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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Dolores (Dee) Curran, Pennsylvania, USA, and formley of Lower Grange, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny, on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Matt and Anne and her brother Pat. Dolores will be sadly missed by her loving brothers Matthew and Sean, sisters-in-law Loretta and Lisa, nephews Matty, Kieran, Jack, Archie, Thomas, Dylan, Conor, and niece Emily, aunts, uncles, cousins, and her many wonderful friends and neighbours. Dolores's family would like to express their utmost gratitude and thanks to Dolores's many friends and neighbours for their care, kindness, and compassion to Dolores during her illness, and there outstanding support to Dolores family during this difficult time
Funeral Mass at 12pm on Saturday, November 15, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Goresbridge. Burial afterwards in Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Karen Young O'Mahoney, 2 Friarsbridge, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, on Saturday, Noveber 8, 2025. Karen is pre-deceased by her father and mother, Edward and Mary Young and her sister Alison. Karen passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the compassionate care of the dedicated staff of St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved wife and soul mate of her best friend Johnny. Cherished mother of Rosie and Amie. Karen will be very sadly missed by her extended Young and O'Mahoney families. Much loved sister and lifelong friend of Anne, Teresa and Julie. A devoted and loving aunt to her nieces Carina, Órla, Fi, Rachel, Áine, Katie, Lucy, Jodie, Heidi, Síofra, Liath and Eimear and nephews Chris, Darren, Evian, Dion, Finn and Lennon. Deeply regretted by her sisters-in-law, Siobhán, Celine, Áine, Eileen, brothers-in-law Gerry, Denis, Joe, Pat, Brian, Kieran and Jimi and Rosie's partner Conor. A special thanks to Kevin and Maeve for giving us extra time with Karen and to Tommy for the miracle he performed on our house renovations in time for Karen's home-coming.
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday, November 12, from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Cathedral on Thursday, November 13, at 11am. Karen's cremation will take place on Friday at 2pm. in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.
The death has occurred of Josie Whelan (née Roche), Ballavarra, Graignamanagh, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy, daughter Catherine, granddaughter Sabrina, great-granddaughter Saoirse and brothers Richie, John and Aidan. Josie died peacefully at home in the loving tender care of her family. Sadly, missed by her loving daughter Nora, sons Sean, Pat and Declan, sister Eily, brother Paddy, grandchildren Lisa, Nicola, Christopher, Noreen, Dean, Niamh, Tony, Megan, Michaela, Colleen, Ann and Oisín, great-grandchildren Keleigh, Keeva, Killian, Katie, Mia, Paddy, Hannah, Imogen, Josie and Rian, sister-in-law Rosie, brother-in-law Paddy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, November 12, at 11am in Church of The Assumption, The Rower, followed by burial afterwards in The Rower Cemetery. Josie's Mass can be viewed on Wednesday, November 12th at 11am on the link https://inistiogeparish.ie/webcam/ House private to family and close friends only please.
The death has occurred of Ellen Bridget Somers, Coon East, Coon, Kilkenny, who died at Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. Deeply regretted by her sons, Martin and Michael, her daughter-in-law, Gráinne, her granddaughter, Elin, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass at St Brigid's Church, Coon, on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Reddy, late of Tinnapark, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Pat passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Borris Lodge nursing home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brothers Tony and Michael. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Carmel (née Brennan), sister Maura, daughter Michelle, sons Paul and Brian, daughters in law Shiho and Karin, son in law Lou, sister in law Margaret and his adoring grandchildren Erin, Aisling, Luca, Oisin, Alex and Christian, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Walsh's Funeral Home (Eircode R95D853) from 3pm to 7pm on Wednesday, November 12. Removal on Thursday, November 13, at 10.40am to Duiske Abbey for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in Calvary cemetery
The death has occurred of Catherine (Kay) Whelan (née Hennessy), Riverview, Gallowshill, Kilkenny, and late of Wallstown, Tullaroan. Kay passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on November 9, 2025 at University Hospital, Waterford after a long illness borne with dignity and courage. Kay will be dearly missed by her loving husband Noel, daughter Yvonne, sons Fran, Billy, Darren, Gary, Conor, Shane and James, brother Eddie, sisters Mary, Nora, Sheila and Helen, daughters-in-law Gráinne and Ann, son-in-law Mairtín, her 15 adored grandchildren, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends. Kay is predeceased by her parents Billy and Julia Hennessy, infant children Thomas and Mary and infant granddaughter Rinoa.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, November 12, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to Ballykeeffe Cemetery, Co. Kilkenny House strictly private at all times please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Cancer Research. DONATIONS
The death has occurred of Donal Norton, late of, Tullaroan, Kilkenny, and Lincolnshire, England. Donal died suddenly in England. Pre-deceased by his parents Danny and Ellen. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jean, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Donal's funeral will take place in England at a later date.
The death has occurred of Jimmy Hurley, Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. Jimmy passed suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 9, 2025. Pre-deceased by his parents Mary and Edward, brother Martin, sisters Mary and Alice. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Raymond, Paul, Patrick, James, daughters Kathleen, Jane and Ann, sons-in-law Martin and Nigel, daughter-in-law Sabrina, partners Jos, Ann-Marie, Samantha and Paul, brother Paddy (Dublin), Christy (Ballyragget), sisters Christina (Wexford), Bridgie (Kildare), Ann (Freshford), grandchildren Adam, Caitlín, Kyle, TJ, Bláithín, Amelia, Lonnóg, Cillian, Sarah, Katie and Lucy, nieces and nephews, extended family, and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please. Donations,if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society. Donate HERE
The death has occurred of Joan Fleming (née Ahearne), formerly Griffith Avenue, Clonmel and Late of Tybroughney Road, Piltown, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her brothers Michael and Jimmy and sisters Kate and Maureen. Cherished wife of Colm and devoted mother of Michael, Declan, Kevin, Ian and Colm, lovingly remembered by her daughters-in-law Julie, Brid, Anne, Gemma and partner Noreen, sisters-in-law Chris, Celia and Helen, brother-in-law Jimmy. Adored by her grandchildren Gary, Adam, Emma, Grace, Hannah, Zoe, Mia, Áine and Dáire, nieces, nephews extended family and her many friends.
Reposing at Fennessy's Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Clonmel (E91 VH64) with removal on Wednesday afternoon to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Funeral mass can be live streamed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/clonmelpeterpaul
Cutting the ribbon at the Muckalee Shop and Café official opening
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