Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
Ellen Hennessy (née Larkin)
The death has occurred of Ellen Hennessy (née Larkin), Dominic Street, Kilkenny. Ellen passed away on September 1, 2026, peacefully at home, in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Aoife and Seán. Ellen will be dearly missed by her loving family, mother Kathleen (née Clooney), brothers Patrick and James, Aoife's partner James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew Conor, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, her many friends and in a special way her dear friends Doreen and Imelda. Ellen is predeceased by her father Paddy and more recently her cousin Niall.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Thursday, September 3, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Michael Doran
The death has occurred of Michael Doran, Parkview Drive, Freshford Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Clancy Strand, Limerick City. Michael passed away on August 31, 2026, unexpectedly and peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of Mary (née Real) and much loved father Stephen, Michael, Paul and Julianne. Michael will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers John and Stephen, son-in-law Trevor, daughters-in-law Eimear, Leah and Meg, grandchildren Summer, Jesse, Bonnie, Cian, Gavin, Ross, Saskia, Ethan, Seán, Síofra, Dan and William, great granddaughter Aurora Rose, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Monday, September 7, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, September 8, at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny (R95V440). A private cremation will follow. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society: DONATIONS
Margaret Ryan (née Conway)
The death has occurred of Margaret Ryan (née Conway), 40 Ursula’s Terrace, Waterford City, and formerly of Killandrew, Mullinavat, County Kilkenny. Margaret passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff of St. Patrick’s Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by her loving husband Sean and brother Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving son Tony, daughters Carmel (Donnellan), Anne-Marie (Comerford) and Nuala, brothers Owen, Tom and Ned, sister Kathleen (Doherty), sons-in-law Mike and Michael, daughter-in-law Trish and Catherine, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Cormac, Cathal, Eva, Anna, Molly, Leah, James, Heather and Luke, nieces, nephews, neighbours and great friends.
Lying in repose on Wednesday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow (X91 C962) from 3pm until 7pm. Arriving on Thursday at St. Beacon’s Church, Mullinavat for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Friends of St. Patrick’s Waterford. (Donations box in funeral home and Church). To view Margaret’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://churchmedia.ie/st-beacons-church-mullinavat
Ann Scott (née Delaney)
The death has occurred of Ann Scott (née Delaney), Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny. Ann passed away on August 31, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of her family, and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Cherry Ward at University Hospital, Waterford, after a short illness fought with dignity and courage. Beloved wife of Pierce and much loved mother of Emma, Sylvia and Susan. Ann will be dearly missed by her loving family, sisters Teresa and Bernadette, brothers Michael, Patrick, Thomas, Ger and Peter, sons-in-law Martin, Tommy and Kenneth, her adored grandchildren Dylan, Jason, Lucy, Amy, Jack, Cian, Scott and Phoebe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Ann is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget, brother Seamus and nephew Peter.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny on Wednesday, September 2, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS House is private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Waterford Hospice. DONATIONS
Michael Slattery
The death has occurred of Michael Slattery, St. Kieran's Crescent, Kilkenny, and formerly of Newpark Close. Michael passed away on August 29, 2026, unexpectedly at his home. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of Michael and William. Michael will be dearly missed by his heartbroken family, Michael and William's partners Jayme and Tasha, his adored grandchildren Jayden, Elsie, Croía and Elianna, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Michael is predeceased by his parents Billy and Bridget Slattery.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Miskella, Stephen Street, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Ballinamona, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Beloved son of the late Margaret and John. Much adored father to Stephen, Caroline and Mairéad. Brother of Jim, Bridie, Joe, Tess and the late Dick and Sean. Tom will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, daughter- in -law Laura, grandchildren Tarique, Latisha, Montana and Charlie, extended family and his wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross (eircode: Y34 FK44) on Wednesday, September 2, from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Removal on Thursday, September 3, to St James' Church, Horeswood, (eircode: Y34 TY71) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am afterwards Tom will be laid to rest in Ballykerogue Cemetery. Tom's mass can be viewed online on Thursday, September 3, on: https://horeswoodparish.ie/ House strictly private please. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The South East Blood Bikes https://bloodbikessoutheast.ie/
William (Bill) Hennessy
The death has occurred of William (Bill) Hennessy, Mellifontstown, Cork and late of Radestown, Kilkenny. Bill passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2026. He is sadly missed by his siblings Ann Marie, Alice, Michael, Seamus, Bridget and Margaret, his in-laws Claire, Jim, Nicholas and John, nieces, nephews, his wider family, neighbours and friends in Kilkenny and Cork, including those in Lilly, Kinsale and the Air Corps, Baldonnel.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 2, at 11am in the Most Holy Trinity Church, Dunmore, Kilkenny. Cremation will take place afterwards at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 5pm.
Kathleen Morrissey (née Power)
The death has occurred of Kathleen Morrissey, (née Power), Forristalstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, on August 30, 2026. Kathleen passed away peacefully in the excellent care of The Cherry Ward Waterford Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Davy, mother of Kevin, Martin (Tracy), Carmel (Jason) and Susan (Michael), grandchildren Caoibhe, Conor, Úna, Patrick, Ryan, Liam, James, Melissa and Rachel, brothers, sister, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral to arrive at St. James' Church, Glenmore for 11am Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 2, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on: https://www.glenmoreparish.ie/