Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) Smyth (née Ryan), Bonaghmore, Rathangan, Kildare / Callan, Kilkenny. Formerly of Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully at Naas Hospital with her family by her side. Wife of the late Willie, Nellie is sadly missed by her loving children Eileen, Veronica, Bernadette and William, sons in law David, Michael and Paul (R.I.P.), grandchildren Glenn, Sarah, Connor and Declan, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at McWey’s Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 5pm on Wednesday with Rosary at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at the Church of the Assumption and St. Patrick, Rathangan for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Rathangan. Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/c/icatholicplayer

The death has occurred of William (Willie) Bayliss, St. John's House, Duffcarrig, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co. Wexford, and Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny, who died on January 10, 2025 peacefully at his residence. Beloved son of the late Horris and Patricia and loving brother of Jack, Veronica and Philippa. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters, brother, relatives, his friends and the people that supported him in Duffcarrig.

Willie will be reposing at Floods Funeral Home, McDermott Street, Gorey (eircode Y25E8D4) on Wednesday, January 15, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal will take place on Thursday, January 16, at 10.30am to St. Michael's Church, Gorey for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Skeoughvosteen Cemetery Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. For those unable to attend the mass on Thursday it can be viewed on https://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass

The death has occurred of Anna Culleton (née Brennan), Kilbride, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Kilkeasy, Hugginstown. Anna passed away peacefully in her 96th year, surrounded by her loving family, cared for by the exceptional and compassionate team at The New Houghton Hospital, New Ross. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim, brothers Jimmy, John, Neddy, Willie, Martin and sister Bridget. Deeply regretted by Paschal, Geraldine, their children, Grace, Ailish, Peter and Eamonn, neices, nephews, extended family, great neighbours and many friends.

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross from 5pm on Wednesday, January 15,  concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral leaving Kilbride at 11.30am on Thursday, January 16, to arrive at St. James' Church, Glenmore for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.glenmoreparish.ie/

The death has occurred of Mary Fennelly, Ennisnag, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. (Former President of The Camogie Association of Ireland). Peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday, January 13, 2025. Pre-deceased by her parents John and Josie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, her sisters Bríd (Myers) and Siobhán (Speers), her brothers Michael and John, sisters-in-law Margaret and Veronica, brothers-in-law Tom and Martin, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arriving to St. Michael’s Church, Danesfort for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 15, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. For those wishing to view the Requiem Mass can do so by clicking on the following link: facebook.com/DanesfortParish  House private please on Wednesday morning.

The death has occurred of Phil Larkin, 29 Upper Patrick Street, Kilkenny, and formerly of Larkin’s Grocery & Bicycle Shop. Phil passed away on January 12, 2025, peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Ruth. Phil will be sadly missed by his loving wife Phil, his daughters Margaret, Máirín, Eimear and Philly, sons John, Mikey and Tommy, his brother Michael, sisters-in-law Ann and Maura, brother-in-law Sean, daughter-in-law Emer, sons-in-law Johnny, Gary and Paddy, his adored grandchildren Phil, Emma, Jane, Seán, Ali, Tom, Hugh and Patrick, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church, College Road, on Wednesday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Morrissey, Rioch Court, Rioch Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. With hearts full of love and sadness, we share the passing of Paddy on Monday, January 13, 2025. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family and cared for with extraordinary compassion by the staff at St. Luke's Hospital and Kilkenny Care Centre. Predeceased by his cherished parents Edward and Mary. Paddy's life was a testament to love, family and kindness. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Siobhán, his loving sons Brendan, Tony and Pádraig, daughter-in-law Karen, his treasured grandchildren Ava, Ben, Jack and his treasured sister Gloria (O'Shaughnessy). Paddy's absence will be felt by his relatives, neighbours and friends, all of whom held him in great affection.

Funeral Arrangements Later