Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, January 9 2026

Isobel Bew

The death has occurred of Isobel Bew, Mountain View, Myshall, Carlow / Athy, Kildare.

Isobel Bew, Mountain View, Myshall, Co. Carlow and formerly of Athy, Co.Kildare.

Peacefully, on December 31 2025.

Isobel, beloved wife of the late Clive.

Sadly missed by her family & close friends.

May Isobel's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

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Pat Buckley

The death has occurred of Pat Buckley, St Evin's Park, Monasterevin, Kildare.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Naas Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Breda, family Siobhàn, Fionnuala, Gordon and Enda, grandchildren Ruarì, Jenna and Ailish, brother Tony, sons-in-law David and Joe, daughters-in-law Lisa and Joanne, sisters-in-law Margaret and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Pat Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (eircode W34 XH04) on Friday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 9:30am arriving St Peter and Paul's Church, Monasterevin for Requiem Mass at 10am.

Funeral afterwards to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium for Committal Service at 12:45pm.

​Pat's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on http://www.monasterevinparish.ie/

Pat's Committal Service will be streamed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

House Private outside of Reposing Time, Please.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of Naas Hospital.

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Christine Callan

The death has occurred of Christine Callan (née Cross), Derrycrib, Donadea, Kildare / Prosperous, Kildare.

Callan, (née Cross), Christine, Derrycrib, Donadea and late of Prosperous, Co. Kildare.

January 7 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital.

Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary and wife of the late Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving children James and Patrick, daughters-in-law Nikita and Shannon, grandchildren Aoibhe, Lilly, Martin, Thomas and Patrick, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.

May Christine Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous, (W91T62P) on Tuesday (Jan. 13) from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm.

Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Wednesday (Jan. 14) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at Christ the King Church, Cooleragh for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass and Committal Service 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 can be made in memory of Christine to Dog Trust Ireland which can be made in the "donate" section below.

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://cooleraghstaplestownparish.com/webcam/

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Donations in lieu of flowers to Dogs Trust in Memory of Christine Callan (née Cross): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CN19804301/donate.html

Peter Feeney

The death has occurred of Peter Feeney, Clontarf, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare.

​In Loving Memory of Peter Feeney.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Feeney. (Formerly of Clontarf, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and Drumcliff, Co Sligo) who passed away peacefully on January 6 2026 in the familiar surroundings at his son Philip’s home.

Peter was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Ethel for 31 wonderful years. He was a devoted father to Philip and Colm and a cherished brother to his own sisters and brothers Anne, Sadie and Margaret. (Predeceased) Paddy, Roddy, Michael and Bridie.

Known for his compassionate heart and caring nature, Peter took his greatest joy in being an amazing grandfather to Kaelan, Casey, Aine and Ciara, who will forever remember his gourmet dinners, sandwiches and stories.

He lived his life with kindness and an unwavering dedication to his family, leaving behind a legacy of love that will never be forgotten.

He will also be very sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Peig, Margaret and Mary, his many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and good neighbours of Clontarf, Leixlip and Drumcliff, Co Sligo.

The family would like to say a special thank you to all the staff at The Mater hospital and the paramedics who cared for Peter.

“May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.”

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Arthritis Ireland or As I Am Ireland via the below links:

https://www.arthritisireland.ie/ or https://asiam.ie/

Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Tuesday afternoon January 13 from 3pm to 5pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning January 14 to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. Co Kildare.

Patrick James (PJ) Gallagher

The death has occurred of Patrick James (P.J.) Gallagher, Woodlands, Castledermot, Kildare / Ballina, Mayo.

Patrick James (PJ) Gallagher, Woodlands, Castledermot and late of Ballina, Co. Mayo passed away peacefully at Naas General Hospital on December 27 2025.

Predeceased by his wife Josie, his parents, brothers and sisters.

P.J. will be sadly missed by his son and daughters Joann, Eugene and Vanessa, grandchildren Erin, James, Sadie and Molly, son-in-law Patrick, daughter-in-law Louise, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Arriving to St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Cathedral Road, Abbeyhalfquarter, Ballina, Co.Mayo on Friday January 9 2026 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

Livestream link to crematorium https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming

user code MT16.

Thompson Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live web cam interruptions or issues.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://ballinaparish.org/watch-live/

Cremation/burial: https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming code: “MT16”

John (Johnny) Harpur

The death has occurred of John (Johnny) Harpur, Loughbollard, Clane, Kildare / Wexford.

Harpur, John (Johnny), Loughbollard, Clane, Co. Kildare and late of Tullycanna, Co. Wexford. January 7 2026, peacefully at Naas Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his loving daughter Jean, sons-in-law Mick and Eamon and grandson Stephen. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Mary and Phil, sons John and David, son-in-law Seamus, daughters-in-law Martina and Maggie, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Billy, extended family and friends.

May John Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane, (W91YPX4) on Sunday (Jan. 11) from 2pm - 6pm, with prayers at 5.30pm. Removal from his residence on Monday (Jan. 12) at approx. 10am to arrive at the Church of St. Patrick & St. Brigid, Clane for 10:30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery.

House Private on Monday Morning 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.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of Naas Hospital. (Donation box in Funeral Home and Church.)

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

Ann McDonagh

The death has occurred of Ann McDonagh, Newbridge, Kildare / Ballymote, Sligo.

The death has occurred of Ann McDonagh late of Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Peacefully on December 25 2025.

A Funeral cortege will take place on Tuesday Jan 13 2026 at 12 noon starting at Newbridge Parish Centre down the main street & stopping for a blessing at the Dominican College Church.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11.00am in Immaculate Conception Church, Ballymote, Co Sligo with burial afterwards in Ballymote Cemetery.

All welcome to attend.