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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Seamus Dunne, "Lissadell", Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. Formerly of Tullow, Co. Carlow and Kilkenny Electrical Wholesale. Seamus passed away on March 12, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Cherry Ward at University Hospital, Waterford. Beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of David, Peter, Marlis, Mark and Robert. Seamus will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Sean and Thomas, sister Anne, daughters-in-law Issy and Niamh, son-in-law Jonathan, grandchildren Anna, James, Liam, Jakob, Theia and Kaya, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, his many friends and all who knew him. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Maureen and sister Mary.
Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95XH7K). Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of Paschal O’Neill,Duninga, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny, sadly passed away on Saturday, March 14, at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Lena. Paschal will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his daughter Breda, son John, grandchildren Niamh, Claire, Conor, Aidan, Niall and Aoife, son-in-law Tom, daughter-in-law Majella, sister Ann, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Removal from Cushen’s Funeral Home on Monday, March 16, to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Paulstown, for Funeral Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in The Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny.
The death has occurred of Rachel Nolan, Knockalane Coolcullen, Muckalee, Kilkenny, R93A3W0. After a sudden illness, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Rachel will be forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Francis and Ann (née Burke, Corrandulla, Galway), her loving brothers Michael and Shane, grandparents Tommy and Phil, Kitty and the late Michael, her aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Mass on Monday, March 16,at 12 noon in St. Brendan’s Church, Muckalee, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Monday morning please. Donations, if desired, to Temple Street Children’s Hospital at this link. https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/templestreet/donation-amount
The death has occurred of Maureen Meehan (née Short), “Glen-Ita”, The Ridge, Old Leighlin, Co. Kilkenny, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026, at her home. Beloved wife of the late Eamonn and much loved mother of Allen, David, Helen and Haidee. She will be sadly missed by her loving children, daughter-in-law Aisling, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The death has occurred of John McCormack, Ring Road, Loughboy, Kilkenny. John, in his 90th year, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette (Bernie) and much loved father of Caroline, John, Niall, Roseann, Celine and Lorna. John will be dearly missed by his loving family, sister Kathleen, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. John's family would like to sincerely thank the first responders, paramedics, air ambulance, army personnel, Gardaí and all who attended to their dad during his final moments.
Reposing at his home (R95 W9P2) on Monday, March 16, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 10.30am in St. Fiacre's Church, Loughboy. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House private on Tuesday please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of John Kerry Keane, Crans Montana, Switzerland and formerly of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Kilkenny, March 13, 2026, peacefully after a long illness. Beloved husband of Leonora (née Murray) and truly loved father of Adriana, the late Andrea (deceased 1990), Tanya and Leo. John will be very sadly missed and forever loved by his adored grandchildren Amber, Lauren, Charlotte, Gracie May, Andrew, George, John Joseph and Helena, sons-in-law Alan McGilton and Conor MacManus, the late Bryan McSharry (deceased 2023), extended family and his many friends from his wonderful life adventures in Ireland and around the world.
Funeral Mass to celebrate John’s life will take place on Wednesday, March 18, at 12 noon in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown (A94 NW53), followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. To view the Mass online, please click here. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.
The death has occurred of Alice Phelan (née Power), Kilcraggin, Mooncoin, Kilkenny / Waterford. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Alice passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Davy (David) Phelan and her baby son Patrick. Alice was the much-loved mother of David, Maria, Sheamus, Noel, Stephen, Annette, Clodagh, Alison and Derek. She will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Margaret, Louise, Cora, Alison and Katarina, and her sons-in-law Niall, Adam and Rajeev. Alice was a devoted and very proud grandmother to her 25 adored grandchildren. She is also sadly missed by the families of her late sisters and brothers, her neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing on Monday at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home, Grannagh, Kilmacow from 3pm until 6pm followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption Mooncoin for Mass at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10am. Burial after in the adjoining cemetery. Alice’s kindness and love for her family will never be forgotten, and her memory will be treasured always.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Mooncoin Residential Nursing Home and to her Bluebird carers for the kindness, care and compassion shown to Alice. To view Alice’s Funeral Mass please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/mooncoinparish
The death has occurred of Michael O’ Meara, Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny City and formerly of Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his devoted family. Michael will be deeply missed by his loving wife Angela, sons Darren and Declan, daughters Alison and Zoe. Forever loved by his grandchild JJ, brothers Paddy, Joe, Tom, Peter, Ambrose and Tim, his sister Mary, nieces and nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
House strictly private please. Funeral arrangements later
The death has occurred of Mary Lennon, Main Street, Johnstown, Kilkenny, E41V261. Formerly Ballycuddihy, Johnstown. Daughter of the late Michael and Bridget Lennon, predeceased by her sister Kitty, and her brothers in law, Jimmy Lanigan and Pat Holohan. Mary died in the loving care of the staff in the Nore Ward, St. Luke's Hospital. Mary will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret Lanigan, Ballysloe, Co Tipperary, her nephews Eamon, Michael, Jimmy and Martin Lanigan, their wives Susan, Christine and Rosemary, her grand nieces Linzi, Niamh, Mikaela, and Muireann, grand nephew Christopher, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Mary will be reposing at her residence on Tuesday, 17th from 4pm to 7pm, with removal to St. Kieran's Church, Johnstown, arriving for prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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