Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, November 4, 2026

John Sherlock

The death has occurred of John Sherlock, Brownsbarn, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Birr, Co. Offaly on November 3, 2026, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Mario and Michael and his Parents Maura and John (Boyce). Sadly missed by his wife Maureen, son Michael, daughter Rachel and brother David (Australia), extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues in Glanbia.

Reposing in the Mercy side Chapel, Church of The Assumption, Thomastown from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday, November 5, pausing for rosary and vigil prayers at 6pm. Requiem mass on Friday, November 6, in the main Chapel at 12 midday. Cremation service at 11.15am on Saturday, November 7, in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin. Funeral mass can be viewed online at: https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please

Áine Mulqueen

The death has occurred of Áine Mulqueen, Kells, Co. Kilkenny and Granby Road, Carlow, November 3, 2026 peacefully after a short illness in the gentle care of the District Hospital. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late Séamus and much loved sister of Elaine, Jim and Mark. Sadly missed by her loving mother, sister, brothers, brother-in-law Peter, sisters-in-law Maggie and Orla, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow R93 H308 on Wednesday, November 4, from 5pm to 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12noon in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to County Carlow Hospice. https://countycarlowhospice.ie/donate

Fr. Thomas (Tom) Cody

The death has occurred of Fr Thomas (Tom) Cody, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine, died October 20, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years. Born December 2, 1943, in Carrigcloney, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, Father Cody was the youngest of nine children born to Daniel and Bridget Cody. His siblings were Richard, Peggy, Martin, Anna, Walter, Fr Daniel, Michéal and Breda. He was also a proud uncle to 19 nieces and nephews. Following his education at Christian Brothers New Ross, Father Cody entered St. Kieran's College Kilkenny to study for the priesthood. He was ordained June 9, 1968 by Bishop Peter Birch at St. Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny. Father Cody's first assignment was as associate pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Panama City from 1968 to 1970, also teaching at Bishop Kenny High School. In 1974, he became pastor of Santa Maria del Mar Parish in Flagler Beach. In June 1977, Fr. Cody became the founding pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Palm Coast, where he served until 1985. He then became pastor of Resurrection Parish in Jacksonville, remaining there until his retirement in February 2002. Family remember Father Tom with affection for his gentle manner, his love of family and his enduring connection to Ireland.

Fr. Cody's Funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary will take place on Monday, November 9, at 5.30pm (Florida USA Time) 10.30pm Irish time. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10am (Florida USA Time) 3pm Irish time on Tuesday, November 10, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258, Afterwards interment will take at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, beside his brother Fr. Daniel Cody. Mass can be viewed on link: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/thomar-cody-13086346#services

Michael (Mick) McGree

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) McGree of Bungalow 5, Oak Park, Carlow and formerly of Lisdowney, Co Kilkenny passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 1, 2026, at Hillview Nursing Home, Tullow oa, Carlow. Beloved husband of the late Teresa, much loved father of Michelle and Raymond, adored grandfather of Teidí, cherished brother of Paddy, Joe, Joan, Anne and the late Seán, Billy, Fr. Tom, Frank, Jimmy, Kathleen and Marie and treasured son of the late William and Joanna. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter, son, grandchild, son-in-law Kevin, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Removal on Wednesday at 10.30am, to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. Mass can be viewed on: https://askeaparish.ie/parish-webcams/the-holy-family-church-askea-webcam/ Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Laurence Hunt

The death has occurred of Laurence Hunt, Mervue, Galway / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. Laurence peacefully at University Hospital Galway (UHG), surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Laurence M. and Eileen, and brother Edward. Lovingly and fondly remembered by his family: wife Beryl, children Camilla Hunt and Nyoka Hatch, stepdaughter Joyce Celine, brothers John (Cape Town, South Africa) and Ken (North Carolina, USA), sister Catherine, sisters-in-law Rita (California, USA), Nancy Atkins (North Carolina, USA) and Kit (Kilkenny), nieces and nephews Gio, Juliette, David, Laura, Gail, Kendra and Marc, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Cremation Service for Laurence Hunt will take place on Saturday, November 7, at 12 noon in Shannon Crematorium (V14 PV30).

Lee Heffernan

The death has occurred of Lee Heffernan, late of Old Callan Road and Newpark Close, Kilkenny. Lee passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2026. Beloved son of Martina Barcoe (nee Scanlon) and Willie Heffernan, loving father of Cian and Conor and dear brother of Kayleigh, Aaron and Joshua. Lee will be dearly missed by his loving family, partner Cathy, niece Ava, aunt Mary, uncles Darren and Andy, cousins, extended family, friends and all who knew him. Lee is predeceased by his grandparents Peter and Marie Scanlon and infant brother Jamie.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, November 4, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 1pm in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Simon Community: DONATIONS

Tom Malone

The death has occurred of Tom Malone, Moate Road, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Desart, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny, who died on October 30, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Kathleen and sister Liz. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons Robert and Kevin, daughters Pam, Toni and Meg, sisters Ann, Maureen, Helen, Julie and Pat, sister-in-law Peggy and brothers-in-law Christy, Rory, Willie and Eamonn, sons-in-law Adrian & Alan, daughters-in-law Tee and Elaine, grandchildren Izzy, Ava, Matt, Mikey, Caitlyn, Fiadh, Tom and Tammie, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.

Reposing on Wednesday from 12pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral cortege arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyragget on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by removal to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin for Cremation Service at 1pm.

Katty Byrne

The death has occurred of Katty Byrne, Raheendonore, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, on October 30, 2026. Katty will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted brother Michael; sisters-in-law Nora and Helen; her nieces Eilish, Geraldine and Michelle; her nephews Gerard, Martin, Diarmuid, John, Alan, Martin and Keith, together with their partners Pat, Trish, Seamus, Majella, Ann, PJ, Eadaoin and Geraldine; and all her grandnieces and grandnephews, who will hold many precious memories of her. Katty is predeceased by her beloved brothers Paddy, Sean and Morgan; her cherished sister Marie and Marie's husband Ray; and her loving parents Jeremiah and Elizabeth Byrne. R.I.P.

Reposing in Raheendonore (Eircode R95HX99) from 3pm to 8pm on Wednesday, November 4. Removal on Thursday, November 5, at 10.30am to arrive at Duiske Abbey for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Calvary cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live online and a link will be placed her prior to Mass time.