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22 Feb 2026
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22 Feb 2026
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RIP to the late John Donovan, Daisy Connell and Harry Brady
The death has occurred of
Lou passed away (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at Naas Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Michael and daughter Sorcha. She will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family: sons Lorcan and Ailín, sister Angela, brothers John and Richard, sister-in-law Nuala, daughter-in-law Irene, grandchildren Lachlan and Tiernan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Lou Rest in Peace
Lou will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry this Friday from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12 noon in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Derrinturn followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. You can also take part in Lou's Funeral Mass via the webstream link below.
Personal messages of condolence can be left using the link at the bottom of this page. The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad and difficult time.
House private please.
The death has occurred of
Peacefully, with his children by his side, in the care of nurses and staff, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. In his 93rd year, Harry, husband of the late Esther (Essie) and dear father of Catherine, Paddy, Jim, Mary and Noel. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Edel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at William Ryan & Son's Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock on Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday to St. Coca's Church, Kilcock arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
The death has occurred of
Peacefully, at Naas hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Joe and sister of the late Kitty, Paddy, Peter, Liam and Fay.
Deeply and sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary, Anne, Evelyn, Deirdre and Caroline, sons in law Martin, John, Liam, Declan and Liam, her 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, loving sister Nancy, nieces and nephews, cousins, sisters in law, brother in law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Daisy Rest In Peace.
Daisy will repose at McWey’s Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town on Wednesday, 4th December, from 4pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors from her family home on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Ita’s Church, Kilmead, Co. Kildare for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
House Strictly Private, Please.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to "The friends of Naas Hospital". Donations box in church and funeral home.
(For livestream of Daisys funeral mass please click HERE)
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
The death has occurred of
Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, sisters Sr. Cecile and Sr. Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving children Ann-Marie, Martha and Billy, brother Liam, sister Lily, sons-in-law Joseph and Niall, daughter-in-law Lindsey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Ella, Lucas, Kaylee, Aoibhinn, Saoirse, Michael and Thomas, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at his residence (R14 EK68) on Wednesday afternoon (December 4th) from 2pm to 8pm and on Thursday afternoon from 2pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning (December 6th) to arrive at St. Ita's Church, Kilmeade for Requiem Mass at 11am, the Mass will be livestreamed, see link https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the ASD unit, Scoil Íde Naofa, Kilmead.
Those who would like to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so in the 'Condolence' section below.
he death has occurred of
The death has occurred of Myra Grieve (née Gillen) formerly of Clonee, Dublin and Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Myra passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 3rd 2024, in the care of TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth. Beloved wife of Brian for over 60 years and loving mother of Cathy, Seamus, Caroline, Maria, Mairead, Bernie,Dympna and the late Baby Brian (R.I.P.). She will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, loving children, daughter-in-law Martina, sons-in-law Gerry, Eamonn, Martin and Ray, her adored grandchildren Brian, Rebecca, Hannah, Natasha, Megan, Emer, Mia, Oran, Eamonn, Hayley, Zach, Dylan, Molly, Alex and Bradley and great-granddaughter Cora, her brother Danny and her sister Mena and all those who knew her. To know Myra was to love her.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing at Her daughter Caroline's residence in Carbury, Co. Kildare (W91 H52P) on Wednesday (December 4th) from 4-8pm. Removal on Thursday (December 5th) at 1pm to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Straffan for 2pm funeral mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth for their kind and loving care of Myra.
Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section below.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Thursday at 2pm by clicking on the following link : https://celstra.ie/st-brigids-webcam/
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.
The death has occurred of
Lee, Theresa (Tess) (née Coghlan), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) on November 29th, 2024. Wife of the late John. Deeply regretted by family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Tuesday evening (December 10th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (December 11th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.
Tess’ funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
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