Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, May 11 2026

JohnJoe Byrne

The death has occurred of JohnJoe Byrne, St Evin's Park, Monasterevin, Kildare / Athy, Kildare

Formerly of Castlemitchel, Athy County Kildare.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his sister Hannah, his brothers Sam, P.J and Matthew.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Bridie, his children Gerry, Sharon, Jacqueline, Sean, Majella, Shane, Gary, Alan and Lynn, his adored grandchildren Daniel, Ciaran, Jillian, Adam, Nicole, Sam, Aoife, Amy, Nathan, Leon, Shannon, Megan, Ella, Daragh, Alanna, A.J and Ashton, brothers Micheàl and Stephen, sisters May, Stephanie, Betty, Kathleen and Imelda, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May JohnJoe Rest In Peace.

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements Later

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James (Jimmy) Byrne

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Byrne, St. Dominic's Park, Athy, Kildare.

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary, sister Anne and loving partner Trish.

Deeply regretted by his loving sons Declan, Kieran and Brendan, daughter Corina, brothers Tony, Paddy, Vinny and Kevin, sister Lily, daughters-in-law Sharon and Heather, Trish's sons Brendan and Declan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren James, Sam and Bella, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (May 12) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal at 10.30am on Wednesday morning (May 13) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in Kilmeade Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

House private please.

Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of James (Jimmy) Byrne: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JJ73358404/donate.html

Alan Sheridan

The death has occurred of Alan Sheridan. Kilcullen, Kildare.

Alan Sheridan, Avondale Drive, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.

Who died on May 9 2026 suddenly at his residence. Very deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Lynda and Philip, sisters Karen and Lisa, sons Jake, Jamie, Scott and John, grandmother Madge, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

"May Alan Rest In Peace"

Funeral Arrangements Later.

David Elliott

The death has occurred of

Johnstown, Kilskyre, Kells, Meath / Kilcullen, Kildare.

Elliott, David. Johnstown, Kilskyre, Kells and formerly of Carnalway, Co. Kildare. May 8 2026. Peacefully after a short illness at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan.

Predeceased by his loving wife Barbara, his baby son Aidan and his brothers Billy and Walter. Cherished father of Mark, Sandra, Wayne, Suzanne and Trevor.

David will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Carol and Lorraine, his sons-in-law Doney and Rob, his adored grandchildren Conor, Naoise, Owen, Zak, Sinéad, Danny, Shannen, Shona and Senen, his great-grandson Kray, his dear sisters May and Nora, his sister-in-law Mary, extended family, many friends and neighbours.

Donations to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind in Memory of David Elliott: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/DE90361931/donate.html

Derek Kerr

The death has occurred of Derek Kerr, Maynooth, Kildare / Bailieborough, Cavan.

KERR (Maynooth, Co Kildare, late of Bailieborough, Co Cavan) May 8th 2026 (peacefully) in Tallaght University Hospital, Derek, beloved husband of Carla.

Sadly missed by his wife, parents Peter and Alice, brother Ronan and his wife Lisa, niece Layla, nephew Kian, mother-in-law Anne Bennett, his extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Removal Thursday (May 14) to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for Funeral Service at 3pm which can be viewed on the link below. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to IKA.

May he Rest in Power

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

Donations to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Derek Kerr: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/DK70511869/donate.html

Mary Liston Hickey (née Dunne)

The death has occurred of Mary Liston Hickey (née Dunne), Ruanbeg Avenue, Kildare Town, Kildare, R51 YN35 / Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny.

Formerly of Rowanville, Kildare Town and Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.

Peacefully at Naas Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Ellen, her husbands Mick and Joe, also her sisters Annie, her twin sister Peggy, Stella and Cissie and brother John.

Sadly missed by her loving daughters Helen and Margaret, sons Dan and Michael, sons-in-law Mick and Tommy, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers Matt and Jim, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially Lizzie.

May Mary rest in peace.

Reposing at her family home (R51 YN35) from 4pm on Monday (May 11) concluding at 8pm with rosary at 7pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Tuesday morning to arrive at St. Brigids Parish Church, Kildare Town for requiem mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's cemetery, Kildare Town.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to "The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland " at the link below.

Mary's funeral mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed through the webstream link below.

Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

Funeral service: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church

Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Mary Liston Hickey (née Dunne): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MN39928651/donate.html

Michael Scott

The death has occurred of Michael Scott, Craddoxtown, Naas, Kildare.

Michael Scott, Craddoxtown, Naas, Co. Kildare. May 9, 2026. Formerly of Naas Post Office and Naas and Punchestown Racecourses.

Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and in the tender care of the staff of Naas General Hospital, following a very happy period in Craddock House.

Cherished father of Michele, Jim, Margaret and David. Much loved father-in-law of Billy, Hilda and Keith and adored grandad of Laura, Gemma, Anna, Lucy, Isabelle, Emily, and Mikey.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Carmel and his siblings, Maureen, Seamus, Dermot, Sean and Eddie.

Michael will be greatly missed by his sisters Anne and Sheila, Sheila’s husband Brian, his cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws and a wide circle of close and loyal friends.

May Michael's kind and gentle soul Rest in peace.

Reposing at his son Jim’s home, W91NY17 on Monday May 11 from 3.30pm to 7.00pm.

Funeral on Tuesday May 12 to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Eadestown Cemetery.

I have fought the good fight

I have finished the race

I have kept the faith

Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/