Tributes paid to Kildare lady with 'a heart of gold'
Sally Kirwan (née Lynskey), Athy, Co Kildare passed on February 21 2025
Tributes have been paid to Sally Kirwan (née Lynskey), late of Crookett, Maganey, Athy, Kildare, who passed on February 21 2025.
Sally was surrounded by her loving family at Allen Ward, Naas General Hospital.
She is 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.
Heartfelt tributes paid this week included: “Condolences to mick paul james and all the lynskey and kirwan familys at this sad time .. Sally was a lovely friend to us and had a heart of gold .. we are truly going to miss her.”
And: “So sorry to hear of the passing of Sally. My deepest sympathies to her family, to my great primary school friend Marita and to all the Lynskey family. From all the Davis family in Kilmoroney.”
While another mourner wrote: “My sincere condolences to Michael at this sad time. Sally was a true lady - I will fondly remember her kind nature and welcoming smile during my visits over the past year. May she rest in peace.”
And another added: “My sincere condolences to Michael, Paul and Jimmy on the passing of Sally, she was a wonderful lady and i have fond memories of her from my childhood , rest in peace Sally.”
Special thanks have been expressed to all the nurses, doctors, MND Association of Ireland staff who helped Sally over the past three years, and particularly the staff at Allen Ward, Naas General Hospital for her end of life care.
Thanks also go to Rigney’s Funeral Directors, Athy for their funeral services.
A cremation service took place on Monday February 24 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.