Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, January 6 2026

Hugh (Hughie) Brady

The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Brady, Melitta Park, Kildare Town, Kildare.

Hugh (Hughie) Brady, Melitta Park, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare.

Peacefully, January 4 2026, at home. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and Michael, brothers Seamus, Mick and Phil, sisters Pat Caith and Nuala.

Hugh will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Michelle, brothers Dan and John, sisters Margaret (Dot), brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Hugh Rest In Peace

Funeral Arrangements Later

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Francis Davis (née Mahon)

The death has occurred of Francis DAVIS (née Mahon), Carlow Town, Carlow / Athy, Kildare.

Francis Davis, (née Mahon), 11 Harriet Close, Greenwich, London, England and formerly Levitstown, Athy, Co Kildare, passed away peacefully, on January 1 2026.

Beloved wife of late Noel Davis (Avondale Drive, Carlow), much loved mother of Kathy, Carol, John and Anna.

She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Francis’ Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Francis' funeral will be held in London at a later date.

Thomas (Tommy) Farrell

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Farrell, St. Patrick’s Park, Celbridge, Kildare.

Farrell, Thomas (Tommy), St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, January 1 2026. Predeceased by his parents Sean and Bridie Farrell, brother-in-law Boc O'Toole and nephew Stephen Flood. Deeply regretted by his sisters Margaret and Laura, brother-in-law Harry, his nieces Elaine and Carol, nephews Declan, Shane, Brendan and Karl, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family and friends.

May Tommy Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Thursday (Jan. 8) from 5:30pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

Removal from his residence on Friday (Jan. 9) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section below.

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.

House strictly private, please. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Tommy to the Irish Heart Foundation which can be made in the “donate” section below.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Heart Foundation in Memory of Thomas (Tommy) Farrell: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/TT12039720/donate.html

Michael Healy

The death has occurred of Michael Healy Baroda Court, Newbridge, Kildare.

HEALY Michael (Baroda Court, Newbridge & late of London and Brownstown) - January 3 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Naas Hospital with his loving wife Marie and family by his side.

Predeceased by his daughter Sarah and grandson Daniel. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Tommy, sister-in-law Irene, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Michael rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence from 4pm Tuesday with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral directors on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church for 11am Mass. Burial afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.

Michael’s funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

House private at all other times please.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Mary Higgins (née Nolan)

The death has occurred of Mary HIGGINS (née Nolan), Naas, Kildare / Baltinglass, Wicklow.

Higgins (nee Nolan) (Sarto Park, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Bawnogues, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow)

January 5 2026, (after a short illness), peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Beaumont Hospital.

Mary, beloved wife of the late Christy and dear mother of Christopher, Mary, Brenda, Michael, Trevor and Antoinette.

Predeceased by her adored son Morgan; Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, brothers Michael and Thomas, sister Brigie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. 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. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

“May She Rest In Eternal Peace”

Billy (Willow) Leonard

The death has occurred of Billy (Willow) Leonard, 10 Castle Park, Athy, Kildare.

Predeceased by his daughter Lisa, brothers Paddy, Stephen, Mick and John and sisters Martina, Valerie and Joan.

Deeply regretted by his loving children Emma, Padraig, Liam and Amy, brothers Noel, Jim, Ger, Nicolas and Richard, sister Eithne, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Michael Maguire

The death has occurred of Michael Maguire, Celbridge, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin.

MAGUIRE, Michael (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin 12) January 4 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Maynooth Community Care Unit.

Beloved husband of the late Helen and much-loved father of Jocelyn; deeply missed by his loving family, grandchildren Kris, Michael and Kevin, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Wednesday evening (January 7) between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Removal on Thursday morning (January 8) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Kevin Manix McAlister

The death has occurred of Kevin Manix McAlister, Ronclai, Riversdale, Leitrim Village, Leitrim, N41F294 / Crosshaven, Cork / Kildare.

Kevin Manix McAlister, Leitrim Village and formerly of Langley BC. Canada, Kildare and Crosshaven, Co Cork.

Peacefully at his home on January 4 2026.

Predeceased by his son Jed, his parents Christina and Sean, and his brother Finbarr.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Caroline, his daughter Elaine, his grandchildren, Aoibhean, Finn and Fiadh, his brothers and sisters, Maureen, Noreen, Cathal, Don and Brendan, his brother-in-law Dave (Liz) his nieces and nephews, Steven (Jennifer), Sinead (Emmet), Aisling (Glen), Jen (Grant), Katie, Jack, Oliver, Arthur, Harrison and Shay and all his good friends and neighbours.

May Kevin Rest In Peace

Kevin will repose at his home on Wednesday, January 7 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Thursday, January 8 to St Joseph's Church, Leitrim Village for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Leitrim Animal Welfare, Drumkeeran.