Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The death has occurred of Alice Kennedy (née Dreeling), Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Predeceased by her husbands Andy Kennedy and Joe O’Brien, her sons Milo, Francis, Patrick and Thomas, her parents, her brothers and sisters and her grandson Josh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her daughters Jan, Josie, Mary, Sally, Ann, Alison, Marguerite and Tracy, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Thursday, May 14, from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Prayers on Friday, May 15, at 10.15am followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Callan arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation will follow afterwards in The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Cork (Eircode P43 DD71) at 3pm. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish) House private please.

The death has occurred of Lucy Lennon (née Byrne), Dean Cavanagh Place, Kilkenny, on May 11, 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Sean and infant daughter Margaret Mary. Much loved mother of Eugene, John, Majella and Angela. Lucy will be deeply missed by her sons and daughters, brother Francis, daughters-in-law Teresa Ann and Frances, sons-in-law Hugh and Ray, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) on Wednesday, May 13, from 4pm with Funeral Prayers at 5.30pm, followed by removal to St. Mary's Cathedral. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. In keeping with Lucy's wishes the family asks those attending the funeral wear something with colour. House private please. Lucy's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

The death has occurred of Barbara Schofield (née Owen), "Cornerway", Freshford Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Ticknevin, Carbury, Co. Kildare. Barbara passed away on May 12, 2026, peacefully, at home surrounded by her family. Lovingly remembered by her husband David, children Caroline, Paul and Ruth, their partners Roger, Sue and Shane, grandchildren David, Alex, Evin, Jessica, James, Fiona, Katie and Tara, nieces, nephews, relatives, many friends and her beloved dog Woody. Barbara's family would like to thank in a special way all at Lakeside Family Practice, Keane's Pharmacy, Home Care Team and Public Health Nurses for the care and kindness shown to Barbara during her illness.

Funeral Service on Thursday, May 14, at 3pm in St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny (R95V63H). A private cremation will take place on Friday. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Friends of St. Luke's General Hospital and Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. Donation boxes in Cathedral.

The death has occurred of baby Lachlan Ellis, Limegrove, Oak Ridge, Ferrybank, Waterford. Sunrise and Sunset, May 10, 2026. Predeceased by his great grandmothers Mary Lannon (Mooncoin) and Peggy Ellis (Owning). Cherished and adored son of Jason and Shannon and loving younger brother of Logan and Callie. Baby Lachlan will be dearly missed by his grandparents Thomas and Nicola (Foley) and Tracey (Ellis), uncles Justin, Kevin and Karl, aunt Jade, great grandfathers Mickey (Lannon) and Michael (Ellis) and great grandmother Mavis (Foley), extended family and friends.

May baby Lachlan rest in the arms of the angels. A private family cremation will take place on Wednesday.

The death has occurred of Brian Daly, Archers Avenue, Kilkenny City, and late of Tramore, Co. Waterford. Brian passed away on May 9, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of the wonderful staff of Drakelands Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Audrey and much loved father of Drew, Carl, John, Dianne and Keith. Brian will be sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Keith, daughters-in-law Angela, Marion, Bebhinn, grandchildren Jenny, Emma, Peter, Madeline, Gavin, Matthew, Joshua, Robin, Oisin, Zoe, Aidan, Fiona, Conor, great grandchildren Kayla, Grace, Liam, Mia, Ellie, Isobelle, Matthew, Olivia, Sofia, extended family and friends. Brian is predeceased by his parents and his siblings Pat, Irene, Nancy and Mary.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95 XE00) on Wednesday, May 13, from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny (R95 VX96). Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE