Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, November 10, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friend of those who have died.
Dermot Butler
The death has occurred of Dermot Butler, Bleach Road, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny. Dermot passed away on, November 9, 2026, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital, in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Bolger) and much loved father of Michelle, Sandra and Karen. Dermot will be dearly missed by his loving family, brother Dessie (USA), sons-in-law Padraig and Adam, grandchildren Cian, Robyn, Luke and Reuben, sister-in-law Stephanie, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Dermot is predeceased by his parents John and Mona Butler and siblings Lila, Carrie, Liam, Peggy, Sean, Nicko, Paddy, Marie, Michael and Francis.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, November 11, from 4.30pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.15pm followed by removal to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dunmore. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. DONATIONS
James (Jim) Tynan
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Tynan, Glendine Heights, Kilkenny and late of Florence Terrace, Castlecomer. Jim passed away on November 9, 2026, peacefully at home in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of Bridie and much loved father of Maria and Ken. Jim will be dearly missed by his loving family, sisters Ann, Margie and Catherine, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Emma, Eléna, Callum, Abbey, Issy and Charley, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Jim is predeceased by his daughter-in-law Nicola and siblings Billy, Mary Jo and Esther.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, November 11, from 7.30pm to 9pm with Prayers at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer. Interment afterwards in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Maureen O’Shea (née Coffey)
The death has occurred of Maureen O’Shea (née Coffey), Belline, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Maureen passed away peacefully in her home on November 9, 2026, cherished wife of Pat and devoted, loving mother of Valerie, Keith, Louise, Jean and Paul. Predeceased by and resting peacefully with her daughter Patricia.Sadly missed by her loving husband and family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Walsh's Funeral home Carrick-on-Suir on Wednesday, November 11, from 7.30pm to 9pm. Arriving to Church of the Assumption, Piltown on Thursday, November 12, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed by clicking on the web stream link: https://templeorumparish.ie/webcam/
Christy O'Brien
The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) O’Brien, Donaghmede, Dublin 10, and formerly of Slieverua, on November 10, 2026. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Linda and loving father of Stephen, Linda, Kennard and Christina. Very sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, son-in-law Aidan, daughter-in-law Shannon, grandchildren Kaelan, Robbie, Devin, Brook and Jake, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal on Friday morning to the Church of Holy Trinity, Donaghmede arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in Balgriffin Cemetery.
John Doyle
The death has occurred of John Doyle, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, formerly of Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny and retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána, on November 5th, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of Jackie, much-loved father of Claire and Tara, adored grandad of Sebby, Hannah, Beni and Henry, and dear father-in-law to Derek and Ivar. Sadly missed by his brother Eamonn, sister Marian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, former colleagues, and many friends.
Removal on Wednesday, November 11, to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Dunboyne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery. John’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Gemma Campion
The death has occurred of Gemma Campion, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballindrimley, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, on November 7, 2026. Peacefully, in the loving care of Sonas Nursing Home, Knock. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Elizabeth, and her siblings Anne, Sean and Maura. Gemma will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Eamonn (Castlerea), her sister Theresa (USA), her nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, her great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces, her sister-in-law Kathleen, her brother-in-law Eddie O’Brien, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Mass of the Resurrection at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, on Wednesday at 11am, followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. Gemma’s Funeral Mass can be viewed via St. Patrick’s Church webcam by clicking on the link: https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh
Patrick (Pat) Brophy
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Brophy, Perth, Australia and formerly of Maryville, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on November 3, 2026. Deeply loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Julie, son Steve, daughters Lisa and Ellen, son-in-law Bede, daughter-in-law Michele, and his adored grandchildren Georgia, Mitchell, Emily, Amaya and Eliza. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Len, Ger, Liam, and sister Chrissie, sisters-in-law Josephine, Carmel and Gill, brother-in-law Kevin and his late brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends both in Ireland and Australia.
Patrick will be laid to rest in Perth, Australia, surrounded by his loving family.
Ricky Johnstone
The death has occurred of Ricky Johnstone, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow and formerly of Corby, UK. Ricky passed away on November 7, 2026, peacefully in the kind care of the staff of the Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Beloved husband of Susan (née O'Neill), much loved father of Lee and Chloe and adoring grandfather to Maya. Ricky will be dearly missed by his loving family, sister Donna, brother Craig, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 11, at 12.45pm in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin. (D6WHY98)