Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, July 30, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Sr Alice Holden
The death has occurred of Sr Alice Holden, formerly Shortalstown, Dunamaggin, Co.Kilkenny and late of Presentation Convent, Clonmel, Tipperary, peacefully in the care of the staff at Sonas, Melview Nursing Home, Clonmel, July 28, 2026. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Alice, brother Tom, sister Patsy, her nephews Bobby and Declan. Sr Alice will be sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, her sisters, Stella and Joan, brother John, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and many faithful friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Convent, Clonmel this Thursday afternoon (July 30) from 2.30pm. Removal on Friday morning to St Mary's Church, Irishtown for Requiem Mass on arrival at 10am followed by interment in the Convent cemetery. Funeral can be viewed online: https://www.stmarysparishclonmel.ie/
The death has occurred of Alice Kissane (née Meaney), The Vale, Chelsea, London. U.K. and formerly Brandondale, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Alice died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her mother Kitty, her father Jim and her sister Olivia (O'Driscoll), R.I.P.. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Damian her devoted daughters, Aurelia and Cosima, her brothers Denis and John, sisters Marion, Ann, Triona, Mel and Corona, her nieces, nephews, brothers in law, sisters in law, her uncle Maurice, relatives and her many friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Anne O’Carroll (née Walsh)
The death has occurred of Anne O' Carroll (nee Walsh), Parkmore, Gowran, Kilkenny, on July 27, 2026, peacefully, at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband William (Billy), her parents Michael and Kathy, and her brother Eugene Walsh. Anne will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken children, Juliann, Peter, Olivia, Catherine, son in laws, Mark and Shane and daughter in law Andrea, grandchildren, Lara, Caitlin, Zoe, Willow, Billy, Arthur, Elliott and Annabelle, brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
A Funeral Mass to celebrate Anne's life will take place at 11am on Thursday, July 30, in the Church of the Assumption, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny (R95 K640), followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at: http://gowranparish.ie/
Sonny Tobin
The death has occurred of Sonny Tobin, 28 Chapelfield, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, suddenly following an accident aged 19 years. Sonny is missed so deeply by his loving mom Cinta, dad Eddie, his grandparents gang gang Tony and Ann, Emmy and John, his loving girlfriend Alyssa, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and the apples of his eye Cayden, Amelia and his goddaughter Kyrah, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his loving grandpa Tommy and his dear friend David.
Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe. Sonny's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-live-stream/ His Mom requests those attending Sonny's funeral to wear bright clothes and would like his friends to wear trainers.
John Moriarty
The death has occurred of John Moriarty, Churchtown, Dublin, formerly from Clomantagh, Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff at CareChoice Parnell Road. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Maura. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, together with his extended family, neighbours and many friends. His kindness, warmth and quiet strength will be remembered always by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
John’s Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 30, at The Good Shepherd Church, Churchtown at 10am, followed by burial in St Lachtain’s Cemetery, Freshford, Kilkenny. The funeral service can be viewed online at the link: https://churchtownparish.com/webcam/
Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield)
The death has occurred of Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield), Lower Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny, on July 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Dax Hospital, France, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and her parents Peter and Peggy. Madeleine, beloved mother of Monica, Majella, Caleb and Rachael, sons-in-law Richard and Austin and daughter in law Breda, cherished grandmother to Laura, Amy, Sophie, Richard, Thomas, Emma, Niall, Madeleine and Ruby Rose, dear sister of Margaret, Martin and Eileen, Madeleine will be so deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
A gracious and considerate lady, whose warmth, generosity and joy touched all who knew her, may Madeleine's gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Funeral arrangements later .