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Christine Buchanan (née Gorman)
The death has occurred of Christine Buchanan (née Gorman), Celbridge, Kildare / Cabra West, Dublin.
Buchanan (née Gorman), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Carnlough Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7) June 12th, 2025 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family, Christine, cherished mother of Gretchen and Heather.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters, grandchildren Rebecca, Amy, Robert, Aoife, Conor, Seán, Lauren and Kim, great-grandchildren Tyler, Jayden, Sophie, Ethan, Fiadh, Ruaraí and Mary, sons-in-law, sister, brothers, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Tuesday evening (June 17th) between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (June 18th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11:30am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Funeral mass: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/
Cremation service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
House Private.
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Esther (Essie) Dunne (née Bannon)
The death has occurred of Esther (Essie) Dunne (née Bannon), Bennettsbridge, Athy, Kildare / Rhode, Offaly.
Formerly of Coolcor, Rhode, Co. Offaly and William St., Athy.
Predeceased by her husband Pearse, parents Joseph and Esther, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Deeply regretted by her loving children Mary, Pearse and Declan, son-in-law Gerard, daughters-in-law Angela and Anna, sister-in-law Eve, grandchildren Doireann, Gráinne, Pádraig, Rebecca, Robert, Ciarán and Shauna, Gráinne's fiancé Thijl, Pádraig's partner Lou, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her son Pearse's residence (R14 YV05) on Friday afternoon (June 13th) from 1pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal at 10.30am on Saturday morning (June 14th) 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.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
House private Saturday morning please.
James (Jim) Judge
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Judge, Fr. Murphy Park, Robertstown, Kildare.
James (Jim) Judge, Fr. Murphy Park, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. Formerly Coventry, UK. Peacefully, 11th June 2025, at home.
Son of the late Mick and Nancy, brother of the late Seán and Joe.
Sadly missed by his loving son Stephen, daughters Tara and Leanne, granddaughters Phoebe and Jessica, grandson Ben, great granddaughter Emilia, brothers Michael, Paddy, Tony and Denis, sisters Mary and Kathleen, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Jim Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Allenwood from 5pm on Friday concluding with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at The Church of The Holy Trinity, Allen for Requiem Mass at 12noon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Jim's Funeral Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed through the webstream link below.
No Flowers Please.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.churchstream.ie/
Danny Kelty
The death has occurred of Danny Kelty, Celbridge, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin.
KELTY, Danny (Daniel) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin) June 11th, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home.
Beloved husband of Joan and much loved dad of Paula and William.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and children, grandchildren James, Amy, Tara, Sinead, Daniel and Emma, great-grandchildren Lana, Evelyn and Tom, son-in-law Jimmy, daughter-in-law Audrey, brothers Tomser, Sean and Andy, sisters Annie, Patsy, Joan, Bernie, Marie and Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Celbridge on Monday evening (June 16th) between 5 pm and 7 pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning (June 17th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Palmerstown Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Webstream
Funeral Service: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/
Frances Mackey (née Donnelly)
The death has occurred of Frances Mackey (née Donnelly), Tully East, Dublin Road, Kildare Town, Kildare, R51 WE06.
Frances Mackey (née Donnelly), Tully East, Dublin Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, 11th June 2025, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late John, daughter of the late Francis and Josephine , and sister of the late Percy.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter Josephine, son in law Philip, grandchildren Francis, Adrian, Glenn and Emma, great grandchildren Willow, Poppy, Frankie, Sonny and Leo, brother Tony, sister in law Patricia, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and her loyal companion Pedro.
May Frances Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her family home (R51 WE06) on Saturday (14th June) and Sunday (15th June) from 4pm - 7pm, with rosary on Sunday evening at 6pm.
Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Monday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town for requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town. Frances' 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.
Webstream
Funeral Service: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church
James Moran
The death has occurred of James Moran, The Rath, Kilmore, Kilcock, Meath, W23 Y7R7 / Kilcock, Kildare.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
Predeceased by his sister Hannah, Aunty Marlene and Grandparents, Bridget and Jim Moran and Peter and Nancy Farrelly. James, will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, Martin, Carmel, Niamh and Dave, his Nephew and Niece Darragh and Rosie, his beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing from 3pm - 8pm on Friday in his home. W23 Y7R7.
Funeral Mass at 12 pm will take place on Saturday in The Church of the Nativity, Moynalvey (A83 AW62) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
James's family intend on celebrating his life, please wear something colourful.
Family flowers only, please donate to Clann Mor Respite Centre, Navan. https://gofund.me/dd29d3a0
Webstream
Funeral Service: http://www.moynalveykiltaleparish.com/Livestream.php
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