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Rolling road closures after funeral Mass for Willie Duggan

The funeral of the great Willie Duggan will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral in the city at 11am today. Afterwards, rolling closures will be in place on High Street, John Street and Hebron Road until about 1pm as the cortège makes its way to St ...

31 Aug 2017 at 10:17

Northern Ireland

Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

Some 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis over a three-day lying-in-state, the Vatican said on the eve of his funeral. World leaders and dignitaries were arriving in Rome on Friday, to attend what will be a huge gathering in St ...

25 Apr 2025 at 18:53

Deaths

Kilkenny gallery to close as mark of respect on day of artist Jane O'Malley's funeral

As a mark of respect, Kilkenny's Butler Gallery will be closed on Wednesday, June 14th, the day of renowned artist Jane O'Malley's funeral. Jane, who lived in Physicianstown, Callan, was married to local artist Tony O'Malley and was herself ...

12 Jun 2023 at 15:22

National News

Imelda May marks Sinead O’Connor’s birthday on day of Shane MacGowan’s funeral

Irish singer Imelda May has sent birthday wishes to the late Sinead O’Connor on the day of Shane MacGowan’s funeral saying “what a day for Ireland”. O’Connor, who died in July and was a close friend of May and MacGowan, would have marked ...

08 Dec 2023 at 16:41

National News

'Absolute one in a million' - Tributes paid after Irish dad dies on holidays in Turkey

Tributes have poured in for an Irish dad who died over the weekend while on holiday in Turkey with his friends. Conor Lennon, of Newtownhamilton, was on holiday with friends in Turkey when he sadly passed away following an incident on ...

24 Jun 2024 at 11:31

National News

ALERT: Garda warn people not to click fake funeral links

Gardaí have issued a warning about fake social media links targeting funerals, in an attempt to scam people who wish to watch funeral services online. These links have been posted on many high profile funerals, and particularly ...

15 Mar 2024 at 15:10

Local News

Outpouring of grief over death of North Kilkenny GAA player

The funeral will take place this morning of a talented GAA player who died in tragic circumstances on Friday morning. A guard of honour by his local club, Emerald's GAA club will be held in his honour later today as Martin is ...

08 Nov 2021 at 10:22

National News

Irish president and premier to attend royal reception ahead of Queen’s funeral

A reception at Buckingham Palace and an event hosted by the UK’s new Foreign Secretary are among the events Ireland’s president and premier will attend around the Queen’s state funeral. The historic funeral will be one of ...

17 Sept 2022 at 14:35

National News

Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irish man’, mourners told

The son of Irish businessman Ben Dunne has described him as a “good, decent, generous, loving Irishman”, who had a “passion” for business. Mr Dunne died over a week ago after suffering from a heart attack while on a trip ...

28 Nov 2023 at 12:46

National News

Actor Shane Richie among first arrivals for funeral of singer Linda Nolan

EastEnders actor Shane Richie was among the first to arrive for the funeral of singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame as a member of pop group The Nolans. Other stars including comedian Tommy Cannon, singer Lisa Maffia ...

01 Feb 2025 at 11:15

Recent Deaths

Kilkenny deaths for Wednesday, November 13

The late Mary Hayes The death has occurred of Mary Hayes (née Muldoon). Drumcondra, Dublin / Creggs, Galway / Kilkenny / Maynooth, Kildare peacefully, deeply regretted by her loving husband Ken, brothers Andy and ...

13 Nov 2019 at 10:02

National News

Funeral details announced for late RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman

The funeral of former RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman is to take place in Co Sligo on Saturday. Mr Gorman died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday at the age of 68. He will lie in repose at Seán ...

28 Jun 2024 at 10:51

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