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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Jimmy (James) Walsh, Skeough, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, his brothers Michael and Tommy and his sisters Cathy and Marie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Sally, his children Sarah, James, Chris and Kevin, grandchildren Chloe, Josh and Molly, Amy, Croía and Sorcha Jayme, Caoimhe and Jack, and Lottie, great grandson Séimí, son-in-law Johnny, daughters-in-law Hayley, Laura and Tara, mother-in-law Sadie, brothers Jack and Paddy, sisters Bid, Josie, Rita and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Friday, November 14, from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of the Assumption, Callan (Eircode R95 VK82) for Requiem Mass on Saturday, November 15, at 12 noon. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish) House strictly private please.
The death has occurred of Edward (Teddy) O'Neill, Bowden's Court and formerly Maryville, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, and London. Edward passed at Saint James's Hospital, Dublin, on November 12, 2025. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael (Sonny) and Kathleen O'Neill, brother Michael, son Edward and daughter Margaret. Teddy will be sadly missed by his surviving daughters Amanda and Elizabeth, their partners Christopher and Jonathan, grandchildren Hannah, Ryan, Daniel, Luke and Casey and his great-grandchildren, his brothers Liam and Sean, sister-in-law Eileen and nieces Danielle, Debbie and Donna, extended Family, including cousins and his wide circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
The death has occurred of Rui Lopes, Main Street, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny and formerly Lisboa, Portugal, on November 12, 2025, peacefully in the loving care of staff at Marymount Hospice, Cork. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his mother Maria do Cèu, son Diogo, sister Rita, brother-in-law Miguel, nephew João, his work colleagues at Bernard Kavanagh and sons, Urlingford especially Tiago, extended family and a wide circle of friends both in Ireland and Lisboa, Portugal.
Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Monday, November 17, from 7pm pausing for prayers at 8pm. Private cremation takes place at a later date. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Marymount Hospice, Cork. Rui's family and Bernard Kavanagh and sons would like to express their utmost gratitude and thanks to nurses, management and staff at Marymount Hospice for their care, kindness and compassion to Rui during his illness. They will be forever grateful.
The death has occurred of Carl Widger, Newpark Lawn, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. Carl passed away (suddenly) at his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Predeceased by his parents John and Alva, baby brother Don, sister Alva and brother Tom. A beloved husband to Ann, cherished and adored father of Sarah (Rice), Kate (Crehan), Carl and Jenny (Meredith), grandfather of Cathal, Jack, Daniel, Orlagh, Molly, Laura, Robbie, Rachel, Chloe, Emma, Sophie and Billy. Loving brother of Dorothy. Carl will be missed dearly by his sons-in-law Colm, Owen and Brian, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30am at St. John's Church (R95 XH7K) followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. House private. Carl's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE The Widger family would like to thank the team of the Kilkenny Dialysis Centre for the wonderful care and support they provided for Carl.
The death has occurred of Aimee Ryan (née Murphy), Grovine, Kilkenny, on November 11, 2025 (peacefully) at her home. Beloved wife of William and darling daughter of Martin and Mary. Amy will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and parents, brothers Niall and Brian, father-in-law Thomas, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces Sarah and Rebecca, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 2pm in St. Joseph's Church, Foulkstown, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
The death has occurred of Ann Little, Clongowen, Waterford Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Altamount Park. Ann passed away on November 11, 2025, unexpectedly, at her home. Predeceased by her father Ben. Beloved daughter of Eileen and much loved sister of Mary, Helen and Jo. Ann will be dearly missed by her heartbroken family, brother-in-law Paul, Jo's partner Darren, nieces and nephew Caroline, Aisling, Sara, Roisin, Deirdre, Shanna and Ben, their partners, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours, her wide circle of friends and her work colleagues at St. Luke's Hospital.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, November 14, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm with prayers recited at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95XH7K). Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Jack and Jill Foundation and the special baby care unit at St. Luke's Hospital. Donation box in funeral home and church.
The death has occurred of Josie Lannon (née Grace), 26 Dangan Terrace, Thomastown, Kilkenny, formerly of Grennan, Thomastown. Josie passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 11, in her 92nd year, in the loving care of her family who are deeply indebted to her wonderful carers. She is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family, beloved mother of Maureen (O'Brien), Paudie, Helen (Brennan), Willie, Annette (Whelan), Ger, Deirdre (O'Keeffe), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Percy, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Josie is predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Bill and Molly Grace, sister Ellen and brothers Jim, Paddy, William and John.
Reposing at her home (R95 A5XO) on Friday, November 14, from 4pm to 8pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7.30pm with house private outside these hours please. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Homecare Team. To view Josie's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link: https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of Julie Browne (née Kent), 27 Brandon Park, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Julie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home
on Tuesday the 11th of November 2025 at home,
Pre deceased by her parents John and Annie and her son John. R.I.P.
Julie, dearly loved by all, sadly missed and always remembered by her husband Christy, sons Christopher and David,
her daughter Diane, daughters in law Estelle and Bernie and Diane's partner Bernard, her sisters Kitty, Patty, Anne, Helen, Mary and Angela,
her brother in law Liam, grandchildren CJ, Stephen, Luke, Holly, Evan, Adam, Ciara and Ella, great grandchildren Alex, Leon and Noah, her nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours and friends.
Julie will repose in Walsh's Funeral Home, Graiguenamanagh (Eircode R95 D853) from 2pm to 7pm on Friday 14th of November. Removal from her home on Saturday at 10.30am to arrive at Duiske Abbey for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in Calvary cemetery.
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 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 cortege arriving at Saint Patrick's Church, Ballyragget, on Friday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Jimmy will be laid to rest thereafter in the Parish Cemetery, Castlecomer. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society - Donate HERE
The death has occurred of Kitty O'Reilly (née Day), Newtown, Thomastown, Kilkenny, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by close family, at St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her parents Luke and Maggie and her husband Paddy. Kitty will be dearly missed by her loving family - children: Elaine, Ciara and Killian, sister Peggy, brother Barty, daughter-in-law Anna, son-in-law David, her five grandchildren: Una, Tadgh, Luca, Neala, and Osheen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Thomastown followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. House private please. No flowers please - a donation in lieu can be made to: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/susielonghospice To view Kitty's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link: https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of Alice Cairns (née Brennan), Ballyroan Road, Templeogue and formerly Lisnafunchin, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Philip. Cherished mam to Mary, Sandra, Helen, Suzanne, Philip and Eoin, loving grandmother to Ciara, Liam, Rory, Theo, Edith and Adah. Alice will be deeply missed and remembered always by her heartbroken family, her sisters Ellen, Catherine and Liz, her brothers Joe, Billy and Johnny, her sons-in-law Arne and Gary, her daughter-in-law Loretta, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Alice will repose in Peter Massey Funerals, The Ruah Centre, Ballyroan (D14 T0C8) on Friday, November 14, from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, at 11am, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan with burial thereafter in Mount Venus Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the funeral mass you may view online by following the link below: Funeral Mass Family flowers only, donations if desired to a charity very close to Alice's heart, The National Missing Persons Helpline: Donate Here
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