Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, December 1 2025

Philomena O'Neill (née Somers)

The death has occurred of Philomena O'Neill (née Somers), Athy, Kildare / Kilcullen, Kildare / Carlow / Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

Passed away peacefully in her 76th year. Loved & loving wife of Eddie. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Kathy & Brad, Chris & Alana, Sarah & Kevin, Emma & Stu.

Loving and proud Granny of Brianna, Denim, Abbie, Aidan, Callum, Rachel, Jordon, and Penelope. Beloved Sister of Francis (Somers) and Beloved Auntie of Margaret (Somers O’Brien), along with Tommy, Kate, Cillian & Lorcan (O’Brien).

Philomena Somers was born in Athy, Co. Kildare on 2nd January 1949 and died, in the loving embrace of her family, on 17th November 2025, in Melbourne, Australia, where she spent most of her adult life, raising her family and working in the service of others as a Nurse and Palliative Care Specialist.

Philomena was raised in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare by foster parents. As a teenager, she went on to win a scholarship to study at St. Leo’s College, Carlow, where she met fantastic friends who became like family & were a source of great love and support throughout her life.

After school, she studied Nursing at St. Michael’s Hospital in Dun Laoghaire and in 1971 travelled to Australia, where she met her soulmate, Eddie O’Neill, from County Antrim.

They went on to marry in 1973, and they had 4 children, and later 8 grandchildren, of whom Phil was eternally proud.

Philomena was a beautiful soul, and if you were lucky enough to feel her affection it was a wonderful experience.

Her attitude and aptitude in life were remarkable. From humble beginnings, she made the most of every opportunity that was afforded to her both in her personal and professional life.

Along with this, Philomena remained a loving mummy, granny, sister, auntie, and friend.

Her loss will be sorely felt by so many in Australia and here in Ireland.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

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Diarmuid Cleary

The death has occurred of Diarmuid Cleary, Darsham, Suffolk, UK / Brownstown, The Curragh, Kildare.

Diarmuid Cleary, Darsham, Suffolk, UK. Formerly Brownstown, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, November 17 2025, at Aldringham Court Care Home, Suffolk.

Predeceased by his partner Ernie and his parents Breda and Pat. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Paddy, Tony and Mick, sisters in law Anne, Valerie and Bridget, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

May Diarmuid Rest In Peace

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 4pm on Sunday (November 30) concluding with prayers at 6pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Monday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, The Curragh for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's cemetery, Newbridge. Diarmuid's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed through the webstream link below.

Family flowers only 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.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/?_rdr

Michael Glanville

The death has occurred of Michael Glanville, Celbridge, Kildare / Ballyfermot, Dublin.

GLANVILLE, Michael (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin 10) November 29 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. John of Gods, Celbridge.

Beloved son of the late Maureen and Michael and dear brother of the late Betty and nephew of the late Gertie and Mabel;

Sadly missed by his loving niece Angeline, nephew Philip, brother-in-law John, Carmel, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St. John of Gods Chapel, Celbridge on Monday afternoon (December 1) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning (December 2) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.

Michael’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) on Tuesday morning by following this LINK: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/

Family flowers only please.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Freida Hoare (née Kane)

The death has occurred of Freida Hoare (née Kane), Townspark, Athy, Kildare.

Freida Hoare (Née Kane), Townspark, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away on November 29 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband John, parents Joe and May Kane, sister Nancy, brother-in-law Séan and mother- in- law Maggie Hoare. Freida will be sadly missed by her loving daughter May and her loving son Noel, granddaughters Alanna and Leah, great-grandson Jayden, sons-in-law Ger and Kevin, her nephews and nieces Pat, Paul, Sandra, Michelle, Marie, Mag, Freida, Joseph, John, Eddie, Gerry and Pascal, her devoted friends Matt, Mary, Corky, Margaret and Nelly, extended family and neighbours.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Elizabeth Jordan (née Boyle)

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Jordan (née Boyle), 6 Ottomy Avenue, Clane, Kildare / Castlecomer, Kilkenny.

Elizabeth Jordan (nee Boyle) November 28 2025.

6 Ottomy Avenue, Clane, Co. Kildare & formerly of The Deerpark, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

At Naas General Hospital.

Predeceased by Lizzie. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by her daughters Maggie and Hilda, partner Tom O'Mara, and Maggie's partner Wayne, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her great great grandchild.

Reposing at the residence of her daughter Hilda, 6 Ottomy Avenue on Monday,December 1.

Removal on Tuesday to St. Patrick & St. Brigid's Church, Clane for Requiem Mass at 11.30am

Elizabeth will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, for arrival at approximately 2.30pm