Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The death has occurred of Peter Dunne, suddenly at his home, formerly from Dublin but living in The Cottage, Kellymount, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny. Sadly missed and loved by his two daughters Lorna and Lisa, two granddaughters Lana and Ava. Bernie, his daughter in law Kris, all his close friends especially Mick M , Mick L and Alan, also his little dog Lola. He was the most caring kindest man and everyone knew him for his funny humour.

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The death has occurred of Jackie Stacey, Shanbogh, Rosbercon, Kilkenny / New Ross, Wexford. Husband of Yvonne and loving father of Mark, John, Paul and Colm. Jackie will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Mary, Elaine, Elaine and Hannah, his adored grandchildren Finn, Luca, Wil, Éinín, Ethan, Daimhin, Jonah, Elijah, Rob and Noah, his trustee companion Boxer, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Ryan’s funeral home, New Ross, (Y34DK15) on Tuesday, May 6, from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Removal from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 7, to The Church of the Assumption, Rosbercon, arriving for funeral mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed live here Family flowers only please , donations in lieu to The Solas Centre, Waterford. Donate Here House strictly private please

The death has occurred of Joe Murphy, Brownsford Lower, Inistioge, Kilkenny, on May 4. Joe, predeceased by his parents Bill and Julia, sisters Mary, Nora, Kate and Josie. Deeply regretted his brother Paddy, sister Julie, sister-in-law Catherine, brothers-in-law Nicky and Bill, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross on Wednesday, May 7, from 5pm concluding at 8pm. Removal from Doyle's Funeral Home will take place at 12.30pm on Thursday, May 8, to arrive at St. David's Church Listerlin for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Michael Griffin, Milepost, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny and late of Clover Meats and Waterford Crystal, who died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, peacefully in his 94th year in the tender care of his loving family and all the staff at Signa Care Ferrybank. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, sisters Nellie (Power), Josie (Noonan), Biddy (Griffin), Cissie (Baldwin) and Betty (Griffin), brothers Paddy and Dick. Michael, dearly loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen (née White), his children Maria, Ollie, Fr. Brian, Karen and Susan, daughter-in-law Anna, sons-in-law Darren and Christopher, his grandchildren Tara, Kayleigh, Eadaoin, Donnacha, Niall, Connor, Mollie and Dara, his great grandchildren Oísín, Aaron, Rosie, Cealan, Eábha, Ella and Danny, brother Sean, sisters Nancy (Hickey) and Patricia (Hogan), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, Gavin and Paul extended family, neighbours and friends.

Michael will be reposing in his home Milepost (X91 YK16), on Tuesday, May 6, from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm, Michael's Removal will take place on Wednesday, May 7, to Church of The Assumption, Slieverue, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Michael will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. To view Michael's funeral mass click here: MASS LINK