Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friend of those who have died.
William (Billy) Ryan
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Ryan, Aughamuckey, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on July 14, 2026. Passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in the Suir Ward, Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his beloved mother Mary, father Maurice, son William and brothers Tom, Maurice and sister Ann. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, much loved father of Billy, Joe, Peter, Maurice, Mary and Rosemarie. Billy will be deeply missed by his loving family; grandchildren Caroline, Damien, Jennifer, Shannan, Charlie and Hunter, daughters-in-law Anne, Triona and Cathy, son- in-law Michael and Rosemarie;s partner Vincent, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Thursday, July 16, from 4pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortege arriving on Friday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer for Requiem Mass at 11am. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: castlecomerparish.ie Billy will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer.
Julianne Walsh (née Jones)
The death has occurred of Julianne Walsh (née Jones). Julianne passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Ambrose (Amby) and parents Mikie and Cissie. Sadly missed by her sons and daughter James, Louise and Michael, sister Margaret, brothers Thomas and Peter, daughter-in-law Martina and Bianne, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Abi, David, Aidan, Tara, Stephen, Fiona, Kevin, Harry, Chloe and Aisling, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 3pm until 7pm. Arriving on Friday, July 17, at St. Kevin's Church, Carrigeen (via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Solas Centre Waterford: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JN02393609/donate.html
Maura Banim (née Gray)
The death has occurred of Maura Banim (née Gray), Greenshill, Kilkenny. Maura passed away on July 13, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Archersrath Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late John (Jackie) and much loved mother of Jennifer, Noreen and Niamh. Maura will be dearly missed by her loving daughters, brother Pat, sisters-in-law Doreen and Ann, sons-in-law Aidan and Paul, grandchildren Viv, Matt, Muireann and James, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Maura is predeceased by her nephew James (New York)
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, July 15, from 4pm to 6pm with Prayers at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
Eileen Nugent (née Buckley)
The death has occurred of Eileen Nugent (née Buckley), late of Jacob Street, Kilkenny and The Commons, Callan. Eileen, in her 91st year, passed away on July 13, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Jim and much loved mother of Seamus, Fergus and Brendan. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Michelle, Karen and Joanne, grandchildren Louise, James, Ryan, Brenagh, Thomas, William, Rebecca and Keira, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Paddy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Eileen is predeceased by her brothers Patrick, Philip, Robert and Liam.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, July 15, from 7pm to 8.30pm with Prayers at 7.45pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
Tom Neary
The death has occurred of Tom Neary, Neary’s Bar, Ardagh, Limerick, and late of Kickham Street , Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael Tom will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, wife Marie, son Ivan, daughters Olga, Alva and Ezra, grandchildren Alix, Ivan, Lois, Thomas, Michael and Alex, daughter-in-law Marie,, sons-in-law Johnny, Thomas and Conor, brothers Paddy, John (Michéal) , sisters Margaret, Rita and Catherine, nieces , nephews, brothers- in law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. Tom will forever be loved and missed, especially by his community in Ardagh, his beloved pub and all who knew him in Kilkenny.
Funeral Mass at St. Molua's Church, Ardagh (Eircode V42WN82) on Thursday, July 16, at 11:30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick (Paddy) Hogan
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Hogan, “The Hogan Stand”, Lanzarote and formerly of Gaulstown, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny. Paddy passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in Lanzarote on Tuesday, July7, 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Maura Hogan, his uncle Jim and his aunt Mai. Paddy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken daughter Rachel and his son Thomas, his son-in-law Denver and his daughter-in-law Ciara. Adored grandad to Theo, Romy and Sady. Cherished brother to Philip, Joan and Tommy, Mary (mother of his children), brother-in-law Eamon and sister-in-law Ann. Paddy will be greatly missed by his nephews, niece, grandnephews, grandniece, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and Lanzarote.
Funeral arrangements later.