Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, September 15 2026
Death Notices for Kildare
Carmel Finn (née Horan)
The death has occurred of Carmel FINN (née Horan), Carlow Town, Carlow / Castledermot, Kildare.
Carmel Finn (née Horan) of “The Haven”, Oakpark, Carlow and formerly of Castledermot, Co Kildare, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on September 14 2026, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Nicky and much loved mother Trevor, Caitriona, Michael and Nicky.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren Rebecca, Jack, Dillon, Caitlin, Lachlain, Finn, Michael, Mason, Molly, Alex, Nikki and Leon, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Carmel’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow, (Eircode R93 C863) from 4pm on Wednesday September 16, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10am in The Church of the Assumption, Castledermot, followed by Funeral afterwards to Moone Cemetery, Co Kildare for burial.Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.churchservices.tv/castledermot
Donations to The Friends of St Luke's in Memory of Carmel FINN (née Horan): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CN64135218/donate.html
Adrienne Gaffney
The death has occurred of Adrienne Gaffney, Blackwood, Coill Dubh, Kildare / Drimnagh, Dublin
Gaffney, Adrienne, Blackwood, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare and late of Mourne Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12, September 14 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the tender care of the staff of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.
Deeply regretted by her loving and adored son Mark, grandchildren Niamh, Roisín, Mark Jnr., Christian, Rebecca, Aoife and Sam, sisters Geraldine and Nuala, brothers Derek and Fergus, sister-in-law Anne, beloved friend Clodagh, nephews, nieces especially Geraldine and Mark Jnr.'s partner Shannon, extended family and friends in Little Way and Bingo.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4pm - 8pm, with evening Prayers at 6pm. Removal from her residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Thursday, Sept. 17 at approx. 10:30am to arrive at Christ the King Church, Cooleragh for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery (arriving approx. 1:30pm).
Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section below.
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.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Webstream
Funeral service: https://cooleraghstaplestownparish.com/webcam/
Christopher (Christy) Higgins
The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) Higgins, Blackhill, Kill, Kildare.
Higgins, Christopher (Christy), (September 12 2026). Blackhill, Kill, Co Kildare.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, predeceased by his parents Christy & Mary, brother Morgan, mother-in-law Marie and father-in-law Brendan.
Sadly, missed by his heartbroken loving wife Siobhan, his beloved children Jamie, Barry, Jack and daughter Aoife, their partners Caitríona and Delfin his sisters Mary, Brenda and Antoinette, brothers Michael and Trevor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives and friends.
Siobhan and family would like to thank the dedicated medical team of consultants, doctors, nurses and carers who looked after Christy so well.
May Christy Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Wellbrook Funeral Directors, Allenwood, (W91V88V) Friday September 18 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Saturday September 19 to arrive at St. Bridgets Church, Kill, for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial at Straffan Cemetery, Straffan, Co Kildare.
John (JC) Kelly
The death has occurred of John ( JC ) Kelly, Kilrathmurray, Clogherinkoe, Kildare, A83 HH48.
The death has occurred of John (JC) Kelly, Kilrathmurray, Clonard, Enfield Co. Meath, September 15, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.
Loving husband of Patricia and adored father of Dermot, Andrea, John, Ray and Shane. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, daughter-in-law, partners, brother Vincent, sisters Margaret and Kathleen, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends.
May JC Rest in Peace
John will be reposing at his family home on Wednesday for 6pm concluding with Rosary at 7pm, thereafter, House Private for family and close friends please.
Requiem Mass on Thursday in St. Mary's Church, Broadford at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family Flowers only please
" Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dilís "
Teresa Murray
The death has occurred of Teresa Murray, Leixlip, Kildare / Palmerstown, Dublin.
MURRAY, Teresa (née Muldowney), (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Palmerstown, Dublin) September 13 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Beloved wife of the late Noel, much loved mother of Jacqueline, Adrian, Ciarán and Padhraic and a devoted grandmother of Jake and Jordan. Sadly missed by her loving daughter, sons and their partners, grandsons, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday evening (September 21st) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (September 22nd) to Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Teresa’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity
Ita O'Connor (née Mulcahy)
The death has occurred of Ita O'Connor (née Mulcahy), Leixlip, Kildare / Mount Merrion, Dublin.
O’Connor (née Mulcahy), (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) September 13, 2026 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family and the care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre.
Ita, beloved wife of the late Tony and much loved mother of Billy and Noreen. Predeceased by her parents, sisters and niece.
Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Susan, son-in-law David, grandchildren Shona, Caoimhe, Saoirse, Lauren and Abigail, nephew Pat and Sean, nieces, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown on Wednesday evening (September 16) between 6pm and 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning (September 17) the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Ita’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity