Kilkenny Deaths, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Richie Brazil
The death has occurred of Richie Brazil, Tinnaranny, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co. Kilkenny, on October 16, 2026. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his loving and devoted partner Linda, mother Catherine, sister Julie, brother Pádraig, sister-in-law Tracey, niece Aoibhínn, nephew Séan, Linda's family who all adored him, nephews Noah, Toby, Otis and Ben, niece Penny, parents Frank and Ann, sister Cathy, brother Paul, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Richie is predeceased by his father Martin
Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross on Thursday, October 22, from 4pm concluding at 7pm. A private family cremation service will take place on Friday, October 23. House private on Thursday and Friday, please. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and kindest during this sad time. Family flowers only please, donations to Pieta House: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/RB16947862/donate.html
Alison Delaney (née Foxall)
The death has occurred of Alison Delaney (née Foxall), Knockeenbawn, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family at her residence, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Pre-deceased by her father Geof, her brothers Adrian and Edward, her children’s father Brendan and her friend Tom Byrne. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her children Rosie, David, Jamie, Maggie and Grace, her mother Margaret (née Walsh), her brother Frank, her grandchildren Lily May and James, Rosie’s partner Peter, Maggie’s partner Robin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her best friend Michelle Kearney, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh (Eircode R95 F407) on Wednesday, October 21, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on Ballycallan Parish Webcam at www.ballycallan.com House private please.
Bernard (Bernie) Murphy
The death has occurred of Bernard (Bernie) Murphy, "Kincora", Sion Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballinamona, Clara, Co. Kilkenny. Bernie passed away on October 18, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Julia. Bernie will be sadly missed by his sister Mary (Kerwick), brother Tom (UK) and his partner Patsy, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, the staff and his friends at "Kincora"and all those who knew him.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards with his parents in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live steamed here REQUIEM MASS
Ned Murphy
The death has occurred of Ned Murphy, Kilcasey Cottage, Kilcasey, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Pre-deceased by his wife Freda, his brothers Fr. Paddy, James and Johnny, his sisters, Sr. Theresa, Nora and Sheila. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his daughter Linda, sons Daithí, Eamon and John, brother Peter (Cork), sisters Sr. Genevieve, Sr. Bridget and Sr. Kathleen, Daithí’s partner Deirdre, Linda’s partner Alan, grandchildren Alison, David and Luke, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443) on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Prayers in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan at 10am, on Friday, October 23, followed by removal to The Church of the Holy Trinity, Hugginstown, (Eircode (R95 FH74) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Hugginstown. House private please.
Maurice Foley
The death has occurred of Maurice Foley, New Park, High Street, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Maurice passed away peacefully after a short illness in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on October 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda, his dad and mam and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons Des and Johnny, his daughters Ann, Rita, Elaine, Lynda and Rose, his sons in law Stephen and Cyril, daughter in law Carolyn and all his grandchildren.
Removal from his home in New Park at 10.30am on Wednesday to arrive at Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tinnahinch. CLICK HERE TO VIEW REQUIEM MASS
Catherine (Kit) Quinn (née Condon)
The death has occurred of Catherine (Kit) Quinn (née Condon), Beech Park, Kilkenny and formerly of Fermoy, Co. Cork. Kit, in her 96th year, passed away on October 17, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter and daughter Elaine. Much loved mother of Stephanie, Billy and Karen. Kit will be dearly missed by her loving family, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Anne Marie, grandchildren Elizabeth, Paul, Conor, Shane, Aoife, Niamh, Ronan, Sarah, Aisling and Aimee, great grandchildren Alfie, Annabelle, Olivia and Imogen, extended family, her dear friend Bid, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, October 21, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin: DONATIONS
John Kirwan
The death has occurred of John Kirwan, Gragara, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny, and resident of Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny John passed away peacefully at Tinnypark Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 18, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife Peggy, their son Edward and grandson John Edward. Sadly missed by his daughters Josephine, Teresa, Patricia, Anne-Marie and Mairead, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, sons-in-law/partners Joe, Pat, Michael, Maurice and Ronan, his 17 adored grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Jenkinstown (R95 NN67), at 11am followed by burial in St. Colman's cemetery, Conahy.