Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, July 9 2026


Death Notices for Kildare
Paddy Harrington
The death has occurred of Paddy Harrington, Millicent Road, Clane, Kildare.
Harrington, Paddy, Millicent Road, Clane, Co. Kildare. July 7 2026, peacefully, in his 91st year, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving parents, brothers, sisters and nephew Paul. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, daughter Margaret, sons James, Robert and David, son-in-law Joe, daughters-in-law Mag, Lucia and Liz, grandchildren, brother John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Paddy Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91YPX4) on Thursday (July 9th) from 4pm, with concluding prayers at 7pm.
Removal from his residence on Friday (July 10) at approx. 10am to arrive at The Church of St. Patrick & St. Brigid, Clane for 10.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only, please donations if desired 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.claneparish.com/webcam/
Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Paddy Harrington: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PH69176224/donate.html
Ken Hartnett
The death has occurred of Ken Hartnett, Langton Park, Newbridge, Kildare.
HARTNETT Ken (Langton Park, Newbridge, & late of Brownstown Little) - July 7 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Naas Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Maurice & Betty and brother Maurice. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, daughter Annette, sons Kenneth & Anthony, son-in-law Mark, daughters-in-law Esther and Karen, sister Ann, brothers John and Stephen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
May Ken rest in peace.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Thursday evening from 5pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 9.30am to arrive at Cill Mhuire, Ballymany, Newbridge for 10am Mass with private cremation afterwards. Funeral Mass can be viewed on
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to the Friends of Naas Hospital.
Donations box in the Church.
Lt. Col. Desmond (Des) Johnston (Retd.)
The death has occurred of Lt. Col. Desmond (Des) Johnston (Retd.), Naas, Kildare.
July 7 2026, peacefully, at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Mary and loving dad of Paul and Des.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and sons, grandchildren Melissa, Gráinne, Seán and Jack, sister Annette, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Friday 10th July from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Saturday 11th July at 10am at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road Naas, followed by burial at St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, in lieu, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland: https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/
James (Jimmy) Murphy
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Murphy, Highfield Estate, Newbridge, Kildare.
James (Jimmy) Murphy, Highfield Estate, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, July 7 2026, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his son Martin. James will be sadly missed by his loving wife Helena, son Jimmy, daughter Imelda, daughters in law Carmel and Lisa, son in law Stephen, grandchildren Paraic, Eimear and Aoife, great grandson Rian, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Jimmy Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge on Thursday (9th July) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his family home on Friday morning to arrive at St. Conleths Parish Church, Newbridge for requiem mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Conleths cemetery, Newbridge.Jimmy's funeral mass will be live streamed 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.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
William O'Haire
The death has occurred of William O'Haire, Kilbrook, Enfield, Kildare / Enfield, Meath.
The death has occurred of William (Willie) O'Haire ,September House, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire and formerly of Kilbrook, Enfield, Co. Kildare.
Suddenly but peacefully at home in his 81st year.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Molly, brothers Pat, Frank, Gerard and Brendan.
Willie will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Margo, children Derek, Fiona, Siobhan and Mark, sons-in-law Keith and Mark, daughters-in-law Linzi and Kimmie, grandchildren Alice, Sorcha, Lauren, Brona,Liam, Ryan, Max, Erin and Molly, brothers Thomas, Raymond and David, sisters Caroline and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, his extended family, relatives and a large circle of friends.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
Funeral Mass on Tuesday July 28 at 11am in St Joseph's Church, Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire (SL6 7EG)
Followed by burial afterwards at Braywick Cemetery, Braywick Road, Maidenhead (SL6 1DH)
Family Flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation.
Vincent (Vinnie) O'Leary
The death has occurred of Vincent (Vinnie) O'LEARY, Straffan, Kildare / Saggart, Dublin.
O’Leary (Straffan and formerly of Saggart and Perth, Australia and The Lemongrass Fusion Restaurants and Thomas Fletcher’s Pub) – July 6, 2026, (unexpectedly), at his home in Marbella, Vincent (Vinnie), beloved partner of Camilla and dear father of Niamh, Mia and the late Donal. Pre-deceased by his loving father Martin and sister Helena; Sadly missed by his loving partner, daughters, mother Maureen, brother Ciaran, sister Anne, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren Charlie and Danny, Mia’s godmother Rose, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and friends especially Pat.
Funeral Arrangements will be published as soon as they are available.
“May He Rest In Peace”
Funeral Arrangements Later
Teresa Sammon (née Reilly)
The death has occurred of Teresa Sammon (née Reilly), Ballymore Eustace, Kildare / Valleymount, Wicklow.
Sammon, (née Reilly) Teresa, Naas Road, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Knockalt, Valleymount, Co. Wicklow in the tender loving care of the staff of St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. July 8 2026.
Loving wife of Peter. Devoted mother to Martina, Liam, Áine and John. She will be dearly missed by her family, son-in-law Mickey, and her children’s partners Mark, Niamh, and Grace, grandchildren Cassie, grand son-in- law Keith, Sophie, Seán, Oisín, Fionn, Hannah, Éabha, Aedan, and Ryan, great grandchildren Mollie, Ellie, and Ronan, brother Paddy, sister Peg, brothers- in- law, sisters- in- law, nieces nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace
Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 YN79 on Friday 10th July from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Funeral to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace on Saturday 11th July arriving for 11.30 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
House private. Family flowers only please.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-ballymore-eustace
Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Teresa Sammon (née Reilly): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TN61696843/donate.html
