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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Anastatia (Tilly) Rigby (née O'Sullivan), 8 Glen Crescent, Mullinavat, Kilkenny. Tilly passed away peacefully on Thursday at The Cedar Rooms University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom and parents Michael and Bridie. Sadly missed by her many cousins especially the O’Driscoll family, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing on Saturday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny, from 4pm until 6pm. Arriving on Sunday at St. Beacon’s Church Mullinavat for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. To view Tilly’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://churchmedia.ie/st-beacons-church-mullinavat
The death has occurred of Sarah Melbourne (née Kennington), Giantsgrave, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary formerly of Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, on January 28, 2026, peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Trevor, dearly loved mother of Doreen, Mark, Neville, Brian and Stephen, daughters in law Jen, Lisa, Donna and Emily, adoring Nanny to her cherished grandchildren Bron, Eoin, Lauren, Megan, Alex, Aoife, Tadhg, Abbie, Bella, Max and Zac. Her angels in heaven Emma and Jax. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Anne, Ellen, Aileen and Jane brothers Jim, Robert and Tom and her late sister Violet and all their families, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her home, Giantsgrave, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (E91FT54) on Sunday, February 1, from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral arriving at Old St Mary's Church, Mary St, Clonmel (E91FH74) on Monday, February 2, for funeral service at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Marlfield Cemetery (E91Y291). Family flowers only. Donations to the the Little Blue Heroes foundation https://www.littleblueheroes.org/
The death has occurred of Gary Costelloe, Portacarron, Oughterard, Galway, formerly of Thomastown, Kilkenny. Suddenly and unexpected in his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Predeceased by his brother John and mother Eileen. Sadly missed by his loving wife Annie, beloved children Aoife, Evan and Jack, his father Jim, brother Mark, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Walsh's Funeral Home, Oughterard (H91EV52), from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving to the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Killannin (H91R883) for Service at 12.30pm on January 31, 2026. Followed by cremation at Shannon crematorium at 4pm. Those who wish to do so may view the Mass on the following link
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annins-church Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Gary, to Oughterard Community First Responders: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/OughterardCFR
The death has occurred of Sofía Mirta Eloísa Graziano, Haedo, Buenos Aires, Argentina and, on January 27, 2026, peacefully in the care of the staff of St Michael's Ward, St Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by her family. Sofía will be deeply missed by her husband Hector, her son Leonel and his wife Adriana, grandchildren Xiomara, Benjamin and Giovanna, brother Tito and her sister in law and niece send their love from home. An expansive found family in the United States had her in their hearts in her last moments.
A private family cremation will take place in the coming days.
A flooded Thomastown on Friday morning
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