Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently passed away.
Stephen Buck
The death has occurred of Stephen Buck, Ladywell, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, and formerly of Dublin. In the care of the staff of The Mater Hospital, Dublin, May 28, 2026. Predeceased by his father John. Greatly missed by his devoted wife Marian, mother Maura, sister Cathie, father-in-law Sean O'Neill, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, June 1. A service for Stephen will take place at Glasnevin Crematorium (D11XA32), Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin, On Tuesday, June 2, at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations to Medecins Sans Frontieres. A donations box will be provided. House is private at other times please.
James (Jim) Dobbyn
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Dobbyn, Fethard, Tipperary / Kilkenny / Wexford. Jim passed away peacefully following a short illness. Beloved husband to Margaret. Adored father to Lorraine and Vincent. Dearly loved father in law to Tony and Alison. Wonderful grandfather to Aidan, Ellen and Gareth. Jim will be sadly missed by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, Blackie the cat, Bobby the Bichon and Jim's many friends. Jim was loved by everyone who knew him.
Reposing in Mackens Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford Y35 HP29 on Monday, June 1, from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Bride Street, Wexford on Tuesday, June 2, for funeral mass at 12 noon. You can join mass online through this link Jim's funeral mass. Cremation will take place privately. No flowers please. Instead please raise a glass over the coming days to the beautiful soul of Jim Dobbyn ...he would love that
Phil Boyle
The death has occurred of Phil Boyle, Shanbough, Rosbercon, Co. Kilkenny, on May 31, 2026. Phil passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Anthony, Philip, Anne-Marie, Susan, Mark and Kate, doting grandfather of Rachel, Dylan, Leyla, Seán, Cilllian, Cara, Rían, Emma, Kate and Noah. Deeply regretted by sons-in-law John and Jason, daughters-in-law Olive, Bianca and Jen, brothers Pat, Johnny and Frank, sisters Maureen, Cissie and Nano, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Phil is predeceased by his brother Jim
Phil will repose at his residence from 2pm Today Monday, June 1, concluding at 9pm, and again Tomorrow Tuesday, June 2, from 2pm concluding at 9pm (with prayers at 7pm). Removal will take place at 11.30am on Wednesday, June 3, from his residence to arrive at The Church of The Assumption Rosbercon for 12noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning please. Funeral Mass can be viewed on (link below). Special thanks to The Oncology Team in University Hospital Waterford, for the exceptional care they provided to Phil.
Nicholas (Nicky) McCarthy
The death has occurred of Nicholas (Nicky) McCarthy, late of The Crescent, Belmont, Ferrybank, and formerly of Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny. Nicky passed away on May 26, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved dad Christopher, sister Hannah, brother Oisín, grandad Michael and auntie Mary. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother Delia and her partner John. Nicky will be forever missed by his brothers John and Diarmuid, he will be fondly remembered by his aunties and uncles, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Nicky's funeral cortège will walk from 38 The Crescent, Belmont, Ferrybank at 10:20am to arrive for his Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, June 4, in the Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank.Immediately afterwards Nicky will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Nicky's Funeral Mass will be live streamed at 11am on Thursday by following the link: https://ferrybankslieverueparishes.ie/ferrybank-webcam/ Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Social Ground Force Ireland (mental health and addiction charity) by following the link below:https://socialgroundforce.com/donations/