Kilkenny deaths - Monday, June 22, 2026

Alice Flynn (née Minogue)

The death has occurred of Alice Flynn (née Minogue), on June 18, 2026, Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Coppenagh, Kilkenny. Peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St. Elizabeth's ward in the Mater Private Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Kay. Alice is deeply missed by her beloved husband Michael (Mick) and loving children Caoimhe, Sean and Zoe. Alice will be very sadly missed by her husband, son and daughters, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt, uncle, cousins, extended family, and her wide circle of amazing friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Golf Links Road , Portmarnock on Tuesday, June 23, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of St Sylvester, Malahide arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday at 10am via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide

Celia Flory

The death has occurred of Celia Flory, Sandy Heights, Tyroe, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of 2 Rowell Way, Oundle, Peterborough. Celia will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband John, her much-loved children Stephen and Katherine, her extended family, and her wide circle of friends who were fortunate to know her. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and ambulance staff at St. Luke’s Hospital for their kindness, care, and dignity. we are truly grateful.

Reposing at her home (Eircode R95 E678) on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. A private cremation will take place on Wednesday morning. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Columba’s Day Care Centre.

Timothy Scott (Jnr)

The death has occurred of Timothy Scott (Jnr) Urlingford Co. Kilkenny suddenly on June 16, 2026.Predeceased by his dad Timothy Scott (snr). Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his mother Paula brother John, sons Shane and Robert, daughters Kayleigh and Ella, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Doyle's funeral home Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Tuesday, June 23, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Michael's Churchyard, Crosspatrick. Timothy's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: http://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-stream/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny and St. Vincent de Paul.

Teresa O'Connell(née Dowling)

The death has occurred of Teresa O’Connell (née Dowling), Baldoyle and formerly of Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny, on June 19, 2026. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the compassionate care of staff at St Francis Hospice Raheny. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Mary, Carmel, Thomas, Andrew, Johnny and Liam. Beloved wife of John (Jackie) and much loved mother to Fergal and Declan. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Ingrid and Niamh, her adored grandchildren Ronan, Sam, Aoibhinn, Lily and Cashel, her sisters Anne and Clare, sister-in- law Margaret, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to St Francis Hospice. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Tuesday, June 23, from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, June 24, to the Church of St Peter and Paul, Baldoyle arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday at 10am via the link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-peter-st-paul The Crematorium Service will be streamed live via the link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html

Bridget (Bridie) Mullins (née O'Reilly)

The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Mullins (née O'Reilly). Bridget passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her devoted husband Michael (Mick), her brothers Tomas and Jerry, sister Maureen and her loving nephew John. Bridget will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her children Sinéad, Patrick, Mags and Michael; her cherished grandchildren Toby, Bella, Grace, Rachel, Emma, Michael and Tadgh; her brother Peter; her in-laws; extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) on Monday, June 22, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 7pm followed by removal to St. Canice's Church. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30a.m. followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. Bridget's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff of St. Luke's Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Bridget throughout her time there, with special appreciation to the staff of the Barrow Ward.

John Maher

The death has occurred of John Maher, formerly of Kyleva, Hugginstown, County Kilkenny. John passed away peacefully on Friday at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Julieann, brothers Charlie and Liam. Sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren and great grandson, brother Noel, sister Maura, nieces, nephews relatives and many many many friends.

Arriving on Monday at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Hugginstown for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the old Cemetery, Hugginstown.

Elizabeth (Betty) Dukelow

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Dukelow, Francis MacManus Square, Kilkenny and Durrus, Co. Cork (formerly of Pauls, High Street, Kilkenny). Betty passed away on June 20, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her parents James and Molly and brother Eric. Betty will be sadly missed by her cousins Noel and Frank, sister-in-law Patricia, extended family, friends and in a special way her loyal friends Hazel and Ethel.

Funeral Service on Monday, June 22, at 12 noon in St. John's Priory, John Street, Kilkenny. A Service of Committal will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 12 noon in St. James Churchyard, Durrus, Co. Cork

John Croke

The death has occurred of John Croke, formerly of Old Luffany, Mooncoin. John passed away peacefully on Friday in ICU at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Patrick. Deeply missed and loved by his son Gerry, his beloved mother Breda, sisters Joan, Marie and Geraldine, brother Stephen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Monday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 4pm until 7pm followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption Mooncoin. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12noon. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. John’s family would like to thank the staff in Medical 6 and the ICU department for their exceptional care shown to John. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Esophageal Cancer Fund and The Cancer Society. To view John’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/mooncoinparish

Tom (Tommy) O'Neill

The death has occurred of Tom (Tommy) O’Neill, Cork City and late of Co. Kilkenny and Co. Tipperary, on June 20, 2026, peacefully at Care Choice Montenotte. Sadly missed by his loving family Tanya, Rory, Jason, Ciara, Damien, Kate, Cian and baby Jack, his children Marion, John and Brian, nephews, nieces, extended family in Co. Kilkenny and his many friends. Predeceased by his brother John, sister Margaret and lifelong friend Teresa Fitzgerald. Reposing at the Mayfield Funeral Home, Old Youghal Road of Jerh O’Connor Ltd; on Monday, June 22, from 2pm to 3pm.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday, June 23, at St. Joseph’s Church, Mayfield which can be viewed here. Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.

Catherine (Kit) O’Keeffe (née Morahan)

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kit) O’Keeffe (née Morahan), Suir View, Polerone, Mooncoin, Kilkenny / Waterford. Kit passed away peacefully on Saturday at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, parents Michael and Nora, brothers Willie, Dick, Mick, Neddy, and Tom, sisters Mary, Nora, Hannah, Peggy and Nellie. Sadly missed by her sons, Liam and Michael, daughters Noreen and Mary, sons-in-law Brendan and Michael, daughter-in-law Bridget, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Tuesday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 5pm until 8pm. Arriving on Wednesday at The Church of the Assumption Mooncoin (via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. To view Kit’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/mooncoinparish

Rhydian Knott

The death has occurred of Rhydian Knott, Old Road, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on June 20, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by family. Rhydian will be sadly missed by his wife Anita, children Peter, Katie, Sunny and Calvin, grandchildren Juliette, John, Matthew, Sofia, Torrhen, Lilith and Alistair, sister Christine, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

Funeral Arrangements Later

Jenny Holmes (née Ireland)

The death has occurred of Jenny Holmes (née Ireland), Grange Road, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny. Peacefully in her 85th year, following a short illness. Surrounded by her loving family, friends and neighbours, in the dedicated care of the staff of St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.

Reposing at Joyces Funeral House, Borris, County Carlow (R95 DV76) on Monday from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Goresbridge on Tuesday, June 23, at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Breda Dalton (née Walsh)

The death has occurred of Breda Dalton (née Walsh), Ballymountain, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Saturday, June 20, 2026, aged 78 years. Breda passed away suddenly but peacefully at home, Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Peg and brother Eddie. Breda will be sadly missed by her loving husband Liam, daughter Lisa (Treacy), sons Liam, Benny, Kevin and PJ, son-in-law Damien, daughters-in-law Sara, Caroline, Debbie and Selvy, grandchildren James, Billy and Pip, brothers Leo, Patrick and Thomas, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be updated on Wednesday evening.

Marie Miller(née Maher)

The death has occurred of Marie Miller (née Maher), peacefully in the UK. Sadly missed by her husband Desmond, son Sean, daughter Catherine, son-in-law Keith, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Kitty Farrell (Byrnesgrove, Ballyragget), brother Jim Maher (Ballydowel, Freshford), nieces and nephews, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

Funeral Service will take place in the UK on June 26. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Marie's life will be held in St. Lachtain’s Church, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny, on Friday, June 26, at 9.30am.