Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Condolences are extended to the family and friends of those who have died.
Anne O’Carroll (née Walsh)
The death has occurred of Anne O' Carroll (nee Walsh), Parkmore, Gowran, Kilkenny, on July 27, 2026, peacefully, at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband William (Billy), her parents Michael and Kathy, and her brother Eugene Walsh. Anne will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken children, Juliann, Peter, Olivia, Catherine, son in laws, Mark and Shane and daughter in law Andrea, grandchildren, Lara, Caitlin, Zoe, Willow, Billy, Arthur, Elliott and Annabelle, brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home, Kilkenny (R95 FH90), on Wednesday, July 29, from 4pm to 7pm, with prayers at 6pm. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Anne's life will take place at 11am on Thursday, July 30, in the Church of the Assumption, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny (R95 K640), followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at: http://gowranparish.ie/
Sonny Tobin
The death has occurred of Sonny Tobin, 28 Chapelfield, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, suddenly following an accident aged 19 years. Sonny is missed so deeply by his loving mom Cinta, dad Eddie, his grandparents gang gang Tony and Ann, Emmy and John, his loving girlfriend Alyssa, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and the apples of his eye Cayden, Amelia and his goddaughter Kyrah, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his loving grandpa Tommy and his dear friend David.
Reposing at his residence 28 Chapelfield, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 D772) on Wednesday, July 29, from 4pm until 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe. Sonny's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-live-stream/ His Mom requests those attending Sonny's funeral to wear bright clothes and would like his friends to wear trainers.
John Moriarty
The death has occurred of John Moriarty, Churchtown, Dublin, formerly from Clomantagh, Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff at CareChoice Parnell Road. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Maura. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, together with his extended family, neighbours and many friends. His kindness, warmth and quiet strength will be remembered always by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Dundrum, D14 F3X2, on Wednesday, July 29, from 3pm to 5pm. Complimentary car parking is available at the old Dundrum Shopping Centre (Lidl) car park - entrance on Dundrum Village Main Street (not Dundrum Town Centre Car Park). Tickets to exit car park, free of charge, available on request at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Dundrum. John’s Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 30, at The Good Shepherd Church, Churchtown at 10am, followed by burial in St Lachtain’s Cemetery, Freshford, Kilkenny. The funeral service can be viewed online at the link: https://churchtownparish.com/webcam/
Bridget Guilfoyle (née Bergin)
The death has occurred of Bridget Guilfoyle (née Bergin), Assumption Place, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her mother Peggy and her brother-in-law Mattie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband John, her adored family Yvonne, John (Jnr) and Helena, her heartbroken grandchildren Ben, Oisín, Abbi and Cillian , son-in-law Rohan, Helena's partner Johnny, her father Joe, twin sister Margaret, brother-in law, sisters-in-law, uncle Pat, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Removal from her residence on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the Mill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. House private on Wednesday morning please.
Maureen Burke (née O'Grady)
The death has occurred of Maureen Burke (nee O'Grady), Archersrath Nursing Home, and formerly of Whitewood, Kilkenny and Charleville, Co. Cork. Maureen, in her 96th year, passed away on July 26, 2026, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and much loved mother of Ellen (Millea), Nora (Rutten) and Billy. Maureen will be dearly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Berniece, sons-in-law Jim and Hans, grandchildren Conor, Saskia, Chantelle, Simmone and Jon, extended family and all her friends at Archersrath.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield)
The death has occurred of Madeleine Daly (née Blanchfield), Lower Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny, on July 24, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Dax Hospital, France, following a sudden illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and her parents Peter and Peggy. Madeleine, beloved mother of Monica, Majella, Caleb and Rachael, sons-in-law Richard and Austin and daughter in law Breda, cherished grandmother to Laura, Amy, Sophie, Richard, Thomas, Emma, Niall, Madeleine and Ruby Rose, dear sister of Margaret, Martin and Eileen, Madeleine will be so deeply missed and forever loved by her heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
A gracious and considerate lady, whose warmth, generosity and joy touched all who knew her, may Madeleine's gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Funeral arrangements later .
Paul Curran
The death has occurred of Paul Curran, Cluain Mhuire, Goresbridge, Kilkenny, who died on July 26, at St Lukes Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents John and Chrissie , sadly missed by his loving partner Pauline brothers John, Joe and Tom, sister Rosalind nephews, nieces in - laws relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral to arrive at the Church Of The Holy Trinity Goresbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday followed by burial in Mary Queen Of Peace Cemetery.