Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, January 29 2026

Bianca Barton (née McDonagh)

The death has occurred of Bianca Barton (née McDonagh), Kingsbry, Maynooth, Kildare / Leixlip, Kildare.

Barton, (née McDonagh), Bianca, Kingsbry, Maynooth and late of Dun Carraig, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, January 28 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Philip, children Sean and Saoirse, mother Angela, father David, brother David, sisters Roxanne and Naomi, mothers-in-law, father-in-law, extended family and friends.

May Bianca Rest In Peace.

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

Bianca's Celebration of Life Service will take place at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth (W23V99E) on Saturday (Jan. 31) at 2.30pm, followed by a private resomation.

The Funeral Service 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 Irish Cancer Society, 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://churchmedia.ie/reillys-funeral-home-maynooth/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Bianca Barton (née Mc Donagh): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BN16813675/donate.html

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Pauline Beatty (née Morrison)

The death has occurred of Pauline Beatty (née Morrison), Leixlip, Kildare.

BEATTY (née Morrison), Pauline (Leixlip, Co. Kildare) January 28 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home.

Beloved wife of Padraic and much loved mother of Neil, Orla and Padraic.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, daughter-in-law Áine, sisters Noeleen, Veronica and Jacinta, brothers Martin and Edward, grandogs Pixie, George, Raven, Buddy and Baby Lola, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her beloved parents Helen and Paul, sister Mary, brother-in-law Brendan, sister-in-law Maureen, nephews Barry and Daire, parents-in-law Elizabeth and Michael.

Reposing at her home on Friday evening (January 30) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey, Leixlip on Saturday morning (31st January) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium.

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

Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society or your own local animal welfare charity.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

Webstream

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

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Pauline Beatty (née Morrison): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/PN49050390/donate.html

George Cooney

The death has occurred of George COONEY, Johnstown North, Maganey, Kildare.

George Cooney of Johnstown North, Maganey, Co Kildare, passed away peacefully, on January 27 2026 at Naas General Hospital, Co Kildare.

Beloved son of the late Mary and George and much loved brother of the late Jack, Kathy and Jimmy.

He will be sadly missed by his loving nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, great grand nephews, great grand nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

May George’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

George will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (R93 C863) on Friday January 30 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm that evening.

Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am, to the Church of the Assumption, Castledermot, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the Levitstown Cemetery.

Webstream

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

Kathleen (Kit) Farrell (née Walsh)

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kit) Farrell (née Walsh), 'Hillcrest', 6 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 Y927 / Athy, Kildare.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the loving care of the staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her husband Tom and sons Jimmy and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Ted and Micheál, daughter Anna Marie, sister Anna, sister-in-law Sheila, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at her residence (R14 Y927) from 12 noon on Thursday (January 29) until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal at 10.45am on Friday morning (January 30) to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Mary Rose Hayes (née Robinson)

The death has occurred of Mary Rose Hayes (née Robinson), Greenside, The Curragh, Kildare / Kilcock, Kildare.

HAYES (née Robinson), (Greenside, The Curragh, Co. Kildare and formerly of Pheopotstown House, Kilcock) - January 28 2026 (peacefully), surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the staff at Naas Hospital.

Mary Rose, beloved wife of the late Seamus. Predeceased by her parents George and Maeve Robinson, her brothers Jack, Willie and Brian. Dear mother of William and Sheila (Condell), sister Teresa (O’Hanlon).

Sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Niamh, Róisín, Tara, Liam and Áine, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law Declan, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare W12 W584 on Friday afternoon from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, the Curragh for 11am Mass. Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/

Funeral afterwards to Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Injured Jockey’s Fund.

Donations box in the Church.

“In our hearts forever”.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Injured Jockeys Ltd in Memory of Mary Rose Hayes (née Robinson): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MR51598131/donate.html

Sr. Helen (Sr. Maria Goretti) Keane

The death has occurred of

Sr. Helen (Sr. Maria Goretti) Keane, Boherguy, Suncroft, Kildare. Sr. Helen Keane (Sr. Maria Goretti) Perth, W. Australia, formerly Boherguy, Suncroft, Co, Kildare.

Died peacefully on January 24 2026 in the loving care of The Staff of Margaret Hubery House, Nursing Home. Perth.

Pre deceased by her Parents, Bridget and Joseph, Sisters Mary and Pamela and Brothers Jim and Joe.

Sadly missed by her cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends and her fellow Sisters in the Presentation Convent in Perth, Australia.

Her funeral will take place in St. Marys Star of the Sea Church, Perth on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 @ 1pm (Aus Time).

Live Stream available here: https://bowraodea.com.au/live-streams-tributes/

May she Rest in Eternal Peace.

Anne Lee (née Sweeney)

The death has occurred of Anne Lee (née Sweeney), Monread Brook, Naas, Kildare / Ballyfermot, Dublin.

Lee, (née Sweeney), Anne, Monread Brook, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Beacon Hospital. Pre-deceased by her parents Eamonn and Mary, brothers Patrick, Eamonn and Francis.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Gerard (Gerry), beloved children Thomas and Marianne, their partners Louise and David, sisters Marita and Theresa, brother Michael, brothers-in-law Stephen, Leland and Liam, sisters-in-law Christine, Marion, Ann, Rosaleen and Carmel, uncle Pat and aunt Nancy, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

May Anne Rest In Peace

Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, The Waterways, Sallins, Co. Kildare, (W91 K6PN) on Friday evening (Jan. 30) from 4pm to 8pm with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

Removal from her residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Saturday (Jan. 31) approx. 9:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas. 

Anne's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff in the Beacon Hospital, especially in (Ward 6 North) for their continuous care for their mother Anne. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in Anne's memory to the Irish Cancer Society which can be made in the "donate" 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.

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

Webstream

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

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Anne Lee (née Sweeney): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AN63734961/donate.html

Freda Lennon (née Keigher)

The death has occurred of Freda Lennon (née Keigher), Kilmacredock Lower, Maynooth, Kildare.

Lennon (nee Keigher), Freda, Kilmacredock Lower, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, January 28 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved granny of the late Baby Elodie. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Donal, children Breffní, Ed, Ciara and Bob, son-in-law Peter, daughters-in-law Kate and Louise, grandchildren Emma, Rhia, Cian, Esther, Elyse, Cerys and Freya, sister May, brothers Liam, Padraic and Gerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Freda Rest In Peace

Reposing at her home on Thursday from 4pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday morning at 11.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at approx. 2.30pm.

The Funeral Mass and Cremation Service 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 Irish Cancer Society, via 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

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

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Freda Lennon (née Keigher): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/FN19387763/donate.html