Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, January 8 2026

Canon Cecil William Bryan

The death has occurred of Canon Cecil William BRYAN, Newbridge, Kildare.

BRYAN Canon Cecil William, (peacefully at home) - January 6 2026.

Beloved husband of Primrose for 58 years. Loving and loved father of David, Caroline and Jill. Sadly missed by his daughter and sons-in-law Emer, Johnny and Luke and his adored grandchildren Chloe, Harry, Alex, Ella and Aaron, also his siblings Rachel, Cyril, Irene and Leslie and their families.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Friday from 4pm until 6pm.

A service of thanksgiving for his life will take place on Saturday January 10 2026 at 10.30am in St. Patrick's Church, Newbridge. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving at approx. 1pm - for family and close friends please.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Parkinson's Ireland. Donations box in Church or online to https://www.idonate.ie/cause/parkinsons

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William (Billy) Conway

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Conway, Lucan, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare.

CONWAY (Lucan, Co. Dublin and Leixlip, Co. Kildare) January 1 2026 (suddenly) whilst enjoying his final adventure abroad.

William (Billy), beloved husband of the late Angela, née Gilligan; deeply mourned and sadly missed by his children Emma, Julie, Jeannette, Bryan and Annamarie, sons-in-law Rafael, David and Joseph, adored grandchildren Angela, Javier, Tadhg, Billy, Kaydence and Isabella, his good pal Peg, Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Eamonn Corrigan

The death has occurred of Eamonn Corrigan, William Pearse Terrace, Castledermot, Kildare.

Predeceased by his parents Bill and Bridget, brothers Liam and Noel, sister Marian.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Amy and Trudie and their mother Maree, sons-in-law Nathan and Jamie, brother Paddy, sisters Rosanne and Claire, grandchildren Finn and Mollie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

MAY EAMONN REST IN PEACE.

Reposing in Dunne's Funeral Home, Mill Road, Castledermot (eircode R14X317) on Thursday at 4pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Friday morning from his residence in William Pearse Terrace at 10:30am walking to The Church Of The Assumption, Castledermot arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Burial in Coltstown Cemetery.

Eamonn's funeral mass can be viewed on : http://www.churchservices.tv/Castledermot

Dunne's funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

Sinéad McDevitt

The death has occurred of Sinéad McDevitt, Castledawson, Maynooth, Kildare / Dublin.

McDevitt, Sinéad, Castledawson, Maynooth Co. Kildare, and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin, Malaga, Spain and Malahide, Co. Dublin.

January 5 2026 peacefully at The Mater Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family, predeceased by her parents Rory and Cathy, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Conall and sister Dáire, brother-in-law Keith, sister-in-law Joanne, nieces Polly and Clara, nephews Oisin, Jack and Naoise, aunty Bairbre, uncle Séan, extended family and her beloved family in Castledawson, and a large circle of friends.

May Sinéad Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Thursday (Jan. 8) from 5pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly Funeral Home on Friday (Jan. 9) at approx. 9:30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan.

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.

Donations can be made in memory of Sinéad to Down Syndrome Ireland 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://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2

Donations in lieu of flowers to Down Syndrome Ireland in Memory of Sinéad McDevitt: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SM01777741/donate.html

Carmel Mullahy (née Slevin)

The death has occurred of Carmel Mullahy (née Slevin), Castletown, Leixlip, Kildare / Horseleap, Westmeath.

Mullahy, (née Slevin), Carmel, Castletown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Horseleap, Co. Westmeath, January 6 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her loving grandson David. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by her devoted husband Michael Snr., adored children Michael Jnr., Helen, Kevin and Noel, daughters-in-law Katie and Ger, son-in-law Paul, cherished grandchildren Daragh, Aoife, Maura, Eoin, Mark, Caoimhe, Ciara and Niall, sister Madeline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many good friends.

May Carmel Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Friday (Jan. 9) from 5pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

Removal from her residence (family only) on Saturday (Jan. 10) at approx. 9:30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.

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 Carmel to Barretstown by clicking on the "donate" section below.

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity

Donations in lieu of flowers to Barretstown in Memory of Carmel Mullahy (née Slevin): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CN15457544/donate.html

Anne O'Neill (née Delaney)

The death has occurred of Anne O'Neill (née Delaney), Kilcullen, Kildare / Newbridge, Kildare.

Anne O’Neill (nee Delaney), Killinane, Kilcullen and late of Newbridge, passed away peacefully at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Anne will be sadly missed by her husband Sean, daughters Meta, Ruth and her partner Philip, Kim and her partner Anthony and Joyce, grandsons Jan and Sean, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her daughter Joyce's residence (R56H336) on Thursday from 4pm until 8pm with prayers at 7:30. Funeral arriving to St Joseph's Church, Gormanstown for Requiem Mass at 11 am on Friday morning, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Friends of Naas Hospital.

Brendan O'Neill

The death has occurred of Brendan O'Neill, The Curragh, Kildare / Ballyhaunis, Mayo.

O'NEILL Brendan (Aghmore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo and late of The Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare) - January 5 2026 (peacefully) at home.

Sadly missed by his loving son Dermot and Dermot's mother Melissa, father Paddy, mother Mag, brothers Kenneth and Michael, step-parents Gerry (Spider), Tina, sister-in-law Laura, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Brendan rest in peace.

Reposing in Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will take place in Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home on Friday at 11am. Removal at 12.15pm to arrive at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross for 1.45pm.

Brendan’s service will be live streamed on the link below:

https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Family flowers only please.

Gerry Walsh

The death has occurred of Gerry WALSH, Naas, Kildare / Dublin.

Walsh (Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dublin) – January 6 2026, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, at Naas General Hospital.

Gerry, beloved husband of the late Anne and dear father of Carolanne, David and Richard; Sadly missed by his loving daughter, sons, sister Mary, cousin Sr. Mary, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Jack, Lucy and Rory, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home on Friday from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm.

Removal on Saturday 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/

“Reunited with his beloved Anne”

“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”

Margaret Walshe (née O'Neill)

The death has occurred of Margaret Walshe (née O'Neill), Double Lane, Maynooth, Kildare / Bohola, Mayo.

Walshe (née O'Neill), Margaret, Double Lane, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and late of Bohola, Co. Mayo.

January 7 2026, peacefully in her 103rd year, surrounded by her loving family, at home.

Beloved wife of the late Paddy and cherished mam to Frank, Michael and John. She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her sons, grandchildren Patrick, Colin and Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Margaret Rest In Peace

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Sunday (Jan. 11) from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm.

Removal from Oliver Reilly Funeral Home on Monday (Jan. 12) at approx. 11am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 11.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.

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.

Margaret's family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the nurses, carers, extended family and friends for their support over this difficult time.

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/