Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, October 29, 2026

Brian Aylward

The death has occurred of Brian Aylward, Moonrue, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Pre-deceased by his mother Mary and his aunt and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his father John, his brother John, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Friday, October 30, from 4pm, concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm. Funeral Prayers on Saturday, October 31, at 11am followed by removal to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode R95 FH74), arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown. House private please.

Tom Brazil

The death has occurred of Tom Brazil, Enniscorthy, Wexford / The Rower, Kilkenny / Killaloe, Clare. Tom Brazil was born on November 16, 1954, in Killaloe, Co. Clare. Later of Birmingham, England, Kilconnelly, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny and Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sadly passed away very unexpectedly on October 26, in Wexford General Hospital. Tom will be sadly missed by his loving wife Peggy, his two daughters Lisa and Clare, family, friends, neighbours and his beloved dogs.

A private cremation shall take place on Thursday, October 29, in Dublin. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the RNLI: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TB14231173/donate.html

John Deasy

The death has occurred of John Deasy, late of Kilkenny City, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. John (formerly of Ulster Bank), passed away on October 27, 2026, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (née Parkes) and much loved father of Irene, Brian, Colm, Emer and the late infant twins Paul and Margaret. John will be dearly missed by his loving family, sister Loretta and her husband John, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Linda and Carla, his beloved grandchildren, nieces Geraldine and Sarah, extended family, friends and all who knew him. John is predeceased by his parents Fabian and Margaret (Model School, Limerick) and his sisters Angela and Nuala.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, October 30, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95 XH7K). A private cremation will follow. A Month's Mind Mass and interment of John's ashes will take place in Rosses Point, Co. Sligo at a later date to be confirmed. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Anthony (Tony) Lally

The death has occurred of Anthony (Tony) Lally, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny/Villaines-la-Juhel, France, formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois and Croydon, UK. Unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 20. Beloved husband of Kirsten. Dearly missed by his daughters Ali and Charlotte (Charlie), son-in-law Jack, brother Gary, sisters-in-law Jo, Grainne and Sophie, brothers-in-law Conor and Andre, nieces Nia and Betty, extended family, friends, and dog Fudge.

A private family cremation service will take place on Friday, October 30. A memorial mass will take place on Friday, November 27, at 12pm in Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7EN, United Kingdom.

Mary (Anne) Lawlor (née Butler)

The death has occurred of Mary (Anne) Lawlor, (peacefully) at her home surrounded by love. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe, and her father Martin. Mary will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Mary, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends..

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (eircode R95FH90) on Thursday, October 29, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, pausing for prayers at 6pm, followed by removal to St John's Church, Kilkenny City, (eircode R95 ND2W). Requiem Mass on Friday (30th October) at 10.30am, followed by burial in St Kieran's Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.stjohnskilkenny.com Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Hospice Foundation, Nurses for night care. Donation box in Funeral Home and Church. House strictly private please.

Eamon Kenny

The death has occurred of Eamon Kenny, Freshford Road, Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his loving daughter Maria (Cox) and his brother Stephen. Eamon will be sadly missed by his family; his wife Gertie (Lalor), sons Seamus and Thomas, daughters Bernadette and Anita, sons-in-law James, Donnacha and Anthony, daughters-in-law Grace and Mary, his brother Paddy, sisters Dymphna and Sr. Mary, his grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Arriving on Thursday morning, October 29, to St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney R95 VX79 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery, (Aharney). You may view the Mass through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger

Patrick (Pat) Drennan

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Drennan, Talbots Hill, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny formerly of Grove House, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Pat passed away peacefully, following a long illness bourne with courage and great determination, surrounded by his loving family and friends on October 26, 2026 under the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cara ward, Saint Vincents Private Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Clare. Beloved husband of Nora, much loved father of Alan, Gemma and Patrick and cherished brother of Dermot, Tom, Mary (Mealy) and Marguerite (Crossfield). Welcoming father in law of Jenna, Lloyd and Sharon. Also sisters-in-law Rita and Pamela and brothers-in-law John and David. He will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, his extended family and wide circle of friends.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 1pm at the Church of the Assumption, Gowran. Pat will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired would be welcomed to Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre Kilkenny. House is asked to be private until laid to rest.

Bernard (Brian) Gillespie

The death has occurred of Bernard (Brian) Gillespie, Rathcusack, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Drimarone, Co. Donegal, who passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Imelda, much-loved father of Michael, David, Kevin, Andrew, Paul and Maria Bríd, and loving brother of James. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, Anne, John, Lena and Thomas; his sisters-in-law, Hanna, Maureen and Frances; his grandchildren, Isabelle, Liam, Luca, Aidan, Martina and Gaël; his nieces and nephews; and his extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Frank, Patsy, Winnie and Anne, and his granddaughter baby Emma.

Brian will repose in The Mercy Side Chapel of the Church or the Assumption, Thomastown (R95 YP97) from 5.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday with Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral to arrive to St Kieran's Church, Tullaherin, Co Kilkenny (R95 X970) for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Roland Joseph McCarthy

The death has occurred of Roland Joseph McCarthy, 31 Simkin Drive, Benalla, Victoria 3672, Australia and late of 39 Oak Hill, Pollerton, Co. Carlow and Castlecomer, on October 21, 2026. Passed away suddenly and peacefully in his 39th year, in the loving care of the Staff at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, surrounded by his loving Mother and family. Predeceased by his father Gerard. Devoted father to Kerri, Robin, Alisa, and Oisín. Roland's passing is deeply regretted by his children, his mother Catherine, brother David, aunt Margaret, cousins Melissa, Laura and Joseph, grandaunts Syriea and Patricia, granduncles Billy, Tommy and Stephen, his extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass for Roland will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 42 Arundel St, Benalla, Victoria, Australia on Thursday, October 29, at 11am followed by a private cremation.

Noreen Reynolds (née Culleton)

The death has occurred of Noreen Reynolds (née Culleton), London and late of Friary Street, Kilkenny. Noreen passed away on October 22, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael and much loved mother of Debbie, Anna, Michael and Jimmy. Noreen will be forever missed by her her loving family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Noreen is predeceased by her parents Bobby and Nancy Culleton, brothers Sean, Jimmy and Robbie and her nephew Robert.

Noreen's funeral mass and cremation will take place in London at a later date.

Jacqueline (Jacqui) Tallafus (née Kiely)

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jacqui) Tallafus (née Kiely), Grange, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully on October 24, 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff in The Nore Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny with her devoted family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and John Kiely, sisters Lorraine Kiely and Carol Papathanasiou. Jacqui will be deeply missed and forever loved by her husband Lutz, son Max and daughter Gabriella, brother Owen and sister-in-law Jackie, extended family, cousins, neighbours, friends and work colleagues in Ballyragget National School.

Requiem Mass for Jacqui will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyragget (R95 XD54) on Monday, November 2, at 11am and will be followed afterwards to Shasby’s Cremation Chapel, Kilkenny City (R95 FH1F) for a private family cremation service. Requiem Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger No flowers please, donations if desired to the following: Friends of St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Oncology Unit St. James Hospital Dublin or Oncology Unit University Hospital Waterford Donation box will be in church.