Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, July 28, 2027

John Moriarty

The death has occurred of John Moriarty, Churchtown, Dublin, formerly from Clomantagh, Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff at CareChoice Parnell Road. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Maura. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, together with his extended family, neighbours and many friends. His kindness, warmth and quiet strength will be remembered always by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Dundrum, D14 F3X2, on Wednesday, July 29, from 3pm to 5pm. Complimentary car parking is available at the old Dundrum Shopping Centre (Lidl) car park - entrance on Dundrum Village Main Street (not Dundrum Town Centre Car Park). Tickets to exit car park, free of charge, available on request at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Dundrum. John’s Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 30, at The Good Shepherd Church, Churchtown at 10am, followed by burial in St Lachtain’s Cemetery, Freshford, Kilkenny. The funeral service can be viewed online at the link: https://churchtownparish.com/webcam/

Bridget Guilfoyle (née Bergin)

The death has occurred of Bridget Guilfoyle (née Bergin), Assumption Place, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her mother Peggy and her brother-in-law Mattie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband John, her adored family Yvonne, John (Jnr) and Helena, her heartbroken grandchildren Ben, Oisín, Abbi and Cillian , son-in-law Rohan, Helena's partner Johnny, her father Joe, twin sister Margaret, brother-in law, sisters-in-law, uncle Pat, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford on Tuesday, July 28, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the Mill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. House private on Wednesday morning please.

Maureen Burke (née O'Grady)

The death has occurred of Maureen Burke (nee O'Grady), Archersrath Nursing Home, and formerly of Whitewood, Kilkenny and Charleville, Co. Cork. Maureen, in her 96th year, passed away on July 26, 2026, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and much loved mother of Ellen (Millea), Nora (Rutten) and Billy. Maureen will be dearly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Berniece, sons-in-law Jim and Hans, grandchildren Conor, Saskia, Chantelle, Simmone and Jon, extended family and all her friends at Archersrath.

Reposing at her son Billy's home, "Ard na Gaoithe", Thornback Road, Keatingstown (R95DK4P) on Tuesday, July 28, from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Lar Fortune

The death has occurred of Lar Fortune, Shambough, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Kilkenny, on July 25, 2026. Predeceased by his brothers Phil and Paddy, nephew Brian and niece Trish. Deeply regretted by his loving family sister Mary, sister-in-law Alice, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral to arrive at The Church of The Assumption Rosbercon for 12noon Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 28, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery

Anna (Nancy) Dalton

The death has occurred of Anna (Nancy) Dalton, at her daughter Helen Edwards’ residence in Bulgan, Glynn, Wexford. Loving wife of the late John and loving mother of Mary and Helen, loving sister of Jimmy Eileen Michael and the late Bridie and May. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, brothers, sister, sons-in-law Ralph and Kieran, grandchildren Peter Gary, Mark, Robert and Clare, great-grandchildren Joseph Caitlin, Sam, Boaz, Sarayah, Amelyah, Issac Thomas and Laura, extended family and friends.

Funeral arriving to Church of The Assumption Thomastown on Tuesday, July 28, for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial in the St Mary's Cemetery Dublin Road Thomastown.

Maureen Cantwell (née Lalor)

The death has occurred of Maureen Cantwell (née Lalor), Seskin, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Mary and her brother Patrick (Patie). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her husband Larry, her daughter Denise (Morrissey), her son Michael, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Orla, grandchildren Cathal, Pádraig, Aidan and Méabh, Paddy’s daughter Zoe, brothers Seamus, Donal, Michael, Eamonn, Fintan, Joe, John, Peter and Martin, sisters, Kathleen and Ann Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arriving to St. Nicholas Church, Windgap (Eircode R95 KD51) for Requiem Mass at 11am, on Tuesday, July 28. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. For those who would like to view the Funeral Mass can do so through, Windgap, Tullahought, Dunnamaggin and Kilmoganny Catholic Churches Facebook Page.

Margaret (Margo) Dowling (née Malone)

The death has occurred of Margaret (Margo) Dowling (nee Malone), Larchfield, Kilkenny. Margo passed away on July 26, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of family and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Barrow Ward at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Joe and much loved mother of Anna, John and Catherine. Margo will be dearly missed by her loving family, sister Ann, sons-in-law Martin and Dick, daughter-in-law Bridget, grandchildren Josh, Robbie, Finn, Joe and Jake, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends and in a special way her long time friend Jean.

A Committal Service for Margo will be held on Tuesday, July 28, at 12 noon in St. Kieran's Cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only.

Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield)

The death has occurred of Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield), Lower Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny, on July 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Dax Hospital, France, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and her parents Peter and Peggy. Madeleine, beloved mother of Monica, Majella, Caleb and Rachael, sons-in-law Richard and Austin and daughter in law Breda, cherished grandmother to Laura, Amy, Sophie, Richard, Thomas, Emma, Niall, Madeleine and Ruby Rose, dear sister of Margaret, Martin and Eileen, Madeleine will be so deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

A gracious and considerate lady, whose warmth, generosity and joy touched all who knew her, may Madeleine's gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Funeral arrangements later .

Stephen Campion

The death has occurred of Stephen Campion, Clara, Clifden, Co. Kilkenny. Stephen passed away on July 26, 2026, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Beloved husband of Marie (née Carroll) and much loved father of Linda, John, Christine, Stephen, Shane, Emma and Caitlín. Stephen will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Pat, Peter, Jack and Danny, sisters Kitty and Margaret, daughter-in-law Muminah, Christine's partner Declan, John's fiancée Jennie, grandchildren Alaynah, Éabha, Robyn, Jase, Michael, Darragh, Shauna, Franky and Ella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and in a special way his niece Susan, extended family, kind neighbours, his life long friend Michael Meany and a wide circle of friends. Stephen is predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret, brother Seamus and sisters Aggie and Margaret.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House is private on Tuesday morning please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society: DONATIONS

Paul Curran

The death has occurred of Paul Curran, Cluain Mhuire, Goresbridge, Kilkenny, who died on July 26, at St Lukes Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents John and Chrissie , sadly missed by his loving partner Pauline brothers John, Joe and Tom, sister Rosalind nephews, nieces in - laws relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral to arrive at the Church Of The Holy Trinity Goresbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday followed by burial in Mary Queen Of Peace Cemetery.