Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, February 23 2026

Margaret Doyle (née Travers)

The death has occurred of Margaret Doyle (née Travers), 2 Manger, Stratford-on-Slaney, Wicklow / Narraghmore, Kildare.

Margaret Doyle (nee Travers) 2 Manger, Stratford-on-Slaney, Co Wicklow and formerly of Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. February 20 2026, suddenly at St. James Hospital Dublin.
Margaret is predeceased by her daughter Sandra, father Christy, and brothers Declan and James.
Loving wife of heartbroken Juny, and devoted mother to Keith, Harry, Shane, Michelle, daughters in law Jessie, Hailey and Imelda and her cherished grandkids Zach, Theo, Ben and Lola.
She will be sadly missed by her mother Lizzie, sister and best friend Tresa, brothers Christopher, Nigel and, Ian, sisters in law Adelle and Ann Marie, brother in law Patrick, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.

May Margaret rest in peace

Funeral Arrangements Later

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PJ Kennedy

The death has occurred of PJ Kennedy, Treacy Meadows, Newbridge, Kildare / Thurles, Tipperary

PJ Kennedy, Treacy Meadows Newbridge and formerly of Thurles Co. Tipperary.

February 21 2026 Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

Sadly Missed by his loving wife Angela, Sons, Conor, Gavin and Ken. Daughters in law Paula & Caroline. Grandchildren David, Conor, Anna, Matthew, Katie, Padraic, and Hugh. Brothers Phil and Denis. Sisters Mairead and Maírín, Sisters in law, Netta, Margaret and Una. Nephews and Nieces, extended family relatives and Friends.

May PJ Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Dermot Leavy

The death has occurred of Dermot Leavy, Newtown, Rathangan, Kildare.

Dermot Leavy, Newtown, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. Formerly Curragh Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare.

Peacefully, February 20 2026, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Pre deceased by his loving daughter Róisín.

Dermot will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Elaine, sons Callum and Dylan, parents Larry and Mary, parents in law Anthony and Mary, brothers Dessie, Paul and Simon, sister Loretto, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Dermot Rest In Peace

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to "The Friends of Naas Hospital", donations box in church.
House private at all times, please.

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

Funeral Arrangements Later

Bernadette (Ber) Redmond

The death has occurred of Bernadette (Ber) Redmond, Standhouse Lawns, Newbridge, Kildare, W12 AE38.

Bernadette (Ber) Redmond, Standhouse Lawns, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, February 22 2026, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Breda. Ber will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Rachel, Amy and Leanne, sons in law James, Paddy and Daniel, grandchildren Conor, Lucy, Alice, Tommy and George, brothers Nickey, Eddie and Thomas, sisters Rita, Lisa, Catriona, Angie, Joanne, Suzie and Úna, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially her best friend Jessie.

May Ber Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her family home (W12 AE38) on Tuesday (24th February) from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning to arrive at Cill Mhuire Church, Ballymany for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired through the link below to "The Irish Cancer Society". Ber's funeral Mass will be live-streamed through the webstream link below.

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://newbridgeparish.ie/cill-mhuire-church

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Bernadette (Ber) Redmond: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/BB00964102/donate.html

Bridie Barrett (née Kelly)

The death has occurred of Bridie Barrett (née Kelly), Maynooth, Kildare, W23K7W4 / Tynagh, Galway.

Barrett, (née Kelly), Bridie, Dowdstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and late of Tynagh, Co. Galway, February 20 2026, peacefully at home.

Beloved wife of the late Tony. Deeply regretted by her loving children Maria, Francis, Joan, Breda, Tina and Kevin, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Pauline, sons-in-law Paddy (Deceased), Nick, Dermot and John, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends especially Gerard Flynn (New York).

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her residence on Sunday (Feb. 22) strictly from 2pm - 6pm. Removal from her residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Monday (Feb. 23) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" 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.

Family flowers only, please donations can be made to a charity of your choice. House private on Monday morning, please.

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

Webstream

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

Ray (Patrick) Cunney
The death has occurred of Ray (Patrick) Cunney, River Court, Newbridge, Kildare / Tourlestrane, Sligo.

Cunney Ray (Patrick), River Court, Newbridge & formerly of Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo. February 21 2026. Peacefully at Naas General Hospital with his family by his side.

Predeceased by his father Mark & mother Norah. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna, son Declan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives & friends.

Anna and Declan would like to thank all the staff at Naas Hospital who cared for Ray. Thank you to his medical team, the palliative care team and the wonderful nurses and carers of the Moate Ward.

May He Rest In Peace.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Friends of Naas Hospital. Donation Box in the Church.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Kathleen (Kay) Gavin (née McGinn)

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Gavin (née McGinn), Laragh, Maynooth, Kildare, W23 A9Y7 / Castleblayney, Monaghan.

Formerly of Drumgoose, Castleblayney Peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital in the presence of her loving family. 

Kay predeceased by her parents Petie and Minnie, her sisters Elizabeth and Mary, her brother Gerry, and her brothers-in-law Willie Gavin and Séamus O’Brien.

Much loved wife of Andy and dear mother of Andrew and Declan. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Liz and Marie, and her cherished grandsons Patrick and Eoin. Sadly missed by her sisters Anna Fitzsimons (Tom) and Eileen O’Brien, and her brothers Tom (Kathleen), John (Ann), Peter (Vera), Gene (Rose) and Leo (Angela), her brothers-in-law Gerry Gavin and John Nolan, sisters-in-law Maura Sweeney (Declan) and Mary Dalton, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends .

Kay’s family would like to thank the Mater Private Hospital staff for the care and kindness given to her during her illness.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her home (Laragh, Maynooth W23 A9Y7) on Sunday 22nd from 2 -6 PM. Removal on Monday 23rd for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock, followed by burial in St. Joseph’s cemetery Kilcock.

Webstream

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

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Kathleen (Kay) Gavin (née McGinn): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/KK95701011/donate.html

Breda McDermott (née Finn)

The death has occurred of Breda McDermott (née Finn), Highfield Estate, Newbridge, Kildare.

McDermott, Breda (nee Finn), Highfield Estate, Newbridge, peacefully in Naas hospital surrounded by her loving family. February 19 2026.

Predeceased by her loving husband Georgie, son Mark & sister Beatty. Sadly missed by her loving children Michael, Mary, Georgie, Bosco, Dermott, Anthony & Sinead, son-in-law Fintan, daughters-in-law May & Natasha, grandchildren, great grand children, siblings, extended family, relatives & friends.

May Breda Rest In Peace

Reposing in Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Monday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 11 am Mass. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.