Kildare Death Notices, Monday, September 7, 2026
Rest In Peace
The death has occurred of Junior (John) Rooney
Avondale and late of St Mary's Park, Leixlip, Kildare
September 5, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Beloved son of the late Moll and Joe and brother of the late Kathleen.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his devoted wife Geraldine, adored children Darlene and Shane, son-in-law Giovanni, daughter-in-law Caroline, cherished grandchildren Jessica, Luca, Joshua, Harry, Ella and Willow, brother Dan, sisters Mary and Martina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends.
May Junior Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 8th from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at approx. 9.30am to arrive at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Confey, Leixlip for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Those who wish to leave a personal message / condolence for the family, please use the ‘Condolences’ on RIP.ie.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://churchmedia.tv/confey-parish.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only please.
Donations can be made in memory of Junior to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868 230.
The death has occurred of Shay (Seamus) Kerr
Branswood, Athy, Kildare
formerly of Leinster Court and Castlemitchell, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his daughter Denise and wife Maureen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, daughter Ber, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Aoibhe, Liam and Leah, brothers Mick and Pat, step sister Mary (McKenna) and step brother Tommy (Cunningham), uncles Seán and Brendan (Carr), extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (September 8, 2026) from 6pm until 8pm.
Removal at 10.30am on Wednesday morning (September 9, 2026) to arrive at St Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie.
Burial afterwards in St Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.
House private please.
Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Those who would like to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so in the ‘Condolences’ section of RIP.ie.
The death has occurred of Jimmy Byrne
Kilberry, Kildare / Athy, Kildare
Commander Jimmy Byrne passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026 in the Oncology Ward, St James Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents James (Jim) and Winn. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mottie, sons and daughters Mary, Linda, James and Darren, grandchildren Heidi, Winnie and Daisie, great granddaughter Darcie, daughter-in-law Emma, Darren’s partner Coralie, brothers and sisters Paddy, Mary, George, Catherine and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, extended family, friends and his many colleagues in Civil Defence, Darkness into Light, O.N.E., Kilberry Community, Athy Town Promoters and Athy Tidy Towns.
Jimmy will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday, September 7, 2026 from 5pm until conclusion of prayers of 8pm.
Arriving at St Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 11am Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The Funeral Service can be viewed here.
Burial afterwards in St Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.
House Private Please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Sheila Clarkes Ward, St James Hospital.
Donation box at the funeral home and church.
Those who wish to leave a personal message of condolence may do so in the ‘Condolences’ section of RIP.ie.
Thompson Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live web cam interruptions or issues.