Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who recently died.
Joan Cody
The death has occurred of Joan Cody, SOS, The Sycamores, Kilkenny, and formerly of Ardnore and Dublin Road. Joan passed away on July 4, 2026, peacefully at her home in the care of all who loved her. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Mary (May) Cody and much loved sister of Anita (Foley) and Redmond. Joan will be dearly missed by her loving family, brother-in-law Lar, sister-in-law Bríd, nephews and nieces Conor, Barry, Deirdre, Siobhán, Andrew and Jennifer, grandnephews and grandnieces, aunts Mary and Ter, her godmother Julia, extended family and all in the SOS Community. Joan's family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to SOS Kilkenny for the love and care shown to their sister during her years spent with them.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny on Monday, July 6, from 5pm concluding with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to SOS Kilkenny. Donation box in funeral home and church. Joan's family would love if those attending the funeral would dress brightly in appreciation of Joan's wonderful life.
The death has occurred of Ann Mahony, (née Duggan), Viper, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. Passed, peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the loving care of the staff at Nazareth House Nursing Home, Malahide Road, Dublin. Reunited with her beloved husband Frank and her son Philip, who went before her. Ann will be sadly missed by all her family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving to St. Michael’s Church, Danesfort (Eircode R95 NY77) for Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 7, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Martha Doherty (née Roberts)
The death has occurred of Martha Doherty (née Roberts), Drakelands House Nursing Home and formerly of Blackmill Street, Kilkenny and London UK. Martha passed away on July 4, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Beloved mother of Denise, Gerald and Donald. Martha will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother Gus, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Danni, grandchildren Hannah, Conor and Sarah, sisters-in-law Breda (Roberts) and Hilda (Doherty), nephews and nieces, in a special way her niece Hilda (Comerford), extended family and all her friends at Drakelands. The family would like to acknowledge the management and staff at Drakelands Nursing Home and Dr. Anna Kavanagh, Castle Gardens Medical Practice for the care and kindness shown to Martha over the years.
Reposing in Drakelands House Nursing Home on Tuesday, July 7, from 6pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Joseph's Church, Foulkstown, Kilkenny. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Joseph (Joe) Rafferty
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Rafferty, 3 Chapel Lane, Thomastown Co Kilkenny and formerly of Edinburgh Scotland, peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, on July 3, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Kitt and James and sister Catherine. Sadly missed by his daughters Sandra and Julie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended Stapleton and Kelly families, Neighbours and Friends.
Reposing in the Mercy Side Chapel, Church of the Assumption, Thomastown from 5.30pm to 7pm on Tuesday, July 7, pausing for Rosary and Vigil prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday, July 8, at 11am in the main chapel. A private cremation will take place at a later time. Funeral mass can be viewed online at, https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/ House is private please.
Mary Rita Phelan
The death has occurred of Mary Rita Phelan, late of Castle Ellis, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in the exceptional care of the staff of The Sycamore Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by loved family members, Mary Rita will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brothers John and Patrick Phelan, her sister Breda Stack (née Phelan), her nieces and nephews, her relatives and friends.
Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home, Kilkenny (R95FH90) on Tuesday, July 7, 4pm to 6:30pm with prayers at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, July 8, at 11am, in the Church of the Assumption, Gowran, Kilkenny, followed by private cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Aoife Ní Chorcoráin and the doctors, nurses, and staff of The Sycamore Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, for the kindness, compassion, and excellent care shown to Mary Rita throughout her illness.
The death has occurred of Sr. Joan Hogan, Holy Faith Sisters, California, US, formerly of Ballytarsney, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny, who died peacefully, on May 4, 2026 in the loving care of the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, CA and Regina Residence, Orange, CA. Predeceased by her parents John and Bridie, her brothers Edward, John, Denis and Dick, her sisters Molly (Cassin), Bridget (Cody), Sr. M. Melania (Ellen), Anastacia (Farrell), Sr. M. Virgilius (Kathleen) and Sr. Alicia (Alice) recently deceased, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends in Ireland and US, Holy Faith Sisters especially her Sisters in the US, staff and residents of Regina Residence, past pupils and her colleagues in Wells of Life.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, July 8, in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange at 10am followed by burial of cremains with her sister, Sr. Virgilius, in Resurrection Cemetery, Rosemead, California. Funeral Mass will be available to view on: https://youtube.com/@srsofstjosephorange/streams. Click on title, Sr. Joan Hogan, CHF - Mass of Christian Burial.
Maurice Hennessy
The death has occurred of Maurice Hennessy, Revanagh, Coolcullen, Carlow via Kilkenny. Peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Elizabeth, sister Betty and brother John. Beloved husband of Peggie, loving father to Christopher and Stacey, deeply regretted by his daughter-in-law Clare and Stacey’s partner Brian, grandchildren Leah, Sophie, Abi, Michael and Luke, brothers and sisters niece's and nephews relatives and friends.
Reposing in Somers Funeral Home, Bagenalstown on Friday from 3pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Lazerian's Church, Leighlinbridge on Saturday at 11am, followed by cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome (Victorian Chapel) at 1.45pm. No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team. Maurice's family wish to thank the Public Health Nurses, Palliative Care Team, Carers and all who cared for Maurice during his illness.
Elizabeth Byford
The death has occurred of Elizabeth Byford, 6 Archersfield, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, at her residence on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Pre-deceased by her mother Rita. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family, her children Luka, Johannes and Giselinda and their father Danijel, her brother Richard, her father John, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service will take place in Kilkenny Steiner School, Ballytobin, Callan (Eircode R95 ATK7) on Wednesday, July 8, at 2pm. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilmoganny Cemetery.