Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Funeral arrangements RIP
The death has occurred of William (Willie) Rockett, Milltown, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny,who died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, aged 89 years. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Teresa, sister Sadie Barry and grandson Billy. Willie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Helena (Née Furlong), daughters Fionnuala and Trish; sons Seán and Liam; grandchildren Ellen, David, Marie, Hannah, Katelyn and Holly; son-in-law Eoin, daughters-in-law Jo and Trisha; extended family, friends and neighbours.
Willie will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Thursday, May 7, from 4.30pm followed by removal to St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, at 7pm. Willie's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, May 8, at 11am after which Willie will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. House private. Funeral mass can be viewed here: MASS LINK Family flowers only please - if desired, donations to Rosedale Residential Centre Kilmacow.
Arrangements have changed.
The death has occurred of Ann Nolan (née Keyes), Massford, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on May 4, 2026. Ann will be deeply missed by her son Anthony, daughters Elizabeth and Ann Marie, daughter-in-law Claire, sons-in-law Martin and Martin, grandchildren Nakita, Joshua, Micheal, Aoibhinn, Grace, Ellie, Maria and James and her extended family.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95 AK38) on Thursday, May 7, from 5pm. Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 4.30pm Saturday, May 9, followed by removal to Church of the Scared Heart, Moneenroe. Requiem mass on Sunday, May 10, at 1pm followed by burial in The Old Parish Cemetery, Moneenroe. Ann’s funeral mass can be viewed HERE
The death has occurred of Michael Holohan, O'Gorman Home and Millmount, Bridge Street, Ballyragget, Kilkenny. After a short illness at the Suir Ward in Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Mary, daughter Yvonne, son Bill and sister Kitty. Survived by his sons John, Niall and Ollie, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
The death has occurred of Patsy Fairclough (née McAvinney), Sutton Court, Dundalk and formerly of Kilkenny. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, while in the tender and devoted care of the staff at Carlingford Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Leslie. Dear sister of the late Jim, Peter, Betty and Maureen. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends whose lives were enriched by her kindness, warmth and gentle presence.
Patsy will repose at her nephew Pat McCann’s home, Priorland, Dublin Road (A91 K5K8), on Thursday from 2pm until 6pm. Removal on Friday to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Sheila Brennan (née deLoughry), May 6, 2026 (unexpectedly and peacefully), surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in the Stroke Unit, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Sheila will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children Jackie (Treacy), Valerie (Smyth), Grace (Gannon) and Denis, sons-in-law Philip, Victor, Mike and Denis' partner Tracy, grandchildren John, Leah, Liam, Paddy, Andrew, Emily, Ruth, James, Issy and Harry, nephews, her special niece Julie, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, infant son John, parents Tom and Eileen (Gag) and her brother Peter.
Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) on Friday, May 8, from 4pm to 7pm, pausing for Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church followed by interment in St. Lachtain's Cemetery, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, donation box in Funeral Home and Church. House private please. Sheila's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE