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RIP to the late Kevin Egan, Thomas (TC) Martin and Mick McHugh
The death has occurred of Kevin Egan
Strokestown, Roscommon / Leixlip, Kildare
Born November 3, 1944, Strokestown, County Roscommon – Died August 26, 2025.
Peacefully, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin, following a brief illness.
Kevin Egan, beloved husband of Rita, cherished father of Colin and Nicole.
Lived, in his own words, "all over" — calling Dublin, London, Toronto, Muskoka, and most recently, Leixlip, home throughout his 80+ years.
He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family, sister June, nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and nephews, extended relatives, and many friends across the globe.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Lucan on Friday, August 29, with family in attendance from 6pm until 8pm.
A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, August 30, at 2.15pm in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.
Funeral service: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
The death has occurred of Thomas (TC) Martin
O'Higgins Terrace, The Curragh Camp, The Curragh, Kildare
Retd Cavalry Corps, The Curragh Camp, Irish Defence Forces.
Peacefully, August 27, 2025, at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Martina (Val), daughter Serena, son Garry, grandchildren Devon and Gracie, Garry's partner Christine, brother Pat, sisters Hazel and Karen, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May TC Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 4pm on Friday (August 29) concluding with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St Brigids Church, The Curragh for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St Conleths Cemetery, Newbridge.
TC's Funeral Mass will be live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860 110.
The death has occurred of Mick McHugh
Sheriff Hill, Moone, Kildare.
August 27, 2025 peacefully in the loving care of all at St Vincent’s Hospital, Athy.
Sadly missed by his loving sisters Bernie and Maureen, nephews Thomas and Michael, nieces Jessica and Becky, relatives and friends.
May Mick’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Halligans Funeral Home, Station Road, Rathvilly (Eircode R93 C560) on Friday from 5pm concluding at 8pm.
Funeral arriving to The Church of The Holy Trinity, Moone on Saturday for 2.30pm Requiem Mass after which he will be laid to rest in Moone Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Derek Norton
Celbridge, Kildare / Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, Dublin and Telecom Éireann.
Passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Beloved husband of Patricia and much loved dad of Siobhán, Vivienne and Pádraig.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Lily and his brother Anthony.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife and children, son-in-law Keith, daughter-in-law Ingrid, grandchildren Anthony, Romy, Rachel, Eva and Leon, brothers Richard, Don and Martin, sister Elizabeth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours, and the staff at Glenashling Nursing Home.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Celbridge on Thursday evening (August 28th) between 5pm and 7pm.
Removal on Friday afternoon (August 29) to Newlands Cross Crematorium, for a celebration of Derek’s life, arriving at 1.30pm.
The Funeral Service may be viewed (live only) here: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis."
The death has occurred of Ann McMahon (née Cooney)
Moorefield Drive, Newbridge, Kildare
August 27, 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
Predeceased by her loving husband Gerry.
Sadly missed by her sons Garret, Aengus and Félim, daughters-in-law Clodagh and Linda, grandchildren Áine and Ruairí, sister Deirdre, niece Grainne, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Ann Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
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