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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of John G. Lanigan, solicitor, Glendine Road, Kilkenny, and late of John Lanigan & Nolan Solicitors. John passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Beloved husband of Rosalind and much loved father of Hilary, Sonya and Caroline. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife and daughters, sister Helen Lanigan Wood, brothers Stephen and Frank, sons-in-law Francois, Paddy and Bobby, grandchildren Ronan, Kieran, Liam, Joe, Lucy and Sam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, extended family, colleagues and his many friends.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, February 17, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers recited at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95XH7K). Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital. Donation box in Funeral Home and Church.
The death has occurred of Mary Waugh (née Daly), Station Road, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family, on February 14, 2026. Predeceased by her daughter Ann, brothers and sisters and her parents Paddy and Tessie. Sadly missed by her husband Christy, sons Johnny, Allen, David and Ian, daughters Christine and Carmel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, rbothers Paddy, Mick, Brendan and Frank, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
In accordance with her wishes, Mary has donated her body to Medical Science at Trinty College, Dublin. A final act of generosity that will contribute to the education of future dand the advancement of medical knowledge. There will be no funeral at this time. A funeral mass and burial will take place at a later date, when Mary is returned to her family. Mary’s family would like to invite friends and neighbors to join them at O'Hara's on Saturday, February 21, from 5pm.
The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Cogan, Glendine Court, Kilkenny and late of Newmarket, Co. Cork, February 15, 2026 (peacefully) in St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Recently predeceased by his loving wife Brid. Dearest father of Lisa, Barry and Richard. Dick will be sadly missed by his daughter, sons, son-in-law Brendan, daughters-in-law Lisa and Julie, brother Oliver, sister-in-law Chrissy, his cherished grandchildren Robyn, Rowena and Lucy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St. John's Church followed by burial in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Acute Stroke Unit, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Dick's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE
The death has occurred of Maureen Walsh (née Mullarkey), The Glen, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Dromore West, Co. Sligo, on February 15, 2026. Maureen passed away at her home, surrounded by her family Sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Jason and Michael, grandchildren Samantha and Breffni, great-grandchildren Sebastian and Esmie, sisters and brothers, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Tuesday, February 17, from 4pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers & Rosary at 6.30pm. Reposing on Wednesday, February 18, from 4pm with Funeral Prayers at 6pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Maureen will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: cloghparish.ie
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