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Donagh Barrett
The death has occurred of Donagh Barrett, Prosperous, Kildare / Donadea, Kildare.
Barrett, Donagh, Prosperous and late of Abbottfield, Clane and Cooligmartin, Donadea, Co. Kildare, August 5 2025, peacefully at St. James's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his mother Mary and father Ted.
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Deeply regretted by his daughter Stephanie, son Tim and their mother Marguerite, daughters-in-law Annie and Aoibhín, grandsons Tadhg, Setanta and Páidí, sisters Marie, Norma and Paula, brothers Eamon and Daragh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Donagh Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home (W91T62P) on Saturday from 4-8pm, with prayers at 7.30pm.
Removal by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Sunday at 9.30am to arrive at Christ The King Church, Cooleragh for 10am funeral mass, followed by burial in St. Benignus Cemetery, Staplestown.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Haemophilia Society by clicking on the following link : https://haemophilia.ie/get-involved/make-a-donation/
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.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Webstream
Funeral service: https://cooleraghstaplestownparish.com/webcam/
Jason Heavey
The death has occurred of Jason Heavey, Ramblers Court, Newbridge, Kildare.
Heavey, Jason, Ramblers Court, Newbridge & late of Dara Park, Newbridge, suddenly at home, August 5 2025.
Sadly missed by his parents Dominic & Bridie, son Eoin, sister Caroline her partner David, brother Dominic, nieces Cherie & Courtney, grandnephew Callum, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives & friends.
May Jason Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
William John “Liam” Porter
The death has occurred of William John “Liam” Porter, 36 Braefield, Claudy, Derry, BT47 4DX / Athy, Kildare.
The death has taken place of William John “Liam” Porter peacefully at Edenballymore Lodge on August 6 2025, may he rest in peace.
Late of 36 Braefield, Claudy, Co Derry and formerly Buncrana, Co Donegal and Athy Co Kildare.
Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Declan (Carole) and Paul (Lesly-Anne).
Devoted grandfather of Colm (Siobhan), Laura, Clodagh, Ciara and Matthew.
Dear brother of Francis (Kathleen R.I.P), John (Anna), Catherine Boyle (Ignatius R.I.P) and Noel (Mamie).
You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven BT47 4NQ) on Thursday August 7 12pm - 2pm and 7pm - 9pm.
Funeral leaving from his late home on Friday August 8 leaving at 1.30pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick‘s Church, Claudy. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem mass can be viewed via the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy
Family flowers only, donations if wished in lieu to WHSCT Sperrin Unit, Altnagelvin c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors, Dungiven.
Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Director’s 07747046084 / 07840052022.
Mary Ballesty (née Hegarty)
The death has occurred of Mary Ballesty (née Hegarty), Rapheon, Green Road, Kildare Town, Kildare.
Mary Ballesty née Hegarty, Rapheon, Green Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Formerly Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, August 3 2025, at home, with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her husband John. Sadly missed by her loving sons Gregory, daughters Audrey, Ruth, Valerie, Madeleine and Laura, daughter in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town (Eircode: R51 TE20) for family only, on Friday (8th August) from 6pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at The Carmelites Church, Kildare Town, for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town. Mary's Funeral Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed on the webstream link below.
Glennon's Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennon's Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare
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