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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Margaret Geoghegan (née Moroney), Lacken Drive, Kilkenny, and formerly of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Margaret, passed away on November 16, 2025, in the wonderful care of the staff at Kilkenny Care Centre. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael (Mickey) and her niece Janet. Margaret will be sadly missed by her sister Kathleen (London) and her husband John, nieces Carole and Susan and their husbands Darrell and Stuart, grandnieces and nephews Billy, Amy, Alex, John and Kate, great grandnieces and nephew Alaya, Reggie, Hallie and Harper, sister-in-law Teresa, brother-in-law Jimmy, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, November 18, from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.15pm followed by Removal to St. John's Church. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of Ellen T. (Nell) (née Eastwood), Gowran, Kilkenny, and formerly of The Rise, Bishopstown and Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, on November 16, 2025, peacefully at Rosenalee Care Centre, Ballincollig. Ellen T. (Nell) (née Eastwood) beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Gerard, Sean, Bryan and Barry. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Marian, Berna and Beam, grandchildren Colm, Jack, Ronan, Garrett, Angie, Tara, Sean, Eoin and Ellie, great-grandchildren Jude, Franny, Matilda, Sophie and Finn, brother Gerry Eastwood, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass at 3pm Wednesday 19th in the Church of the Real Presence Curraheen Road Cork which can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9gOQ24jUNFfWfzqvwWqqQ Funeral Thursday (20th) to the Church of the Assumption Churchyard Cemetery Gowran, Co. Kilkenny arriving at 12 noon approx. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Simon Community https://www.corksimon.ie/donate/
The death has occurred of Joe (Joseph) Daly, Jerpoint Church, Thomastown Co Kilkenny and formerly of Jerpoint West, Thomastown, peacefully, on November 12, in the loving care of the staff of the Oak Ward, Palliative Care Unit, WRH, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved son Brian, parents Paddy and Tessie, brothers Jim, Billy and John, sisters Ann, Rita (Teesdale) and Bernie (O'Neill). Forever loved, forever missed by his wife Kathleen, son Ian, daughter Leona, daughter in law Amanda, son in law Davy, grandchildren Lauren, Saoirse, Dan, Ella and Joey, Joe's brothers Paddy, Mick, Brendan, and Frank, sister Mary, extended family, neighbours, friends, and all who knew and loved him. Fondly remembered also by his dear friends from Camphill Ballytobin, where he worked with dedication for 40 years.
Removal from his residence on Monday, November 17, to Thomastown Community Centre arriving for 11am (walking from Mill Street) for a celebration of Joe's life followed by removal to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork for service at 4pm. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Care Team in Waterford, The Homecare Team, The Irish Hospice Foundation, their family GP, Public Health Nurse and Healy's pharmacy for their exceptional care, kindness and support throughout Joe's illness. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford and the Homecare Team. Donations box will be provided.
The death has occurred of Margaret (Rita) Henderson (née Hickey), Donaghmede and formerly of Rathdowney, Co Laois and Urlingford, Co Kilkenny, on November 13, 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John (Seán) and loving mother to Hilda, Michael, John, Philip, Anne, William and David. Rita will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Sally, adored grandchildren Dylan, Lochlan, Lillian, Rowan, Ellie, brothers Tommy and Michael, sisters Maura, Ann and Bridget (also remembering her late siblings Donal and Angela), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock (D13 E0A2) on Tuesday, November 18, from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede (D13 H920) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association or Tallaght University Hospital Foundation. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday at 10am via the following link https://holytrinityparish.ie/live/
The death has occurred of Brendan O’Brien, Fr. Murphy Square and formerly of O’Brien’s Bicycle Shop, James’s Street, Kilkenny City, peacefully at this residence on Sunday, November 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving and caring family. Predeceased by his devoted wife Ann. Brendan will be forever missed by his son John, daughter-in-law Kathleen and adored grandchildren Karen, Aoife, Jason and their partners Ray, Mossie and Shaina, extended family, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Brendan will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm with Funeral Prayers at 6.15pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday (19th) in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 11am followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here Brendan’s Funeral Cortege will walk from his residence Wednesday at 10.30am to St. Mary’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11am. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the staff in The Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team, G.P Dr Conall Mac Conmara, Ayrfield Medical Centre and The Public Health Nursing Staff for all their care and support given to Brendan and his family during his illness.
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