Kilkenny Deaths -Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Alison Delaney (née Foxall)

The death has occurred of Alison Delaney (née Foxall), Knockeenbawn, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family at her residence, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Pre-deceased by her father Geof, her brothers Adrian and Edward, her children’s father Brendan and her friend Tom Byrne. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her children Rosie, David, Jamie, Maggie and Grace, her mother Margaret (née Walsh), her brother Frank, her grandchildren Lily May and James, Rosie’s partner Peter, Maggie’s partner Robin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her best friend Michelle Kearney, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh (Eircode R95 F407) on Wednesday, October 21, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on Ballycallan Parish Webcam at www.ballycallan.com House private please.

Bernard (Bernie) Murphy

The death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) Murphy, "Kincora", Sion Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballinamona, Clara, Co. Kilkenny. Bernie passed away on October 18, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Julia. Bernie will be sadly missed by his sister Mary (Kerwick), brother Tom (UK) and his partner Patsy, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, the staff and his friends at "Kincora"and all those who knew him.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, October 20, from 5pm to 6.30pm with Prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards with his parents in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live steamed here REQUIEM MASS

Ned Murphy

The death has occurred of Ned Murphy, Kilcasey Cottage, Kilcasey, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Pre-deceased by his wife Freda, his brothers Fr. Paddy, James and Johnny, his sisters, Sr. Theresa, Nora and Sheila. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his daughter Linda, sons Daithí, Eamon and John, brother Peter (Cork), sisters Sr. Genevieve, Sr. Bridget and Sr. Kathleen, Daithí’s partner Deirdre, Linda’s partner Alan, grandchildren Alison, David and Luke, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443) on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Prayers in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan at 10am, on Friday, October 23, followed by removal to The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode (R95 FH74) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown. House private please.

Michael Raggett

The death has occurred of Michael Raggett, Aghavillar, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Mick and Peggy and his brother PJ. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Mary, his children Emma, Jenny (Molloy), David and Brian, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Caroline, his adored grandchildren Jamie, Eoin, Fiadh, Danny, Grace and Daithí, brothers John, Martin and Brendan, sisters Maisie, Ann, Mag, Carmel, Alice and Vera, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral arriving to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode R95 FH74) for Requiem Mass on Tuesday , October 20, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown. House Private Please on Tuesday morning.

Lynette Canham (née Tremmil)

The death has occurred of Lynette Canham (née Tremmil), Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Walthamstow, London. Lynette passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, in the compassionate care of the staff at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack (John) and her parents Joseph and Kathleen. Lynette will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Kate, sons Peter and Jack, brothers, sisters, daughter-in-law Shona, her adored grandchildren Josh, Katelyn, Sam, Joey, Luke, Zoey and Johnny, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh followed by Cremation Service at 3pm in Shannon Crematorium, Shannon, Co. Clare. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Lynette's Requiem Mass will be live streamed Here

Clare Murphy

The death has occurred of Clare Murphy, Michael Street, Kilkenny. Clare passed away on October 18, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark. Clare will be sadly missed by her loving family, sister Nell, sisters-in-law Ann and Jill, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Clare is predeceased by her parents William (Galtee) and Tess Murphy, brothers Jim and Billy and sisters Kit, Olive, Joan, Moll, Vera and Daphne.

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

Mary (Molly) Kavanagh (née Lee)

The death has occurred of Mary (Molly) Kavanagh (née Lee), Bance, Castlecomer, Kilkenny / formerly of Birr, Offaly, on October 17, 2026. Molly passed away in St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Nancy, sisters Ann and Margaret, brother Frank and niece Ann. Sadly missed by her loving husband John, brother Jim, brothers in law Malcolm, Shem and Paddy, sisters in law Carol and Kathleen, nephew Chris, nieces Sharon and Jennifer, grandniece Caitlin, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral cortege arriving at St Colman's Church, Conahy (R95 VK46) for Requiem mass at 11am on Tuesday, October 20. Molly will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed HERE

Maurice Foley

The death has occurred of Maurice Foley, New Park, High Street, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Maurice passed away peacefully after a short illness in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on October 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda, his dad and mam and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons Des and Johnny, his daughters Ann, Rita, Elaine, Lynda and Rose, his sons in law Stephen and Cyril, daughter in law Carolyn and all his grandchildren.

Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home, Graignamanagh (eircode R95 D853) from 2pm concluding at 8pm on Tuesday, October 20. Removal from his home in New Park at 10.30am on Wednesday to arrive at Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tinnahinch. CLICK HERE TO VIEW REQUIEM MASS

Teresa Dunne (née Crowe)

The death has occurred of Teresa Dunne (née Crowe), Fairview, Graignamanagh, Kilkenny. Teresa died peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Ted, her brother Willie and her son in law Tommy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family Richard, Mary, Jacinta, Tony and Michelle, her daughter in law Mary, sons in law George, Ross and Gerry, her brother in law Jim and Sisters in law Rita and Anna, her cousin Evelyn and adored grandchildren Keith, Nicole, Jamie, Jenny, Meadbh, Freya and Eilidh and nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Removal at 10.30am on Tuesday, October 20, to arrive at Duiske Abbey for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. CLICK HERE TO VIEW REQUIEM MASS The Dunne family would like to invite everyone to join them in the Abbey Hall for refreshments following the funeral. Family flowers only please but donations can be made to the Race against Dementia charity. A donation box will be available at the funeral home also.

Catherine Doyle (née O'Brien)

The death has occurred of Catherine Doyle (née O’Brien), Purcells Garden, Threecastles, Kilkenny, R95 RD00 / Graignamanagh, Kilkenny / Ballymurphy, Carlow. Formerly of Main St. and Bohermore, Graignamanagh and Ballyglisheen, Ballymurphy, Co. Carlow. Pre-deceased by her husband Mick and son Fran, her brothers John, Andy and Paddy and her sister Sheila. She will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, her two great friends Ann-Marie and Teresa, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 20, at 2pm in Tulla Church Threecastles R95 YX02. Burial will take place afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Graignamanagh at approximately 4pm. House private on Tuesday morning please. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at this link on Tuesday.

John Dewberry

The death has occurred of John Dewberry, 83 Larchfield, Kilkenny. John passed away on October 17, 2026, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital, in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Eugene, Michelle, Johann, Caitríona and Ann-Marie. John will be dearly missed by his loving family, brother Michael, sons-in-law Seamus, Conor and John, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Marie, grandchildren Jonathan, David, Daniel, Louise, James, Ryan, Amy, Eoin, Jacob, Layla, Hannah and Jack, great grandchildren Ollie, Ivy, Davin, Elliot, Finley, Shea, Maisie, Teddy and Ollie, his niece Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. John's family would like to acknowledge in a special way the HSE home care team who attended him at home, the staff of Patrick Street Medical Centre and all the staff at St. Luke's Hospital for the care and kindness shown to John over the years.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House is private on Tuesday please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

Michelle Culleton (née Mackey)

The death has occurred of Michelle Culleton (née Mackey), Robinstown, Glenmore, Kilkenny. Beloved wife of Jamie and cherished mother of Hannah. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, family, neighbours and friends.

Removal on Tuesday, October 20, to St. James' Church, Glenmore, arriving for funeral mass at 12noon, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only donations if desired to the Solas Centre, Waterford. Donate Here

Catherine (Kit) Quinn (née Condon)

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kit) Quinn (née Condon), Beech Park, Kilkenny and formerly of Fermoy, Co. Cork. Kit, in her 96th year, passed away on October 17, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter and daughter Elaine. Much loved mother of Stephanie, Billy and Karen. Kit will be dearly missed by her loving family, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Anne Marie, grandchildren Elizabeth, Paul, Conor, Shane, Aoife, Niamh, Ronan, Sarah, Aisling and Aimee, great grandchildren Alfie, Annabelle, Olivia and Imogen, extended family, her dear friend Bid, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, October 21, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin: DONATIONS

John Kirwan

The death has occurred of John Kirwan, Gragara, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny, and resident of Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny John passed away peacefully at Tinnypark Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 18, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy, their son Edward and grandson John Edward. Sadly missed by his daughters Josephine, Teresa, Patricia, Anne-Marie and Mairead, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, sons-in-law/partners Joe, Pat, Michael, Maurice and Ronan, his 17 adored grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95 AK38) on Tuesday, October 20, from 4pm, with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6pm, followed by removal to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Jenkinstown (R95 NN67). Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in St. Colman's cemetery, Conahy.