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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Priscilla (Elizabeth) Flanagan (née Coogan), Pomadora House, Clinstown, Freshford, Kilkenny, R95 F596 / Tullaroan, Kilkenny. Priscilla died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by her parents William and Margaret and her recently deceased husband Laurence (Larry). Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Edel, Fionnuala (Lennon) and Irene (Clark), her grandchildren Hannah and Emily, sons-in-law Brendan and Ian, brother Lallie, sister Christina (Hanlon), sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, carers and good neighbours.
Funeral Mass on Monday, January 12, in St. Lachtain's Church, Freshford R95 K003 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Tullaroan Cemetery. At the family's request please wear bright colours. You may view the Funeral Mass through the following link: https://youtube.com/@s.rlivestreamingservices?si=YQp8DOfTp-WKM8QA
The death has occurred of Maureen Cooney (née Brennan), Westfield, Kilkenny and formerly of Massford, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Friday, January 9, 2026. Pre-deceased by her parents and her sister Sheila Gleeson. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her husband Frank, her loving son and daughter, son-in-law, her brothers Kieran and Tommy, her sister Breda (Murphy), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Johnston’s Funeral Home, John’s Green, Kilkenny (Eircode R95 XE00) on Sunday, January 11, from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6pm. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Clogh (Eircode R95 DXE4), for Requiem Mass on Monday, January 12, at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: St. Patrick's Church Webcam House private please.
The death has occurred of Janice Shanahan (née Grogan), Ballyfolan, Brittas, Dublin, D24KP70 / Lurgan, Antrim / Kilkenny, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 8, 2026. Survived by her beloved husband Eddie, daughters Sarah and Aoife, Mother Anne, and her brother Ian. She will also be sadly missed by all the Grogan’s, Gallery’s, and Shanahan’s, and friends near and far. Many thanks to St. Brigid’s hospice supporting her home care in her final weeks, Izabella, Liliana, and Loredana and the HSE home carers.
Reposing at her home in Ballyfolan on Monday afternoon, January 12, with Funeral Mass in Crosschapel, Blessington Tuesday, January 13, at 1pm followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2.30pm.
The death has occurred of Kate (Kitty) Irish (née Fitzgerald), Mount Swan, Nicholastown, Slieverue, and late of Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Friday, January 9, 2026, peacefully in her 90th year surrounded by her loving family in the gentle care of Mooncoin Residential Care Centre. Predeceased by her husband Pat, parents Michael and Mary, sisters Peggy (Roche), Nellie (Irish) and Molly (Doherty) and grandson Patrick. Kate will be sadly missed by her children Olga, PJ, Michael, Andrew, Anne Maria, Garrett and Roger, her 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, sons-in-law Thomas and William, daughters-in-law Marley, Betty, Therese and Wendy, sisters-in-law Biddy and Mary, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extend family, neighbours and friends.
Kate's removal will take place on Monday, January 12, to the Church of the Assumption, Slieverue arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am after which Kate will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. The mass can be viewed here: MASS LINK
The death has occurred of Stasia Commins (née Doherty) Banagher, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. After a short illness, Stasia passed away peacefully in the great care of the staff in Mooncoin Residential Care Centre. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim, brothers Jimmy, Dick, Paddy and John, sisters Joe, Nelly and Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Marie and Laura, Sons, Alan, Frank, Paul, David, Brian and Leo, brother Willie, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters in law, sons in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home Carrick on Suir on Monday, January 12, from 7pm to 8.30pm followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption Piltown. Funeral mass on Tuesday, January 13, at 12.30pm Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed by using the following link https://templeorumparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Norris, Kildalton, Piltown, Kilkenny. Jim passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Catherine and James, brother Billy and sisters Julia, Margo and Frances. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget, his daughters Eileen and Valerie and his sons Kevin, Andrew and James. Jim will be sadly missed by his brother Richard, sisters Kathleen, Phil, Stella, Breda and Mary, grandchildren Christopher, Anthony, Mia, Conor, Bobby, Ruby, Aden, Charlie, Lexi, Lilly, Abbie and Freddie, daughters-in-law Tara, Audrey and Emma, son-in-law Pat, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home Grannagh, Kilmacow (X91C962) on Tuesday, January 13, from 5pm to 7.30pm. Arriving on Wednesday at The Church of the Assumption, Piltown (E32V611) for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times please. To view Jim's Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://templeorumparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of Johnny Doyle, Kyle, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 10, 2026, peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Fennor Care Facility Urlingford. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Nora, brothers Eddie and Josie and sister Noreen. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Lily, his adored children, cherished grandchildren, sisters Bridget and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Monday, January 12, from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. House private please.
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