Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, November 2, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Walsh

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Walsh, Jamestown, Glenmore, Kilkenny on October 29, 2026. Thomas, passed away peacefully at The Oak Ward SE Palliative Care Centre after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by Ria and his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving parents John and Peggy, sisters Catherine (McEvoy), Brigid, Margaret and Mary (Prendergast) and fiancée Ria, nieces Niamh and Hannah, nephew Robert, brothers-in-law Laurence and Robert, sister-in-law Mary, uncle, aunts, the Carberry family, extended family, neighbours, JJ and his large circle of friends.

Funeral to arrive at St. James' Church, Glenmore for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Monday, November 2, (via Jamestown) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on link: https://www.glenmoreparish.ie/ House private at all times. Family flower only please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society or The Oak Ward, SE Palliative Care Centre. Tom's family and Ria would like to thank Dr. Goggins and all the staff in The Oak Ward for the kindness shown to Tom.

James (Jimmy) McGree

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) McGree, Riverside Drive, Kilkenny, October 30, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, sons Liam and Justin, daughter Karen, sisters Joan and Anne, brothers Paddy, Joe and Mick, daughters-in-law Ruth and Sinéad, son-in-law Dara, grandchildren Conor, Aidan, Ciara, Tara, Laura and Daniel, sister-in-law Annie, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours, carers and friends. Predeceased by his parents William and Johanna, brothers Séan, Billy, Fr. Tom and Frank, sisters Kathleen and Marie.

Requiem Mass at St. Canice's Church, on Monday, November 2, at 10.30am followed by interment in St. Lachtain's Cemetery, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 XA31). Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the O'Neill Centre (Enable Ireland) Kilkenny. Jimmy's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

Thomas (Tommy) Kavanagh

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Kavanagh, Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, formerly of Cloone, Co. Kilkenny, late of Waterford Crystal. Died October 29, 2026. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Breda, his parents Bridget and Patrick, and his brothers Al and John. Much loved father of Amanda, Tracey, Stephen and Barry, Tommy will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters, his grandchildren Dylan, Rhiannon, Michaela, Alexia, Quinn, Ruairí and Sadie, sisters Nell, Kathleen, Ann and Breda, brothers Nick and Pat, sons-in-law Gary and Dereck, daughters-in-law Joanne and Amy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Reposing in Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford (X91 FW4A) on Monday November 2, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, November 3, in St. Saviours Church, Ballybeg at 10am. Private Cremation to follow. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Solace Centre: https://alzheimer.ie/ - https://solascentre.ie/

Ken Digby

The death has occurred of Ken Digby, Oldcourt, Inistioge, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving wife Geraldine and brothers Vincent, Brian and Thomas. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Marie-Claire, Vivienne and Róisín, son Vincent, sister Ursula, grandchildren Andrew, Isobel, Lauren, Eve, Caylin, Janet and Isla-Rey, sons-in-law John and Mario, daughter-in-law Nikki, Vivienne's partner Nicky, extended family and friends. RIP

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, (eircode: Y34 FK44) on Monday, November 2, from 5pm concluding at 7pm pausing for prayers at 6pm.Removal from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 3, to St. Brendan's Church, Clodiagh, (eircode: R95 KD89) arriving for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Cappagh Cemetery, Inistioge.

Tom Malone

The death has occurred of Tom Malone, Moate Road, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Desart, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny, who died on October 30, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Kathleen and sister Liz. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons Robert and Kevin, daughters Pam, Toni and Meg, sisters Ann, Maureen, Helen, Julie and Pat, sister-in-law Peggy and brothers-in-law Christy, Rory, Willie and Eamonn, sons-in-law Adrian & Alan, daughters-in-law Tee and Elaine, grandchildren Izzy, Ava, Matt, Mikey, Caitlyn, Fiadh, Tom and Tammie, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Patrick (Paddy) Kelly

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Kelly, Assumption Place and formerly of Lord Edward Street, Kilkenny. Paddy passed away on October 30, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of his family and in the wonderful care of the Staff of the Nore Ward at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary (née Knox) and much loved father of Paul and Mary. Paddy will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Michael and John, adored grandchildren Michael, Matthew and Lorraine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Paddy is predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, November 2, from 5pm to 7pm pausing for Prayers at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Mauric, e Morrissey

The death has occurred of Maurice MorriseyOld Luffany, Mooncoin, Kilkenny / Waterford. Maurice passed away peacefully on Sunday at Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel. Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Maurice and sister Terry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernie, children Martin, Fred, Jason, Rob and Jennie and their partners, grandchildren, sisters Anne and Gertie, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Reposing on Monday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving on Tuesday at St. Kevin’s Church Carrigeen for Requiem Mass at 11am. Followed by private cremation. No flowers please.

Katty Byrne

The death has occurred of Katty Byrne, Raheendonore, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, on October 30, 2026. Katty will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted brother Michael; sisters-in-law Nora and Helen; her nieces Eilish, Geraldine and Michelle; her nephews Gerard, Martin, Diarmuid, John, Alan, Martin and Keith, together with their partners Pat, Trish, Seamus, Majella, Ann, PJ, Eadaoin and Geraldine; and all her grandnieces and grandnephews, who will hold many precious memories of her. Katty is predeceased by her beloved brothers Paddy, Sean and Morgan; her cherished sister Marie and Marie's husband Ray; and her loving parents Jeremiah and Elizabeth Byrne. R.I.P.

Reposing in Raheendonore (Eircode R95HX99) from 3pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 4. Removal on Thursday, November 5, at 10.30am to arrive at Duiske Abbey for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Calvary cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live online and a link will be placed her prior to Mass time.