Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, July 15 2025

Billy Browne

The death has occurred of Billy Browne, 6 Pairc Bhride, Athy, Kildare.

Billy passed away on the July 13, 2025 with his best friends at his bedside at Naas General Hospital where he was the recipient of excellent care and kindness from all the staff in the Allen Ward and we thank them for their participation during the last days of Billy's life.

Predeceased by his parents William and Julia, sister Carmel and brother-in-law James, brother Edward and sister-in-law Kathleen and his niece Rosaleen. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Kieran, sister-in-law Eilish, nephews Ciarán and Liam, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

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Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (July 15) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal at 10.30am on Wednesday morning (July 16th) 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.

Thomas (Tom) Browne

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Browne, Lacora Glen, Delvin, Westmeath / Newbridge, Kildare.

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Browne, formerly of Lacora Glen, Delvin, Co. Westmeath on July 12 2025, peacefully after a short illness at St. James' Hospital, Dublin.

Loving husband of Maria and father of Celine, Jackie, Paul and step-father of Notis.

Tom will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, step-son, brothers Harry and Maurice, sons-in-law Mick and Graham, daughter-in-law Claire, grandchildren Anthony and his wife Laura, Lauren and her husband Clinton, Ashleigh, Amie and Kate, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marie, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Tom's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his daughter Jackie's home Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 VH31) this Wednesday evening from 5pm followed by prayers at 7pm.

House Strictly Private thereafter.

Funeral Mass takes place in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin (Eircode N91 K383) on Thursday afternoon at 12pm with burial in the local cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on Church Media Westmeath and the Delvin Parish Facebook page on the following links:

www.churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-assumption or facebook.com/profile.

The family thank you for your kind consideration at this sad time.

Pauline Byrne (née Monaghan)

The death has occurred of Pauline Byrne (née Monaghan), Kilballyowen, Aughrim, Wicklow / Leixlip, Kildare.

Pauline Byrne, (née Monaghan), Kayden, Kilballyowen, Aughrim, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, and formerly of Confey, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, and Royal Oak Road, Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow, died peacefully on 11th July 2025 at Tallaght Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Survived by her loving husband John, daughters Kay and Denise, brother Fran, sister-in-law Ann, nephew Shane, niece Ashling, extended family and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Funeral arriving to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey, Leixlip, on Wednesday, for Funeral Mass at 10.00am, with burial afterwards in Preban Cemetery, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, arriving at 1.15pm approximately.

Funeral Mass can be viewed online (live only) on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/confey-parish

Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in memory to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (see link below).

Donations in lieu of flowers to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland in Memory of Pauline Byrne (née Monaghan)

https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PN45135054/donate.html

Martin (Mousey) Courage

The death has occurred of Martin (Mousey) Courage, Maryville, Kildare Town, Kildare / Ballyfermot, Dublin. Formerly of Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin.

Peacefully at Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Son of The Late Chrissie and Charles. Brother of The Late George and Doris.

Sadly missed by his sons Paul and Martin Jnr, daughter Selina,their partners and also their mother Bridget, granddaughters Leah and Mya, twin sister Patty, sister Anne, brothers Charlie and Bernard, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Martin Rest in Peace

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview from 5pm on Tuesday (July 15) concluding with Prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at 1:45pm.

Martins Funeral service will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the following link:

https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church

Martins Committal service will also be live-streamed and can also be viewed on the following link:

https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

Michelle Haughton (née Harrison)

The death has occurred of Michelle Haughton (née Harrison), Cushina, Portarlington, Offaly / Monasterevin, Kildare.

Formerly of Kildare Road, Monasterevin County Kildare.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent's Private Hospital Elm Park.

Predeceased by her parents Mike and Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Colm, daughter Chloe, son Charlie, brother, sisters, aunts, parents-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal from her residence on Thursday morning at 9:10am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

House Private, Please.

Michelle's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.

https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to the Irish Cancer Society. (Link below).

The family would like to thank you for your help and support at this sad and difficult time.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MN82734352/donate.html

Maureen Kelly (née Farrell)

The death has occurred of Maureen Kelly (née Farrell), Greenfield Cottages, Maynooth, Kildare / Leixlip, Kildare.

Kelly, (née Farrell), Maureen, Greenfield Cottages, Maynooth and formerly of St. Mary's Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, July 14 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly missed by her devoted husband Brendan, adored children Stephen, Bobby, Sarah and Gavin, their partners Louise, Gemma and Roisín, grandchildren Layla-Mai, Seána and Saoirse, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, many good friends and her furry friend Broly.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her residence on Wednesday from 4pm - 7pm, with evening prayers at 6:30pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Maynooth for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section below.

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.

House private outside of repose times, please. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Maureen to the Irish Hospice Foundation which can be made in the "donate" section below.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Webstream

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Hospice Foundation in Memory of Maureen Kelly (née Farrell).

Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/

Donations to the Irish Hospice Foundation: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MN90111418/donate.html

Michelle Kennedy (née Devine)

The death has occurred of Michelle Kennedy (née Devine), Ottomy, Clane, Kildare / Prosperous, Kildare.

Kennedy, (née Devine), Michelle, Ottomy, Clane and formerly of Prosperous, Co. Kildare, July 12 2025, peacefully in Naas General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Pat, adored children James and Shannon and their partners Sarah and Jordan, mother Vera (Má), sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

May Michelle Rest In Peace

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane, (W91YPX4) on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

Removal from her residence on Thursday at approx. 10am to arrive at St. Patrick and St. Brigid's Church, Clane for 10.30am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at approx. 12:30pm.  

The Funeral Mass & Cremation Service 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 can be made in memory of Michelle to Little Way Cancer Support Centre by clicking on the "donate" section below.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Donations in lieu of flowers to Little Way Cancer Support Centre in Memory of Michelle Kennedy (née Devine): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MN04924086/donate.html