Tributes paid to Kildare woman who was ‘always kind and welcoming’

Tributes have been paid to a County Kildare woman who was described as being "always kind and welcoming".

The late Phil Bannon (née Walsh) passed away peacefully on August 26 last, surrounded by her loving family.

One user, which represents Dave and Eileen Maher, paid tribute to the late Phil's memory on RIP.ie — they said: "Sincere sympathy to Trevor and all the Bannon family on the loss of Phil.

"May she rest in peace."

Another user, Anne Duffy of Rathdowney, also said: "Phil was a lovely lady, always smiling, may she rest in peace."

Furthermore, one user,  Jimmy Mulhall of Woodenbridge, Ballybrittas, County Laois, said about the late Phil: "Sincere sympathy to Jim and the Bannon Family.

"Phil was an absolute lady, always kind and welcoming, may she rest in peace."

Lastly, another user, Tom Kathleen Whelan, said: "Our deepest condolences to Jim and all family realities and many friends.

"Phil was a great person, loved a laugh and [was] always smiling, may you rest in peace."

DEATH NOTICE

The death has occurred of Phil Bannon (née Walsh)

Gurteenoona, Monasterevin, Kildare / Cappakeel, Laois

August 26, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by the Walsh and Bannon family.

Loving wife of Jimbob.

Sadly missed by her children Nicola, Trevor, Tracey, Garreth, Seamus, Ruairi, Kenneth, Sarah, Gemma, and their partners, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, grandchildren Chloe, Keelin, Robbie, Faolan, Rhiain, Aaron, little Sarah, Joseph, Stephanie, Gemma, Scott, T.J., Daire, Robert, John, Conor, Luke, Willow, Dylan and Finn, Oisin, Freya, Síofra, Daniel, Lee and Saul, great-grandchildren Bonnie, Breagh and Aidan, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, her adopted daughters Caroline, Alison and Jackie, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Phil (The Duffer) Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her daughter Tracey’s home in Ballyfarsoon, Monasterevin, Eircode W34 RK58 on Thursday [August 28] from 3pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal on Friday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Monasterevin for 11am Mass.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/.

Funeral afterwards to St Evin’s Cemetery, Monasterevin.