Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Richard ( Dick) Kinsella
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Kinsella, Goresbridge Road, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Anastasia and Richard, Sister Mary. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Sharon and son Conor. His grandchildren Noah and Jake, Sharon’s partner Mark. sister Caroline, brothers Tommy, Michael, Noel and Martin, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and family.
Reposing at his residence (R95 W5R6) on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm with Funeral Prayers ay 7.15pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Paulstown, followed by burial in the Holy Family Cemetery Paulstown. House strictly private Wednesday morning. Family flowers only donations if desired to the hepathology department St Luke’s.
Liam Tobin
The death has occurred of Liam Tobin, late of Coyle Square, Evergreen Street, Cork, City, and formerly of Ballygriffin, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Liam died July 31, 2026. Predeceased by his mother Catherine (Renee). Much loved son of Tommy, and brother of Niamh, Kevin, and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his family, brother-in-law Eddie, sisters-in-law Niamh and Sheila, nieces and nephews Kieran, Darryl, Emily and Scott, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins work colleagues and frien
Reposing at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (X91FW4A), on Tuesday, August 4, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass in St. Senan’s Church, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, August 5, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To view Liam's funeral Mass log on to the link: https://irishlivestream.com/tom-hennessyandsons-undertakers Donations in lieu of flowers to South-East Palliative Care: https://waterfordhospice.ie/
Séan Beehan
The death has occurred of Séan Beehan, 11 Foulkscourt, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, on July 31. 2026, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents John and Jane and his sisters Mary and Betty. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Sonny, Margaret, Thomas, Josephine, Liam, Eugene, Domo, Dinny, David, Adrian, Claire and Keith, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Mary, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements will be announced on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026.
Ellen (Nellie) Barron(née Woods)
The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Barron (nèe Woods), Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents, brothers and sisters. Nellie will be sadly missed by her daughter Carmel, sons Ritchie, Michael, Pat and Declan, her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Teresa, Patricia and Sally. Loving grandmother to Lisa, Emma, Michael, David, Eileen, Vicky, Padraic, Rachel, Vicky, Ciara and Dylan. Forever remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
In keeping with Nellie’s wishes her body has been donated to Medical Science. A funeral Mass for Nellie will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny at 11am
Richard (Dick) Skehan
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Skehan, Wimbledon, London, and formerly Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Michelle, his parents Jim and Mary, his sister Ina, niece Shinead and brother-in-law Stephen. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Debbie, sons-in-law Gareth and Ian, grandchildren Oliver, Jessica and Joseph, his sisters Mamie, Deirdre and Vera, his brothers Eamonn, Jimmy and Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
A celebration of Dick's life will take place in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney on Friday, August 7, at 7.30pm. Dick's Funeral will take place on Friday, August 21, at 11am in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, Wimbledon.