Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, August 4 2026

Mary Hopkins (née Loftus)

The death has occurred of Mary Hopkins (née Loftus), Moyvalley, Kildare / Broadford, Kildare / Ballina, Mayo.

The death has occurred of Mary Hopkins (nee Loftus), Clonuff, Moyvalley, Co Kildare and formerly of ,Greenauns, Ross, Co Mayo, August 1st 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her sons Martin and Anthony.

Loving wife of the late Thomas and adored mother of Maureen, Thomas and Angie.

Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Yvonne, Fergus, Oisin, Daniel, Rachel ,TJ, Tony, Rebecca, Conor, Ruari and Sadhbh, great grandchild, Mason, sisters Bridie, Sadie and Eileen, brothers Jim and Tommy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Mary Rest in Peace.

Mary will be reposing in Murty O Neill and Sons Funeral Home Johnstown Bridge (A83 CD39) on Wednesday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm with removal to St Mary's Church Broadford (W91 EW61) for funeral prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family Flowers only please.

" Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dilís."

William Gerard Farrell

The death has occurred of William Gerard Farrell, Milford, Athgarvan, Kildare. Formerly The Bungalow, Eastern Park, Leixlip.

Peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Ellen and William Farrell, brothers Joseph, Michael and Matthew, sisters Nell, Catherine, Ann and Brigid.

Sadly missed by his heart broken wife Helen, daughters Sheena, Aideen, Aoife, Bláthnaid and Orna, son-in-law Padraic, grandchildren Orin, Erin, Dillon, Rebecca, Elliott, Naoise and Jamie, sister Joan, brothers and sisters-in-law, beloved nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May William Rest in Peace.Coladh Samh.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Donations to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of William Gerard Farrell: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/WG44750347/donate.html

Liz Greaney (née Moran)

The death has occurred of Liz Greaney (née Moran), Rathronan, Clonmel, Tipperary, E91FY82 / Curragh, Kildare.

The death has occurred of Liz Greaney née Moran late of Rathronan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and formerly The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Liz died suddenly on August 1 2026.

Beloved wife of Bob (Robbie) Greaney and loving mother of Siobhán and Bobby.

Deeply missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, brothers Gerry, Murt and Alphie, sisters Phyllis, Gráinne, Deirdre and Fiona (Twiggy), sisters-in-law Trish G, Anne and Trish M and brothers-in-law and partners Declan, Christy, Bobby and Willie, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends from all over Ireland and the world.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at home (E91 FY82) on Wednesday 5th of August from 4pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday August 6 at 11am in SS. Peter and Pauls Church, Clonmel (E91 YY01). A cremation service will be held on Friday at 12 noon in Shannon Crematorium

Family flowers only please. Donations to Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/LN80291420/donate.html

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Funeral service: https://www.churchservices.tv/clonmelpeterpaul

Dermot LawlerThe death has occurred of Dermot Lawler, Fontstown, Athy, Kildare, R14 X635.

Died at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity.

Predeceased by his parents Alo & Josephine, his infant brother James, his sister Helen and brother Brian.

Dermot is deeply mourned by his beloved wife and best friend Kay, his cherished children Stuart, Ciara and Niamh (STUCINI). his adored grandchildren Kate, Cormac and Adam. his son in law Tom, Stuart's partner Jade, loving sisters Dorothy and Nuala, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, loyal friends and wonderful neighbours.

Dermot will repose in "Dermo's Den" at his home on Tuesday, August 4 from 3pm until the conclusion of rosary at 8pm.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Ita's Church (R14 FE80) on Wednesday, August 5 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

House Private on Wednesday morning please.

Dermot's family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care and friendship of Professor Rónán Collins, Tallaght University Hospital which he gave to Dermot for over twenty years and to Peamount and Naas Hospitals and St Brigid's Hospice for their recent great care.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Mass will be live streamed on https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/our-parish/

Lily (Elizabeth) Lawlor (née Kilduff)

The death has occurred of Lily (Elizabeth) Lawlor (née Kilduff), Celbridge, Kildare / Lucan, Dublin.

Lawlor (née Kilduff) Elizabeth (Lily), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin) August 2 2026 Peacefully, at home.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Richard (Dick), cherished son Richard (Richie), grandson Eoin, brother Seán, sister Margaret and daughter-in-law Brandi.

Much loved mother of John, Liam, Ciarán and Gráinne and a devoted grandmother of Seán, Eilís, Gráinne, Colm, Orla, Aisling, Eimear, Páraic, Niall and Conor and great grandmother of Aiden. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, sisters Bernie, Frances, Maria and Pat, brother Liam, grandchildren, great-grandchild, son-in-law Gabriel, daughters-in-law Millie and Kerry, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Wednesday evening (August 5) between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Removal on Thursday morning (August 6) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

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

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

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

Bridie Quinn (née Salmon)The death has occurred of Bridie Quinn (née Salmon), Main Street, Daingean, Offaly / Donadea, Kildare / Swinford, Mayo.

Formerly of Graiguepothe, Donadea County Kildare and Tullinahoo, Midfield, Swinford County Mayo.

Bridie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the tender care of the staff of The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Carthage Nursing Home Mucklagh, Tullamore.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, parents Thomas and Brigid Salmon, sister Mary, brothers Paddy, Bill and Tom and Dear Grandchildren Naoise and Leia.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving children Raymond, Noel and Edel, niece Bernie, son-in-law Nigel, daughter-in-law Elma, grandchildren Fiachna, Cèdhla, Tiarnàn, Saràn, Killian, Saoirse, Cian and Mia, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Bridie Rest In Peace.

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

Funeral Arrangements Later