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The death has occurred of former Kilkenny County Councillor Melissa O'Neill, Abbeylands, Ferrybank,Waterford, and late of Bruff, Co. Limerick, who died on Monday, September 15, 2025, aged 54 years. Peacefully, in the tender care of her loving family and all the staff at The South East Palliative Care Centre, Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford, Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Mary. Melissa will be sadly missed by her son Shane, daughter Chloe, grandson Leo, Shane's Dad Michael, brothers Richard and Pat, sisters Yvonne, Shirley, Maria, Sandra and Fiona, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Melissa will be reposing in Powers Funeral Home, Ferrybank on Wednesday, September 17, from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, Melissa's removal will take place on Thursday, September 18, walking from her home to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am, after which Melissa will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery DONATIONS LINK
MASS LINK House private at all times please.
The death has occurred of Marites Nebrija, 33 Togher Way, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Baguio City, The Philippines, on September 15, 2025, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Predeceased by her parents and sister in The Philippines. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her adored children J.P. Jacob, Aoife and Kady, her partner Aidan, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and The Philippines.
Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 XO38) on Wednesday, September 17, from 6pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran's Cemetery Johnstown.
The death has occurred of Eileen Bridgett (née Whelan), Fiddawn, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, formerly of Ballyine, Borris, Co. Carlow. Eileen, who was in her 95th year, passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of the Barrow Ward, St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny on Monday, September 15. Predeceased by her husband Morgan, parents Peter and Ellen, brothers Fr. Pat, Dan, Shem, Seán, Frank and sister Sheila. She will be deeply missed by daughters Anne and Ellen, adored granddaughters Joanne, Rebecca and Christine, great-grandchildren Molly and Joe, son-in-law Joseph, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her home in Fiddawn, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny R95 F9C4 on Wednesday, September 17, from 3pm to 7pm. Prayers at 6pm. Removal to Duiske Abbey, Graignamanagh at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday, September 18, followed by burial in Calvary cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.
The death has occurred of Sr Pauline (Mary) Lawlor, Daughter of Charity of St Vincent de Paul and late of Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, on September 14, unexpectedly in the loving presence of the staff and sisters at 109 Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf. Predeceased by her Parents Margaret and Joseph, brothers Billy and Marty. Deeply regretted by her brother Sean and by her sisters Margo (Butler) and Pauline (Carroll), nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, the Community of the Daughters of Charity, extended family relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, September 17, at 10.30am in St. Catherine's followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://mcn.live/Cameras/st-catherines-provincial-house
The death has occurred of Agnes Forrest (née Burns), Ashbourne House, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, and late of Moneygold, Grange, Co. Sligo, who died on Monday, September 15, 2025, aged 95 years. Peacefully, at her home in the tender care of her family, predeceased by her parents Michael James and Mary, brothers John, Roger and Michael James, sister Margaret. Agnes will be sadly missed by her loving husband Jerry, daughters Mary (DeMarco) and Grace (O'Brien), sons John, Michael, Jerry and Roger, sons-in-law Ross and Leslie, daughters-in-law Joan, Nuala and Gillian, grandchildren Cara Mia, Giovanna, Fiora, Dianora, Sarah, Robert, Isabel, Tom, Aisling, Joe, Niamh, Áine and Charlie, great grandchildren Kacey, Callie, Jessie, Max, Leo, Adie, Vinny and Caruso, brother Paddy, sisters-in-law Mary and Claire, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Agnes will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Thursday, September 18, from 4.30pm followed by removal at 6.30pm, to Church of The Assumption, Slieverue. Agnes's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 19th at 10am after which Agnes will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. To view Agnes's Mass, please click link at 9.55am https://ferrybankslieverueparishes.ie/ferrybank-webcam/
The death has occurred of Ann Holohan (née Kelly), Beladd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, and formerly of Barrack Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Ann passed away on September 15, 2025, peacefully at Kilkenny Care Centre, Newpark, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Jim Holohan (Levalley, Galmoy) and much loved mother of Deirdre, Justin and Damien. Ann will be dearly missed by her loving family, sisters Catherine, Helen, Mary, Geraldine and Margaret, brothers Pat, Eamonn, Declan and John, daughters-in-law Samantha and Maria, grandchildren Christopher, Niamh, Ciara, Aoife, Jack, Matthew, Maisie and Samuel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Ann is predeceased by her parents Eddie and Ellen Kelly, Barrack Street, Castlecomer.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny (E41W257). Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland DONATIONS
The death has occurred of Johnny (Kerr) Kelly, Castle Avenue, Thomastown, Kilkenny. Johnny passed away peacefully at his home on September 15, 2025 in the loving care of his family. Johnny is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, his brother Pa and sister Joan, Much loved husband of Mary, beloved father of Trisha, Edel, Sinéad, Órla, Niamh and Aoife, Sons-in-Law Paul, Johnny, Crocky, John and Dryden, his grandchildren Aisling, Megan, Áine, Keelin, Caoimhe, Saoirse, Clíodhna, Fionn, Siobhan, Eoin and Ciara, great granddaughter Sophie. Johnny will be greatly missed by his extended family and many friends.
Arriving for Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in The Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, followed by burial in St Mary's New Cemetery Thomastown. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Columba's Day Centre. Requiem Mass can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/ House private on Wednesday morning please.
The death has occurred of Eileen Ryan (née Leahy), St. Fiacre's Place, Kilkenny. Eileen passed away on September 15, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Gabriel's Ward. Beloved wife of the late Jim and much loved mother of Noel, Breda (Hennessy), Catherine (Dowling) and Ann-Marie (Lawlor). Eileen will be dearly missed by her loving family, brother Martin (USA), daughter-in-law Breda, sons-in-law Joe, Martin and Micheál, grandchildren Ciara, Aisling, Mark, Mary, James, Claire, Sean, Liam, Meabh, Darragh, Aoibh and Brian, her great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Eileen is predeceased by her parents Jack and Bridget, sister Kathleen and brothers Sean (Georgie) and Michael.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery (walking via St. Fiacre's Place). House private on Wednesday please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
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