Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, June 4, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
Monica Mary Conway
The death has occurred of Monica Mary Conway, late of Glenbrook, Co. Cork, New York City and Castlecomer, Kilkenny. Monica passed peacefully on June 3, 2026 in the excellent care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Bon Secours, Care Village, Lee Road, and in the presence of her loving family. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary and loving sister of Leo, Annette (King) and the late Lucy (McKenna), Fr. Richard, Fintan and Catherine (Cussen). Sadly missed by her loving brother, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday, June 5, at 3pm at the Sacred Heart Church, Monkstown, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. Family flowers only.
Andrew (Andy) Doyle
The death has occurred of Andrew (Andy) Doyle. Cappagh, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Barrow Ward at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny on June 3, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Gertrude, brothers Christy and Paddy, sisters Mary, Maggie, Gertie and Angela. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen, children Gert, Anne-Marie, Patrick, Ber and Valerie, cherished grandchildren Danielle, Andrew, Dylan, Niamh and Lucy, daughter-in-law Fiona, sons-in-law Paul and Barry, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Andy will repose in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross (y34px56) on Thursday, June 4, from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Pausing for Prayers at 6pm. Funeral to arrive at St. Colmcille's Church, Inistioge, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Friday, June 5, followed by burial in Cappagh Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on link: https://inistiogeparish.ie/ Special thanks also to the nurses and staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home Dr. John Brennan Gowran Medical Centre. House private please
The death has occurred of John Hetherington, Market Street, Castlecomer, Co. KIlkenny, on June 3, 2026. Peacefully at St Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Edward, sisters Sally and Geraldine and brother-in-law Michael. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Teresa, his children Jason, Darren, and Andrea, sisters Dina and Dolores, brother Willie, grandchildren Emma, Ryan, Keagan, Ewan, Rhys and Rylee, daughters-in- law Linda and Darlene, son-in-law Ben, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer, on Thursday, June 4, from 3pm, with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am, John will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. John's funeral mass can be viewed HERE House private please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital
The death has occurred of Gerard Patrick Keith, Clongeel, Newmarket, Co. Cork and late of Ballyragget, Kilkenny who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 2, at Cork University Hospital, dearly beloved father of Linda (Sampey). Sadly missed by his one and only loving daughter Linda, son in law Ciaran, grandsons Liam, Ryan , Scott and the late Shay-Gerard, the extended Sampey and Clancy families, relatives and friends.
Lying in repose at O'Callaghan's Funeral Parlour, Kanturk on Friday from 7pm to 8pm followed by prayers. Reception into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kanturk on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Kanturk. Funeral mass can be viewed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/kanturk
The death has occurred of Daniel (Donal) Lynam, Sydney, Australia and formerly Bonnettstown, Kilkenny. Donal passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026. Beloved husband of Teresa and much loved father of Cathy. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, sister Della, brothers Michael and Andy, brother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Jean, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his many family and friends in Kilkenny. Donal was predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, son Michael, sister Mairéad and brothers Joe and Ken.
Donal's Funeral will take place in Sydney on Tuesday, June 9, at 1p.m. (Australian time) and can be viewed HERE
Kathleen (Carmel) Beer (née Cody)
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Carmel) Beer (née Cody), Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark and formerly of Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, on June 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Geoffrey, parents Redmond and Josephine (née Hawe), brothers Richard, Michael, Tom, sisters Noreen (Bergin), Josephine (Ryan) and Imelda (Heffernan). Carmel will be deeply missed and forever loved by her sons and daughters Charles, Raymond, Joanne and Michele, her sister Mary (Beirne), nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a wide circle of friends.
Carmel will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Thursday, June 4, from 5pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City on Friday (5th) at 11am and followed by burial in St. Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. For those unable to attend, the Requiem Mass can be viewed (live only) on Requiem Mass Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Kilkenny Branch of The St. Vincent De Paul, donation box in Funeral Home and Church.