Death Notices

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Beck Nore View Cresent, Thomastown, Kilkenny
April 29, 2025

(Formerly of Welwyn Garden, London) Jim died peacefully on Tuesday, 29th April in the wonderful care of the staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Jim is predeceased by his wife Terry, daughter Ann and sisters May, Kit, Rita, Nancy and Bernie. Jim is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving grandson John, granddaughter Ciara, very dear friends Helen & Philly Brennan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Jim Rest in Peace.

Reposing in the Mercy Side Chapel of the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, 30th April pausing for prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, followed by interment in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.


The death has occurred of Paul Madigan Templerainey, Arklow, Wicklow / Thomastown, Kilkenny / Gorey, Wexford
April 6, 2025

And late of Friar’s Hill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Passed away peacefully at home on the 6th April in the loving presence of his wife Miriam. Beloved, adored and best friend of his wife Miriam, son of Mary. Paul will be very sadly missed by his wife, mother, his best friend Mosh and all his large circle of friends, the extended Hamilton family in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and all of Miriam’s family, (the Murphy Family, Johnstown, Arklow).

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey (Y25 K122) on Friday 11th April from 4 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. Removal from Murphy’s Funeral Home on Saturday 12th April at 12.45 p.m. to St. David’s Church, Johnstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 1.30 p.m. followed by Burial in Ballycoogue Cemetery.

The family very much appreciate your support and kindness at this sad and difficult time and would be grateful if you would express your messages of sympathy on the Condolence link below this notice.


The death has occurred of Anne Minogue (née Doyle) Bawnsheha, Thomastown, Kilkenny / St. Mullins, Carlow
April 6, 2025

The death has occurred of
Anne Minogue (née Doyle),
Bawnskeha, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.
Anne passed away peacefully at St. Columba’s Hospital on 6th April 2025.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Eddie, her brother Pat, her sister Maureen, and other beloved close relatives. RIP.
Deeply loved and missed by her daughters, Majella and Louise; her son, Seamus; her sons-in-law, Cormac and William; her daughter-in-law, Susan; her 11 cherished grandchildren: Muireann, Aoibhinn, Sinéad, Joseph, Liam, Niamh, Meabh, Cáit, Aoife, Ella, and Olwyn.
Lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Anne; brothers-in-law, John and PJ; nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, her wonderful carers, and the caring staff of St. Columba’s.

MAY ANNE REST IN PEACE

Reposing in The Mercy Chapel, The Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, on Tuesday, 8th April, from 3:30 pm, concluding with prayers at 6:30 pm.
Removal from Bawnskeha to arrive for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 9th April at 11am at The Church of the Assumption, Thomastown,
followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.


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