Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The death has occurred of Michael Hester, Conahy, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Brickens, Co. Mayo, on May 4, 2026. Michael passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday evening. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Aoibhlinn and Doireann, sons Diarmuid and Cathal, sons-in-law Harry and Hisham, daughters-in-law Róisín and George, grandchildren Elliot, Bernadette, Edith, Henry, Lochlann, Marty and Lena, brothers Brendan and Sean, and by his many friends, relatives, neighbours and past-pupils. Michael is pre-deceased by his parents Sean and Evelyn, brothers Joe and Tom, sister Bernadette and nephew Robert.

Reposing at his Home in Conahy (R95 R2F7) on Friday, May 8, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm followed by Prayers and Removal to St Colman’s Church, Conahy, for arrival at 8pm approximately. Michael's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 9, at 1pm, and he will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of Michael Meany, Archersrath, Kingsland, Co, Kilkenny. Passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Predeceased by his parents Nan and Willie, and his brothers Noel, Martin and baby James. Beloved husband of Steph and adored father of Izzy and Joss. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife, cherished children, sisters, Una, Maura, Margaret, Monica, Imelda and Anne, his brothers, Billy, Paddy and Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and dear friends.

Reposing in his home, Archersrath Kingsland (R95 W7R9) on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 4pm concluding at 8pm. Cremation private.

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lilly) Rea (née McDonald), Farranacurragh, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Funeral arrangements later.

The death has occurred of Ann Nolan,  Massford, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on May 4, 2026. Ann will be deeply missed by her son Anthony, daughters Elizabeth and Ann Marie, daughter-in-law Claire, sons-in-law Martin and Martin, grandchildren Nakita, Joshua, Micheal, Aoibhinn, Grace, Ellie, Maria and James and her extended family.

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

The death has occurred of

(née DUNPHY)

Ozanam Street, Waterford City, Waterford / Mooncoin, Kilkenny

Bridget (Breeda) Ryan née Dunphy

Ozanam Street,

Waterford.

2nd May 2026

Formerly of Ballincur, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny

Late of the Hypercentre, Restaurant.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and her parents Ellen and Patrick.

Sadly missed by her loving son Anthony, daughter Aishling, grandchildren Jordan and Eve, brothers Walter, Pat, Liam, Kevin and John, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Thursday (7th May) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with a celebration of her life service at 8:00pm.

House private please at all times.

Cremation service will take place on Friday (8th May) at 5:00pm at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork (P43 DD71).

Cremation Service will be live streamed at 5:00pm on Friday by following the Cremation Service link below.

No flowers please, donations if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Comerford, Raheny, Dublin 5 and formerly of Toormore, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, May 3, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Raheny Community Care Unit. Predeceased by his brother Harry and sister Mary. James will be very sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Keren and Emer, their mother Gussie, grandsons Mark and Adam, son-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements later.

The death has occurred of Richard Sheehan, Stonecarthy, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. Richard died suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Adored and loving husband of Carmel. Precious and loving son of the late Patty, Jimmy and Kit. Pre-deceased also by his sister-in-law Patricia. Richard will be forever missed and loved by his darling wife, twin brother Michael, brothers John and Jimmy, his sisters Carmel, Kathleen, Mary, Margaret, Trish and Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his adored nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, godchildren Sabrina, Aoife and Michael, the extended Sheehan and Ryan Families, close friends, kind neighbours and loyal customers.

Funeral arriving to St. Brendan’s Church, Stoneyford (Eircode R95 HWF6), for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 6, at 12 noon. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. House private please.

The death has occurred of Breda Phelan (née Ormond), Miltown, Kilmacow, Kilkenny / Waterford. Formerly of Clarke Road, Waterford. Breda passed away on Sunday at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved son Andrew, parents William and Elizabeth and daughter-in-law Vicky. Sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, sons David, Jim and Colm, daughters Claire, Siobhan and Ciara, her grandchildren Eamonn, Orla, Brian, Niamh, Liam, Darragh, Amelia, Josh, James, Anna, Luke and Rebecca, her much loved sister Josie, brothers Willie, Jimmy and Ger, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother-in-law Tony, sisters-in-law Catherine, Eily and Jean, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Arriving on Wednesday at St. Senan’s Church Kilmacow (via her residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery.  To view Breda’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: churchcamlive.ie

