Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, May 25, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
Paschal Dunne
The death has occurred of Paschal Dunne, Castlecoumb, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballylynch, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny peacefully at St Luke's hospital surrounded by his family on May 23, 2026. Predeceased by his parents John and Theresa and brother-law-Jack. Sadly missed by his sisters Pamela and Carmel, brothers David and Bernard, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Susan and Anca, brother-in-law Mick, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in The Mercy Side Chapel, Church of The Assumption, Thomastown from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, May 26, pausing for rosary and vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 27, at 11am in The Carmelite Friary, Knocktopher, followed by burial in The Abbey Cemetery, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny.
Breda Griffith (née Kearns)
The death has occurred of Breda Griffith (née Kearns), Inchacarran, Mullinavat and late of Dunkitt Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Sunday, May 24, 2026, peacefully, in the tender care of her loving family and all the staff at University Hospital Waterford, Predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Richard and Katie and brother Martin. Breda will be sadly missed by her brother Richard (Dick), sisters Mai (Moran) and Kathleen (Bolger), sisters-in-law Mary and Helen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Breda will be reposing in Powers Funeral Home, Ferrybank on Monday, May 25, from 5.30pm until 6.45pm, Breda's removal will take place on Tuesday, May 26, to St. Beacon's Church, Mullinavat, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, after which Breda will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery MASS LINK
Joe (Jody) Campion
The death has occurred of Joe (Jody) Campion, 19 Newpark Lower, Kilkenny. Jody passed away on May 23, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in the Suir Ward at St. Luke's Hospital, after a long illness borne with great dignity. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Molly Campion. Jody will be dearly missed by his twin sister Mary Pierce and her husband Brendan, nephews Paul, Jason and Stephen, niece Karen, grand nephews and grand nieces, his cousins in the Deegan and Campion families, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Newpark (R95W1RR) on Monday from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Johnswell Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
Christy Healy
The death has occurred of Christy Healy , Elm Park, Dublin 4 and formerly Kilbrennal, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary passed away peacefully on May 20th. 2026 at St. Vincents Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his beloved wife Hannah (née Moriarty), his parents Neddy and Nellie and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his brother Eamon, sister Sr. Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Doyle’s funeral home Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Monday, May 25, from 5.30pm until 7pm pausing for prayers at 6m. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Patrick's Church, Graine arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.