Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Eamon Kenny

The death has occurred of Eamon Kenny, Freshford Road, Lisdowney, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his loving daughter Maria (Cox) and his brother Stephen. Eamon will be sadly missed by his family; his wife Gertie (Lalor), sons Seamus and Thomas, daughters Bernadette and Anita, sons-in-law James, Donnacha and Anthony, daughters-in-law Grace and Mary, his brother Paddy, sisters Dymphna and Sr. Mary, his grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home, Freshford, R95 C44T, on Wednesday 28th from 6pm, pausing for Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm. Arriving on Thursday morning, October 29, to St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney R95 VX79 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery, (Aharney). You may view the Mass through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/c/allisonritchiechurchsinger

Patrick (Pat) Drennan

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Drennan, Talbots Hill, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny formerly of Grove House, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Pat passed away peacefully, following a long illness bourne with courage and great determination, surrounded by his loving family and friends on October 26, 2026 under the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cara ward, Saint Vincents Private Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Clare. Beloved husband of Nora, much loved father of Alan, Gemma and Patrick and cherished brother of Dermot, Tom, Mary (Mealy) and Marguerite (Crossfield). Welcoming father in law of Jenna, Lloyd and Sharon. Also sisters-in-law Rita and Pamela and brothers-in-law John and David. He will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, his extended family and wide circle of friends.

Pat will repose at Hehir's Funeral Home, Kilkenny (R95 FH90) on Wednesday (October 28) from 4pm concluding with vigil prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 1pm at the Church of the Assumption, Gowran. Pat will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired would be welcomed to Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre Kilkenny. House is asked to be private until laid to rest.

Bernard (Brian) Gillespie

The death has occurred of Bernard (Brian) Gillespie, Rathcusack, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Drimarone, Co. Donegal, who passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Imelda, much-loved father of Michael, David, Kevin, Andrew, Paul and Maria Bríd, and loving brother of James. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, Anne, John, Lena and Thomas; his sisters-in-law, Hanna, Maureen and Frances; his grandchildren, Isabelle, Liam, Luca, Aidan, Martina and Gaël; his nieces and nephews; and his extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Frank, Patsy, Winnie and Anne, and his granddaughter baby Emma.

Brian will repose in The Mercy Side Chapel of the Church or the Assumption, Thomastown (R95 YP97) from 5.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday with Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral to arrive to St Kieran's Church, Tullaherin, Co Kilkenny (R95 X970) for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Catherine (Kitty) Carroll

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kitty) Carroll, Coon East, Coon, Kilkenny. In the wonderful care of the staff of Archersrath Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents, Mary and Patrick. Catherine will be sadly missed by her sister Joan, her brother Pat, her nieces, Áine and Maria, her nephew, James, her brother-in-law, Austin, her cousins and relatives, her neighbours and friends. The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Archersrath Nursing Home and Altamont House for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Catherine.

Catherine will repose at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95 AK38) on Wednesday, October 28, from 3pm with Funeral Prayers at 5:45pm, followed by removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Coon. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Michael Kennedy

The death has occurred of Michael Kennedy, Boneyarrow, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, on October 25, 2026. Peacefully at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his brother William, sisters Mary, Nancy, and Margaret. Michael's passing is deeply regretted by his sisters Bridie and Katherine, niece Margo, grandnephew James, cousins, relatives, friends and good neighbours.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am at Saint Patrick's Church, Clogh. Michael will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: cloghparish.ie

Roland Joseph McCarthy

The death has occurred of Roland Joseph McCarthy, 31 Simkin Drive, Benalla, Victoria 3672, Australia and late of 39 Oak Hill, Pollerton, Co. Carlow and Castlecomer, on October 21, 2026. Passed away suddenly and peacefully in his 39th year, in the loving care of the Staff at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, surrounded by his loving Mother and family. Predeceased by his father Gerard. Devoted father to Kerri, Robin, Alisa, and Oisín. Roland's passing is deeply regretted by his children, his mother Catherine, brother David, aunt Margaret, cousins Melissa, Laura and Joseph, grandaunts Syriea and Patricia, granduncles Billy, Tommy and Stephen, his extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass for Roland will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 42 Arundel St, Benalla, Victoria, Australia on Thursday, October 29, at 11am followed by a private cremation.

Rhoda McGrath

The death has occurred of Rhoda McGrath, Goresbridge, Kilkenny. Rhoda passed away peacefully in St Luke’s Hospital after a short and brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Yvonne, her three precious grandchildren, Tyler, Ella and Maisy, her sisters Kath and Brenda, her brother Joe, her son-in-law Shane, brother-in-law Ted, and her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends.

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris (R95DV76), from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, October 28. Funeral to arrive at The Church Of The Holy Trinity, Goresbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am Thursday. Followed by burial in Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Noreen Reynolds (née Culleton)

The death has occurred of Noreen Reynolds (née Culleton), London and late of Friary Street, Kilkenny. Noreen passed away on October 22, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael and much loved mother of Debbie, Anna, Michael and Jimmy. Noreen will be forever missed by her her loving family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Noreen is predeceased by her parents Bobby and Nancy Culleton, brothers Sean, Jimmy and Robbie and her nephew Robert.

Noreen's funeral mass and cremation will take place in London at a later date.

Mary Dunne (née Broderick)

The death has occurred of Mary Dunne (née Broderick), The Sycamores, Freshford Road, Kilkenny, on October 24, 2026 (peacefully) at Archersrath Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Tom and much loved mother of Ronan, Clodagh, Ivan, Deirdre, Vincent and Anthony. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren Billy, Sarah, Gabriel, Isabel, Juliet, Iris, Cian, Kate and Fionn, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am at St Canice's Church, followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Mary's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE

John (Johnny) O'Rourke

The death has occurred of John (Johnny) O'Rourke, Newtown, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully at Castlecomer District Hospital, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family on October 23, 2026. Ex. Hennessy Concrete, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and John and his sister Mary. Sadly missed by his sister Margaret, brother-in-law Gerard, nephews, Michael and Damien and his niece Elaine, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem mass on Wednesday, October 28, at the Church of the Assumption Thomastown, at 11am in the main chapel followed by burial in St Mary's New Cemetery Thomastown Co Kilkenny. Funeral mass can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/

Jacqueline (Jacqui) Tallafus (née Kiely)

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jacqui) Tallafus (née Kiely), Grange, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully on October 24, 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff in The Nore Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny with her devoted family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and John Kiely, sisters Lorraine Kiely and Carol Papathanasiou. Jacqui will be deeply missed and forever loved by her husband Lutz, son Max and daughter Gabriella, brother Owen and sister-in-law Jackie, extended family, cousins, neighbours, friends and work colleagues in Ballyragget National School. House strictly private please.

Funeral arrangements later.