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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Thomas Lennon, Ballinaboola, Maddoxtown, Co. Kilkenny, and Nice, France. Thomas passed away on June 18, 2025, unexpectedly, in Nice, France, at the age of 32. Predeceased by his baby sister Angela and grandparents Sean and Brigid Lennon and Tom Cullen. Cherished son of Jack and Margaret and dear brother of John, Avril, Ciara and Kelley. Thomas will be dearly missed by his heartbroken family, grandmother Mary (Cullen), sister-in-law Sinéad, brothers-in-law Alan, Pat and Kevin, nieces and nephews Millie, Sam, Heidi, Alfie, Sophie, Olivia, Matthew, Tiernan and Hannah, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends in Ireland, France and around the world.
Thomas will repose at his family home in Ballinaboola (R95E3H4) on Saturday, June 28, from 4pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.45pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St. Kieran's Church, Tullaherin. Interment afterwards in Dungarvan Cemetery. House private on Sunday please. Thomas' family would love if those attending the Funeral could dress brightly to honour his memory. The family would like to thank in a special way Marian Lennon for all her support and help in Nice. Donations, if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust https://kbrtrust.com/donations/
The death has occurred of Liam Bolger, Coolcullen, via Carlow, Co. Kilkenny, at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, on June 25, 2025. Sadly missed by his beloved wife and best friend Mary, his children Antoinette, Sarah, Ciara, and Eoin, sons-in-law Martin, Pat, and John, daughter-in-law Melody, his adored grandchildren Darragh, Aoibheann, Orla, Kate, Conor, Ava, and Shay, his brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and friends.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Funeral arrangements later.
The death has occurred of Derek Roberts, Ballyshane, Inistioge, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marianne, son Andrew, daughters Hannah and Alexandra and partner Olly, grandchildren, brothers Barry and Kevin, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Cooney's funeral home, New Ross, (Y34 FK44) on Monday, June 30, from 11am with A Celebration of Life Ceremony at 12noon, followed by a private cremation. For those who may like to join the service online, please use the following link: Derek's celebration of life and cremation service Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Susie Long Hospice - www.susielonghospice.com or OPA cancer charity - www.opa.org.uk
The death has occurred of Paddy Butler Snr., Bleach Road, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny. Paddy passed away on June 24, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Archersrath Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Stephanie and much loved father of Aisling and Patrick. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Aoife, son-in-law John, his sister Marie (Whelan), brothers Dermot and Dessie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Paddy is predeceased by his parents John and Mona, brothers Seanie, Liam, Nicholas, Michael and Francis, his sisters Lilah, Carrie and Peggy.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Thursday, June 26, from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE Flowers are welcome but a donation, in lieu, can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland DONATE
The death has occurred of Joe (Post) Burke, Loughinny, Barna, Co. Kilkenny, on June 24, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Julia, sisters Ann and Breda, brothers Mick and Paddy. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Ann, sisters Peggy (Kilkenny) and Kitty (Australia), brother Seamus (England), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours, former work colleagues at Glanbia and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Thursday, June 26, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from his residence on Friday morning, June 27, to St. Patrick's Church, Graine arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
The death has occurred of Donal (Doney) Walsh, late of Ballybricken, Waterford City, and formerly of Ballykeoghan, Kilmacow, Kilkenny. Doney passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 23, 2025. Predeceased by his beloved parents, his twin sisters Breda and Alicia, brother Senan, and his ever loved and much missed grandson Jordan. Deeply regretted by his loving children Ronald, Rachel, Aishling, Donal, Norma Jean, Aidan, Terence, Olivia and the mother of their children Stella, his adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doney will be fondly remembered by his brother John and sister Carmel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, especially Padser and many friends.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, June 26, at 12 noon in St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Immediately afterwards Doney will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private outside of reposing times. To view Doney's Requiem Mass please click on the link below at 12 noon: Doney's Funeral Mass Family flowers only - Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation - C/O Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors or by following the link: https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Bess) O'Keeffe, The Swan, Wolfhill, Laois, formerly of Chatsworth, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny. Elizabeth died peacefully in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Alice (Dublin), Mary (Australia) and Margaret (New York), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday, June 26, in St. Patrick's Church, Clogh, the mass can be viewed HERE. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The death has occurred of Sami Corcoran, 14 The Green, Robertshill, Circular Road, Kilkenny City, unexpectedly on Saturday June 21, 2025. Sami will be deeply missed by his heartbroken parents Martin and Anita (née Cullen) and his sister Abbie, his grandparents Paddy and Anne Cullen and Brendan Corcoran. Forever loved by his aunts Colette, Frances, Brenda, Carol, uncles Brendan, Gabriel, Dermot and John, cousins, extended family, good neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday (26th) at 11am in St. Mary’s Cathedral followed by burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Teac Tom. Donation box at House and Church or alternatively click here The Funeral Cortége will walk from Sami’s residence on Thursday at 10am to St. Mary’s Cathedral and onwards to St. Kieran’s Cemetery. House strictly private on Thursday morning please.
