Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, January 12 2026

Ann Connerney (née Lawlor)

The death has occurred of Ann Connerney (née Lawlor), Naas, Kildare.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Larchfield Park Nursing Home, Naas.

Predeceased by her sister Mary.

Beloved wife of Tommy and loving mam of Thomas, Maria and Jennifer.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Lucy, Amy, Maja, Liam, Kieran and Filip, daughter-in-law Edyta, son-in-law Rob, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (W91CD0K) on Monday January 12 from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6:30pm.

Funeral on Tuesday January 13 with Requiem Mass at 10am at The Church of Our Lady and Saint David, Naas followed by burial at St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Ann's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff of Larchfield Park Nursing Home for the exceptional care given to Ann.

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Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Ann Connerney (née Lawlor): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AN14433893/donate.html

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Kieran Groarke

The death has occurred of Kieran Groarke, Dublin 4, Dublin / Kilcock, Meath / Bohola, Mayo / Kilcock, Kildare.

Kieran Groarke, Dublin 4, formerly of Gallow, Kilcock, Co. Meath and Bohola, Co. Mayo.

Peacefully, in the care of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown surrounded by his loving family and previously in the care of Maynooth Lodge, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Predeceased by his parents, John & Kathleen, sister Hannah, and brother Raymond. Kieran will be sadly missed by his brothers Sean, Eamonn and Liam, sisters Maureen and Bridie, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and his numerous friends and neighbours.

May Kieran Rest in Peace

Funeral Arrangements Later

Mary Kelly

The death has occurred of Mary Kelly, Leixlip, Kildare / Newbridge, Galway.

KELLY, Mary (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballinacor, Newbridge, Co. Galway).

Passed away peacefully, at home, on January 10 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Andy and Kate. Beloved wife of Phelim and much loved mam of Darragh and Sean. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, sons, and their partners Catherine and Kellie, brothers Mike, Tom and PJ, sisters Eileen and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence on Tuesday evening (January 13) between 5pm and 7pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning (January 14) to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.

Mary’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

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Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/confey-parish

Patrick (Paudie) O'Sullivan

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paudie) O’Sullivan, Coill Dubh, Kildare.

O’Sullivan, Patrick (Paudie), Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare and late of Coill Dubh AFC, January 11 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital.

Predeceased by his mother Lil, father John, brothers Jimmy and Willie and sister Mag. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his life partner Barbara, adored sons Patrick and Michael, daughter Kelly, their partners Megan, Frances and Trevor, cherished grandchildren Darragh, Ciara, Macaela, Willow and Penny, brother John, sister Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

*Funeral Arrangements will be updated at a later date*

Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Paudie to the Beacon Hospital Foundation via the following link : https://donate.stripe.com/7sI7tE9wC2yQe64144

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

Funeral Arrangements Later

Joe Carey

The death has occurred of Joe Carey, Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, Kildare.

CAREY Joe (Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, Co Kildare) - January 10 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the palliative care team in The Beacon Hospital after a short illness.

Sadly missed by his adoring wife Nan, sons and daughters Seán, Méabh, Damian, Áine, Aiveen and Eimear, sons-in-law Malcolm and Eamonn, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Eoin, Niall, Lórcan and Dianaimh and their partners Emer and Nick, nieces and nephews, extended family, wonderful neighbours, relatives and friends.

May Joe rest in peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge from 3.30pm on Monday with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning at 11am to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church for Mass at 11.30am. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

​Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Donations box in the Church.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Joe Carey: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JC82958630/donate.html

Lar Cribben

The death has occurred of Lar Cribben, Leixlip, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois

CRIBBEN, Lar (Laurence) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Portarlington, Co. Laois).

Passed away peacefully on January 9 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Mary. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved dad of Gemma, Sharon, Laurence, Michelle, Annmarie, Darren, Rachel, Jason and Jenny.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and children, his 17 grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sons-in-law Aidan, John, Mark and Denis, Laurence’s partner Abina, Jason’s partner Sarah, Annmarie’s partner Gary, brothers Finbarr, Oliver and Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Monday evening (January 12) between 5pm and 7pm. House private thereafter.

Removal on Tuesday morning (January 13) to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Lar’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following the link below.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

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Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-parish-lucan

Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Lar Cribben: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/LC77116971/donate.html

Angela Farrell (née Blaney)

The death has occurred of Angela Farrell (née Blaney), Firhouse, Dublin / Tallaght, Dublin / Kilcullen, Kildare.

Farrell (née Blaney), Angela (Late of Firhouse, and Tallaght, Dublin 24 and formerly of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare), January 9 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Frank and loving mam to Hilary, Grace, Fran and Sinéad.

Predeceased by her sisters Patty and May. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, grandchildren, great grandchild, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

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Funeral service: https://www.churchservices.tv/firhouse

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Angela Farrell (née Blaney): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AN28735707/donate.html

Kieran (“Tich”) McComish

The death has occurred of Kieran (“Tich”) McComish, Greystones, Wicklow / Castledermot, Kildare.

Kieran McComish, (“Tich”) — late of Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Castledermot, Co. Kildare — passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, January 9 2026.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Doris, and his brothers Mick and Colm. Kieran will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Susan and her family, his son Rob, daughter Suzy and their mother Dee, Rob’s partner Duffy; Suzy’s husband Brian; his adored grandchildren Frankie and Orlaith, his brother Terry and sister Brenda, sister-in-law Christine and brother-in-law Des, his nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Reposing at Thomas Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, Boghall Road, Bray (A98 R673) on Monday, 12th January, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. A Celebration of Kieran’s Life will take place on Tuesday, 13th January, at 12.00 noon in the Funeral Home, followed by a committal service at 1.45pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium.

For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed live at:
https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

May his gentle soul rest in peace.