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Laurence (Larry) Byrne
The death has occurred of Laurence (Larry) Byrne, Courtown Park, Kilcock, Kildare.
Byrne, Laurence (Larry), Courtown Park, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, October 21 2025, peacefully at home.
Predeceased by his parents Terry and Julia, brothers Aidan and Michael and sister-in-law Liz.
Sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, sons David and Stephen, David's partner Jenny, grandchildren Ryan and Meabh, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock, (W23XC90) on Thursday from 4pm - 7pm, with evening prayers at 6:45pm.
Removal from his residence on Friday by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors approx. 9:30am to arrive at St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kilcock.
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.
Flowers are welcome and also donations can be made in memory of Larry to a charity of your choice.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.kilcockandnewtownparish.ie/webcam/
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Tony (Anthony) Cully
The death has occurred of Tony (Anthony) Cully, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Kildare / Dublin
Late of Belfield, Gaybrook and Dublin.
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Tony (Anthony) Cully, peacefully, in the presence of his loving family and caring staff of the Curragh Ward, Naas General Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Jean, son Aidan and 11 brothers and sisters.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Maura, son-in-law Larry, son Callistus and partner Jill, his grandchildren Laura, Emma and Jack, their husbands Rob and Fiachra and girlfriend Jade, his great grandson Donnacha, his sisters-in-law Kay and May, the extended Cully family, his neighbours and large circle of friends and all of his 'honorary' grandchildren.
May He Rest In Eternal Peace.
Tony will repose in Calverstown (R56AK19) from 6.30pm with prayers at 8pm on Friday October 24.
Funeral Mass on Saturday 25 at 10.30am in Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid, Kilcullen (R56 R271), with funeral proceeding to Newland's Cross Crematorium at 1:30pm.
As Tony brought so much colour and joy to those around him, the family invite everyone to wear bright colours in his honour.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to 'The Friends of Naas Hospital'. Donation boxes in house and church.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen
Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Tommy Hall
The death has occurred of Tommy Hall, Mount Carmel, Newbridge, Kildare.
Tommy Hall, Mount Carmel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, October 22 2025, in his 98th year, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Rose, his late wife Babs and stepson Sean. Tommy will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Caroline, son Eugene, stepson Patrick, son in law Adrian, daughter in law Mary, grandchildren Rachel, Mark, Jamie and their partners, great grandchildren, sisters Joan and Kay, brother John, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially his large circle of friends in the pitch and putt union of Ireland.
May Tommy Rest In Peace
Reposing at his son Eugene's home, Athgarvan (W12 E786) from 4pm on Friday (October 24) concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for requiem mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge. Tommy's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed through 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://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Bernadette Johnson (née Dowling)
The death has occurred of Bernadette Johnson (née Dowling), Robertstown, Kildare.
Johnson, (née Dowling), Bernadette, Ealing, London and late of Robertstown, Co. Kildare, October 14 2025, unexpectedly at home.
Beloved daughter of the late Jim-Joe and Betty and sister of the late Jim-Joe and Frank.
Sadly missed by her loving sisters Anne Marie, Gabrielle and Jacinta, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Bernadette Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her sister Gabrielle's residence (W91K073) on Friday (Oct. 24) from 3pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from the residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Saturday (Oct. 25) at approx. 1:20pm to arrive at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Allen for 2pm Funeral Mass, followed by a private resomation.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society which can be made in the "donate" section below
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Bernadette Johnson (née Dowling): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BN35594686/donate.html
Joe Kane
The death has occurred of Joe Kane, Irishtown Lower, Straffan, Kildare.
Kane, Joe, Irishtown Lower, Straffan and late of Maynooth Road, Straffan, Co. Kildare, October 22 2025, peacefully at Tallaght University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving wife Mary and brothers and sisters.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons and daughters Joey, Monica, Brenda, Maura, Jacinta, Noeleen, Dermot and Mairead, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, his adored 18 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends.
May Joe Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane, (W91YPX4) on Friday from 4pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm.
Removal from his residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Saturday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Straffan for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Straffan Cemetery.
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://celstra.ie/live-feeds/
Kathleen McClorey
The death has occurred of Kathleen MCCLOREY, Walkinstown, Dublin / Celbridge, Kildare.
McClorey (Elm Hall Nursing Home, Celbridge and formerly of Bunting Road, Walkinstown) – October 21 2025, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Kathleen, beloved daughter of the late Bertie and Maggie and dear sister of John, Eugene, Marie and Niall; Sadly missed by her loving brothers, sister, brother-in-law Eddie, sisters-in-law Patsy and Mary, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, Thornhill, Maynooth Road, Celbridge, W23 D1K5, (beside McMahon’s Bar).
Removal on Friday to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for 11am Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to Palmerstown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Celbridge Ph: 01 455 5121.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity
“May She Rest In Peace”
Fergal O'Rourke
The death has occurred of Fergal O’Rourke, Liffey Court, Clane, Kildare / Allenwood, Kildare
Fergal O'Rourke, Liffey Court, Clane, Co. Kildare. Formerly Allenwood, Co. Kildare, Madagascar and Spain.
Retired Irish Air Corps. Suddenly, October 20 2025, at home, with his loving wife by his side.
Son of the late Bridget. Fergal will be sadly missed by his loving wife Yvette, stepsons Slam and Lue, father Paddy, brothers Joe and Jim, sisters in law Amanda, Patricia, Olga and Flah, aunts, uncles, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Fergal Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his family home, Allenwood (W91 PCA3) from 2pm on Friday (October 24) concluding with rosary at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Allenwood for requiem mass at 11am.
Cremation service afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin at 1.45pm, all are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to "The Friends of Naas Hospital". Donations box in church.
Fergal's funeral mass and cremation service will be live-streamed through 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://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071973859840#
Cremation/burial: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071973859840#
Patrick (Paddy) Rochford
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Rochford, Kill, Kildare / Rathcoole, Dublin.
Peacefully, at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Beloved husband of Emma, loving son of Esther and PJ, adored brother of Anthony and Leonard and son-in-law of Ann and Christy.
Paddy will be forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, sisters-in-law Katherine and Margaret, brother-in-law David, nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, extended family, friends and colleagues in Tusla.
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, (Eircode W91 CDOK) on Friday October 24 from 5pm to 7pm.
A celebration of Paddy's life will take place on Saturday October 25 at 10am at The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium, followed by cremation.
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
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