Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, December 29


The death has occurred of Sr. Francis Marie Bourke
Glasnevin, Dublin / Waterford / Wexford / Kilkenny / Newbridge, Kildare
BOURKE, Sister Francis Marie. Daughters of Mary and Joseph, Iona Road, Glasnevin and formerly of Waterford, Wexford, California, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and Peace in Christ, Kilkenny. On December 28, 2022. Deeply mourned by her loving family, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, her brother Nicholas, his wife Mary and her nieces and nephews.
Reposing at DMJ House, Iona Road on Thursday (December 29) from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Friday (December 30) to the Church of St. Columba, Iona Road, for Mass of the Resurrection at 10.30am, followed by burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery, Kilkenny estimated arrival time 2pm.
"Sleep in heavenly peace"
If you are unable to attend the Mass, it can be viewed live: Click here. You can leave your messages of condolences in the section below.
The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) Moloney (née Walsh)


Margaret (Peg) Moloney (nee Walsh), Clonmullion, Athy, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Naas Hospital on Wednesday 28th December. Predeceased by her husband Dom, siblings Tom, Thomas, Joseph, Brid, Maureen and Kathleen. She will be sadly missed by her loving children Julie, Richard, Sarah and Thomas, her grandchildren Lauren, Hope, Richard, Séan and Caitlín, great grandchild Adam, sons-in-law David and Cormac, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother Dom, sister Ann, nieces and nephews, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Peg will repose at her home on Saturday 31st December and Sunday 1st January, from 4pm until conclusion of prayers at 8pm each evening. Removal on Monday morning 2nd January at 11.40am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking on the following link Athy Parish Webcam. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery.
House private Monday morning please.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” below.
The death has occurred of Catherine Walsh (née Murphy)


Walsh, Catherine (nee Murphy), Highfield Estate, Newbridge, & formerly Liffey View, Newbridge, 28th December 2022, peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband John, sadly missed by her loving children Lorraine, Richard, Helena, Emma, Jonathan, Catherine & Vanessa, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law & partners, grandchildren, great grandchild, her twin brother Jimmy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, relatives & friends.
May Catherine Rest In Peace
Reposing at her residence from 4pm on Friday with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Anderson & Leahy funeral directors on Saturday morning at 11.15am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 12 noon Mass. Mass will be live streamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church. Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.
The death has occurred of Margaret Watson (née Tolan)


Formerly of Foxford, Co. Mayo. Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, daughters Natalie and Nadine, son Jonathan and their partners, grandchildren Billy, Oísin, Ella and Henry, brother John, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Margaret Rest in Peace
Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 4pm on Friday with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral service will take place in McWeys Funeral Home on Saturday at 12 midday. Removal afterwards by Glennons Funeral Directors to arrive at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin for cremation service at 2:30 pm which can be viewed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to "Teach Dara food bank".
The death has occurred of Allen Collinge
Moyglare Village, Maynooth, Kildare / Dublin 12, Dublin
Collinge, Allen, Moyglare Village, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and late of Iveagh Gardens, Crumlin Rd., Dublin 12 and Eircom, December 27th 2022, peacefully at Moyglare Nursing Home, Maynooth, deeply regretted by his loving wife Marion, brother Robert, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, extended family and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth (W23 V99E) on Thursday evening (Dec. 29th) from 4pm to 6pm. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth on Friday (Dec. 30th) at 1pm, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to SIMON by clicking on the following link : https://www.simon.ie/donate/
The death has occurred of Ellen (Nell) Cooney (née Maher)


Deeply regretted by her loving husband Des, children Tom, Des, Pat and Mary, son-in-law Brendan, daughters-in-law Josephine and Pam, grandchildren Aaron, Eoin, Roisín, Padráig, Ciarán, Aisling, Ella and Darragh, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, on Thursday evening (December 29th) from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday afternoon (via Rahin Road, Ballylinan) to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery.
Those who would like to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so in the 'Condolence' section below.