The death has occurred of John Norris, Marymount, Ferrybank, Waterford, and late of Woolengrange, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his wife Mary (née Fleming), parents, brothers Tom, Ned, Terry, James, Mick, Leo and sister Mary. Peacefully, in his 94th year at Waterford Residential Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, John will be sadly missed by his son Eamonn, daughter Kay (Gallagher), son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Róisín, grandchildren Robert, Declan, John, Michael, Aisling and Linda, great grandchildren Gareth, George, Cora and Finn, sister Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-

John’s removal will take place on Wednesday, May 6, to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am, after which John will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed here: MASS LINK

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Wall, Glendine Farm, Ballyfoyle Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Old Callan Road. Tom passed away on May 3, 2026, unexpectedly, at his home. Beloved husband of Karen and much loved father of Jamie, Caoimhe and Brandon. Tom will be dearly missed by his heartbroken wife and family, parents Hughie and Mary Wall, brother Paul, sisters Samantha, SueAnne and Lynda, parents-in-law Des and Josie Byrne, Jamie’s partner Stephanie, Caoimhe’s partner Jamie, Brandon’s partner Becky, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his home in Glendine (R95V06D) on Thursday, May 7, from 4pm to 8pm pausing for Prayers at 6.15pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12noon in St. John’s Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of Anne Reynolds Bowen, Sion Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Garristown, Co. Dublin. Anne, in her 87th year, passed away on May 4, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in the Suir Ward at St. Luke’s Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband Alec Bowen, brother Billy and more recently her brother-in-law Paddy. Anne will be sadly missed by her sisters Pam and Sally, brother Peter, sisters-in-law Mary and Wendy, brother-in-law Mathy, nephews Michael, Ronan and Nick, nieces Paula, Sharon, Emer, Abigail, Caroline, Liz and in a special way her niece Carol-Anne, stepchildren Anne, Sandra, Richard and Paul, extended Reynolds and Bowen families and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing in Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, May 6, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St. John’s Church, Kilkenny (R95XH7K). Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu may be made to Amber Women’s Refuge: DONATIONS

The death has occurred of Fay O'Neill (née Stack), Chapel Lane, Thomastown, Kilkenny. Fay was formerly of Sydney, Dublin and Inistioge, May 16, 1934 - May 2,  2026. Fay passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Francis and her grandson Mark. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children - Fiona, Shane, Mandy, Lisa, Anny, Richie and Tanya; sister - Leonie, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law - Paul, Tommy, Trevor, Roger and Eugenie, brother-in-law - David, sisters-in-law - Margaret, Carmel and Joan, cherished 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in The Mercy Side Chapel of The Church of The Assumption, Thomastown Co. Kilkenny from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, May 6, with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday in The Church of The Assumption, followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown Co. Kilkenny. To view Fay's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/

The death has occurred of Josephine Moloney (née Stapleton), Hackney, North East London formerly of Altamount, Kilkenny and Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 in her ninety fourth year. Beloved wife of the late Sean and much loved mother of Eamonn, Paul and the late Brian. Josephine will be dearly missed by her sons, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, the families of her twelve siblings as well as her extended family and many friends. Josephine spent the last two years of her life in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Anne's Home, Little Sisters of the Poor where she was known to all for her beautiful smile and loving disposition. Prior to this she was lovingly cared for by her devoted son Paul.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) on Thursday, May 7, from 6pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. John's Church followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Josephine's Requiem Mass will be live streamed  HERE

The death has occurred of Nicholas Carrigan, Clarabricken, Clifden, Co. Kilkenny. Nicholas, in his 101st year, passed away on May 4, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Archersrath Nursing Home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, brothers Liam, Jim and Fr. Tom and sister Kitty. Deeply regretted by his son Jim and grandchildren in Australia, brother Martin, sister Dolores (Kehoe), sister-in-law Patricia, nephews and nieces and in a special way his nephew Willie and his wife Carrie, grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

The death has occurred of Danny Barrett, Glosha House, Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Croydon, U.K. Danny passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence on May 1, 2026. Predeceased by his mother Daisy, father Pat and his brother John who passed away in the UK on April 26, 2026. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Rosie (née O'Sullivan) brothers and sisters Mary, Jer, Gina, Collette, and Audrey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Thursday, May 7, from 5pm pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation takes place at the Island Crematorium, Cork at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. Danny's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing link following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/