REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Joe DONOGHUE
Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Kilkenny/Ballinakill, Laois

Joe Donoghue Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny & formerly of Knockbawn, Spink, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.

At St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family. Joe will be sadly missed by his partner Catherine, daughters Sharon, Philomena, Ann-Marie, Sarah, Emma, Megan, sons Patrick, David, and Joseph, and the Mother of his children Ann, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, great grand-daughter, nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

In accordance with current Government/HSE guidelines and in the interest of public health and the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family funeral will take place for Joe, with Requiem Mass on Saturday (6th Feb.) at 2.30pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Clogh (max. 10 people in Church). Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://cloghparish.ie/

There will be an opportunity for the community to remember Joe by being present, socially distanced, on Saturday afternoon en route from Chatsworth to the church.

Please use the online condolence book here if you wish to offer your sympathies.

MAY JOE REST IN PEACE
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Kathleen GEOGHEGAN (née Long)
Walkin Street, Kilkenny City

Kathleen Geoghegan (née Long) Walkin Street, Kilkenny City, died suddenly on Thursday 4th February 2021 at Signacare Nursing Home, Ferrybank, Co. Waterford. Predeceased by her first born son Keith. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jimmy and much loved mother of Miriam, Caroline and son James, sons-in-law Mark and David, her sisters Marie and Margaret, adored grandchildren Nicole, Jessica, Taylor, Candice, Jamie and Lexi. Nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

House private please.

Mary (Maureen) GRACE (née Hayes)
2 Rossenany Court, Windgap

Mary (Maureen) Grace, nee Hayes, 2 Rossenany Court, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny.

Peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday 3rd February 2021.

Pre-deceased by her brothers John and Michael, sisters Kay and Betty, and her daughter who died in infancy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons Richard, John, Benny and Dermot, daughters Pauline, Linda and Michelle, her partner Lockey, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Pat, sisters Eileen, Margaret and Nancy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Due to current Level 5, HSE and Government restrictions, Maureen’s Funeral will take place privately (for 10 family members only). Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday 6th February at 11am in St. Nicholas’s Church, Windgap with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Please use the online condolence page here as an option to offer your sympathies. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

May Maureen Rest in Peace
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Frederick (Fred) GURL
Derdimus, Kilkenny City

Gurl (Ilford, Essex, UK and formerly of Derdimus, Kilkenny) 14th December 2020, in London, Fred, beloved husband of Carmel (nee McSweeney), sadly missed by his loving wife, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in law, extended family and friends.

In accordance with current Government/H.S.E. guidelines and in the interest of Public Health and the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family funeral will take place for Fred (max of 10 people). For those unable to attend due to restrictions, you may view the Requiem Mass online at 11 am on Saturday (6th Feb) at the following link: www.stpatricksparishkilkenny.com

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for Fred’s family can do so here.

Fred’s family would like to thank everybody for their support and understanding in these difficult days.

May Fred Rest in Peace
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Helen LYNCH (née Houlihan)
Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer

Helen Lynch (Nee Houlihan), Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny & formerly of Kildoon, Co. Kildare.

Peacefully at her home. Devoted wife of the late Criostóir (Christy) and pre-deceased by her siblings Conn and Maureen. Dearest sister to Carmel (Ryan), Terry (Holland) and Michael and loving mother to Donnacha, Aidín (Jephson, Derby), Siobhán (Hunter, Belfast), Bróna (Derry) and Criostóir (Manchester), mother-in-law to Mary, Steve, Stephen and Marie, adoring grandmother to Micheál, Aisling, Ciara, Naoise, Conor, Ellen, Eoin, Oscar, Eimer, Síofra and Ódhran & proud grandmother to Ruby, Evan, Cillian and Feya. Much loved by her extended family and friends. Helen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all.

In accordance with current Government/HSE guidelines and in the interest of public health and the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family funeral will take place for Helen with Requiem Mass celebrated on Saturday, 6th February, at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer (max. 10 in church). Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.castlecomerparish.ie/webcam/.

There will be an opportunity for the community to remember Helen and support her family by being present, socially distanced, on Saturday morning en route from Helen’s home to the Church.

Please use the online condolence book here if you wish to offer your sympathies.

MAY HELEN REST IN PEACE
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Philomena (Phil) O’RIORDAN (née Grant)
Ballyvolane, Cork/Callan, Kilkenny

O’RIORDAN (Ballyvolane, Cork and late of Callan, Co.Kilkenny): On February 4th, 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Douglas Nursing Home. PHILOMENA (Phil, née Grant), devoted wife of the late Edward (Ned), loving mother of Eileen (O’Donovan), John, Kieran, Mary (Mulcahy) and the late Phil (Kelly).

Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends especially Bernie.

Philomena’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie/ at 10.00am on Saturday 6th February 2021.

A private family funeral will take place in accordance with current guidelines. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time. Please leave your personal message for Philomena’s family on the condolence section here or through www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

Family flowers only, please.

May she rest in peace
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