The death has occurred of Frances Roche (née Challoner) Grennan, Thomastown, Kilkenny
October 24, 2025
Frances died peacefully at home on Friday, 24 October. She is pre-deceased by her husband Stephen and sister Mary. Frances is deeply missed by her daughter Denise; sons: Daniel, Joe, Colm and Stephen; son-in-law Bill; daughters-in-law: Maria and Edelle; grandchildren: Danny, Katie, Liam, Cormac, Donnacha, Hazel, Luke, Grace, James and Frances; brothers: Liam and Seán; brother-in-law Jimmy; sisters-in-law: Lily, Laura and Margaret; extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Frances Rest in Peace
Reposing at her daughter Denise’s home in Pleberstown, Thomastown (R95 K446) on Tuesday, 28th October from 3pm to 8pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

The death has occurred of Valerie O'Reilly (née Crossley) Noreview Crescent, Thomastown, Kilkenny
October 24, 2025
Valerie died peacefully on Friday, 24 October at St Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown in the loving care of the Matron and Staff.
She was wife of the late Kevin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Ann; brothers: Brian, Robert and Dermot; nieces and nephew; brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
May Valerie Rest in Peace.
Reposing in St Columba’s Hospital Chapel, Thomastown from 6pm to 7pm on Monday with Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday in St Columba’s Hospital Chapel followed by interment in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

The death has occurred of Ger (Geraldine) Power (née Hoban) Carrickmourne, Thomastown, Kilkenny
October 22, 2025
The death has taken place of Ger (Geraldine) Power née Hoban, Carrickmourne, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Dangan Tce., Thomastown, peacefully at her home with her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Peggy and Larry Hoban. Sadly missed by her husband Richie, son Cliff, daughter Natasha, grandchildren Calvin, Bailey, Finn and Evie, brother Lar Hoban, sisters Mary and Margaret, son-in-law Sean Redmond and daughter-in-law Christine Power, extended family, neighbours and friends.
MAY GER REST IN PEACE.

The death has occurred of John Grace Mallfield, Thomastown, Kilkenny
October 16, 2025
The death has taken place of John Grace, Mallfield, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Grennan, Thomastown, peacefully at Gowran Abbey nursing home. Predeceased by his brothers Jim, William and Paddy, his sister Ellen and his parents Bill and Mary. Sadly missed by his brother Percy, sister Josie (Lannon) Nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
REST IN PEACE

The death has occurred of Jack Norris Greywood Road, Ballyhale, Kilkenny
September 22, 2025
Norris; Greywood Road, Ballyhale & late of Danesrath, Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny Jack (Formerly of The Department of Finance) passed away peacefully in the care of his family on 22nd September 2025.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Ned & Fr Tom, sister-in-law Mary, nieces Alma & Mary, nephews John & Edward, grandniece’s & grandnephews, work colleagues in The Department of Finance, extended family, neighbours & friends.
May Jack Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Johnny (Kerr) Kelly Castle Avenue, Thomastown, Kilkenny
September 15, 2025
Johnny passed away peacefully at his home on the 15th September 2025 in the loving care of his family. Johnny is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, his brother Pa and sister Joan, Much loved husband of Mary, beloved father of Trisha, Edel, Sinéad, Órla, Niamh and Aoife, Sons-in-Law Paul, Johnny, Crocky, John and Dryden, his grandchildren Aisling, Megan, Áine, Keelin, Caoimhe, Saoirse, Clíodhna, Fionn, Siobhan, Eoin and Ciara, great granddaughter Sophie. Johnny will be greatly missed by his extended family and many friends.
MAY JOHNNY REST IN PEACE

The death has occurred of Bernadette (Bernie) O'Neill (née Daly) 55 Cloghbrody Heights, Thomastown, Kilkenny
September 8, 2025
The Death has taken place of Bernie O’Neill née Daly, 55 Cloghabrody Heights, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Jerpoint West, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully at her residence on the 8th September 2025. Predeceased by her son Kristian, her sisters Rita and Ann, Brothers John, Billy and Jim. Sadly missed by her daughter Kelley, son Tony, Grandchildren Jack, Hannah, Cooper, Maisie, Jamie, Lauren and Ollie, great granddaughter Dolly-Rose, Son-in-Law John, Daughter-in-Law Tanya, Brothers Joe, Paddy, Brendan, Frank and Michael and sister Mary, brothers and sisters-in law and extended family, friends and good neighbours in Cloghabrody.

MAY BERNIE REST IN PEACE
The death has occurred of Peter Dempsey Mallfield, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Arklow, Wicklow
September 1, 2025
Peter Dempsey, Mallfield, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Connolly street Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Peter passed away on the 29th August 2025, Peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Beloved husband of Bríd and much loved father of Róisín and Naoise. Peter will be dearly missed by his family, brother Ned, sisters Betty, Jean and Maureen, brothers and sisters-in-laws, nephews and nieces, his mother-in-law Kitty, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Peter is predeceased by his brother Jim, sister-in-law Doloras, and his parents, Christine and Edward Dempsey.
MAY PETER REST IN PEACE
