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The death has occurred of Alice Malone, Killaliss, Shercock, Cavan, formerly Smithstown, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Alice assed away peacefully, in the care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Tony. Sadly missed by her sons Richard, Michael, Anthony, David and Noel Lawlor, her daughters Martina, Collette and Allison, her grandchildren Annie, Phillipa, Connor, Nichola, Noel, Tony, Mickey, James, Stella, Alice, Ryan and Liam, great-grandchildren Osin, Jack, Nathan and Darragh.
Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home on Saturday, January 17, from 3pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 18, at 12 noon in St. Brigid's Church, Knockbride East, followed by private Cremation in Lakelands Cremetorium. House private please. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Shercock Killann Cancer Society.
The death has occurred of Johnny Hynes, The Ball Alley, Marley, St. Mullins, Co Carlow and late of Coolhill, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny. Johnny passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Beloved and adored husband of Noreen, loving father of Elle and Dylan, cherished brother of Tom, Martin, Bridget, Kathleen, Joe, Anne, Carmel, Lizzy, Pauline, Trisha and Mary. Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, brothers, sisters, Billy Cushen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his home (eircode: R95 T2C8) on Sunday, January 18, from 12 noon concluding at 8pm and again on Monday, January 19, from 12 noon concluding at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday, January 20, to St. Moling's Church, Glynn, arriving for his funeral mass at 2pm, followed by burial afterwards in St. Mullins Cemetery. House private on Tuesday morning please. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Pieta House and First Responders
The death has occurred of Bridget Holmes (née Maher), Courtstown, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in her 92nd year. Pre-deceased by her husband Jim. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her children, Miriam, Bernadette, Caroline, Derek, Breda, Lucy, Helen, Ciara and Mark, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Iris, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Friday, January 16, from 4pm. Funeral Prayers at 6pm followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Tullaroan arriving at 7pm approximately. Requiem Mass on Saturday, January 17, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Tullaroan Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to friends of St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Donation boxes will be situated in Molloy’s Funeral Home and in the Church. House private please.
The death has occurred of Ann Quinn (née Johnson), The Rectory, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband and brother Sean. Ann will be sadly missed by her daughters, Cyrelene and Marion, sons-in-law John and Gerard, grandchildren Aisha, Mikaal, Hivert and Anna Jean, sisters Mary and Margie.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Friday, January 16, from 5pm. concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Cortège will arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Ann will be laid to rest thereafter in St. Mary's Cemetery, Thomastown. Requiem Mass can be viewed HERE
The death has occurred of Jack Magner, Oak Road, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny. Jack, in his 94th year, passed away on January 13, 2026, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by his loving son Seán. Beloved husband of Máire and much loved father of Owen, Jim, Des and Fiona. Jack will be dearly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Peter, daughters-in-law Sandra, Ira, Katya and Tora, grandchildren Cian, Fionn, Dara, Alan, Nadia, Riona and Aileen, brothers-in-law Michael (Phelan) and Des Curley and his wife Margaret, sister-in-law Dympna and her husband Seán (Wilson), nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and his many friends. Jack is also predeceased by his brother Willie, sisters Millie (Murphy), Hannah (Byrne) and Rose (Phelan). The family would like to thank in a special way Jack's carers and the staff of the Nore Ward at St. Luke's Hospital for the kindness and care shown to Jack.
Removal on Friday morning to St. Mary's Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of Larry (Lar) Hoban, Neville Street, New Ross, formerly Inistioge/ Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents and sister Geraldine. Loving husband of Anne and father of Marc and Kyle. Lar will be sadly missed by his wife and sons, his adored grandchildren Olivia and Tadhg, sisters Margaret and Mary, Kyle’s partner Dani and her son Gavin, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Ryan’s Funeral Home, New Ross (Y34DK15) on Friday, January 16, from 4pm until 7pm. A celebration of life ceremony will take place in Ryan’s funeral home on Saturday, January 17, at 11am followed by private cremation. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to COPD Ireland Donate Here
The death has occurred of William (Bill) Fitzgerald, London, U.K. and formerly Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. Bill passed away suddenly on November 29, 2025. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Ann (née Beehan) Urlingford, his adored son Philip, daughter-in-law Rhea, cherished grandchildren Eloise and Rose, nieces, nephews, the extended Beehan and Fitzgerald families, relatives and a wide circle of friends both in the U.K and Ireland.
Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Urlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the Mill Cemetery. Bill's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.churchcamlive.ie/urlingford-parish-stream/
The death has occurred of Mary Dunne (née Keating), Bracklin, Kilbeggan, Westmeath / Tullamore, Offaly / formerly of Crutt, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband John-Joe, her daughter-in-law, Anna, parents, Andrew and Sarah, brothers, John, Michael, Vincent and Billy, sister, Margaret. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass. Mary will be forever missed by her loving sons, Eugene, Brendan, Kevin, Ray and John, her brothers, Ritchie, Tommy, Martin, Gerard and Eugene, her sisters, Carmel, Breda, Catherine, Betty, Annette and Aggie, daughters-in-law, her eleven adoring grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Friday, January 16 –Mary will repose at her son, Ray’s residence in Bracklin, (N91 P984) from 3pm until rosary at 8 pm. Saturday, January 17 – Mary’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Saint Francis of Assisi & Brigid Church, Ballycommon at 11am with burial to follow in the adjoining graveyard. House private at all other times.
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Doyle, The Spike, Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, resident of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Jimmy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, relatives and friends.
Funeral Cortège will arrive to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Jimmy will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed HERE House private please. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to Castlecomer Day Care Centre. A donation box will be available in the church.
The death has occurred of Kyle Andrew Comerford, The Willows, Roseleigh, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Newtown Terrace, Thomastown. Kyle passed away on January 7, 2026 at Al-Zahra Hospital, Dubai, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Eva (née Richardson). Kyle will be deeply missed by his heartbroken wife, parents Paul and Martina, sister Shania, parents-in-law John and Helen, uncles, aunts, many cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, January 16, from 4pm to 6pm. A private Cremation Service will take place on Saturday.
The death has occurred of Martin (Murt) Brennan, Melville Heights, Kilkenny, and formerly of Tallent's Lane, Sheastown, Kilkenny. Murt passed away on January 14, 2026, peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Joan and much loved father of Margaret (Mags) Bowen, Joan Brennan McCord, Eddie, Richie and Murty. Murt will be dearly missed by his loving family, brother Pat and his wife Ann, sons-in-law Richie and Ian, daughters-in-law Anna, Jenny and Claire, grandchildren Jessie, Alec, Harry, Anna, Jack, Realtín and Ethan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Foulkstown. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland DONATE
The death has occurred of Kay Kennedy (née Hennessy), Monaree, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary and formerly of Graine, Urlingford, Co.Kilkenny, (RGN), peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of Nenagh Hospital – where she happily worked for most of her nursing career. Predeceased by her husband PJ and sisters Maura Brown and Juliana O’Kelly. Deeply regretted by her daughter Anne Marie, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Roisin and Cara, brothers Sean and Michael, sisters Nonie Egan and Theresa Kennedy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, former colleagues and friends.
Reposing at Ryans Funeral Home, Nenagh this Friday from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday in St. Mary’s of the Rosary Church, Nenagh at 11am. Livestream available in the link: https://nenaghparish.ie/ . Followed by burial in Lisboney new cemetery. House private please.
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