Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The death has occurred of Seamus McGarry, Thomastown Road, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny Seamus (formerly of Kilkenny People Office) passed away on  July 22, 2025, peacefully at home, after a short illness, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Eileen (née Healy) and much loved father of Angela, James, Siobhán and Samantha. Seamus will be dearly missed by his loving family, brother Thomas, sisters Eileen (McCarthy), Breda (Cleere), Ann (Kennedy) and Bernie (Nolan), son-in-law Eddie, daughter-in-law Emilie, grandchildren Darragh, Kellie and Megan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Seamus is predeceased by his parents Tommy and Elizabeth, sister Maura (Carey) and daughter-in-law Vanessa.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Thursday, July 24, from 4pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning to St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

The death has occurred of Christy O’ Gorman, Gortfree, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny, and Ballingarry (SR), Tipperary, on Tuesday,  July 22, 2025. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Margaret (Madge), his brothers Andy and Paddy, his sisters Betty, Rita, Mary (Funcheon) and Anna (Cummins) and his nephew Philip Funcheon. Beloved brother of John and James. Sadly, missed by his family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home, Gortfree, Kilmanagh (Eircode R95 K400) on Thursday,  July 24, from 4.30pm. Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm, followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Requiem Mass on Friday,  July 25, at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Tullaroan Cemetery. A sincere thank you to the staff of St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny, all of Christy’s Carers, The Home Support Service and South Tipperary Hospice. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to South Tipperary Hospice. Donation Boxes will be situated in The Home and The Church, donations can be also made online: CLICK HERE

The death has occurred of Liam Grace, Tybroughney, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Liam passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, aged 86 years. Beloved husband to Anna, he will be greatly missed by his brother-in-law Alan, Rose, nephew Michael and all his relatives, friends and neighbours. We would like to thank the staff in Cedar and Oak Wards University Hospital Waterford and Carrick-on-Suir Primary Care Centre for their help and kindness.

Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir on Wednesday, July 23, from 7pm to 8.30pm. Arriving at the Church of the Assumption, Piltown on Thursday, July 24, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House privte please.

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Egan, 133 Walkin Street, Kilkenny, and formerly of New House, Thomastown. Mick passed away on July 19, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the doctors and staff in the ICU at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his father John and mother-in-law Kathleen. Beloved husband and soul mate of Martina (née Wall). Mick will be dearly missed by his heartbroken wife, mother Nellie, brother Fran and his wife Bernie, father-in-law Tommy, brother-in-law Patrick, nephews Ian and his wife Lisa, Jake and his partner Mary, niece Maeve and her partner Michael, his cousins, extended family, work colleagues in Dunnes Stores, neighbours, friends and his beloved dog Pedro.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at MICHAEL'S REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of Alice Walsh (née Cummins), Ballycraggan, Puckane, Nenagh, Tipperary (formerly Tullogher, County Kilkenny) on July 20, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the Matron and staff of Nenagh Manor Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy Walsh (Puckane Crafts), brother Paddy Cummins, sisters Breda Plunkett and Mary Maher. Sadly missed by her loving brothers and sisters, Margaret Dowling, Jimmy Cummins, Eileen Heffernan, John Cummins, Theresa Collins and Carmel Cummins, sister in law Mary Seymour and family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

 Funeral Mass at St Patrick's Church of Puckane, on Wednesday, July 23, at 12 noon followed by burial in Killodiernan Cemetery. Alice's s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Https://www.facebook.com/cloughjordanparish/

The death has occurred of Ned Phelan, Townahaw, formerly of Baurnafea, Paulstown, Skeoughvasteen, Kilkenny, who died peacefully on July 21, in the loving care of the nursing staff at St Columba's Hospital Thomastown. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, in-laws relatives and friends.

 Funeral to arrive at the Church Of The Assumption, Paulstown for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday followed by burial in the new cemetery.

The death has occurred of Susan Kennedy, Kilkenny / Puckane, Tipperary, who passed away unexpectedly, at her home, on July 19, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Rita and her adored nephew Sean Tobin. Deeply missed by her siblings Rosemary, Louise, Christopher and Caroline, her aunt Una Slattery, her brothers-in-law Michael Tobin and Tom McGurk, her nephew and niece Matthew and Sarah Tobin, her great-nephew Declan, extended family, and friends, especially Colette and Theresa at this sad time.

Funeral arriving on Thursday, July 24, to St. Patrick's Church Puckane, Nenagh (E45 Y725), for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Killodiernan Cemetery. Susan's funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/cloughjordanparish/ Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Kilkenny SPCA.

The death has occurred of Treasa Doyle (née Donegan) of Upper Main Street, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Barrack Street, Carlow, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony). Predeceased by her parents, brother Jim and nephew Fergal. She will be sadly missed by her loving brother Michael, sisters Mary and Kathleen and an extended circle of family and friends.

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, July 23, at 12 Noon in Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin. As Treasa would say “This is it”

The death has occurred of Joan Blanchfield (née Ivory), Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny and formerly of Ossory Park. Joan passed away on July 20, 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of the kind staff of St. Bridget's Ward at St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown. Beloved wife of Martin and much loved mother of Martina. Joan will be sadly missed by her loving husband and daughter, sister Marian (Massey), sisters-in-law Madeline, Margaret and Eileen, brothers-in-law John and Dave, nephew and nieces, her life long friend Breda Holden, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Elizabeth, brothers Nicholas and Fiacra and sisters Eithne, Ber, Trish, Frances and Claire.

Requiem Mass at St. John's Church, on Wednesday at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House strictly private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at JOAN'S REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of David (Doc) Byrne, St. Francis Terrace, Kilkenny City, peacefully at his home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, following a short illness. Predeceased by his father Michael and his brother-in-law Tony. Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Trish (née Pierce) and beloved father of Lesley-Ann, Andrea, Kieran and his mother Carmel. Forever loved and missed by his son-in-law Ross, daughter-in-law Clodagh, six adored grandsons, Cian, Sean, Oisín, Killian, Odhran and Tadhg, brothers Chris, Eddie, Michael and Stephen, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Doc will repose at Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 4.30pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 24, at 11am in St. Mary’s Cathedral, followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team, click donate  or Irish Cancer Society, click donate Alternatively donation box will be in Funeral Home and Church. The funeral cortége will walk from Doc’s residence on Thursday at 10.30am to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Doc’s family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to The Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team and The Irish Cancer Society night nurse service for all their help and support given to Doc and his family during his illness. House private at all times please.