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Heartfelt tributes have poured in for a Kildare lady who passed this week.
Brigid Reilly (née Ivers), was from Pluckerstown, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare, formerly Grangehiggin, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare.
Brigid passed unexpectedly on March 25 2025 at home.
Daughter of the late Maggie and Billy. Sadly missed by her loving husband Dinny, daughters Edel and Rhonda, son Ferghal, son in law Andrew, grandchildren Aoife, Saoirse, Clodagh, Lar, Kate and Mairéad, brothers and sisters Robbie, John, Ned, Mick, Trish, Joe, Mary and Tom, brothers and sisters in law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Brigid Rest In Peace.
Tributes paid to Brigid on RIP.ie this week included: “Deepest sympathy to Brigid's loving
husband Dinny, children Edel, Rhonda, Fergal, grandchildren, and extended members of the Reilly and Ivers families on the sad and sudden passing of Brigid, May Brigid Rest on Peace.”
And: “Sincere condolences to Dinny, Edel, Rhonda, Fergal and all the Reilly and Ivers families on Brigie's passing. A lovely kind lady she will be sadly missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
While another mourner wrote: “Sincere condolences to the Reilly and extended Ivers families on the sudden death of Brigid. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
And another added: “Sincere condolences to Joe and the Reilly and Ivers families on the passing of Brigid. May Brigid Rest in Peace.”
Reposing at her family home (W91 W6K7) from 3pm on Friday with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at the Church of The Holy Trinity, Allen for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to "The Irish Heart Foundation ". Donations box in Church.
Brigid's funeral mass will be live streamed and can be viewed on the webstream link below.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Funeral service: https://vimeo.com/event/5025079
Donations to the Irish Heart Foundation: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BN15110677/donate.html
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