Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, February 20 2026

Ciarán Kelly

The death has occurred of Ciarán Kelly, Lydican, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway / Athy, Kildare.

Ciarán Kelly, Lydican, Carnmore, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Kilmead, Athy, Co. Kildare.

February 18 2026. Predeceased by his mother Lil Kelly and father Frank Kelly and sister-in-law Bernie Kelly.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ciarán, dearly beloved husband of Theresa, much loved father to sons Eoin and Adam and daughters Lisa and Brónagh. Ciarán will be sadly missed by his sister Dolores, brothers Seamus, Francis and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and close friends.

Ciarán will repose at his home in Lydican (H91 YOT4), on Saturday the 21st of February from 1pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway (H91 YHO5), on Sunday February 22 at 12.30pm.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchtv.ie/claregalway

Burial afterwards in Renville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Addison Ireland.

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Christopher (Chris) Nolan
The death has occurred of Christopher (Chris) NOLAN, Newbridge, Kildare.

NOLAN, Christopher (Chris) (Newbridge, Co. Kildare) February 17 2026.

Loving father of Molly, Christopher, Thérèse. Devoted son of Dympna and his late father Christopher. Beloved brother of Maria, Kevin and Margaret. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, Deepa, Maya, extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at the residence of his sister Maria from 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 9 New Abbey, Castlemartin Lodge, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. R56NP77.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11.00 am. in Newbridge college followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium.

The Mass may be viewed on https://dominicansnewbridge.ie/live-streaming/

and the committal service may be viewed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

Family flowers only.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Alan Rawlins

The death has occurred of Alan RAWLINS, Kill, Kildare / Sixmilebridge, Clare.

Rawlins (Kill, Co. Kildare and formerly of Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare) - February 19, 2026, (unexpectedly but peacefully), in the tender care of the staff at Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home. Alan, beloved husband of the late Dorcas and dear father of Dorothy and Alan; Sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, Dorothy’s partner James, Alan’s partner Lesley, grandchildren Duane, Gerard, Alannah and Jamie, great grandson Casey, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Monday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, 55 South Main Street, Naas, W91 HX90.

Removal on Tuesday to St. John’s Church of Ireland, Kill arriving for 11am Service. Funeral immediately afterwards to Maudlins Cemetery, Naas. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. House private please.

Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

“May He Rest In Peace”

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Alan RAWLINS: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AR30390715/donate.html