Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, April 16 2026

Linda Costello (née Flood)

The death has occurred of Linda COSTELLO (née Flood), Graiguecullen, Carlow / Castledermot, Kildare / Ballyboden, Dublin.

Linda Costello (née Flood) of 7 The Towers, Graiguecullen , Carlow and formerly of Castledermot, Co Kildare and Ballyboden, Dublin, passed away tragically, on April 10 2026 at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

She will be sadly missed by her loving children Ben and Amy and their father Larry, parents Ronnie and Patricia, sister Samantha, brother-in-law Keith, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends, especially her good friends Emma and Siobhan.

May Linda’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Linda will repose at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq (R93 C863) on Friday April 17th from 5pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq., for cremation Service at 12.30pm approx.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Women’s Aid. 

Webstream

Funeral service: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/LN56876311/donate.html

Donations to Women's Aid in Memory of Linda COSTELLO (née Flood): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/LN56876311/donate.html

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John Blanchfield
The death has occurred of John Blanchfield, Modubeagh, Wolfhill, Athy, Kildare / Wolfhill, Laois.

John Blanchfield of Modubeagh, Wolfhill, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of Pacifica, San Francisco, passed away on April 5th, following a short illness, at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Ray and Jenny and his sister Jane.

Sadly missed by his wife Angie, son Kyle and his wife Erica, stepchildren Debbie and Allen and his adored granddaughters Kylie, Kaelani and Kiera.

Deeply loved by his sister Bernadette, brother James, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Siani, Aunt Rose, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.

May John Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Friday evening (April 17) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Saturday morning (April 18) to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Wolfhill for Requiem Mass at 12 noon , see link http://www.facebook.com/ballyadamsparish.

Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ballyadams.

David Carton

The death has occurred of David Carton, Bunclody, Wexford / Ardclough, Kildare.

CARTON, David (Bunclody, Co. Wexford and formerly of Ardclough, Co. Kildare) April 13 2026 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Wexford General Hospital.

Beloved partner of the late Siobhán, father of Muireann, Ruairí and Diníon, dear son of Mona and the late Danno and brother of Tony and Lorna.

Sadly missed by his loving family, brother-in-law Noel, sister-in-law Helen, uncle Aidan, aunt Marie, cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Aidan Clarke

The death has occurred of Aidan Clarke, Baybush, Straffan, Kildare / Longford Town, Longford.

Clarke, Aidan, Baybush Straffan, Co. Kildare and formerly of Geraldine Terrace, Longford Town, April 14th 2026, peacefully in St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Carmel, parents Tommy and Aileen, brother Francis and sisters Dolores and Celine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children Tracy, Colin and Bryan, daughters-in-law Sinead and Suzanne, devoted and much loved grandchildren Jack, Ella, Ben and Ava, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

May Aidan Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at his residence on Thursday (Apr. 16) from 5pm, with concluding prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Friday (Apr. 17) at approx. 1:30pm to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Straffan for 2pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Straffan Cemetery.

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 in memory of Aidan to the Friends of St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-straffan

Michael Geraghty

The death has occurred of Michael Geraghty, Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Kildare.

Michael Geraghty, Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Suddenly, 14th April 2026, at home.

Predeceased by his parents Mick and Kate. Michael will be sadly missed by his beloved cousin Teresa Casey (Sligo), Maura, Ann, Kay, Therese, Cayce, Kate and extended family, neighbours and friends, especially his devoted friend Joey and his partner Gina.

May Michael Rest In Peace

Family flowers only please, donations if desired through the link below to "The Friends of St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin".

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

Donations to The Friends of St Luke's in Memory of Michael Geraghty: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MG31737083/donate.html

Patrick (Paddy) Leahy

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Leahy, Friary House, Friary Road, Naas, Kildare.

Patrick (Paddy) Leahy, Friary House, Friary Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Formerly St. Evins Park, Monasterevin. Peacefully, 12th April 2026, at Home.

Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving Parents John and Martina, brothers Paul, Kevin, John, Joseph, Robert and Dylan, son Ross, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Paddy Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence on Thursday (April 16) from 5pm concluding with rosary at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday morning to arrive for Requiem Mass at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by burial at St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas. Paddy'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://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

Gabrielle (Gabbie) Lunn (née Kelly)

The death has occurred of Gabrielle (Gabbie) Lunn (née Kelly), Longtown, Straffan, Kildare / Walkinstown, Dublin.

Lunn, (née Kelly) Gabrielle (Gabbie), Longtown, Straffan, Co. Kildare and formerly of Walkinstown, Dublin 12, April 15th 2026, at the Hermitage Clinic Lucan, surrounded by her loving family, Predeceased by her parents George and Bella Kelly, brother-in-law Davy and sister-in-law Monica.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Derek, children Jess and Robbie, son-in-law Rob, daughter-in-law Di, cherished grandchildren George and Theo, sisters Pauline and Bernadette, nieces Emma, Joanne, Suzanne and Linda, nephews Alan and Colm, great-nephews Dan, Jack, Thomas and Charlie, extended family and large circle of friends especially to her best friend Mary and her beautiful Tilly.

May Gabbie Rest In Peace.

Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Gabbie to Dogs Trust and the Irish Cancer Society which can be made by clicking on the following links: Dogs Trust: https://www.dogstrust.ie/support-us/donation & the Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/?form=daffodil-day&utm_source=DD%2726HPDonButtonModal&utm_medium=Fundraise+Up+Modal&utm_campaign=Fundraise+Up+%7C+Daffodil+Day+%2726+-+Homepage+Donation+Main+Donation+button&utm_term=DD%2726HPDonations&utm_content=DD%2726HPDonations

*Funeral Arrangements will be updated at a later date*

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

Funeral Arrangements Later

William (Willy) Meenehan

The death has occurred of William (Willy) Meenehan, Kilcullen, Kildare.

William (Willy) Meenehan, late of Conroy Park, Kilcullen, Co.Kildare.

Who died on 15th April 2026 at Naas General hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Bernie, deeply regretted by his loving sons Dermot, Paddy, Terry, Clifford and Wesley, daughter Sharon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.

"May Willy Rest In Peace"

Reposing at his daughter Sharon Meenehan residence, Moate View, Kilmead, Athy, R14 TW72 from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday 16th April with prayers at 7.30pm, removal from there on Friday 17th April to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid's, Kilcullen, arriving for 10.30am funeral mass which maybe viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen followed by burial in St Brigid's cemetery.