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02 Oct 2025

Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, October 2, 2025

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Kilkenny Deaths

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Noel Murphy

The death has occurred of Noel Murphy, Seskin, Lisdowney, Co. Kilkenny. Noel passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, October 1, at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget. Predeceased by his beloved wife Anna, sisters Mary, Nelly, Kitty, Bridie, brothers Shem, Jack, Nicky, Michael, daughter -in-law Geraldine and son-in-law Johnny. Deeply regretted by his loving family Patsy, Mary, Catherine, Eoin and Aíne, his adored and cherished grandchildren Noelle, Allanah, Roisin, Michael, Andrea, Darragh, Joanna, Ella, Ava and James, sons-in-law Harry and Ger, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Noel will repose in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney (R95VX79), on Thursday, October 2, from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 3, in St. Brigid's Church, Lisdowney (R95VX79), at 11am followed by burial in Aharney Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Kilkenny home care team. Noel's funeral Mass may be viewed live by clicking on the link: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger

Sr. Marguerite (Margaret) Lyng R.S.H.M.

The death has occurred of Sr. Marguerite (Margaret) Lyng R.S.H.M. formerly of Ballynunnery, The Rower, Co Kilkenny, in Marchiennes, France. Marguerite passed away peacefully on September 28th after a short illness in the tender care of the nursing staff at Dechy Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Pat and Kathleen, sisters Sr. Breda R.S.H.M. and Teresa, brothers-in-law Tony, Miko, Hugo and Michael. Margaret will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sisters Ciss Ryan, Marie Nangle, Josephine Maguire, Chris Bolger, Patricia Greville and Elizabeth Keane, brothers-in-law Oliver Greville and Michael Keane, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Burial will take place in Marchiennes, France on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Dave Kenny

The death has occurred of Dave (Chief) Kenny, St. Francis Terrace, Kilkenny, peacefully on September 30, in the wonderful care of the staff at the Nore Ward, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved father of Lisa, Danny and Davie. Dave will be sadly missed by his daughter, sons, brother John, his adored granddaughter Sienna, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) from 5p.m. on Friday, October 3, with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Mary's Cathedral followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Dave's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE Dave's family would like to take this opportunity to thank White's Pharmacy, Kilkenny and the Carlow/Kilkenny Palliative Care Team for their kindness and support during Dave's illness.

Martina (Tina) Holden

The death has occurred of Martina (Tina), Chamberland, New Ross and formerly of Clodiagh, Inistioge, who died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on September 30, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Watty and Kitty Holden. Tina will be deeply missed by her brothers and sisters, Bartley, Mary, John and Josephine, her sisters-in-law Breda and May, brothers-in-law John and Denis, treasured nephews and nieces, Walter, Cathy, Chloe, Jenny, Wattie, Megan, Kate, Tara, Patrick and Daniel, grandnieces Molly and Kitty, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross, from 4pm concluding at 7.30pm (pausing for Rosary at 6pm) on Friday, October 3. Funeral to arrive at St. Colmcille's Church, Inistioge for 12noon Requiem Mass on Saturday, October 4, followed by burial in Cappagh Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on link: https://inistiogeparish.ie/webcam/ Family Flowers only, Donation if desired to Wexford Palliative Care

Tom (Tommy) Deevy

The death has occurred of Tom (Tommy) Deevy, Newpark Lower, Kilkenny and late of TAD Engineering. Tom passed away on October 1, 2025, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy and daughter Collette. Much loved father of Martin, Derek, Thomas and Paul. Tom will be dearly missed by his loving sons, brother Noel, sister Lena, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Maryjane, grandchildren Breanna, Síomhe, Odhran, Leila and Luke, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday,  October 3, from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS

 

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