Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, May 18 2026

Edward (Eddie, Ned) O'Loughlin

The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie, Ned) O'Loughlin, Walshestown, Newbridge, Kildare, W12F169.

Edward (Eddie, Ned) O'Loughlin, Walshestown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the Tallaght University Hospital and surrounded by his loving family on May 15 2026.

Predeceased by his father Séamus, brother James, sister-in-law Myrto and beloved friend Billy.

Much loved husband of Anne (née Hearty) and cherished father of Séamus, Eimear, Muireann and Réiltin, his loving mother Bridie and brothers Tom, John,Patrick, Terry, and sisters Noeleen, Bridget and Eileen.

Sadly missed by his sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, colleagues in Teagasc and a large circle of friends through his lifelong dedication to Sarsfields and Kildare GAA.

May Edward Rest in Peace

Reposing at his residence (W12F169) on Monday with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal by Anderson & Leahy's funeral directors on Tuesday morning @ 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge (W12KT38) for 11am Mass. Mass will be live streamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

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Ian Sutton

The death has occurred of Ian Sutton, ]St. Margaret’s, Dublin / Greystones, Wicklow / Naas, Kildare.

Sutton, Ian, St. Margaret’s, Co. Dublin and late of Blacklion, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, May 16 2026, peacefully at Larchfield Park Nursing Home, Naas, Co. Kildare surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Sam and Barbara Sutton, sister Valerie and brother-in-law Martin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother David, sister Gillian, brother-in-law Robin, David’s partner Mary, nieces Clodagh and Becky, nephews Peter, Sam, Andrew, James and Mark, aunts, uncles, extended family and large circle of friends.

Peace Perfect Peace

Ian’s Funeral Service will take place on Friday (May 22) at 10:30am in Newlands Cross Crematorium, followed by cremation. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section below.

The Funeral Service can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam or interruptions or issues.

Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Ian to the Irish Cancer Society which can be made in the “donate” section below.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Ian Sutton: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/IS16056824/donate.html

Colin Evans

The death has occurred of Colin Evans, Celbridge, Kildare.

EVANS, Colin John (The Grove, Celbridge, Co. Kildare) May 14 2026, peacefully, at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Linda, Grace and Bronwyn, brother Clifford, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and especially by his fellow worshippers in The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celbridge.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Sunday (May 17) from 4pm to 6pm.

Removal to Christ Church Celbridge on Monday morning (18th May) arriving for Funeral Service at 12noon followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Donations to St. Francis Hospice in Memory of Colin Evans: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CE76540174/donate.html

Nuala Kennedy (née Connolly)

The death has occurred of Nuala Kennedy (née Connolly), Celbridge, Kildare / Aughrim, Wicklow.

Kennedy (née Connolly), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Aughrim, Co. Wicklow), May 14, 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Knockrobin Hill Nursing Home.

Nuala, beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and cherished mother of John and Robert. Sadly missed by her loving sons, John’s partner Katya, grandchildren Mina and Rowan, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday evening (May 19) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (May 20) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Nuala’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

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Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge

Sheila Ryan (née Clear)

The death has occurred of Sheila Ryan (née Clear), Palmerstown, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois / Leixlip, Kildare.

Ryan (née Clear), (Palmerstown, Dublin 20, Leixlip, Co.Kildare and formerly of Portlaoise) May 15 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home.

Sheila, beloved wife of the late Denis and much loved mother of Catherine, Elizabeth, Denis, Michael, Carmel, Patrick, Joseph, Stephen and Carol. Pre-deceased by her son-in-law Noel, granddaughter Debbie and great-grandson Aidan.

Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Tuesday evening (May 19) between 6pm and 8pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning (May 20) to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery.

Sheila’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.churchservices.tv/palmerstown/embed

Donations to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Sheila Ryan (née Clear): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SN14834132/donate.html

Margaret Clifford (née Grogan)

The death has occurred of Margaret Clifford (née Grogan), 3 Rochestown House, Sallynoggin, Dublin / Donadea, Kildare.

The death has occurred of Margaret Clifford, Nee Grogan, 3 Rochestown House, Sallynoggin Co. Dublin and late of Knockanally, Donadea, Co. Kildare. May 13 2026, Wife of the late Philip.

Predeceased by her parents Ann and Christopher, sisters Ann and Mary, brothers Jimmy, Michael and Paddy.

Very deeply regretted by her sons Joe and Noel, brothers Christy, Austin and Matt, sisters Bridget, Josie, Dympna and Francis, daughters-in-law Jackie and Lisa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Phillip, Aoife, Aaron, Alex and Lee, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

May Margaret Rest in Peace.

Margaret will be reposing in O’Neill’s funeral home Johnstownbridge (A83 CD39), this Tuesday, May 19 from 4.30pm, concluding with Rosary at 6.30pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday May 10 in Church of the Nativity, Newtown (A83 YY49) at 10 am and burial afterwards to Shanganagh cemetery (A98 VX58) Shankill, Co. Dublin

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis"

William (Billy) Harpur

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Harpur, Artane, Dublin / Celbridge, Kildare / Wexford.

Harpur, William (Billy) – May 12 2026, (Artane and formerly of Celbridge and Wexford), (Suddenly).

Predeceased by his sister Anne, brothers John, Jim, Paddy and Brendan. Billy will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephew, extended family, friends and neighbours especially Stephanie and all who loved and knew him.

"May his gentle soul rest in peace."

Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark, Malahide Road, Donnycarney (D05 E226) on Monday May 18 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, followed by a celebration of Billy’s life in Glasnevin Crematorium at 2:30 pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul.

Donations to SVP in Memory of William (Billy) Harpur: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/WB48836971/donate.html