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Rest in Peace
Reposing in the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford on Sunday December 21, 2025, from 2.30pm with funeral prayers at 3.30pm. Ruben's funeral will take place in Houston, Texas at a later date. Funeral prayers on Sunday can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-stream/
The death has occurred of James Jordan, Skough, Carrick-on-Suir, Kilkenny. James passed away on December 15, 2025 surrounded by his family in Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his mother Rene and granddaughter Emily. Deeply regretted by his sons Martin and Kevin, grandchild Kacey, brothers and sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, Nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours, friends.
James will be reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir on Thursday, December 18, from 5pm to 6pm. Followed by private cremation in The Island Crematorium Cork at 2pm on Friday, December 19. Cremation service can be viewed here: https://mcn.live/Camera/the-island-crematorium
The death has occurred of Margaret Flannery (née McCullagh), Cushlough, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, formerly of Johnswell, Co Kilkenny, December 15, 2025. Passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John, son Oisín, daughter Tara, grandson Oisín, and her brothers and sisters. Margaret will be very sadly and deeply missed by her heartbroken family, daughter Sharon, son Sean, son-in-law Brendan, sister Bernie Cunningham (Kilkenny). Much adored and cherished granny to her grandchildren Shauna, Cian, Fiona and Emma. Also missed by her devoted niece Maggie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
A private family service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Saturday, December 20. The family would like to express their gratitude for all the help and support they have received at this difficult time. House private.
The unexpected death has occurred of Billy Davis, 7 Marian Place, Bennettsbridge Co Kilkenny and formerly of Logan Street, Thomastown, December 15, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Sean and Margaret, daughter Leanne and brother Jim. Sadly missed by his sons Jim and Shaun, daughters Sharon, Michelle and Nicola, their partners and their mother Anne, grandchildren Sean, Leanne, Hannah, Grace, Anne, Holly, Cian and Robbie, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Arriving for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 20, (via Mill Street) to the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown followed by burial in St Mary's New cemetery, Thomastown Co Kilkenny. Funeral mass can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please.
The death has occurred of Rosemarie Shortt (née Murphy), Newtown, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. Rosemarie passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved sons baby Patrick and Anthony Jnr and her father Philip. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Anthony, daughters Ciara and Kate, son-in law-Mark, Kate’s partner Paddy, grandchildren Lily Rose, Ellie Ann, Hollie Bea and Mia Mae, her heartbroken mother Phyllis, her brothers Brendan, Frankie, Philip and Mark, her sisters Sharon (Holligan) and Andrea (Lawlor), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her mother’s residence at Roseville, Danesfort (R95K6Y3) on Friday, December 19, from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St Michael’s Church, Danesfort arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please on Saturday morning. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Cois Nore would be greatly appreciated. DONATIONS
Wren boys and girls performing on the square in Ballyragget in 2018 / Picture: Pat Moore
The Tholsel Bar in Kilkenny
The Winter Solstice celebration will be held at Knockroe Passage Tomb this Sunday
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