Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Charlie Byrne
The death has occurred of Charlie Byrne, Clashduff, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on August 3, 2026. Peacefully at Brookehaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Charlie will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary Jo and Nora, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95AK38) on Wednesday, August 5, from 5pm concluding with rosary at 7pm. Funeral prayers on Thursday at 6:30pm followed removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer (via his home). Requiem mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Charlie's funeral mass can be viewed HERE
Micheal (Sonny) Purcell
The death has occurred of Michael (Sonny) Purcell, Graignamanagh, Bagenalstown and formerly London U.K. Michael passed away peacefully on August 4, in the loving care of Beechwood Nursing Home staff in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow in his 92nd year. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Catherine, his life long partner Beryl, sisters Agnes, Lila, and Kathleen and his son Denis (Kerry). Sadly missed by his loving son Michael and daughter-in-law Patricia, his sister Mai Forrest (Dublin), his niece and nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home, Graignamanagh (Eircode R95D853) from 2pm on Wednesday, August 5, followed by removal at 6.45pm to Duiske Abbey for prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday, burial afterwards in Calvary cemetery.
The death has occurred of Ian Renwick, 14 Mellow’s Park, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in The Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents, May and Keith and his brother Terry. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his beloved wife Ellen, his cherished daughter Rachel, his adored grandchildren Leon, Aaron, Jake, Sam and Joey, son-in-law Joe, brother John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Wednesday, August 5, from 10am concluding with prayers at 12 noon. Cremation will follow afterwards in The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Cork (Eircode P43 DD71) at 4pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford. Donations may be made online through the following link: CLICK HERE Donation box will also be situated in the funeral home. House private please.
Janet Turner
The death has occurred of Janet Turner, 11 Airmount Road, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Janet will be sadly missed by husband Geoffrey, sons Jonathan and Owen, daughter Sarah, brother Stuart, sister Vanessa, daughter-in-law Samantha, grandchildren Timothy, Matthew, Aylissa, Cole, Bobby, Ben and Joshua, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Janet will be reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir on Thursday, August 6, from 5pm to 6pm followed by private cremation in The Island Crematorium, Cork. Ceremony can be viewed on: https://mcn.live/Camera/the-island-crematorium Family flowers only please.
Richard ( Dick) Kinsella
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Kinsella, Goresbridge Road, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Anastasia and Richard, Sister Mary. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Sharon and son Conor. His grandchildren Noah and Jake, Sharon’s partner Mark. sister Caroline, brothers Tommy, Michael, Noel and Martin, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and family.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Paulstown, followed by burial in the Holy Family Cemetery Paulstown. House strictly private Wednesday morning. Family flowers only donations if desired to the hepathology department St Luke’s.
Liam Tobin
The death has occurred of Liam Tobin, late of Coyle Square, Evergreen Street, Cork, City, and formerly of Ballygriffin, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Liam died July 31, 2026. Predeceased by his mother Catherine (Renee). Much loved son of Tommy, and brother of Niamh, Kevin, and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his family, brother-in-law Eddie, sisters-in-law Niamh and Sheila, nieces and nephews Kieran, Darryl, Emily and Scott, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins work colleagues and frien
Requiem Mass in St. Senan’s Church, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, August 5, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To view Liam's funeral Mass log on to the link: https://irishlivestream.com/tom-hennessyandsons-undertakers Donations in lieu of flowers to South-East Palliative Care: https://waterfordhospice.ie/
Séan Beehan
The death has occurred of Séan Beehan, 11 Foulkscourt, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, on July 31. 2026, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents John and Jane and his sisters Mary and Betty. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Sonny, Margaret, Thomas, Josephine, Liam, Eugene, Domo, Dinny, David, Adrian, Claire and Keith, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Mary, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Wednesday, August 5, from 5.30pm until 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning from his sister Claire's residence St. Kieran's Place, Johnstown, to St. Kieran's Church, Johnstown arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran's Cemetery, Johnstown.
Ellen (Nellie) Barron (née Woods)
The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Barron (nèe Woods), Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents, brothers and sisters. Nellie will be sadly missed by her daughter Carmel, sons Ritchie, Michael, Pat and Declan, her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Teresa, Patricia and Sally. Loving grandmother to Lisa, Emma, Michael, David, Eileen, Vicky, Padraic, Rachel, Vicky, Ciara and Dylan. Forever remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
In keeping with Nellie’s wishes her body has been donated to Medical Science. A funeral Mass for Nellie will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny at 11am
Richard (Dick) Skehan
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Skehan, Wimbledon, London, and formerly Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Michelle, his parents Jim and Mary, his sister Ina, niece Shinead and brother-in-law Stephen. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Debbie, sons-in-law Gareth and Ian, grandchildren Oliver, Jessica and Joseph, his sisters Mamie, Deirdre and Vera, his brothers Eamonn, Jimmy and Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
A celebration of Dick's life will take place in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney on Friday, August 7, at 7.30pm. Dick's Funeral will take place on Friday, August 21, at 11am in St. John Fisher Catholic Church, Wimbledon.