The death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry) Brennan, late of Gortrush, Piltown, Co Kilkenny. Gerard passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the tender care of his family and the staff of the Oak Ward in the University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Kathleen, his wife Catherine (Cepta) Brennan and his sister, Noreen and brother Kevin. Sadly missed by his sons Eoin and Gerard, brothers and sisters, Margaret, Michael, Anne, Maurice, Cáit, Eugene and Martina, daughters in law Gretta and Jackie, grandchildren Seán, Lily and Lucia, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Arriving at the Church of the Assumption, Piltown on Thursday, June 26, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Followed by private cremation in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy Co Cork. House is private at all times. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Oak Ward Palliative Care Centre, University Hospital Waterford: https://waterfordhospice.ie/donate/
The death has occurred of James Dooley, Garranbehy, Rosbercon, Kilkenny / New Ross, Wexford, on June 21, 2025. Suddenly but peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Teresa. Deeply regretted by his beloved children, Pádraig, Aoife and James, sister Liz, brother-in-law Pat, nieces Lisa, Lara and Katie, aunts, uncle, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral to arrive (leaving his residence) at The Church Of The Assumption Rosbercon, for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Thursday, June 26, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://rosberconparish.ie/ House private at all times.
The death has occurred of Mary Black (née Weadick), Sutton Park, Dublin, and formerly of Kilkenny, on June 22, 2025 in the care of Nazareth House Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Alex, mother of the late Baby Sandra and sister of the recently deceased Margaret. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Alex, her children Pauline, Ian, David, Irene and Marie, sons and daughters-in-law Seán, Danny, Ronan, Josephine and Masae, her adored grandchildren Stephen, Jenifer, Rebecca, Ian, Suzannah, Alex, Sarah-Jane, Sophia, Adam, Ciara, Emma and Jamie, her brother Tom and his wife Mary, sister-in-law Irene, brother-in-law Barry, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, June 26, at 11.30am in Church of the Resurrection, Bayside. Funeral thereafter to Balgriffin Cemetery. Funeral mass: https://mcn.live/Camera/bayside-parish-church
The death has occurred of Margaret Shore (née O'Meara), Moate Road, Freshford, Kilkenny / Mullinahone, Tipperary, and late of 63 Quarry Road, Whitney, Oxfordshire, England. Pre-deceased by her mother Elizabeth, father Jack, brothers John and Mick, sister Rennie, and loyal dog Goldie. Deeply mourned by her broken-hearted husband Michael, son Adrian, daughter Sharon, grandchildren Bryce, Louisa, Lianne, and daughter-in-law Sue, brothers Jimmy and Pat, sisters Betty, Josephine, Mary and Ettie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many extend family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Margaret will be fondly remembered by many.
Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home, Freshford, R95 C44T, on Friday, June 27, from 6pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 28th in St. Lachtain's Church, R95 K003, at 10am, followed by cremation in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork at 1pm. Family flowers only please.
The death has occurred of Jimmy O'Neill, Seven Houses, Danesfort, Kilkenny, who died peacefully on June 24, 2025 in the excellent care of all the staff in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, surrounded by his devoted family. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Ellen, infant sister Mary, brother Owen and grandchildren Stephen and John. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his loving and caring wife Mary, sons Joe, Brendan, Mark and daughter Teresa, daughters-in-law Regina, Maggie, Cathy and son-in-law David. Jimmy will be forever missed by his adored (11) grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Jimmy will be reposing at his daughter Teresa’s residence, Seven Houses (R95 DK22) on Thursday, June 26, from 3pm to 7pm with rosary and vigil prayers at 6pm. Removal on Friday morning (27th) from Jimmy’s residence to St. Michael’s Church, Danesfort for Requiem Mass at 11am and followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those unable to attend you may view the Requiem Mass (live only) at https://www.facebook.com//danesfortparish House strictly private on Friday morning please.
The death has occurred of Helen Ryan (née Cole), Ballinakill, Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny, formerly Kill, Co Waterford, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, in the wonderful care of the staff in Pine Ward, University Hospital Waterford, in her 87th year. Predeceased by her parents Mary and George, her husband Patrick (Patsy), her brothers Brendan and Paddy and her sister Colette. Much loved Mother of Paul, Marina (Byrne) and Valerie. Helen will be forever loved and dearly missed by her loving children, her heartbroken grandchildren Rachel, Nicola, Eimear, Orlaith, Bryan, Shona and Kieran, her daughter in law Margaret, son in law Pat, Valerie’s partner Noel, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. She will also be sadly missed by her friends and staff of New Haughton Hospital, New Ross where she spent her final few months. The family would like to thank all the carers who cared for Helen over many years in her own home.
Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home, Graignamanagh (Eircode R95 D853) from 4pm on Thursday, June 26, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from her home in Ballinakill on Friday, June 27, at 10.40am to arrive at Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh for 11am Requiem Mass. (A link to view the Requiem Mass will be available on Friday morning) Burial afterwards in Calvary cemetery. House private on Friday morning please.
Cliff at the tombstone of Robert de Sardaloue
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