The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) O'Brien (née Connolly) Friars Hill, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Hollymount, Mayo
February 16, 2026
Formerly of Davris, Hollymount, Co. Mayo.
Following a short illness, Bridie died peacefully at University Hospital Waterford on Monday, 16 February.
Predeceased by her parents Michael & Mary Delia Connolly, husband Billy, her brothers Joe, Séan and Patrick, sister-in-law Ita and nephew John. Deeply regretted by her loving family – her sisters: Kitty, Freddie, Mary and Teresa, her brothers: Miko and Willie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, friends, neighbours and carers.
May Bridie Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of Mary Waugh (née Daly) Station Rd, Thomastown, Kilkenny
February 14, 2026
The death has taken place of Mary Waugh nee Daly, Station road, Thomastown Co Kilkenny peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family. 14th February 2026.
Predeceased by her daughter Ann, Brothers and Sisters and her parents Paddy and Tessie. Sadly missed by her husband Christy, sons Johnny, Allen, David and Ian, daughters Christine and Carmel, Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Brothers Paddy, Mick, Brendan and Frank, Nieces and Nephews, extended family and many friends.
MAY MARY REST IN PEACE
In accordance with her wishes, Mary has donated her body to Medical Science at Trinty College, Dublin. A final act of generosity that will contribute to the education of future Doctors and the advancement of Medical Knowledge.
There will be no funeral at this time. A funeral mass and burial will take place at a later date, when Mary is returned to her family.
A message of sympathy can be left by using the condolence option below. Mary’s family would like to invite friends and neighbors to join them at O’Hara’s on Saturday 21st February from 5pm.
The death has occurred of John Joe Leahy 11 Noreview, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Castlecomer, Kilkenny
February 13, 2026
The death has taken place of John Joe Leahy, 11 Noreview, Thomastown Co Kilkenny and formerly of Maryville, Castlecomer Co Kilkenny peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. 3rd February 2026. Sadly missed by his Partner Maggie Parker, his son and daughter in law Sean and Stephanie, his daughter Kerry and family, grandchildren Kirsty, Sean and Jake, Brothers and Sister, extended family in Castlecomer, neighbours and his beloved dog Rosie.
MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE.
The death has occurred of Willie O'Keeffe Smithstown, Thomastown, Kilkenny
February 13, 2026
Willie, in his 91st year, passed away peacefully on Friday, 13th February 2026, surrounded by his family, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his wife Alice (née O’Neill), brother Paddy and sister Breda (Delaney).
Willie will be sadly missed by his loving family – daughters: Breda (O’Shea) and Margaret (Power), sons: Michael, Tom and Billy, sons-in-law: Tom and John, daughters-in-law: Mairead, Deirdre and Sharon, his grandchildren: Liam, Niamh, Ailís, Seán, James, Billy, Caoimhe, David, Sinéad, Orla, Dearbhail, Róisín, Éanna, Ciara, Marie and Billy, his brother John, sister-in-law Berry, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
MAY Willie REST IN PEACE.
The death has occurred of Gary Costelloe Portacarron, Oughterard, Galway / Thomastown, Kilkenny
January 25, 2026
Formerly of Thomastown, Kilkenny
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the death of Gary Costelloe, Lakeland, Portacarron, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Suddenly and unexpected in his home on Sunday, 25 January, 2026.
Predeceased by his brother John and mother Eileen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Annie, beloved children Aoife, Evan and Jack, his father Jim, brother Mark, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
The death has occurred of Ray McEntee Newtown, Thomastown, Kilkenny
January 18, 2026
The death has occurred of
Ray McEntee
Ray died peacefully on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny. He is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his family – his wife Mary (née O’Reilly) and children: Mary, Margaret, Patrick, Henry and Louise; in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister May, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Ray Rest in Peace.
The death has occurred of John Moore Columcille, Thomastown, Kilkenny
January 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Moore (FCCA) Columcille, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, after a short illness bravely borne, under the wonderful care of Mr David Fennelly & his Oncology team at The Blackrock Clinic, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents Dick & Mary and his brother Con. Sadly missed by his loving siblings Pauline, Richard, Eleanor and Noel, his sisters-in-law Bríd and Terry, nieces Casey, Mary and Erin, nephews Richard, Thomas and Philip, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May John Rest In Peace
