Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, September 28, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friend of those who have died.
Mary Collins (nee Murphy)
The death has occurred of Mary Collins (nee Murphy) Hurlers Cross, Lavistown, Kilkenny. Mary passed away on September 24, peacefully at University Hospital, Waterford. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy and much loved mother of Gerard and Lisa (Brennan). Mary will be dearly missed by her loving family, sister Julie (Doran), son-in-law Joe, adored grandchildren Charlie, Freddie and Lennie, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, September 29 from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterward in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.
Anna Dowling (née Frisby)
The death has occurred of Anna Dowling (née Frisby) of Kilmacow, County Kilkenny. Anna, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Friday surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff at St. Patrick’s Residential Care Centre. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim Joe, brothers Michael and Seamus. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Anne Marie, son John, sister Marian (Cantwell), brothers Bernard and Edward, daughter-in-law Paula, grandchildren Lydia, Donagh, Donna, Ciara and Lorna, great grandchildren Jim, Oisin, Odhrán and Dáithi, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Saturday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home Grannagh, Kilmacow from 4.30pm until 7pm followed by removal to St. Senan’s Church, Kilmacow to arrive at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11.15am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Anne MULHALL(née Fennelly)
The death has occurred of Anne Mulhall (née Fennelly) Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge and formerly of Galmoy, County Kilkenny. Anne passed away on September 25, peacefully, surrounded by family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved wife of Liam and much loved mother of Aileen, Gerardine and Ciarán. Anne will be dearly missed by her loving family, sisters Mary, Gerardine and Ita, sons-in-law John and Thomas, her adored grandchildren Katie, Aoife, Cara and Clara, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, September 28 from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal at 7pm to St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Eamonn Downes
The death has occurred of Eamonn Downes, Robertshill, Kilkenny and formerly of Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
Eamonn passed away on September 25, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Mark, Gareth, Ian and Eamonn, He will be dearly missed by his loving and devoted family, sisters Carmel and Eithne, daughters-in-law Therese, Lili, and Gemma, grandchildren Caitlin, Ruby, Kathryn, Katie, Emily, Holly, Poppy, Leon, Ryan, and Darragh, sister-in-law Marlene, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Eamonn is predeceased by his parents Joe and Kathleen and sister Deirdre.
Nora Vaughan (née Ring)
The death has occurred of Nora Vaughan (née Ring). The death has taken place of Nora Vaughan, Columcille, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of London and Bruff County Limerick.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.