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The death has occurred of Noel Long, Worcester Park, Surrey, England, f ormerly of, Ballyhale, Kilkenny. Noel passed away suddenly at home in Worcester Park, Surrey on Friday, March 20, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Liam and May. He will be deeply missed by his loving family; by his beloved wife Kathleen, daughter Stephanie, son Edward, son in-law Luke, daughter in-law Ciara, grandchildren Patrick and Louis. Sadly missed also by his brother Liam, sisters Helena and Mary, brothers-in-law and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews,the extended family and friends. The funeral will take place in Surrey.
Funeral arrangements later.
The death has occurred of Anne Dunne (née Aylward), Cedar Heights, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ballinlug, Kiltealy, Co Wexford. Predeceased by her husband Larry. Anne passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her daughter Catherine, her sons Gerard and Liam, her brother James, her son in law Kevin, her daughters in law Olive and Roseleen, her grandchildren Roisín, Hannah, Emily, Andrew, Eoghan, Sean, Cian, David and James, nieces, nephews, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tinnahinch Graignamanagh (Eircode R95D853) from 2pm to 7pm on Monday, March 23. Removal on Tuesday at 10.45am from the funeral home to arrive at Duiske Abbey for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Mary Dunne (née Dewberry), Green Street, Kilkenny. Mary passed away on March 20, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family, at University Hospital, Waterford after a hard fought illness. Predeceased by her loving son Jerry, sister Annie and brother Alex. Beloved wife of Jimmy and much loved mother of Alex and Jimmy Jnr. Mary will be dearly missed by her loving family, sisters Josephine, Gladys, Pauline and Ellen, brothers Liam, Patsy and George, daughters-in-law Gillian, Shauna and Stacey, grandchildren Barry, Kiera, Conor, Dáire and Róisin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and her many good friends. Mary's family would like to thank in a special way the medical staff of the ICU at both St. Luke's Hospital and University Hospital, Waterford for their kindness and care shown to Mary during her illness.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 10.30am in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS
The death has occurred of Denis (Denny) O’Shea, Ballybeg Drive, Waterford, formerly of Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny, on March 20, 2026. Late of CIE and Rapid Cabs. Predeceased by his parents Stasia and Billy, brother Jim. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, sons Feg and Liam, daughters Carmel, Geraldine, Sinead and Denise, daughters-in-law Janice and Amy, sons-in-law Jer, Mark and Mick, grandchildren Lauryn, Ava, Ryan, Sean, Megan, Liam, Jake, Cian, Dylan, Jack, Conor and step granddaughter Jade, brother Johnny, beloved sister Josie, brothers-in-law Danny and Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Monday, March 23, from 7pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Saviour’s Church, Ballybeg on Tuesday, March 24, at 10am followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to South East Palliative Care
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Bowe (nee Muldowney), "Woodview", Leggattsrath, Kilkenny. Kay, in her 100th year, passed away on March 19, 2026, peacefully at home. Beloved mother of David and Anne (Collins). Kay will be dearly missed by her son and daughter, son-in-law Jim, grandsons Mark and David, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Kay is predeceased by her brothers Frank, Reggie and Gerald and sisters Maureen and Joan. David and Anne would like to thank in a special way Kay's wonderful carers for the dedication and kindness shown to their mother throughout the years.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, March 24, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 25, at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Ballyfoyle. (R95NW94). Interment afterwards on the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Fighting Blindness Ireland. DONATIONS
The death has occurred of Mary Ryan (née Kavanagh), Ardra, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Byrnesgrove, Ballyragget, on March 20, 2026. Mary passed away peacefully in the Suir Ward, St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Sean, mother Molly Kavanagh, brothers Michael, Johnny and Charlie. Mary will be dearly missed by her loving family, sons James and John, daughters Ann, Josephine and Lisa Brooks, sons-in-law Gerry Molloy, John Butler and daughters-in-law Mary and Valerie. Forever loved by her grandchildren Jamie, Lisa, Kieran, Patrick and David. Also by her very kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer for Requiem Mass at 11am. Mary will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE Family flowers only please, donations if desired to, Castlecomer Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund.
The death has occurred of John O'Carroll (Hundy Dowling), Lord Edward Street, Kilkenny City and formerly of St. John’s Cottage, Dublin Road, Kilkenny City peacefully in the excellent care of all the staff at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Peggy Dowling and his sister Minnie. John will be deeply missed by his sisters and brother Betty, Terry, Presilla, Lal, Jenny, Tony and Melly, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, niece Caroline, nephew Arran, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 23, in St. John’s Church, Dublin Road at 10.30am and followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live only by clicking on Requiem Mass Flowers are welcome.
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