REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Richard HOLOHAN
Knocktopher

Peacefully at his sister’s residence on Saturday 27th February 2021.

Pre-deceased by his infant son Richard Anthony and his brother Edmund. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Ann, sons Frank, William and Richard, daughter Angela, brothers John, Bernard, Frank and Walter, sisters Alma, Breda and Emma, grand children, daughters-in-law Una, Mairead and Meray, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Due to current Level 5, HSE and Government restrictions, Richard’s Funeral will take place privately (for 10 family members only). Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 1st March at 2pm in The Carmelite Church, Knocktopher with burial afterwards in Knocktopher Cemetery. Those who would like to view the Funeral Mass can do so through the following link; https://youtu.be/HBMv7E13eqY

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.

June HALPENNY (née Scott)
Dublin/Kilkenny

HALPENNY (née Scott) June (Dublin, late of Kilkenny) February 26, 2021, (peacefully), at home with her family, beloved wife of the late Reggie: Deeply regretted by her children Anne, Paul, Derek and Marie-Louise, sons-in-law Denis and Max, daughter-in-law Rena, grandchildren Sonny, Leon, Scott, Paul, Marli, Chloe, Patrick, Hannah and Lily, her sister Beryl, extended family and many friends.

In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, June’s Funeral will take place privately on Monday March 1st at 10am but can be viewed online at https://www.johnstownkillineyparish.ie/tv/. followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice.

REST IN PEACE
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Alan KENNY 
Oak Hill, Castlecomer

Alan Kenny: 25th February, 2021. Oak Hill, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.

Alan will be sadly missed by his partner Gillian, sons Fionn and Lorcan, parents Eddie and Winnie, brothers Kevin, Graham, Eddie (Jnr.) and Michael, sisters Michelle and Aoife, Gillian’s father Ned (Neary), aunts and uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives 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 Alan, with Requiem Mass celebrated on Monday, 1st March at 12 Noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer (max. 10 family members in the church and cemetery). House private please.

The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on Monday at the following link castlecomerparish.ie

Family flowers only, donations to the Deenview Centre, Castlecomer.

A message of sympathy can be left by using the condolence book here.

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

Louise PHELAN
Convent of Mercy, Callan, Kilkenny/Ballacolla, Laois

Sr. Louise Phelan, Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co Kilkenny and formerly of Ballygeehan Castle, Ballacolla, Co Laois.

Peacefully on Saturday 27th February 2021 in the gentle care of the Manager and Staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Una Phelan, her sister Ann (McHugh), her nieces, Lorraine and Elaine Phelan. Deeply regretted by her dearly loved brothers John and Bill, sisters-in-law Liz and Ann, brother-in-law Pat McHugh, her adored nieces and nephews John, Tim and Roseann, Una and Louise, Elaine, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family and friends, the Sisters of Mercy in Callan and the Southern Province and her great friend Fr. Tom Murphy.

Due to the current Level 5, HSE and Government restrictions regarding public gatherings, Sr. Louise’s Funeral will take place privately (for 10 mourners only) on Monday 1st March, at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Callan. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish). Burial afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan.

Please use the online condolence page here as an option to offer your sympathies. Sr. Louise’s family and the Convent of Mercy Community would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time.

Sean ROCHE
Garrandarragh, Tullogher/Inistioge, Kilkenny

Roche; Garrandarragh, Tullogher, & formerly Coolraney, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny 27th February 2021. Sean Peacefully in the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Team in Castlecomer District Hospital. Pre-deceased by his sister Mairead. Dear brother of Áine, Michéal, Sr. Mary and brother-in-law of Nellie. Cherished uncle of Miriam, Noreen & Ciara Roche, Ronan Murphy, and Michael, Paul and Patrick Mackey. Sadly missed by his grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended family circle and many friends.

In accordance with Government / H.S.E guidelines a private family funeral will take place on Monday 1st March 2021 at 11am in St. Columcille’s Church, Inistioge followed by burial in Cappagh Cemetery. Sean’s funeral cortége will leave Doyle’s Funeral Home, The Old Rectory, Rosbercon at 10.30am on Monday en route to Inistioge passing his residence in Garrandarragh & former residence in Coolraney giving neighbours & friends an opportunity to pay their respects.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on inistiogeparish.ie Webcam

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Palliative Care Team in Castlecomer District Hospital.

Please leave a message of condolence here.

Thank you for your understanding in these difficult times.

May He Rest In Peace
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