Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Michael (Mick) McGree

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) McGree of Bungalow 5, Oak Park, Carlow and formerly of Lisdowney, Co Kilkenny passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 1, 2026, at Hillview Nursing Home, Tullow oa, Carlow. Beloved husband of the late Teresa, much loved father of Michelle and Raymond, adored grandfather of Teidí, cherished brother of Paddy, Joe, Joan, Anne and the late Seán, Billy, Fr. Tom, Frank, Jimmy, Kathleen and Marie and treasured son of the late William and Joanna. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter, son, grandchild, son-in-law Kevin, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, (Eircode R93 C863) on Tuesday, November 3, from 4pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Wednesday at 10.30am, to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. Mass can be viewed on: https://askeaparish.ie/parish-webcams/the-holy-family-church-askea-webcam/ Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Laurence Hunt

The death has occurred of Laurence Hunt, Mervue, Galway / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. Laurence peacefully at University Hospital Galway (UHG), surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Laurence M. and Eileen, and brother Edward. Lovingly and fondly remembered by his family: wife Beryl, children Camilla Hunt and Nyoka Hatch, stepdaughter Joyce Celine, brothers John (Cape Town, South Africa) and Ken (North Carolina, USA), sister Catherine, sisters-in-law Rita (California, USA), Nancy Atkins (North Carolina, USA) and Kit (Kilkenny), nieces and nephews Gio, Juliette, David, Laura, Gail, Kendra and Marc, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Cremation Service for Laurence Hunt will take place on Saturday, November 7, at 12 noon in Shannon Crematorium (V14 PV30).

Lee Heffernan

The death has occurred of Lee Heffernan, late of Old Callan Road and Newpark Close, Kilkenny. Lee passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2026. Beloved son of Martina Barcoe (nee Scanlon) and Willie Heffernan, loving father of Cian and Conor and dear brother of Kayleigh, Aaron and Joshua. Lee will be dearly missed by his loving family, partner Cathy, niece Ava, aunt Mary, uncles Darren and Andy, cousins, extended family, friends and all who knew him. Lee is predeceased by his grandparents Peter and Marie Scanlon and infant brother Jamie.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, November 4, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 1pm in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Simon Community: DONATIONS

Thomas (Tommy) Kavanagh

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Kavanagh, Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, formerly of Cloone, Co. Kilkenny, late of Waterford Crystal. Died October 29, 2026. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Breda, his parents Bridget and Patrick, and his brothers Al and John. Much loved father of Amanda, Tracey, Stephen and Barry, Tommy will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters, his grandchildren Dylan, Rhiannon, Michaela, Alexia, Quinn, Ruairí and Sadie, sisters Nell, Kathleen, Ann and Breda, brothers Nick and Pat, sons-in-law Gary and Dereck, daughters-in-law Joanne and Amy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday, November 3, in St. Saviours Church, Ballybeg at 10am. Private Cremation to follow. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Solace Centre: https://alzheimer.ie/ - https://solascentre.ie/

Ken Digby

The death has occurred of Ken Digby, Oldcourt, Inistioge, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his loving wife Geraldine and brothers Vincent, Brian and Thomas. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Marie-Claire, Vivienne and Róisín, son Vincent, sister Ursula, grandchildren Andrew, Isobel, Lauren, Eve, Caylin, Janet and Isla-Rey, sons-in-law John and Mario, daughter-in-law Nikki, Vivienne's partner Nicky, extended family and friends. RIP

Removal from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 3, to St. Brendan's Church, Clodiagh, (eircode: R95 KD89) arriving for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Cappagh Cemetery, Inistioge.

Tom Malone

The death has occurred of Tom Malone, Moate Road, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Desart, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny, who died on October 30, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Kathleen and sister Liz. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons Robert and Kevin, daughters Pam, Toni and Meg, sisters Ann, Maureen, Helen, Julie and Pat, sister-in-law Peggy and brothers-in-law Christy, Rory, Willie and Eamonn, sons-in-law Adrian & Alan, daughters-in-law Tee and Elaine, grandchildren Izzy, Ava, Matt, Mikey, Caitlyn, Fiadh, Tom and Tammie, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at his Residence [R95 H6N9] on Tuesday, November 3, from 2pm concluding at 7pm. Reposing on Wednesday from 12pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyragget on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by removal to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin for Cremation Service at 1pm.

Patrick (Paddy) Kelly

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Kelly, Assumption Place and formerly of Lord Edward Street, Kilkenny. Paddy passed away on October 30, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of his family and in the wonderful care of the Staff of the Nore Ward at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary (née Knox) and much loved father of Paul and Mary. Paddy will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Michael and John, adored grandchildren Michael, Matthew and Lorraine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Paddy is predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Maurice Morrissey

The death has occurred of Maurice Morrisey, Old Luffany, Mooncoin, Kilkenny / Waterford. Maurice passed away peacefully on Sunday at Tipperary University Hospital Clonmel. Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Maurice and sister Terry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernie, children Martin, Fred, Jason, Rob and Jennie and their partners, grandchildren, sisters Anne and Gertie, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Arriving on Tuesday at St. Kevin’s Church Carrigeen for Requiem Mass at 11am. Followed by private cremation. No flowers please.

Katty Byrne

The death has occurred of Katty Byrne, Raheendonore, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, on October 30, 2026. Katty will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted brother Michael; sisters-in-law Nora and Helen; her nieces Eilish, Geraldine and Michelle; her nephews Gerard, Martin, Diarmuid, John, Alan, Martin and Keith, together with their partners Pat, Trish, Seamus, Majella, Ann, PJ, Eadaoin and Geraldine; and all her grandnieces and grandnephews, who will hold many precious memories of her. Katty is predeceased by her beloved brothers Paddy, Sean and Morgan; her cherished sister Marie and Marie's husband Ray; and her loving parents Jeremiah and Elizabeth Byrne. R.I.P.

Reposing in Raheendonore (Eircode R95HX99) from 3pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 4. Removal on Thursday, November 5, at 10.30am to arrive at Duiske Abbey for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Calvary cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live online and a link will be placed her prior to Mass time.