Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, November 9, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those why have died.
John Doyle
The death has occurred of John Doyle, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, formerly of Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny and retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána, on November 5th, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of Jackie, much-loved father of Claire and Tara, adored grandad of Sebby, Hannah, Beni and Henry, and dear father-in-law to Derek and Ivar. Sadly missed by his brother Eamonn, sister Marian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, former colleagues, and many friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, November 10, between 5pm and 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 11, to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Dunboyne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery. John’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Denis Long
The death has occurred of Denis Long, Cluain Fada, The Maudlins, New Ross, formerly Listerlin, Tullogher, Co Kilkenny. Loving partner of Anna, brother of Eddie, Thomas, Kathleen and Wattie and stepfather of James. Denis will be sadly missed by his partner, brothers, sister, stepson, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Ryan’s Funeral Home, New Ross (Eircode Y34DK15) on Monday, November 9, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 10, to St Mary & Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St Stephen’s Cemetery. Ceremony can be viewed here: https://newrossparish.ie/live-video/
Margaret Cotterell (née Doolan)
The death has occurred of Margaret Cotterell (née Doolan), Kilmacshane, Inistioge, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her loving husband Andy, brother Thomas and sister Bridget who died in infancy. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mairéad, Sandra, and Mary, sons John and Danny, grandchildren Matthew, Laura, Charlotte, Aoife, Áine, Rachel, Dan, James, Andrew, Sadie, Emily and Misha, sister Maisie (Roche), brothers Eddie and Pat, sons-in-law Conor, Connor, Rob and Derek, Danny's fiancée Lina, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, (eircode: Y34 FK44) on Monday, November 9, from 4pm concluding at 7pm pausing for prayers at 6pm. Removal from her residence on Tuesday, November 10, to St. Colmcille’s Church, Inistioge, (eircode: R95 CY68) arriving for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Cappagh Cemetery. Margaret's Mass can be viewed on Tuesday, November 10, at 11am on the link: https://inistiogeparish.ie/webcam/ House strictly private please.
Gemma Campion
The death has occurred of Gemma Campion, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballindrimley, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, on November 7, 2026. Peacefully, in the loving care of Sonas Nursing Home, Knock. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Elizabeth, and her siblings Anne, Sean and Maura. Gemma will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Eamonn (Castlerea), her sister Theresa (USA), her nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, her great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces, her sister-in-law Kathleen, her brother-in-law Eddie O’Brien, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea, F45 V2Y4, on Tuesday from 5pm until 7pm, with removal at 7.15pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday at 11am, followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. Gemma’s Funeral Mass can be viewed via St. Patrick’s Church webcam by clicking on the link: https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh
Patrick (Pat) Brophy
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Brophy, Perth, Australia and formerly of Maryville, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on November 3, 2026. Deeply loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Julie, son Steve, daughters Lisa and Ellen, son-in-law Bede, daughter-in-law Michele, and his adored grandchildren Georgia, Mitchell, Emily, Amaya and Eliza. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Len, Ger, Liam, and sister Chrissie, sisters-in-law Josephine, Carmel and Gill, brother-in-law Kevin and his late brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends both in Ireland and Australia.
Patrick will be laid to rest in Perth, Australia, surrounded by his loving family.
Ricky Johnstone
The death has occurred of Ricky Johnstone, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow and formerly of Corby, UK. Ricky passed away on November 7, 2026, peacefully in the kind care of the staff of the Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Beloved husband of Susan (née O'Neill), much loved father of Lee and Chloe and adoring grandfather to Maya. Ricky will be dearly missed by his loving family, sister Donna, brother Craig, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, November 10, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 11, at 12.45pm in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin. (D6WHY98)