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Bernadette Brennan (née Murphy)
The death has occurred of Bernadette Brennan (née Murphy), Lipstown, Narraghmore, Kildare, R14Y294.
The death has occurred of Bernadette Brennan (nee Murphy) of Lipstown, Narraghmore, and formerly Redgap, Rathcoole and Coltstown, Castledermot.
It is with deep sadness we announce that Bernadette has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her heartbroken family Gerard, Rhona, Gavin, Lorna and Aoife.
Beloved wife of the late Jim. Predeceased by her Parents James and Ann, brother Tommy, sisters Mary, Ann and Angela, sisters-in-law Molly and Gabriel.
Cherished grandmother of Emily, Sarah, Myles, Maddie, Luke, James, Rachel, Niamh, Sean, Amelia and Charlotte.
Sadly missed by her brother Seamus, sisters Monica and Brenda, sons and daughters-in-law Mairead, Alan, Lorraine, Bobby and Brian, sisters and brothers-in-law Sr Carmel, Paula, Billy and Sean, nieces and nephews, carers Olive, Ana, Sheila and Caroline, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May Bernadette’s gentle and kind soul rest in eternal peace.
Reposing at her home (Eircode R14 Y294) on Wednesday September 17th from 4-8pm. Prayers at 7pm. House private thereafter please.
Funeral arriving to Church of SS Mary & Laurence, Crookstown (R14 WD80) on Thursday morning for 11am Requiem Mass after which Bernadette will be laid to rest with Jim in the adjoining Cemetery.
Bernadette's Requiem Mass may be viewed at the following link https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/
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Patrick (Pat) Geoghegan
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Geoghegan, Leixlip, Kildare / Moyvalley, Kildare.
Geoghegan, Patrick (Pat), Leixlip and late of Cadamstown, Moyvalley, Co. Kildare, September 13 2025, peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Maynooth Community Care Unit.
Predeceased by his parents Theobald and Helen, sister Emily and brother Harry.
Patrick will be forever sadly missed by his loving and caring wife Ann, adored sons and daughters, Denise, Gerard, Ciarán, Patrick, Sineád, David, Colleen and Daniel, cherished grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May Patrick Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6:30pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth on Thursday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Joe Goulding
The death has occurred of Joe GOULDING, Naas, Kildare.
Goulding (Naas) - September 14, 2025, (peacefully), after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Naas General Hospital, Joe, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peg) and dear father of Geraldine, Pauline and Thomas; Sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, daughter-in-law Mia, grandchildren Viktor and Freja, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas W91 VY71.
Removal on Thursday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery. House private. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam
“May He Rest In Peace”
John Kavanagh
The death has occurred of John Kavanagh, Celbridge, Kildare / Drimnagh, Dublin.
Remembering John Kavanagh (late of Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Drimnagh, Dublin) Sunrise August 25 1945, sunset September 14 2025. Beloved husband to Helen, devoted father to John, Aishling and Debbie, adored grandfather to Fern, Nathan, Lily, Josh and Emily.
John will be forever loved and missed by his heart broken family, daughter-in-law Lisa and sons-in-law Graham and Alan, brothers and sisters Maureen, Martin, Tommy, Theresa and Kathleen, and his extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday (September 17) from 4pm.
A celebration of John’s life will take place on Thursday (September 18) at 4pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium which may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. James Hospital Foundation or The Irish Cancer Society.
“May he rest in peace”
Kathleen Mangan (née Mahon)
The death has occurred of Kathleen Mangan (née Mahon), Grey Abbey Court, Kildare Town, Kildare.
The death has occurred of Kathleen Mangan nee Mahon Grey Abbey Court, Kildare Town, Kildare.
Formerly of Tullyeast, Kildare Town, Co.Kildare.
Peacefully at the Solas Room, Curragh Ward, Naas Hospital on Sunday September 14 following a short illness.
Kathleen joins her husband Mick, recently departed in their richly deserved heavenly reward.
Daughter of the late Josephine and Michael Mahon.
Kathleen will be sadly missed by her loving son Michael, brothers and sisters Michael, Ana (Patchell), Maura (Murphy) and Johnny, nephews and nieces, extended members of the Mangan and Mahon families, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Kathleen rest in peace
Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 5pm on Tuesday with Rosary 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 Newland's Cross Crematorium at 1:30pm.
Kathleen's funeral and cremation mass will be live-streamed on the following links:
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
House private at all times please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to " The Friends of Naas Hospital".
Glennon's Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Thomas McCormack
The death has occurred of Thomas McCormack, The Grange, Portlaoise, Laois / Naas, Kildare.
Tom passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Nursing Home, Newbridge.
He is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth. Loving father, foster father and grandfather.
Formerly of Sarto Park, Naas and Dundalk. Sadly missed by his sons Martin and Ray, daughter Catriona, foster daughter Mary, brother Gerry, son in law Michael, daughter in law Karen, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at The Chapel of Rest adjoining The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5pm on Tuesday evening with Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass in St.Brigid's Church, Ballinakill, Co. Laois on Wednesday at 11am which can be viewed at http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid's Cemetery, Ballinakill.
The family would like to thank all at Willowbrook Nursing Home for their care.
Edward (Eddie) O'Brien
The death has occurred of
Edward (Eddie) O'Brien
Mucklon, Johnstownbridge, Kildare / Enfield, Meath
The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) O Brien, Mucklon, Enfield, Co Kildare, September 14th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of Connolly Hospital. Loving husband of Bridget and adored father of John and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his daughter in law Aoife, son in law Niall, his cherished grandchildren, Dylan, Shane, David, Saoirse and Caoimhe, brothers Liam and Daragh, aunts, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
May Eddie Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
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