Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, October 7 2025

Francis (Frank) Corr

The death has occurred of Francis (Frank) Corr, London, Athy, Kildare / Kildangan, Kildare.

Corr Francis (Frank) Kildangan, Co. Kildare and late of Athy and London. Suddenly at his home October 2 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary. Beloved and devoted husband to Claire and much-loved brother to Plunkett.

Francis will be sadly missed and forever loved by his devoted wife and best friend Claire, brother Plunkett, cousin Carmel Delaney, nephews Sean and Nathan, grandniece and grandnephew, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and his wide circle of friends near and far.

Death leaves a heartache nothing can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

May Francis Rest in Peace

Francis will repose at his home in Kildangan, Co. Kildare (W34 DY62) on Tuesday from 3pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm.

Removal from his home on Wednesday morning to Our Lady’s of Victories Church Kildangan for Funeral Mass at 11am Followed by burial in St. Michael’s Old Cemetery, Athy. (Funeral Cortege will walk from St. Michael's Parish Church Athy (12.45pm) to St. Michael's Old Cemetery)

No Flowers, donations if desired to Laura Lynn Children's Hospice

Donation Box in the Church

Donations in lieu of flowers to LauraLynn Children's Hospice in Memory of Francis (Frank) Corr: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/FF09881107/donate.html

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Jim Corrigan

The death has occurred of Jim Corrigan, Kilcullen, Kildare / Hollywood, Wicklow.

Jim Corrigan, Abbeyawn, Old Kilcullen, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare & Late of Hollywood Co.Wicklow.

Who died on October 6 2025 peacefully at Naas general hospital.

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Anne, sons John, Garrett and James, daughters Anne Marie, Mary and Helen, brothers Pat and Peter, sister Sheila and predeceased by his parents Andrew and Mary, brothers Frank, Andy, Sean, and sister Eileen, sons-in-law Cathal and Danny, daughters-in-law Claire and Marie. His adored 16 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

"May Jim Rest In Peace"
Reposing at his residence (Eir code R56 V229) on Wednesday Oct 8 from 12 noon with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from there on Thursday morning Oct 9 to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid's, Kilcullen arriving for 11am funeral Mass which may be viewed at: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen

House Private on Thursday morning please. Followed by burial in Hollywood cemetery.

Walter (Wally) Elliott

The death has occurred of Walter (Wally) ELLIOTT, Ranelagh, Dublin / Kildare / Woodsgift, Kilkenny.

ELLIOTT, Walter (Wally) (Ranelagh, Dublin and formerly Kildare) October 4 2025 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4.

Beloved husband of Mary. Predeceased by his brother Billy.

Sadly missed by his family, his sisters May and Nora, brother David, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Aungier Street on Tuesday October 7 from 4.00 pm. until 6.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday October 8 at 12.00 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Graine, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny, followed by burial at the adjoining cemetery.

Rita Ferry (née Byrne)

The death has occurred of Rita Ferry (née Byrne), Cherrywood Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin / Kildare.

Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Lourdesville Nursing Home, Kildare Town surrounded by her loving family.

Wife of the late Charlie and sister of the late Carmel, Essie, Lily, May and Joe.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Bríd and Ann, son Colm, son-in-law Dean, grandchildren Emma, Aoife, Daniel, Ollie and Lucas, brother John, sister Phyllis, brothers and sisters In Law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Rita rest in peace.

Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town on Wednesday from 5pm with rosary at 7pm.

Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at Our Lady of Victories Church, Kildangan for requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Newlands Cross Cemetery, Dublin.

Rose Hicks (née Morgan)

The death has occurred of Rose Hicks (née Morgan), Dunbrin, Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois.

In the loving care of the staff in St. Anne's Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy.

Predeceased by her husband George. Deeply regretted by her loving children Ray, David and Sharon, son-in-law Ned, daughter-in-law Trisha, grandchildren Leona, Cian, Katie, Eoin, Sinéad and Darragh, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at her daughter Sharon's residence, Ballinree, Barrowhouse (R14 F251) on Tuesday evening (October 7) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Wednesday afternoon to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Barrowhouse for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friend's of St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy.

House private on Wednesday please.

Noel Leacy

The death has occurred of Noel Leacy, Anneville, Clonard, Meath / Leixlip, Kildare.

Noel, peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Predeceased by his wife Phylis, parents Joe and Johanna, brothers Eamon, Liam, Francis and Oliver.

Sadly missed by his loving children Sandra, Paul and Aidan, daughters-in-law Liz and Rena, grandchildren Amy, Jason, Adam, Becky, Eoghan and Luke, great-grandchildren Archie, Freddie, Indie, AJ and Dottie, brother Joe, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Noel Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Joe (Jody) Murphy

The death has occurred of Joe (Jody) Murphy, Wogansfield, Leixlip, Kildare / Maynooth, Kildare

Murphy, Joe (Jody), Wogansfield, Leixlip and late of Newtown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

October 5 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, following an illness bravely borne.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Dympna, children Robert, Alan and Laura, daughter-in-law Deborah, son-in-law Paul, Pal's adored grandchildren Patrick, Leigh, Joseph, Laurie, Jodie and Jamie, brothers Lenny, Noel and Loughlin, sisters Rita and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives, a large circle of friends and his furry friend Holly.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his daughter Laura's residence in Woganfields, Leixlip on Wednesday from 4pm - 8pm with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from his daughter's residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Thursday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery. 

House Private on Thursday please

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.

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity

Thomas O'Halloran

The death has occurred of Thomas O'Halloran, Derries View, Kilberry, Athy, Kildare.

In the loving care of the staff of Naas General Hospital. Sadly missed by his wife May, sons Aidan and Gary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (October 7) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

Removal at 10.30am on Wednesday morning (October 8) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.