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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Sheila Drury (née Cahill), Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Cricklewood, London and Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise on February 17, 2026. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan, daughter Marie, sister Anne, and her parents Patrick and Anne. Sheila will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her devoted son Paul, sisters Catherine and Maura, brother Johnny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and her many friends in Ireland and London.
Funeral arrangements later. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Portlaoise Hospital for the exceptional care, kindness, and support shown to Sheila and her family during her final days.
The death has occurred of Liam Mulrooney, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dunbell, Co. Kilkenny. Liam passed away on the February 17, in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Edmond and Margaret, brother Eddie and sister Angela. Liam will be forever missed by his beloved wife and best friend Maureen, sisters Margaret Crotty (Kilkenny), Kathleen Dunican (Ardcath, Co. Meath), brother Pat (Maddoxstown), sister-in-law Ann McGuinness (Castleknock, Co. Dublin), brothers and sisters-in-law, adored nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. The family would like to thank the staff of the care at home team in Newbridge, the Residence Nursing Home in Kilkenny and in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny for taking such good care of Liam in recent months
Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home, Kilkenny (R95 FH90) on Thursday, February 19, from 5pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6.30p.m followed by removal to St. Colman's Church, Clara, Co. Kilkenny (R95 K29O). Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Liam's Requiem Mass will be live streamed REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) O'Brien (née Connolly), Friars Hill, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Hollymount, Mayo. Formerly of Davris, Hollymount, Co. Mayo. Following a short illness, Bridie died peacefully at University Hospital Waterford on Monday, February 16. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary Delia Connolly, husband Billy, her brothers Joe, Séan and Patrick, sister-in-law Ita and nephew John. Deeply regretted by her loving family - her sisters: Kitty, Freddie, Mary and Teresa, her brothers: Miko and Willie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, friends, neighbours and carers.
Reposing in the Mercy Side Chapel of the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, R95 YP97 from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, February 19, with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption followed by interment in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. To view Bridie's Requiem Mass please click the webstream link: https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/
The death has occurred of Bernadette Delaney (née Connolly), Knockeenbawn, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Coalisland, Co. Tyrone. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny on Monday, February 16, 2026. Recently pre-deceased by her husband Seán. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sister Frances McIlvenna, The Delaney Family, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443), on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4pm, concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 5pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh (Eircode R95 F407), on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on Ballycallan Parish Webcam at www.ballycallan.com
The death has occurred of Michael Cahill, Arderra, Mooncoin, Kilkenny / Bunclody, Wexford, onFebruary 9, 2026. Predeceased by his father Jock (Bunclody). Much loved husband of Patricia and loving father of Xander and Grace. Will be sadly missed by his mother Kathy, stepfather Paddy, brother Sean. extended family, neighbours and friends.
As per Michael’s wishes a Private Funeral has taken place. The family would like to thank with great appreciation the staff in the Oak Ward and all who were involved with Michael for the exceptional and loving care given throughout his illness. "Always in our hearts, forever in our memories". Donations if desired to the Solas Centre
Kilkenny senior hurling manager, Derek Lyng
Fia Murphy of CK United at the launch of 2026 Women's Development League. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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