Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, January 2 2026

John Coughlan

The death has occurred of John Coughlan, Main Street, Monasterevin, Kildare.

John passed away unexpectedly with his life long friend and companion Pauline by his side. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Hilda and brother James. Sadly missed by his loving partner Pauline, sisters Jenny and Margaret, brothers-in-law Christy and Anthony, Pauline's siblings Patricia, Mary, Breda, Eddie, Helen, John and Martina and their spouses, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

May John Rest In Peace.

You can leave your condolences on the online condolence book below.

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

Funeral Arrangements Later

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Sr Mary de Courcy Mac Donnell

The death has occurred of Sr Mary de Courcy Mac Donnell, Millstreet, Cork / Athy, Kildare / Bruree, Limerick.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sister Mary de Courcy Mac Donnell, Infant Jesus Sisters, Drishane, Millstreet, Co. Cork and formerly Athy, Co. Kildare, December 31st 2025. Very peacefully, in her 88th year, in the tender and loving care of all at Beech Lodge Care Facility, Bruree, Co. Limerick.

Predeceased by her mother Mary (Dolly) and her father Patrick (Mac) and her brother Darby. She is deeply regretted and fondly remembered by the Infant Jesus sisters, her sister-in-law Theresa, her niece and nephews Mary, John, Randal, Brendan and Diarmuid, their partners Andrew, Valerie and Margo, her grandnieces and grandnephews Jan, Lawrence, Alana, Doireann, Meabh, Clodagh and Cora and her extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing and visitation this Friday evening, 2nd, from 3pm at Daffy's Funeral Home Kilmallock, concluding with evening prayers at 4pm. Removal to arrive Saturday to St Michael's Church, Athy, Co. Kildare for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by burial afterwards to Geraldine Cemetery, Athy.

Ár dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

Sr. Mary's Requiem Mass will be live streamed, please click on the link below.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the Condolences section below, Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.parishofathy.ie/webcam/

Sr. Patricia O'Neill

The death has occurred of Sr. PATRICIA O'NEILL, Limerick City, Limerick / Rathangan, Kildare

Catherine McAuley House, Old Dominic Street, Limerick, formerly, of Bracknagh, Rathangan, Co. Kildare.

Peacefully, in her 109th year, in the loving care of the Sisters of Mercy and Staff of Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, on December 31 2025.

Predeceased by her parents Laurence and Anna Stella (nee Campion), Uncle Fr. Campion, (Kildare and Leighlin Diocese), nieces, Sr. Áine, Eilish and Colette.

Deeply regretted by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew's, great-grandnieces, extended family, her Mercy Community and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate (Eircode: V94 Y2W4) on Friday, January 2, from 3pm with prayers at 4:30pm.

Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, on Saturday, 3rd January, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Burial in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery.

Mass will be live streamed here.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/

Philip (Phil) Rigney

The death has occurred of Philip (Phil) Rigney, Kildare / Westmeath.

Rigney Philip (Phil), December 30 2025, Kildare and formerly of Westmeath, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff of The Maguire Ward, Tallaght University Hospital and previously in the wonderful care of Bloomfield Hospital, Rathfarnham; beloved dad of Leon and Elliot, adored son of Jeanette, cherished stepson of Adrienne and loving partner of Pauline.

Philip will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving sons and their mother Lizzie and her family, mother, stepmam, girlfriend, uncles and aunt Noel, Anthony, William, Robert and Shirley and their partners, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Philip’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his mother’s home on Saturday (January 3 2025) and Sunday (January 4 2025) from 12 noon to 9pm on both days.

A Celebration of Philip’s life will take place on Monday afternoon (January 5 2025) at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome followed by Cremation.

To view Philip’s Funeral Service on Monday afternoon at 4pm please see the following link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

No flowers please. Donations, if desired to The Peter McVerry Trust - Please see link: https://pmvtrust.ie/donate/. Donation Box in Victorian Chapel

Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Cremation Service is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.

Eileen Shanley (née Walsh)

The death has occurred of Eileen Shanley (née Walsh), Ballinderrin, Enfield, Meath / Enfield, Kildare.

The death has occurred of Eileen Shanley (nee Walsh), Ballinderrin,Enfield ,Co Meath , December 31st ,2025 ,peacefully at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock.

Predeceased by her sons Stephen and Brendan. Loving wife of the late Edward (Ned) and adored Mother of Ned, Charlie, Ronnie, Noel and Sharon.

Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, daughters in law,son in law, brothers Frank, Tom and Con , sisters Nora and Joan,sisters in law ,brothers in law,nephews ,nieces, relatives , neighbours and her many friends.

May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Eileen will be reposing in Murty O Neill and Sons Funeral Home Johnstown Bridge (A83 CD39) on Monday January 5th from 4.30pm concluding with rosary at 7.30pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Jordanstown Enfield (A83 YO21) followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

The Family would like to thank the Staff of Parke House Nursing Home for the care that was given to Eileen.

Eileen's Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the link below.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Dilís"

Webstream

Funeral service: https://enfieldrathmolyonparish.ie/webcam/

Cremation/burial: https://enfieldrathmolyonparish.ie/webcam/

Fionnuala Smith

The death has occurred of Fionnuala Smith, Canal Bank, Allenwood South, Allenwood, Kildare.

Peacefully at Naas hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Paddy. Sadly missed by her loving mother Betty, brothers Pat, Jim and John, sisters In Law, nephews and nieces,aunts and uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Fionnuala Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Allenwood from 5pm on Friday with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Allenwood for requiem mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Derrinturn Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on the Allen Parish Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Allen-Parish-Kildare-261327067276783

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

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

Annie (Nan) Whelan

The death has occurred of Annie (Nan) Whelan, St. Evins Park, Monasterevin, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois.

Formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois, and Late of St. Evin's Park, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare.

Predeceased by her parents Jim Sheehan and Annie Sheehan (nee Neilus), brother Jim and her husband Paddy Whelan.

Annie (Nan) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of staff of St. Anne's Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy.

Cherished mother of John, Patricia, Jimmy (Australia), Paul, Caroline, Róisín and Beatrice.

Sadly missed by her loving family; daughters in law Helen, Catherine and Grazyna, sons in law Darren, Shay and Wayne, grandchildren Ricky, Faith, Martyna, Kevin, Mandy, Laura, Shane, Darren, Tadhgh, Josh, Katie, Michael (Mikie), Aoife, Ciarán, Sophie and Sadie, her great granchildren, Oisin, Fiadh, Kayla, Art, Essie, Charlie, Robin, Bonnie and Jacob, sister Bridget (Bid), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May Annie's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Chapel Monasterevin on Saturday January 3 from 4pm-7pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Sunday January 4 at 11.30am in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Monasterevin, followed by interment in St. Evin's Cemetery.

For those who cannot attend, Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following livestream link https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/

Family flowers only please

Donations if desired can be made to St Vincents Hospital/ Monasterevin Daycare Centre/ or Alzheimer's Unit Kildangan

The Whelan family would like to sincerely thank all of Annie's neighbours in St. Evins Park, all the staff of Monasterevin Daycare Centre, Alzheimer's Unit Kildangan, and all of the office staff and ward staff of St. Anne's Ward for all of their kindness and wonderful care.