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Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Dowling (née Doran), Newrath, late of George's Street, Waterford and Ballybrown, Clarina, Co. Limerick, who died on Sunday, April 5, 2026, aged 91 years. Kay passed away peacefully in the tender care of her loving family and all the staff in The South East Palliative Care Centre, Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford, predeceased by her parents Frank and Bridget, sisters Anna, Phil and Tessie, brothers Willie and Francie. Kay will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tony, her beloved children Paul, Liam, Alan, Karl and Liz (Spencer), daughters in law Relly, Ann, Ruth and Janice, son-in-law Jeff, grandchildren Keani, Keegan, Kate, Ryan, Craig, Becky, Amy, Alanna, Jack, Dáire, Kayleigh, Karla, Geoff and Ella, great granddaughter Penny, sister Rosari (Murphy), brother-in-law Barry, sister-in-law Anna (Dowling), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Kay will be reposing in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Wednesday, April 8, from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, Kay's removal will take place on Thursday, April 9, to St. Senan's Church, Kilmacow, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, after which Kay will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. MASS LINK Those attending the funeral are welcome to wear bright colours. DONATIONS LINK or DONATIONS LINK
The death has occurred of Michael (Micky) Barry, Corbally, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Monday, April 6,2026. Pre-deceased by his wife Patty and his son Martin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing family, his daughter Joan, his son Michael, grandson Óran, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Emer, sister-in-law Kay, brother-in-law Franco & Jim, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443), on Tuesday, April 7, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving on Wednesday, 8th April at The Church of all Saints, Newtown, Kells (Eircode R95 XF67) for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Burial will follow afterwards in Newtown Cemetery. Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to The Carlow/ Kilkenny Home Care Team. House private please.
The death has occurred of Michael (Mikey) Lawlor, Tullowbrin, Johnswell, Kilkenny, and formerly of Muckalee, Co. Kilkenny. Mikey, in his 90th year, passed away on April 5, 2026 peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, in the compassionate care of the staff of the Barrow Ward, St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Kay (Walsh) and much loved father of Ivan, Mehaul, Marianne and infant Michelle born sleeping. Mikey will be deeply missed by his heartbroken family, brother Shem, sister Kathleen (Larkin), daughter-in-law Dorota, son-in-law Jonas, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie, his sister Bridget (Johnston) and his brother Johnny.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, April 8, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Brendan's Church, Muckalee, Kilkenny. (R95R594) Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS House strictly private please. Family flowers only.
The death has occurred of Eamonn Maher, Kilmurray, Slieverue, Kilkenny. Formerly of The Green, Fethard, County Tipperary. Eamonn passed away peacefully on Sunday at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Marie, his son Colin and his parents Bill and Babe. Sadly missed by his daughters Aoife (Kavanagh) and Karen, son Shane, son-in-law Damien, granddaughters Síomha and Fiadh, sisters Helen (Purcell) and Fidelma (O’Toole), brothers Eugene and Micheal, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Eamonn will repose at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home Grannagh, County Kilkenny (X91 C962) on Tuesday, April 7, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Arriving on Wednesday morning at The Church of the Assumption, Slieverue (via his residence) for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Eamonn will be laid to rest immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Wednesday. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association. To view Eamonn’s funeral mass, please click on the following link: https://ferrybankslieverueparishes.ie/slieverue-webcam
The death has occurred of Michael MURPHY, Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Windgap, Co. Kilkenny, on April 5, 2026 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Lisa and much-loved father of Ger and Aoife and dear “Pops” to Finn and Logan; Michael will be forever remembered by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, clients and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, April 7, between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, April 8, to The Church of Ss Peter and Paul, Dunboyne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Michael’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
The death has occurred of Maureen Naessens (née Ryan), Railway Station House, Gorey, Wexford / Ballyragget, Kilkenny. Beloved wife of the late Jerry, loving mother of Rosalie, Diarmuid Theophile, Tony, Louis, Eddie, Catherine, Veerle and the late Don and Moira, sister of Kathleen and Donal. Will be very sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in- law, daughters-in-law sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey (Y25 K122) on Wednesday, April 8, from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 9, at 10.30 a.m. to St. Michael's Church Gorey for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery Gorey. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass
The death has occurred of Paddy Tynan, Millennium Court, Bennettsbridge, and formerly of 71 Old Callan Road, Kilkenny. Paddy, in his 90th year, passed away on April 4, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Paddy will be dearly missed by his sons Frank, Martin and Pat, daughters Veronica and Helena, his partner Margaret, brother Tom, sister Breda, daughters-in-law Brigid, Jane and Mary, cherished grandchildren Darragh, Cian, Patrick, Niamh, James, Gary, Rosetta, Jack, and Naomi, beloved great grandchildren Robbie, Alexa, Amelia, Harry and Ben, extended family here and abroad, former work colleagues, neighbours and friends. Paddy is predeceased by the mother of his children Eileen Tynan, mother Peggy and brother Joe.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday, April 7, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Joseph's Church, Foulkstown, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. (R95A891). Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Picture: An Garda Síochána
Illegal dumping at Corbally Wood in Piltown, Kilkenny. Photo: John Power
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