Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Funeral arrangements RIP
The death has occurred of Robert (Bertie) Wilson, Northampton, England, and formerly of Gurteen Cross, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Bertie passed away on April 15, 2026 in Northampton. Predeceased by his adored daughter Helen, granddaughter Amelia, his parents Isaac and and Sarah Wilson, brothers Isaac (Ikey) and James. Very sadly missed by his loving daughter Sarah, son–in–law Tony, grandchildren Maisie and Josh, sisters Lily (Booth), Maura (Booth) brothers Richie and Ken, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and his many friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12.30pm in St Matthew’s Church Northampton followed by cremation in Northampton Crematorium. The funeral service can be streamed by clicking here Bertie's Funeral Service
The death has occurred of Jeremiah (Jerry) Mulcair, late of Glasnevin, formerly of Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny and late of Aer Lingus - on April 28, 2026 (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff of the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, surrounded by his lovingly family. Jerry beloved husband and soulmate of Maura and devoted father of Owen, Gerard and Brian. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, Owen’s partner Elaine, cherished grand-daughters Lily and Penny, sister Carmel, brother-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Owen, brothers John, Jimmy, Tommy and sister Peggy.
Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West (D11 W7VX) on Tuesday (May 5), with family in attendance from 5pm to 7pm.Removal on Wednesday morning (May 6) to Our Lady of Dolours Church, Botanic Avenue (D09 K5R6) arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery. Jerry’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live by clicking the link: https://glasnevinparish.ie/mass-times/webcam-our-lady-of-dolours/
The death has occurred of Paddy Lawler, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow and formerly of Coon, Co Kilkenny. Paddy passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Tom, sisters Bridie, Aggie, Kathleen, Margaret, and brother Michael. Beloved husband of Margaret, and a wonderful father to PJ, Keith, Olivia (Sweetnam), Brendan, and Katriona. A proud and loving grandfather to Ellen, Abby, Tom, Mia, Èabha, Rían and Áron. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Mary & brothers James, Thomas and Willie, son-in-law Ian, daughters-in-law Bernie and Grainne, brother-in-law Johnny Butler, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and his many friends.
Paddy's remains will repose at his home in Old Leighlin (R93 WY86) on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm, with Funeral Prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Lazarian's Church, Leighlinbridge on Friday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family Flowers only, donations if desired to Carlow Kilkenny Homecare and Irish Cancer Society. Funeral service can be viewed on: https://www.leighlinparish.ie/
The death has occurred of Bernice Gaffney (née Bergin), Reimeen, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, in her 98th year surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of staff in Drakelands House Nursing Home, Kilkenny, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Pre-deceased by her husband William (Billy). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her children Tom, Marian, Paula and Derek, sons-in-law Emmanuel and Daithi, daughters-in-law Eleanor and Jaana, grandchildren Michaela, Eavan, Ailbhe, Bill, Conall, Liadain, Aoife and Samu, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Thursday, April 30, from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Tullaroan (Eircode R95 CC99) for Requiem Mass on Friday, May 1, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Tullaroan Cemetery. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: Churchmedia.ie (Tullaroan Parish) House private please.