RIP: Tributes paid to Kildare man remembered as 'a real gentleman' and 'a good neighbour'

Tributes have been paid to “a real gentleman” and “good neighbour” from Kildare who passed this week.

Michael Hayden – Allenview Heights, Newbridge, Kildare / Kildare Town, Kildare / Carlow Town, Carlow – passed peacefully on March 3 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff at St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

Michael will forever be remembered by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Aisling, son Elliot, son in-law Patrick, daughter in-law Paula, grandchildren Holly, Aaron, Jamie and Jane, sisters Patsy, Mary, Barbara, Vonny, brothers Ray and John, his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Michael will be reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 5pm on Thursday concluding with Prayers at 7pm.

The removal will take place by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday to arrive at The Carmelites Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 1pm.

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Michael's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the following link:

https://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare/

The burial will take place afterwards in St. Conleths Cemetery, Kildare Town.
Requesting family home to remain private at this time please.

Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

Tributes paid to Michael on RIP.ie this week include: “Sincere condolences to Michael's sisters and brothers, and especially his wife and children. I have fond memories of my cousin's, the Hayden family growing up in St Mary's park. In what seems like a lifetime ago. May you rest in peace Michael, after a life well lived through music and song...”

And: “Sincere condolences to Michael's wife and family at this most difficult time for you all. God bless Mick, may you now rest in eternal peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Deepest Sympathy to Margaret and all the Hayden family on the sad passing of Mick. May he rest in peace.”

And another added: “Sincere condolences to Margaret, Aisling & Elliot and all of Michaels family and friends on his passing. May Michael rest in peace.”