Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Josephine (Josie) Hennessy (née Whyte)

The death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Hennessy (née Whyte), Lower Street, Kilmacow, and late of Rosedale, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, peacefully in her 97th year in the tender care of her loving family and all the staff in SignaCare Nursing Home Ferrybank, predeceased by her husband Jim, son Seamie (Spinner), brother Tom and sisters Maura (Whyte) and Breda (Costello). Josie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Noeline (O'Callaghan), Patricia (Foskin) and Teresa (Motherway), sons-in-law Ned, Brendan and Joe, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Patty (Blanchfield), sister-in-law Stasia (Whyte), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Josie will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Thursday, September 24, from 5pm to 7pm, Josie's removal will take place on Friday, September 25, (walking from Rosedale) to St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Josie will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. MASS LINK and DONATIONS LINK

Paul Dack

The death has occurred of Paul Dack, Cloghabrody, Thomastown, Kilkenny . Paul passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his parents Mick and Mary (née Falvey) and his niece Helen-Anne McCann. He is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his siblings: Anne, Podge, Danny and Thomas, brother-in-law Seamus, nephew James and nieces: Lillie and Emma, cousins, relatives and by the Rehab Care Community, Kilkenny where he spent many happy years working.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday in the Church of The Assumption, Thomastown, followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. To view Paul's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link : https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/

Bridget Greene (née Brennan)

The death has occurred of Bridget Greene (née Brennan) of Shamrock Plaza, Shamrock Square, Carlow and formerly of Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny and Kilkea, Co Kildare. Pre-deceased by her parents Eddie and Margaret and sister Teresa. Beloved wife of the late Alistair Greene, much loved mother of Dahmane Joseph and adored grandmother of Conor and Grace. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving son, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Isabel, brothers Willie, Paddy, John and Joe, sisters Sarah, Elizabeth and Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Dahmane Joseph’s father Mourad, relatives and friends.

Bridget will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home Shamrock Square, Carlow (R93 C863) on Thursday from 5pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal from there on Friday at 1.45pm to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Square, arriving for Cremation Service at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart foundation

Mary Brigid (Biddy) Murphy

The death has occurred of Mary Brigid (Biddy) Murphy, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, and formerly of Shragh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, on September 21, 2026. Peacefully, at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Moira Murphy. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Eugene and Tony, sister Geraldine, sisters in-law Mary and Joan, brother in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, kind neighbours and friends.

Funeral cortege arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Requiem Mass can be Viewed HERE Mary will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

John Hartley

The death has occurred of John Hartley, Ballygunnermore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Grantstown, Waterford and Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny. September 23, 2026. John passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Enda, parents Alice and Edward and his brother Ned. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, daughters Elaine, Sinéad, Aisling, Clodagh and Sorcha, sons-in-law Leo, David, Alan and John, grandchildren Darragh, Órla, Clodagh, FÍonn, Mia, Rían, Enda, Liamóg, Hector, Oisín, Aoife, Tiarnan and Fintan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Waterford Residential Care Centre (St. Patrick’s) X91 XE86 on Friday, September 25, from 6pm to 8pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner on Saturday, September 26, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be livestreamed at 1pm on Saturday by following the Funeral Service link below. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Friends of St. Patricks Hospital Waterford.

Mary (Mai) Nolan (née Marnell)

The death has occurred of Mary (Mai) Nolan (née Marnell), formerly of Noremount and Fr. Delahunty Terrace, Kilkenny. Mai, in her 96th year, passed away on September 22, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family and in the exceptional care of the management and staff at Drakelands Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, her dear son Ray, parents, sisters and brother. Much loved mother of Peter, John, Marie, Brian and Ann. Mai will be dearly missed by her loving family, brother Pat and his wife Doris, daughters-in-law, Mary, Ber and Mary, her adored grandchildren Paul, Michael, Leanne, Katie, John Edward, Denise, Amy, Shane, Mark and Ian, her 15 great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Thursday, September 24, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. Fiacre's Church, Loughboy. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Constance Hennessy (née Brennan)

The death has occurred of Constance Hennessy (née Brennan), Killaree, Threecastles, Kilkenny, R95 AC98. Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Castlecomer District Hospital. Pre-deceased by her parents Billy and Mary Brennan. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tom, her daughters Mary, Helena and Siobhán, her siblings Geoffrey, Mary (Lacey), Reggie and Kieran, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives, friends and her faithful furry friends Benny and Toby.

Reposing at her residence (R95 AC98) on Thursday, September 24, from 3pm, pausing for Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, September 25, at 11am in Tulla Church (R95 XY02). Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. You may view the Mass through the following link: https://m.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger?ra=m