The death has occurred of Michael O'Neill Station Road, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Ballyhale, Kilkenn

The death has taken place of Michael O’Neill, Station Road, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. 14th June 2025. Predeceased by his wife Mary O’Neill, fondly remembered by his daughter Elaine, Son Michael and grandson Matthew.Michael worked for Irish Rail for over 35 years, Which was a huge part of his life, Michael also loved gardening.

MAY MICHAEL REST IN PEACE

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Reflection

The miracle of the loaves and fish does not happen in a spectacular way, but almost discreetly. … The bread increases as it passes from hand to hand. And as the crowd eats, they realize that Jesus is taking care of everything. …
In addition to eating, however, we cannot forget being satisfied. The crowd is satisfied because of the abundance of food and also because of the joy and amazement of having received it from Jesus! We certainly need to nourish ourselves, but we also need to be satisfied, to know that the nourishment is given to us out of love. In the Body and Blood of Christ, we find his presence, his life given for each of us. He not only gives us help to go forward, but he gives us himself—he makes himself our travelling companion; he enters into our affairs, he visits us when we are lonely, giving us back a sense of enthusiasm. This satisfies us, when the Lord gives meaning to our life, to our darkness, our doubts.
Pope Francis Homily for Most Holy Body and Blood
June 23, 2019