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23 Jan 2026
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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Mary Harte (Flynn), Cliden, Clara, Co. Kilkenny and late of Alexander Street, Waterford.Mary passed away on January 21, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford, following a short, hard fought illness. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Catherine (Kitty) and brothers Michael and Martin. Mary will be sadly missed by her daughter Danielle and son-in-law Éanna, her beloved grandchildren Conor and Fionn, her brothers Vincent, Peter and Patsy, her sisters Josephine and Brigid, brother and sisters-in -law, nieces, nephews and her dear friends. Danielle would like to thank the doctors and staff in Neurology anad ICU Cork University Hospital for their exceptional care of Mary, the doctors in UHW and a special heartfelt thank you to the staff that looked after Mary in the Oak Ward UHW.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Saturday, January 24, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers recited at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12 noon in St. Colman's Church, Clara. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed here: FUNERAL MASS
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.
Funeral Mass at the Church of the Assumption Ballingarry E41 X523 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 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.
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.
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.
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