Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Josephine (Josie) Hennessy (née Whyte)

The death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Hennessy (née Whyte), Lower Street, Kilmacow, and late of Rosedale, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, peacefully in her 97th year in the tender care of her loving family and all the staff in SignaCare Nursing Home Ferrybank, predeceased by her husband Jim, son Seamie (Spinner), brother Tom and sisters Maura (Whyte) and Breda (Costello). Josie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Noeline (O'Callaghan), Patricia (Foskin) and Teresa (Motherway), sons-in-law Ned, Brendan and Joe, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Patty (Blanchfield), sister-in-law Stasia (Whyte), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Josie will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Thursday, September 24, from 5pm to 7pm, Josie's removal will take place on Friday, September 25, (walking from Rosedale) to St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Josie will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. MASS LINK and DONATIONS LINK

Paul Dack

The death has occurred of Paul Dack, Cloghabrody, Thomastown, Kilkenny . Paul passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his parents Mick and Mary (née Falvey) and his niece Helen-Anne McCann. He is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his siblings: Anne, Podge, Danny and Thomas, brother-in-law Seamus, nephew James and nieces: Lillie and Emma, cousins, relatives and by the Rehab Care Community, Kilkenny where he spent many happy years working.

Reposing in The Mercy Side Chapel of The Church of The Assumption, Thomastown from 6pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 23, with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday in the Church of The Assumption followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. To view Paul's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link : https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/

Bridget Greene (née Brennan)

The death has occurred of Bridget Greene (née Brennan) of Shamrock Plaza, Shamrock Square, Carlow and formerly of Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny and Kilkea, Co Kildare. Pre-deceased by her parents Eddie and Margaret and sister Teresa. Beloved wife of the late Alistair Greene, much loved mother of Dahmane Joseph and adored grandmother of Conor and Grace. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving son, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Isabel, brothers Willie, Paddy, John and Joe, sisters Sarah, Elizabeth and Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, Dahmane Joseph’s father Mourad, relatives and friends.

Bridget will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home Shamrock Square, Carlow (R93 C863) on Thursday from 5pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal from there on Friday at 1.45pm to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Square, arriving for Cremation Service at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart foundation

Michael (Mick) Kenny

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Kenny, Pottlerath, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence on Saturday, September 19, 2026 Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Josie, his brother Jimmy and his sister Joan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his nephews Ciarán, Brian, Paddy, Shane and Liam, brother-in-law Brendan, relatives, cousins, kind neighbours and many friends.

Funeral arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh, (Eircode R95 F407), on Wednesday, September 23, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on Ballycallan Parish Webcam at www.ballycallan.com

Nigel Crofts Greene

The death has occurred of Nigel Crofts Greene, Castlepierce, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully in the loving care of management, nurses and staff at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on July 19, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Basil and Rosameund Patricia Crofts Greene. Sadly missed by the extended Crofts Greene family, cousins, his kind neighbours and a close circle of very good friends.

In keeping with Nigel's wishes a private cremation has taken place. Committal prayers and the burial of his ashes will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11am in St. Mary's Church of Ireland Churchyard Fountain, Tallow, Co Waterford (Eircode P51 EP28).

Mary Comerford (née O'Gorman)

The death has occurred of Mary Comerford (nee O'Gorman), Lower Newpark, Kilkenny. Mary passed away on September 20, 2026, peacefully, at University Hospital, Waterford, in the presence of her loving family after an illness fought with quiet dignity and courage. Beloved wife of John and much loved mother of John, Veronica and Stephen. Mary will be dearly missed by her loving family, brother P.J., sister Bridget, stepfather Liam, son-in-law Ruairí, daughter-in-law Kelly, Stephen's partner Orla, her beloved grandchildren Ruby, Jayden, Lexi, Ella, Lena, Eoin, Mary, Molly and Sophie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law extended family, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, September 23, from 10am with removal at 11.30am to St. Kieran's Cemetery for Prayer Service of Committal at 12 noon. House strictly private please.

Mary Brigid (Biddy) Murphy

The death has occurred of Mary Brigid (Biddy) Murphy, Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, and formerly of Shragh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, on September 21, 2026. Peacefully, at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Moira Murphy. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Eugene and Tony, sister Geraldine, sisters in-law Mary and Joan, brother in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget on Wednesday, September 23, from 5pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Funeral cortege arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Requiem Mass can be Viewed HERE Mary will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.