Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, July 16, 2026

Annette Murphy (née Kavanagh)

The death has occurred of Annette Murphy (née Kavanagh), 33 Garringreen, Johnswell Road and formerly of 12 Barrack Street, Kilkenny. Annette passed away on July 15, 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff in The Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Annette will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted partner Tommy, son Paul, daughters Sarah and Alison, her adored grandchildren Annaleigh, Nathan, David, Jack, Éabha, Cillian and Sadie, brothers Jim and Frank, sister Marie (Peachie), sons-in-law Damian and Thomas, daughter-in-law Sinéad, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Annette is predeceased by her parents Martin and Mary (Babs) Kavanagh, sister Phil and brother John.

Reposing at her home in Garringreen (R95C81K) on Friday, July 17, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin for Service at 1.45pm The Requiem Mass and Cremation Service will both be live streamed here. REQUIEM MASS CREMATION SERVICE Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. DONATIONS

Larry Hamilton

The death has occurred of Larry Hamilton, Gathabawn, Kilkenny, retired principal Lisdowney National School. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Laurence and Elizabeth, brothers Jack, Pat, Jim and the recently deceased Denis. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Peggy (Butler), daughter Eibhlís (Liz) Eickelberg, sons Paddy and Noel, grandchildren Brendan, Maeve and Niamh, son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Sharon (Foley), brother Gerry, sisters May (Maher) and Margaret (Byrne), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home Freshford, R95 C44T, on Sunday from 4pm pausing for prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday in St. Munchin's Church, Gathabawn, E41 AV63 at 11am. Followed by burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery Freshford.

Céline O'Reilly(née Walsh)

The death has occurred of Céline O'Reilly (née Walsh), Castle Keep, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and formerly of Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Céline passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026 in the excellent care of staff at The Oak Ward, Dunmore Wing, University Hospital Waterford and surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Kerr and Teresa Walsh. Celine is deeply mourned and sadly missed by her loving husband Gerard, daughter Aisling, son Gerard, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Sissi, grandchildren Emma, Olivia, Ben, Isabella, Daniel and Celine, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Celine's Funeral took place on July 11, 2026 in the Church of All Saints, Templetown, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford. At Celine's request it was family only. Céline's family wishes to thank Professor Séamus O'Reilly and his staff at University Hospital Cork for their excellent care of Céline for more than twenty years.

William (Billy) Ryan

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Ryan, Aughamuckey, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on July 14, 2026. Passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in the Suir Ward, Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved mother Mary, father Maurice, son William and brothers Tom, Maurice and sister Ann. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, much loved father of Billy, Joe, Peter, Maurice, Mary and Rosemarie. Billy will be deeply missed by his loving family; grandchildren Caroline, Damien, Jennifer, Shannan, Charlie and Hunter, daughters-in-law Anne, Triona and Cathy, son- in-law Michael and Rosemarie;s partner Vincent, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Thursday, July 16, from 4pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortege arriving on Friday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer for Requiem Mass at 11am. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: castlecomerparish.ie Billy will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer.

Julianne Walsh (née Jones)

The death has occurred of Julianne Walsh (née Jones). Julianne passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Ambrose (Amby) and parents Mikie and Cissie. Sadly missed by her sons and daughter James, Louise and Michael, sister Margaret, brothers Thomas and Peter, daughter-in-law Martina and Bianne, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Abi, David, Aidan, Tara, Stephen, Fiona, Kevin, Harry, Chloe and Aisling, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 3pm until 7pm. Arriving on Friday, July 17, at St. Kevin's Church, Carrigeen (via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Solas Centre Waterford: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JN02393609/donate.html

Maura Banim (née Gray)

The death has occurred of Maura Banim (née Gray), Greenshill, Kilkenny. Maura passed away on July 13, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Archersrath Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late John (Jackie) and much loved mother of Jennifer, Noreen and Niamh. Maura will be dearly missed by her loving daughters, brother Pat, sisters-in-law Doreen and Ann, sons-in-law Aidan and Paul, grandchildren Viv, Matt, Muireann and James, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Maura is predeceased by her nephew James (New York)

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS

Eileen Nugent (née Buckley)

The death has occurred of Eileen Nugent (née Buckley), late of Jacob Street, Kilkenny and The Commons, Callan. Eileen, in her 91st year, passed away on July 13, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Jim and much loved mother of Seamus, Fergus and Brendan. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Michelle, Karen and Joanne, grandchildren Louise, James, Ryan, Brenagh, Thomas, William, Rebecca and Keira, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Paddy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Eileen is predeceased by her brothers Patrick, Philip, Robert and Liam.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS

Tom Neary

The death has occurred of Tom Neary, Neary’s Bar, Ardagh, Limerick, and late of Kickham Street , Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael Tom will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, wife Marie, son Ivan, daughters Olga, Alva and Ezra, grandchildren Alix, Ivan, Lois, Thomas, Michael and Alex, daughter-in-law Marie,, sons-in-law Johnny, Thomas and Conor, brothers Paddy, John (Michéal) , sisters Margaret, Rita and Catherine, nieces , nephews, brothers- in law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. Tom will forever be loved and missed, especially by his community in Ardagh, his beloved pub and all who knew him in Kilkenny.

Funeral Mass at St. Molua's Church, Ardagh (Eircode V42WN82) on Thursday, July 16, at 11:30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick (Paddy) Hogan

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Hogan, “The Hogan Stand”, Lanzarote and formerly of Gaulstown, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny. Paddy passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in Lanzarote on Tuesday, July7, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Maura Hogan, his uncle Jim and his aunt Mai. Paddy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken daughter Rachel and his son Thomas, his son-in-law Denver and his daughter-in-law Ciara. Adored grandad to Theo, Romy and Sady. Cherished brother to Philip, Joan and Tommy, Mary (mother of his children), brother-in-law Eamon and sister-in-law Ann. Paddy will be greatly missed by his nephews, niece, grandnephews, grandniece, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and Lanzarote.

Funeral arrangements later.