Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, January 22 2026

Elaine Buckley Fennessy

The death has occurred of Elaine Buckley Fennessy, Royal Meadows, Kilcock, Kildare / Bonmahon, Waterford.

Buckley Fennessy, Elaine, Royal Meadows, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and formerly of Osborne Terrace, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford, January 20 2026, peacefully while in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff of St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

Beloved wife of Seamus and sister and best friend of Deirdre, Denis and Finny.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, and his children and their partners, sister, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews,grand nieces, grand nephews, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

May Elaine Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Thursday (Jan. 22) from 5pm, with concluding prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Friday (Jan. 23) at 10.30am, to arrive at St. Coca's Church, Kilcock for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial in Kill Church Cemetery, Co. Waterford.

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.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. Donation box will be in Funeral Home and Church.

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

Webstream

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

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Anthony (Tony) Durkan

The death has occurred of Anthony (Tony) Durkan, Rath, Kilmore, Kilcock, Meath / Kildare.

Tony died peacefully on January 4 2026 in Mountside Nursing Home, Hastings, England.

Predeceased by his parents Mick and Mary Kate, brothers Tom and Martin.

Sadly missed by his brothers Eamon, Michael, John and Pat; sister Mary, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Tony Rest in Peace.

A Mass of Remembrance will take place in the Church of the Nativity, Moynalvey on Sunday 25th January at 11:30am.

Webstream

Funeral service: http://www.moynalveykiltaleparish.com/Livestream.php

Bernard (Ben) Fogarty

The death has occurred of Bernard (Ben) Fogarty, Bray, Wicklow / Newbridge, Kildare.

FOGARTY, Bernard (Ben) – Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Roseberry, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, peacefully on Tuesday January 20, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the nurses and doctors of St Vincent’s University Hospital, with special thanks to the ICU team.

Beloved husband of Marie, loving father of Mary, Colette and John, and adoring Grandad to James and Alex.

Ben will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters and son, mother-in-law Cora, daughter-in-law Patricia, sons-in-law Larry and John, brothers Eddie and Vincent, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Nora and Marianne.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Simon Community.

Ben will be reposing at his home on Friday evening, January 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 24 at 11am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, Ben’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Queen of Peace webcam:
https://queenofpeace.ie/2020/05/22/mass-via-webcam/

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Dublin Simon Community in Memory of Bernard (Ben) Fogarty: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BB51495919/donate.html

Michael Hodgkiss

The death has occurred of Michael Hodgkiss, Preston Heights, Kilmeague, Kildare / Poppintree, Dublin.

Michael Hodgkiss, Preston Heights, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. Formerly Poppintree, Ballymun and Kildare Road, Crumlin.

Peacefully, January 18 2026, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Cora, daughter Sabrina, sons David and Noel, grandchildren Mya, Ethan, Nathan, Luke, Grace, Zach and Charlie, Cousins Pauline and Kevin, brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Michael Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Allenwood, from 10am on Friday (January 23), removal at 11.30am to arrive at Newlands Cross Crematorium for cremation service at 12.30pm. Michael's funeral service will be live streamed through the webstream link below.

For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Mary Kelly (née Ryan)

The death has occurred of Mary Kelly (née Ryan), Athy, Kildare.

The death has occurred of Mary Kelly (née Ryan) of Boley, Ballylinan, Athy, Co. Kildare.

She passed away on Tuesday, January 20 2026 at Portlaoise Hospital.

Mary is missed by her Son Ken and her three grandchildren, her Sister Rita and Nephew PJ.

May her soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Michael Gerard (Mick) Tennyson

The death has occurred of Michael Gerard (Mick) Tennyson, Kildare / Dublin.

Michael Gerard Tennyson (Mick), age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. After a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones.

Michael was born in County Kildare, Ireland, and raised in Dublin. A gifted hurler and avid hurling supporter, Micheal played for Dublin before moving to the United States in the 1987, where he went on to Manage the New York Hurling team, taking them to the all-Ireland Quarter finals for the first time.

Over the Years Michael established Many successful businesses in London, Dublin and New York, ranging from Construction, Bars & Restaurants, Property Development & investment which thrive to this day.

Michael also quietly established a college scholarship program for underprivileged students, believing strongly in the power of education to change lives. His generosity extended to nearly all who knew him and was always there for friends and family in their time of need.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and John Tennyson, and his brothers, Martin and John Joe.

He is survived by his beloved wife Eileen, his children Carla, David, Andrea, Nicole, Liam, Sean. His grandchildren, Lauren, Rebecca, Sophie, Lorchan, Tristan, Molly, Riley, Kelsey, Ava, Kaia, Nya. His siblings Valerie, Rita, Myra, Bernard. Marie, Countless nieces and nephews.

Michael will be remembered for his drive, his generosity of spirit, his loyalty to family, and his deep pride in his Irish roots. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the opportunities he created for others, and the family he loved so dearly.

A memorial gathering for Michael will be held in O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ 08724 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.

His memorial mass will be held in St. Dominic Church, 250 Old Squan Road, Brick, NJ 08724 on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com

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