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Ciarán Byrne
The death has occurred of Ciarán Byrne, Kill, Kildare / Tallaght, Dublin.
The death has occurred of Ciarán Byrne Kill, Co, Kildare and formerly of Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Much loved son of Margaret and Tommy and beloved brother of Annette. Predeceased by his baby son Christopher.
Ciarán will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Jessica, brother-in-law Ken, nieces Niamh and Orlagh, nephew Conor, extended family, a wide circle of friends and his carers.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Tuesday February 17 from 5pm to 7pm.
A ceremony to celebrate Ciarán's life will take place on Wednesday, February 18 at 2:30pm at The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Pieta House: https://www.pieta.ie/support-our-work/donate/
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
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Mary (Ciss) Chambers (née Whelan)
The death has occurred of Mary (Ciss) Chambers (née Whelan), Castlepark, Athy, Kildare.
Mary (Ciss) Chambers (née Whelan), Castle Park, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully on 15th February, 2026 at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Michael, sons Harry, Willie, Declan, Robert and Donal and her brothers Ned and Andy.
Treasured mother of Kathleen, Mary, Josie, Eddie, Laura, Geraldine, David, Kenneth, Brendan, Ashling, Jacinta and Damien, all her grandchildren, all her great grandchildren, and all her great great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her sister Kathleen, brothers Ger and Mick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Ciss will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Tuesday February 17, 2026 from 4pm until removal at 5.45pm to arrive at 6pm for Reception prayers in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy. Requiem Mass on Wednesday February 18 at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michaels (New) Cemetery.
House private please.
Thompson Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live web cam interruptions or issues.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.parishofathy.ie/webcam/
Sarah (Sadie) Duffy (née Brophy)
The death has occurred of Sarah (Sadie) Duffy (née Brophy), Main Street, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 RD35 / Portarlington, Laois.
Sadie (Sarah) Duffy, Main Street, Monasterevin, Co Kildare formerly of Lough, Portarlington.
Sadie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Louis, parents James and Christine, her infant brother Patrick, sister Elizabeth and brother Matt. Cherished mother of Patrick, Anne, Louis, Paul, Brian and Kevin.
Sadie will be sadly missed by her daughter's in-law Anna, Tina, Liz and Lisa-Marie and her son in-law Thomas and her many grandchildren.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Maura and Christina, her brothers Sean and Seamus, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relative's neighbours and large circle of friends.
May Sadie Rest In Peace
Sadie will be reposing at her residence (W34 RD35) on Wednesday the 18th from 3pm –8pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St. Peter and Paul's Church Monasterevin for 11am Requiem Mass. Which can be viewed on Webcam - https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/
Internment to follow in Saint Evins Cemetery.
House Private Thursday morning
The Duffy family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this sensitive and sad time.
All enquires to Whelehan Funeral Directors – 087 9800 507.
Jennifer Foran
The death has occurred of Jennifer Foran, Oaklawn West, Leixlip, Kildare / Dublin.
Foran, Jennifer, Oaklawn West, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and Met Éireann, February 15 2026, peacefully, under the loving care of the staff at St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, surrounded by her family, following an illness bravely borne.
Beloved daughter of the late Anne. Missed forever by her dad Maurice and sister Susan, brother-in-law Biörn, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and neighbours, and all her wonderful friends.
May Jennifer Rest in Peace.
Jennifer will be reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster Street, Maynooth (W23V99E) on Tuesday (February 17) from 4.30pm–8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Wednesday (February 18) at approx. 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Wednesday by clicking on the webstream section below.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Jennifer to the Irish Cancer Society by clicking on the "Donate" Section Below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Ltd. Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity
Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Jennifer Foran: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JF47606476/donate.html
Joan French (née Egan)
The death has occurred of Joan French (née Egan), Lakelands, Naas, Kildare / Ballina, Mayo.
Peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother of Mary, Annette, Jacinta, Yvonne and Denise.
Loving grandmother of Dearbhla, Ailish, Máire, Ciara, Keelin and Eimear, sadly missed by her devoted family, sons-in-law Mike, Paddy, Paul, Eric and Denise’s partner Alan, sisters Eileen, Teresa and Phyllis, Nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, Predeceased by her siblings Stephen, Mamie, Dan, Paddy and Alice.
"May her gentle soul rest in peace"
Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Wednesday February 18 from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6:30pm. Funeral on Thursday February 19 with Requiem Mass at 10am at The Church of Our Lady and Saint David, Naas, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium, arriving for 12:30pm.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
Barney Keogh
The death has occurred of Barney Keogh, Rossport, Mayo / Kildare.
Barney Keogh, Rossport, Ballina, Co. Mayo, formerly of Brannockstown, Co. Kildare, peacefully at The Mayo Hospice, Castlebar on February 16 2026.
Predeceased by his son Barry, parents Anna May and Joseph, and brother Peter.
Barney will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, wife Bernadette, sons Peter, Derek, Conor and Darren, brothers Cathal, Brendan, Kevin, Eugene, Liam, Joe and Francis (Australia), sister Anne Marie, daughters in law Tanya, Anna and Tara, sisters in law, grandchildren Mollie, Evie, James, Ciara and Kobe, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, in particular Tony Flannery, Michéal Corduff, Gary Timlin, Kevin King, Anthony Gannon and Dónal Connolly.
May Barney's Kind and Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Remains will be reposing at Healy’s Funeral Home, Barnatra (F26 DY62) on Wednesday 18th February, from 5pm to 7pm, arriving at The Star Of The Sea Church Cornboy (F26 PR90), at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 19th February, at 12noon, with burial afterwards in Cornboy Cemetery.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu of flowers to Mayo Roscommon Hospice c/o Healy’s Funeral Directors, Barnatra.
House private please.
All funeral enquiries to Healy’s Funeral Directors, Barnatra on 087 6259911 / 097 6815481
Elizabeth (Lil) Lee (née Gill)
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lil) Lee (née Gill), Oldtown Road, Celbridge, Kildare / Donadea, Kildare.
Lee (née Gill), Elizabeth (Lil), Oldtown Road, Celbridge and late of Baltracey, Donadea, Co. Kildare.
February 16 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Our Lady's Hospice, Harolds Cross. Beloved wife of the late James. Deeply regretted by her loving children Anthony, Thomas, Eileen, Deirdre and Brendan, sons-in-law Sean and Pat, daughters-in-law Mary and Olive, grandchildren Aaron, James, Vivienne and Matthew, sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Lil Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91YPX4) on Thursday evening (February 19th) from 5pm, with concluding prayers at 7pm.
Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Friday morning (February 20) at 9.15am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Celbridge for 10am funeral mass, followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section below.h
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.
House Strictly Private At All Times Please.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Our Lady's Hospice, Harolds Cross, via 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 Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Elizabeth (Lil) Lee (née Gill): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/EL06428394/donate.html
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