Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, August 6, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Anastasia O’Neill (née Rigby)
The death has occurred of Anastasia O’Neill (née Rigby), 3 Fr Hayden Road, Kilkenny and formally of Tullogher, Co. Kilkenny, on August 5, 2026. Anastasia in her 84th year, predeceased by her husband Jimmy and brother Mikie. Deeply regretted by her loving family daughter Mary, sons Con and Jim, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren Susan, Sharon and Eoin, their partners Dirk and Eamonn, great grand-children Roxanne, Axel and Rex, sister-in-law Eily, niece, nephew, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Jodi (Joseph) Cahill
The death has occurred of Jodi (Joseph) Cahill, late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilkenny City, on August 4, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Hardiman and adored father of Anna. Jodi will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, cousin Peggy, extended family, neighbours, wide circle of friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A celebration of Jodi's life will take place in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, on Friday, August 7, at 2.30pm. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed live by following the streaming link: https://churchcamlive.ie/massey-bros-blackrock Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JJ34164628/donate.html
Charlie Byrne
The death has occurred of Charlie Byrne, Clashduff, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on August 3, 2026. Peacefully at Brookehaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Charlie will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary Jo and Nora, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral prayers on Thursday at 6:30pm followed removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer (via his home). Requiem mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Charlie's funeral mass can be viewed HERE
Micheal (Sonny) Purcell
The death has occurred of Michael (Sonny) Purcell, Graignamanagh, Bagenalstown and formerly London U.K. Michael passed away peacefully on August 4, in the loving care of Beechwood Nursing Home staff in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow in his 92nd year. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Catherine, his life long partner Beryl, sisters Agnes, Lila, and Kathleen and his son Denis (Kerry). Sadly missed by his loving son Michael and daughter-in-law Patricia, his sister Mai Forrest (Dublin), his niece and nephews, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass at Duiske Abbey at 11am on Thursday, burial afterwards in Calvary cemetery.
Janet Turner
The death has occurred of Janet Turner, 11 Airmount Road, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Janet will be sadly missed by husband Geoffrey, sons Jonathan and Owen, daughter Sarah, brother Stuart, sister Vanessa, daughter-in-law Samantha, grandchildren Timothy, Matthew, Aylissa, Cole, Bobby, Ben and Joshua, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Janet will be reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir on Thursday, August 6, from 5pm to 6pm followed by private cremation in The Island Crematorium, Cork. Ceremony can be viewed on: https://mcn.live/Camera/the-island-crematorium Family flowers only please.
Ellen (Nellie) Barron (née Woods)
The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Barron (nèe Woods), Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents, brothers and sisters. Nellie will be sadly missed by her daughter Carmel, sons Ritchie, Michael, Pat and Declan, her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Teresa, Patricia and Sally. Loving grandmother to Lisa, Emma, Michael, David, Eileen, Vicky, Padraic, Rachel, Vicky, Ciara and Dylan. Forever remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
In keeping with Nellie’s wishes her body has been donated to Medical Science. A funeral Mass for Nellie will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny at 11am
Richard (Dick) Skehan
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Skehan, Wimbledon, London, and formerly Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Michelle, his parents Jim and Mary, his sister Ina, niece Shinead and brother-in-law Stephen. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Debbie, sons-in-law Gareth and Ian, grandchildren Oliver, Jessica and Joseph, his sisters Mamie, Deirdre and Vera, his brothers Eamonn, Jimmy and Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
A celebration of Dick's life will take place in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney on Friday, August 7, at 7.30pm. Dick's Funeral will take place on Friday, August 21, at 11am in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, Wimbledon.