Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, January 10, 2026
Funeral arrangements RIP
The death has occurred of Frank Farrell, Main Street, Gowran, Kilkenny, on February 8th, peacefully after a short illness, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Ann (née Browne) and dearly loved father of Frank and Nessa, and son-in-law Tommy. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Minnie, his brothers Pat, Martin, Dick, Tommy, Jim, and John Joe, and sisters Kathleen and Angela.
Reposing in Hehir’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny, R95 FH90, on Wednesday, February 11, from 4pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday, February 12, in the Church of the Assumption, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, R95 K640, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be streamed on Gowran Parish Webcam https://www.parishwebsites.ie/gowran-webcam/
The death has occurred of Angela Healy, 36 Assumption Place, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Clomantagh, Barna, Co. Kilkenny, on February 9, 2026, peacefully after a short illness at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Dick and Molly and her brothers and sisters. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken husband Eamon, her adored children Mary, Eileen and Edward, her eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sons-in-law Michael and Vinny, Edward's partner Denise, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Wednesday, February 11, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation takes place afterwards at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 DD71) at 2pm. Angela's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-stream/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. The Healy family would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the doctors, nurses and staff of S.M.U. at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny for their excellent care and support shown to Angela during her illness. They will be forever grateful.
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Shelly, 51 Collins Park, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, at his residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and Kathleen and his brother Dick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his brother Ger, his sisters Sal and Mary, brothers-in-law Brendan and Noel, Ger’s partner Jenny, nieces Emma, Sharon, Lauren and Carrie, nephews Ger, Mark and Adrian, uncle Martin, aunt Rosie, relatives, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
The death has occurred of Philip James Smyth, Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on Feburary 2, 2026. Philip, passed away unexpectedly, in Cario, Egypt. Predeceased by his loving mother Millie, aunts and uncles. Philip will be sadly missed by his father George, sister Georgina, brothers Victor and Harvey, sisters-in-law Valerie and Helena, Colin, uncles Ralphie and Jimmy, nephews Adam, Kiel, Liam, Andrew, James, Kevin and Alan, nieces Sarah and Lisa, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.