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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Kathleen Hennessy (née Delahunty), late Findlater Bar, 80 Upper Dorset St., Dublin / Galmoy, Kilkenny / Ballingarry (SR), Tipperary. Kathleen died peacefully in her daughter's home in Ballintaggart, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Seán and parents Joe and Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Joe and Shay, daughter Tríona (Hayes), sisters Eilis (Walsh), Moira (Corcoran), and brothers Séamus and Eamon, son-in-law Thomas, Shay's partner Ann, grandchildren Clodagh, Conor and Brian (Hayes), Shauna (Hennessy), sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Ronan's Funeral Home, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, E41 CK88, on Thursday from 5pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm followed by removal to Church of the Assumption Ballingarry E41 X523.Funeral Mass on Friday at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Lachtain's Cemetery Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. The Funeral Mass will be available to stream through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@s.rlivestreamingservices
The death has occurred of James Joseph (Seamus) Butler, "Butlers Pantry" 28 Bank Place, Tipperary Town and late of Kilmogar, Clara, Co. Killkenny, on January 19, 2026. James, Joseph (Seamus) passed away peacefully in University Hospital Limerick. Sadly missed by his daughter Ciara, sons Daniel and Jamie, their mother Anne Connaire, his brothers Martin and Mikey, his sister Bridget and extended family.
Funeral mass will take place in St. Colman's Church, Clara, Co. Kilkenny at 11am on Thursday, January 22, 2026 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please. Donations to a charity of your choice.
The death has occurred of Paddy Sweeney, Spa Hill, Gathabawn, Co. Kilkenny January 17, 2026, unexpectedly in the arms of his wife Margaret. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Margaret, adored children Paul, Amy, Linda and Kevin, Paul's partner Tríona, Amy's husband Kevin, Linda's husband Liam, Kevin's partner Saoirse, much cherished grandchildren Éanna, Róise, Ríadh and Páidí, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, his cousin and best friend Jim, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 and 22 from 4pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fiacre's Church, Clontubrid arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Friday morning please. Traffic management will be in place on Wednesday and Thursday. Parking will be at Gathabawn village and also at Jim and Paddy's yard (Eircode E41 RP40). Transport will be provided at both these locations to and from Paddy's residence. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Gorman (née Kavanagh), Southampton, England, and late of Buncrussia Street, Freshford, Kilkenny. Peggy died in Southampton in her 91st year. Pre-deceased by her husband Richard, parents Margaret and Bill, sisters Noreen, Bridie and Theresa, brothers Danny and Willie, and nephews John (Ringo) and Patrick. Sadly missed by her beloved sons Joseph, John and Richard, granddaughter Rose, daughter-in-law and partner Mary and Treacy, sisters Mary and Chrissie, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and neighbours.
Peggy's funeral will take place in St. Edmond's Church, Southampton, on February 6, at 11am.
Mags Whitely as Big Maggie
Stephen O' Brien and his rescue dog Batzy
Dixie Mafia ready for racing at Gowran Park / Picture: Christian Williams Racing
The show will take place at the Watergate on February 5
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