Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, February 27 2025

Martin Cardiff

The death has occurred of Martin Cardiff, Pairc Bhride, Athy, Kildare.

Martin Cardiff. Formally of 41 Pairc Bhride, Athy.

Died peacefully in Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home Portlaoise on 24th February 2024.

Predeceased by his brothers John, Declan and Malachy.

Mourned by his wife Mary and brothers Tony and Damien and extended family.

Rest in Peace

A private family cremation has taken place. May he Rest in Peace.

Sally Kirwan (née Lynskey)

The death has occurred of Sally Kirwan (née Lynskey). Late of Crookett, Maganey, Athy, Kildare.

The death of Sally occurred on February 21 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Allen Ward, Naas General Hospital.

Survived by her loving husband Michael, sons Paul and James, grandchildren Alfie, Jenson, Killian and Jorgie, daughter-in-law, aunt, brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.

Special thanks to all the nurses, doctors, MND Association of Ireland staff who helped her over the past 3 years and particularly the staff at Allen Ward, Naas General Hospital for her end of life care and Rigney’s Funeral Directors, Athy for their funeral services.

Cremation service took place on Monday 24 February and death notice was delayed until afterwards at deceased’s request. 

Donations in Sally's memory can be made to the Wool in School project - https://woolinschool.com/knitting

May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

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Raymond (Ray) Lynch

The death has occurred of Raymond (Ray) Lynch, Courtown Bridge, Kilcock, Kildare.

Lynch, Raymond (Ray), Courtown Bridge, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and Boston, USA, peacefully, but unexpectedly.

Deeply regretted by his loving parents Sean and Anna, brothers Keith and Gary, sister Jennifer, sisters-in-law Colette and Linda, brother-in-law Neil, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Ireland and Boston.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock on Friday from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

Removal on Saturday by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors at 11.30am to arrive in St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock for 12pm funeral mass, followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kilcock

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the webstream section below.

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Pastoral Centre, Boston by clicking on the following link : https://www.ipcboston.org/donate

For all enquires, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Webstream Funeral Service: https://www.kilcockandnewtownparish.ie/webcam/

Margaret (Mag) O'Connell (née McCarton)

The death has occurred of Margaret (Mag) O’Connell (née McCarton), Kilcullen, Kildare.

Margaret (Mag) O’Connell Née McCarton, Brannockstown, Naas, Co.Kildare.

Who died on Feb 25 2025 at Naas general hospital surrounded by her loving family

Predeceased by her son Daniel very deeply regretted by her loving husband Daniel, sons Kevin, David, Noel and Ger, daughters-in-law Síobhan, Betty and Eunice, brothers Ger and Tom, sister Nan, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.

“May Margaret Rest In Peace”

Reposing at her residence (Eircode W91 CX7Y) on Thursday Feb 27 from 4pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal from there on Friday morning 28th to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid’s Kilcullen, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass which maybe viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen

Followed by funeral to St Brigid’s cemetery.