Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The death has occurred of Eilís Kirwan (née Roche), Kilmacow, Kilkenny / Newcastle, Dublin. Formerly of Hazel Hatch, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. Eilís passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, December 16, 2024. Eilís is sadly missed by her husband Richard and children Aoife, Mary, Richard, Daniel, James and Peter, and their partners Ian, Will, Ailbhe, Niamh, Aoife and Ruth. She will be remembered fondly by her grandchildren, sisters and brothers.

Reposing on Wednesday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, (X91 C962) from 6pm until 8pm. Arriving on Thursday at St. Senan's Church Kilmacow (via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the church cemetery. No flowers please. Donations to the Waterford Hospice Foundation. To view Eilís' Funeral Mass please click on the following link: churchcamlive.ie

The death has occurred of Tommy Hannigan, late of Clonea Power Co Waterford and formerly of Garnarea, Piltown, Co Kilkenny, peacefully on December 13, 2024. Pre-deceased by his parents and wife Carol. Deeply regretted by his children Kevin, Melisa and Donna, brothers James, Patrick and John, sisters Eileen, Catherine and Clare, sister-in-law Tracy, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces Jemma, Sophie, Cassie and Olivia, nephews Philip and Christopher, relatives and friends.

Tommy's Funeral will arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Piltown, on Wednesday, December 18, for Requiem Mass on arrival at 10am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of John Cantwell, Ballyroan, Dublin / Castlecomer, Kilkenny. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Betty and his son Shay. Adored dad of Ciaran, Aoife and Sean, cherished grandad of Seamus, Terry, Leo and father-in-law of Marie. John will be deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family, his brothers Joe and Shem (deceased), his sisters Eileen, Mai, Claire, Monica and Ann, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Peter Massey Funerals, The Ruah Centre, Ballyroan (D14 T0C8) on Tuesday, December 17, from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, at 10am, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan with burial thereafter in Mount Venus Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the funeral mass you may view online by following the link below: Funeral Mass  The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all staff in the Maguire Ward, Tallaght Hospital, for the exceptional care and kindness shown to John during his time with them.

The death has occurred of Mark Brennan, Dunmore West, Co. Kilkenny. Mark passed away on December 16, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, following a short illness. Mark will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, brother-in-law Brendan and his wife Sandra, nieces Aoife, Orla, Eimear and Abbie, nephew Charlie, aunts Bridget, Doris and Agnes, uncle Pat, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Mark is predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael and sister Sharon.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, December 17, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to The Church of the Holy Trinity, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny (R95RD60). Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of St Luke's Hospital. Donation box in the Funeral Home and Church.