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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Mona Lyons (née Carrigan), Bauntha, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, originally from Burnchurch, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. Passed away at home among her own, on Monday, August 25, 2025. Pre-deceased by her husband Jack, her sisters Kitty, Maureen and Jocie, her brother Jim and her great-granddaughter Moira. Mona will be missed by her children, Mary, Joe, Bernadette, John, Breda and Adrian, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Mona will repose at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443), on Wednesday, August 27, from 4pm until 7pm. Mona’s Rosary and Vigil Prayers will take place afterwards at her home in Bauntha (Eircode R95 Y5F2) at 8.30pm. Funeral Prayers at her home, on Thursday, August 28, at 11am followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Callan arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish). In lieu of flowers, donations to L’Arche Community. Thank you.
The death has occurred of John Joe Phelan, Boher, Thomastown, Kilkenny. John Joe passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and staff at St Michael's Ward, St Columba's Hospital, Thomastown. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Peggy née Millea), his parents, and his brother Jim. Much loved father of Paula, Sandra, John, and Caroline. John Joe will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Jane, sons-in-law: Alan, Paul, and Terry, his grandchildren: Evan, Brian, Jen, Conor, Adam, Sarah, Ciaran, Laura, Rachel, Emily, Cathal, and Bobby, his nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Reposing in the Mercy Side Chapel of the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown from 4.30pm to 7pm on Tuesday, August 26, with Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Friends of St Columba's Hospital, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. To view John Joe's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link below. https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of Gareth Kyte, Briarwood, Slieverue, Kilkenny / Slieverue, Waterford / Caherdaniel, Kerry. Formerly of Pyle, Wales. Gareth passed away on Sunday, August 24, after a short illness. Predeceased by his beloved parents, Stan and Beryl Kyte and sister Angela Crocker. He will be deeply missed by his heart broken wife, Maria. Lovingly remembered by his family in Wales, brother-in-law Mike Crocker, nephew Ryan and wife Mel, niece Shelley, and adored grand nephews and niece, Arthur, Ethan and Angie. Sadly, missed by his Irish family, sisters-in-law Patricia, Joan, Irene and Fran, brothers-in-law John, Michael, Jim and Colm, nieces, Tara and Amy, nephews Keon, Sean, Regan and Dylan and all his extended family and many friends.
Reposing at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny (X91 C962) on Friday, August 29, from 5pm until 8pm with reflection on Gareth’s life at 7.30pm. Cremation at 2pm on Saturday, August 30, at The Island, Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, County Cork, (PD4 DD71). Everyone welcome. The ceremony can be viewed on: https://www.islandcrematorium.ie/ No flowers please. Boxes to donate to Waterford Hospice in the funeral home and on the link: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/GK93831480/donate.html
The death has occurred of Thomas Dowling, Milltown, Borris, Kilkenny. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Borris Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Ciss and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his wife Sally, son Thomas, daughter in law Maura, grandchildren Ailíse, Ciaran and Evin, the Curran family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral to arrive at Skeoughvosteen Church for Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday followed by burial afterwards in Gowran cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TD12494742/donate.html
The death has occurred of Derek Butler, Old Barracks, Main Street, Piltown Co Kilkenny. Late of the Royal Bar, Kickham Street, Carrick on Suir and The Old Barracks, Main Street, Piltown. Deeply regretted by his son Evan, his parents Pauline and Gerry, brothers Alan, Jonathan, Gerard and his sister Patricia, his nephew and niece, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Reposing at his brother Gerard's residence 1 The Old Barracks, Main Street, Piltown on Tuesday, August 26, 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday 1pm at the Church of the Assumption, Piltown, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed online by clicking on the following link : https://templeorumparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of Winnie (Winifred) Morrison (née Shaw) of Rathcoole, Co Dublin and formerly Castlecomer Co Kilkenny who passed away peacefully at her home in her 89th year on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband Noel, parents Mattie and Mary, siblings Eileen, Tom, Mattie and Dan and grandson Shane. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Deirdre, Joan and Lorraine, son Ray, sister Maureen, grandchildren Eddie, Eoin, Stephen, Conor, Rachel, Keelan, Gavin, Dylan, Dearbhail, Matthew and Adam along with her adored great grandchildren Ernie, Ivy, Méadbh, Ruby, Donnchadh and May, daughter in law Anne, sons in law Dave, Willie and Ian, sisters in law Catherine and Nualan, brothers in law Willie, Ollie and Sean, extended family and friends.
Funeral arriving to the Church of the Holy Family, Rathcoole on Tuesday for 10am funeral Mass after which Winnie will be laid to rest with Noel in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill Co Dublin https://www.churchservices.tv/rathcoole
The death has occurred of Catherine (Teresa) Kennedy (née Jackson), Maudlin Street, Kilkenny. Teresa passed away on August 23, 2025, peacefully, in the presence of her family, at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by her late husband Dan. Beloved mother of Edward, Martina, Joseph, Catriona, Domhnall and Fiona. Teresa will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother William, son-in-law Matthew, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Fiona and Paula, her 10 grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends
Cllr Brennan pictured at home during his recovery from a serious stroke
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