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The death has occurred of Breda White (née Kirwan)
Kilmacshane, Inistioge, Kilkenny, R95 DP92
Loving wife of the late Danny and mother of Anita, Thérèse, John, Siobhain, Michael and Brideen.
Breda will be sadly missed by her sons daughters, her 11 grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (R95DP92) on Friday (9th Dec) from 1pm until 7pm (Rosary will take place at 6pm) with
removal on Saturday morning to St Colmcille's Church, Inistioge for 11am funeral mass with burial afterwards in Cappagh Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
The death has occurred of Margaret Walsh (née Byrne)
6 Kilsheelin Heights, Castlecomer Rd., Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, R95 T6DC / Tullow, Carlow
At home, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her infant son Frank and her loving husband Frank. Deeply regretted by her daughters Rosemarie, Evelyn, Margaret, son Shane, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister Colette, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
R.I.P.
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday from 4pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny (eircode R95 VX 96). Burial afterwards in Foulkstown Cemetery (eircode R95 A 891). Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team (Donation box in church).
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Frank Chambers and the staff of Ayrfield Medical Centre and the carers and staff of Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. The Funeral Mass will be streamed on St. Patrick's Church webcam on Thursday.
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Walsh
Caherleske, Dunnamaggin, Kilkenny
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday, 6th December 2022. Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna, twin brother Edward, sisters Stella, Mai and Sr. Ann.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother Billy, sister-in-law Pauline, brother-in-law Chanchal, nieces and nephews Mary, Pat, Jane, Liam, Pamela, Valerie, Trevor, Ronan and Sean, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Paddy Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan (Eircode R95 Y443) on Wednesday, 7th December, from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Prayers on Thursday morning at 10am followed by removal to St. Leonard’s Church, Dunnamaggin arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilmoganny Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Tom Roche
Bohilla, Inistioge, Kilkenny
Roche; Bohilla, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. 05th December 2022. Tom, predeceased by his sister Bernie. Peacefully in the care of his family, beloved husband of Noreen, father of Bridgette, Marie, Niamh and James. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Mary (his Twin), and Breda, sons-in-law Tim and Kevin, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Aoife, Naoise, Tadhg, Dean, Taylor, Josh, TJ, Ollie, Iarla, and Hanorah, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing in Doyle's Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon, New Ross, from 4pm Wednesday, 07th December, concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Funeral to arrive at St. Columcille's Church, Inistioge, for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday, 08th December, followed by burial in Cappagh Cemetery.
Family flower only, please, donations to Dementia Ireland.
House Private Please
The death has occurred of Matthew (Matty) Lawlor
'Kincora', Sion Road and late of Larchfield, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
Matthew (Matty) Lawlor ('Kincora', Sion Road and late of Larchfield, Kilkenny). December 6th 2022 (peacefully) at Castlecomer District Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his brother Eddie, sisters, nephews, nieces, the residents and staff of 'Kincora', his extended family and friends.
May Rest in Peace
Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home (R95 FH90) from 4.30p.m on Thursday (Dec. 8th) with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 5.30p.m. followed by removal to St. John's Church. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10.30a.m followed by interment in St. Kieran's Cemetery. Should you wish to leave a message for Matty's family, please do so in the condolence section below.
The death has occurred of Breda Kieran (née Shaughnessy)
9 Rosehill Court, Circular Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Bagenalstown, Carlow
The death has occurred of Breda Kieran (née Shaughnessy), 9 Rosehill Court, Circular Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballywilliamroe, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. 6th December 2022, (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. Predeceased by her husband Peadar and brothers John, Michael, Sylvester and Terry. Breda will be sadly missed by her brothers Noel, George and Dermot, sisters Elizabeth, Anne and Rita, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.
May Breda Rest In Peace
Removal from Cushen’s Funeral Home, Kilcarrig Street, Bagenalstown (Eircode: R21 V127) on Thursday, 8th December, to arrive at St. Andrew’s Church, Bagenalstown, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Removal from St. Andrew’s Church, to Glasnevin Crematorium for cremation service at 2.40pm. Those who cannot attend the funeral Mass can view it live at the following link; http://www.bagenalstownparish.ie/.
Breda’s family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Beechwood Nursing Home for the kind and loving care provided to Breda during her time there. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence to Breda’s family can do so by using the condolence link below.
The death has occurred of Marie Purcell
Ballinalacken, Attanagh, Kilkenny
The death has taken place of Marie Purcell, Auckland, New Zealand and late of Ballinalacken, Attanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
She died on Monday 5th December 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her Father Jack, her sister Catherine and her brother Donal.
Deeply regretted by her loving son James and daughter Stephanie.
Sadly missed by her loving mother Sadie, her brothers JohnJoe and Phillip, sisters Bridie, Lena and Sarah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Marie Rest In Peace.
Funeral will take place on Monday 12th December in Auckland.
A requiem Mass for Marie will take place in St. Patricks Church Ballyragget , Co. Kilkenny on Monday 12th December at 11am.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a h-Anam Dilis.
R.I.P
Emergency services attended the distressing scene
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