RIP: Tributes paid to 'a true gentleman' from Kildare


Aidan Burke, Taghadoe, Maynooth passed on July 4 2026
Aidan Burke, Taghadoe, Maynooth, Co Kildare passed peacefully on July 4 2026 surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the staff of St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Aidan is the beloved husband and best friend of Hilary, adored father of Lucy, Evan, Daniel and Jenny, much loved son of Pauline and the late Todd.
He is deeply regretted by his loving family, his sister Mary, brothers David and Peter, Lucy's partner Kyran, Evan's partner Ketellen, Daniel's partner Katie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, relatives, friends and his loyal colleagues at Turf Lawn Sales.
May Aidan Rest In Peace.
Aidan will be reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Thursday (July 9) from 4pm to 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm.
The removal will take place from his residence on Friday (July 10) at approx. 11am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth (W23N663) for 11.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery.
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 St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown via the donate section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/
Donations to St. Francis Hospice in Memory of Aidan Burke: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AB22521085/donate.html
