Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, June 25, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
Mary Whearty (née Phillips)
The death has occurred of Mary Whearty (née Phillips), Mothel, Ballyfoyle, and formerly of Tourtane, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 23, 2026. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Frank, parents Louis and Margaret, brothers Patrick, James and John, and nephew Aidan. Mary will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Eleanor, Maireád, Siobhán and Fiona, son Fran, her cherished grandchildren, sisters Eileen and Geraldine, brothers Michael and Louis, sons-in-law Robbie and Tom, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
The celebration of Mary's Requiem Mass will be on Thursday (25th) at 2pm in St. Joseph's Church, Ballyfoyle, (R95 NW94). A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team (https://www.carlowkilkennyhomecareteam.ie/donations/)
Julia Larkin
The death has occurred of Julia Larkin, Lovers Lane, Newpark, Kilkenny. Julia, in her 33rd year, passed away on June 21, unexpectedly, at University Hospital, Waterford. Beloved daughter of Packy and Heather and dearest sister of Justin and Kerri. Julia will be dearly missed by her heartbroken family, grandmother Mary (Kerwick), her aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family, kind neighbours, many friends and all at the Irish Wheelchair Association. Julia is predeceased by her grandparents Paddy and Ann Larkin, Newpark.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
John Grace
The death has occurred of John Grace, Riversfield, Callan, Co Kilkenny. Peacefully, with his devoted family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mary and loving father to Sinéad, Carina, Vivienne, Vincent and Gavin, also survived by daughters-in-law Clare and Aedamair, grandchildren Jenny, Charlie, Paddy, Stella, Beibhinn and Fiadh, his brothers Paddy and Michael, sisters-in-law Win and Jean, brothers-in-law Niall and Donal, his nieces and nephews. John is pre-deceased by his best friend and twin brother Ned and sisters-in-law Helen and Maura. We will miss John – husband, father, grandfather and friend – so much. John had a tremendous love for life, he loved people and people loved him.
John will be reposing in his home at Riversfield, Callan (Eircode R95 X0E4), on Thursday, June 25, from 4pm, concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. House private please at all other times. Funeral arriving at The Church of the Assumption, Callan (Eircode R95 VK82), for Requiem Mass on Friday, June 26, at 11am.Cremation will follow afterwards in The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Cork (Eircode P43 DD71) at 3pm. Family flowers only, please. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following link: CLICK HERE
Noel Copley
The death has occurred of Noel Copley, Pottlerath, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of staff at Castlecomer District Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday, June 22, 2026. Pre-deceased, recently by his wife Martha and their infant son Noel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, brother Eric, sister Ena, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service will take place in St. Aidan’s Church, Kilmanagh (Eircode R95 V573) on Thursday, June 25, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Castlecomer District Hospital.