Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Patrick (Paddy) Morrissey
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Morrissey, Byrnesgrove, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, July 19, 2026. Paddy, peacefully surrounded by his family in the care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife, Nancy (nee Kenny), parents, sisters and daughter-in-law Stella. Paddy will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters; Seamus, Martina, Pat , Aidan and Kathleen, daughter-in-law Claire, sons-in-law Chun Ong and Joe Brennan and Seamus' partner Jackie. His six grandsons, twelve granddaughters, and four great granddaughters, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his Residence in Byrnesgrove (R95 WV70) from 2pm on Tuesday, July 21, with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8.30pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyragget for Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Paddy will be laid to rest thereafter in St. Finnan's Cemetery, Ballyragget. House private on Wednesday morning. Family flowers only please. Patrick's funeral mass can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/@allisonritchiechurchsinger?si=cXbPB9z_MlJU9oo6
The death has occurred of Helen Lally (née Fitzpatrick) late of Templeorum, Co. Kilkenny. Helen passed away on July 18, 2026. This followed a short illness whilst under the expert care of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, her parents and her brother Jim. Helen will be sadly missed by her sons Seamus and Peter, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Helen will be reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary (E32 EP84) on Tuesday, July 21, from 6pm to 7pm. Helen will be arriving at Templeorum Church on Wednesday, July 22, for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen Grogan (née Fahey)
The death has occurred of Kathleen Grogan (née Fahey), 25 Circular Road and formerly of Ossory Park, Kilkenny. Kathleen passed away on July 20, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Predeceased by her husband John and her beloved daughter Michelle (Heffernan). Kathleen will be dearly missed by her loving family, sons Keith and John, daughter Fiona (O'Brien), sons-in-law Bob and Pat, daughters-in-law Karen and Sandra, grandchildren Kate, Diarmuid, Anna, Niamh, Rachel, Ciara, Conor and Jack, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home on the Circular Road (R95VXF2) on Tuesday, July 21, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS House private on Wednesday morning please.
John McGrath
The death has occurred of John McGrath, Kilmadum, Ballyfoyle, and formerly of Columcille, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. John passed away on July 16, 2026, peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen and niece Gabrielle. John will be dearly missed by his loving siblings, brother Billy and sisters Mary, Breda, Lena, Geraldine, Aine and Theresa, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am at St. Joseph's Church, Ballyfoyle. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary's Cemetery, Thomastown. House is private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care team. DONATIONS
Eileen Lawlor
The death has occurred of Eileen Lawlor (née Kavanagh) of Gurtahile, Bilboa, Carlow and formerly Rathanna, Borris, Co Carlow passed away peacefully, in her 98th year, surrounded by her loving family, on July 18, 2026, at her home. Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Annie, husband Patrick (Paddy) and infant son. Much loved mother of James and Lena (Paulstown), adored grandmother of Andrew, Eamonn, Patrick, Niamh, Dermot, Ciarán and great-grandmother of Edward. Cherished sister of the late Michael, Richard, Teresa and Rita. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchild, son-in-law Edward, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends, especially close family friend T.J.
Eileen will repose at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (R93 C863) from 3pm on Tuesday, July 21, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from there on Wednesday at 11.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Eamonn Brady
The death has occurred of Eamonn Brady, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A and late of Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny, on June 15, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Mona. Eamonn was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be forever remembered by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.
Eamonn's Funeral Mass was held on June 21, 2024 at the Holy Family Church, Illinois followed by interment of his ashes. A Memorial Mass for Eamonn will be celebrated on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11a.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny followed by interment of some of his ashes in St. Kieran's Cemetery, Kilkenny. Eamonn's Memorial Mass will be live streamed HERE
Sean Barcoe
The death has occurred of Sean Barcoe, Dunbell, Clara, Co. Kilkenny, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 peacefully surrounded by his family and in the care of the wonderful staff of Beaumont Hospital Dublin. Sean is predeceased by his first wife Anna, father Michael, mother Bridget, brothers Derry, Chum and sisters Bessie, Ann, Maudie and Carmel. Deeply regretted by his wife Maureen and much loved father to Sean, Claire, Michael, Mairéad and Jason. Sean will be greatly missed by his loving family, brother Tom and sister Phylis, mothers-in-law, sons-in-law Marty and Antonio, daughter-in-law Yesim, Michael’s partner Sarah, Jason’s partner Gráinne, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, his adored grandchildren Conor, Caoimhe, Cian, Anna, Anto, Anna Mai, Clara, Finn, his nephews and nieces, extended family, great neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Sean will repose at Shasby's Funeral Home Kilkenny City on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday (23rd) at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The mass will be live streamed here Sean’s family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny for their wonderful care.