchildren Alaynah, Éabha, Robyn, Jase, Michael, Darragh, Shauna, Franky and Ella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and in a special way his niece Susan, extended family, kind neighbours, his life long friend Michael Meany and a wide circle of friends. Stephen is predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret, brother Seamus and sisters Aggie and Margaret.

Reposing at his home (R95X6V2) on Monday, July 27, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House is private on Tuesday morning please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society: DONATIONS

Paul Curran

The death has occurred of Paul Curran, Cluain Mhuire, Goresbridge, Kilkenny, who died on July 26, at St Lukes Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents John and Chrissie , sadly missed by his loving partner Pauline brothers John, Joe and Tom, sister Rosalind nephews, nieces in - laws relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm.Funeral to arrive at the Church Of The Holy Trinity Goresbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday followed by burial in Mary Queen Of Peace Cemetery.