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Tributes have been paid to Michael (Mick) Kelly, 12 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 RX07 / Athy, Kildare, who sadly passed away this week.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of The Midlands Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Breda.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sons Michael, Mark, Shane and Andrew, daughters Sharon and Emma, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his loving grandchildren, brothers and sisters, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
READ MORE: Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, January 30 2025
Condolences left on RIP.ie included: "Our sincere condolences to Michael, Mark, Shane, Sharon, Emma, Andrew and all the Kelly family. Mick was a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace now back with his beloved Breda. RIP Mick."
and: "Sincere sympathy to all The Kelly Family on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace."
While another mourner wrote: "Rip Michael ..true gentleman. Condolences to all his family."
and another wrote: "My deepest condolences to the kelly family on the passing of mick.he was a true gentleman and to me a legend.rip mick."
May Michael's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (R14 RX07) from 4pm on both Thursday and Friday afternoon with Rosary on Friday evening at 7pm.
Removal at 10.40am on Saturday morning (February 1st) to arrive at St Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
Kildare midfielder Evan Boyle wins possession in midfield during the Leinster GAA U20 Championship game against Wicklow, Photo by Sean Brilly
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Gardaí investigating daring early morning burglary at Kildare café. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY
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