Kildare Death Notices for Saturday, November 8 to Monday, November 10, 2025

The death has occurred of Michael O'Gorman

Naas, Kildare / Rathdowney, Laois

Suddenly on October 30, 2025

He is pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Agnes O’Gorman, brothers Eugene and Fergal and sister Geraldine.

Sadly missed by his loving brothers Liam, Pat and Thomas, sisters, Noeleen, Paula and Avril, aunt Noreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbors and friends. 

Reposing on Friday from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas W91 VY71.

Removal on Saturday to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass.

Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to Epilepsy Ireland.

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

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/ 

"Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis"

The death has occurred of Paul Mooney

Ballinure, Rathangan, Kildare

Peacefully, November 9, 2025, at Tullamore Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his brother Anthony and sister Ann.

Paul will be sadly missed by his sister in law Thrish, niece Antoinette, nephews Brendan, Mel, Rossa, Cathal, Aidan and Stephen.

Paul will also be deeply missed by Elaine, Molly and Sam, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.  

May Paul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

The death has occurred of Phil (Mary) Higgins

Highfield Estate, Newbridge, Kildare

November 9, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Curragh Lawns Nursing home.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Tommy.

Sadly missed by her loving family, Bridget, Michael, Noel, John, Tony, Margaret, Sandra & Brian, sister Ann, brothers Mickey, Peter & Tony, brother & sisters in law, Liam, Betty, Alice, Peggy & Ann, sons & daughter in law, Vincent, Siobhan & Emmet, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours & friends.

May Phil Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge, on Tuesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass.

Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Funeral afterwards to St Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Brendan Kirby

Sutton, Dublin / Monasterevin, Kildare

November 8, 2025.

Eldest son of the late Tim and Maureen Kirby.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Carmel and beloved daughters, Mary and Catherine. Grandad to Brendan, Aidan and Louis.

Eldest brother of Tom and John, pre-deceased by brothers, Michael and Tim. Sadly missed by son-in-law, Matthew, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. 

"May He Rest In Peace."

Funeral Arrangements Later.

The death has occurred of Patrick Martin

Ballymore Eustace, Kildare

The sad death has occurred of Patrick Martin, who died peacefully with his family by his side after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Rosemary and cherished father of Rebecca and Kate.

Sadly missed by his loving family and grandchildren Cian, Niamh, Daisy and William, sons-in-law Scott and David, extended family and friends. 

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at William Houghton Funeral Directors, Preston

Patrick’s Mass can be viewed on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12 noon on the following link: https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view

Password: 467 - 7217

Family flowers only and donations to Alzheimer’s society via the following link: https://patrickmartin.muchloved.com/

The death has occurred of Frank Curran

Windy Arbour, Dublin 14, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare

Retired Inspector, An Garda Síochána.

November 7, 2025, in the wonderful care of the HASU unit, Mater Hospital, after a short illness.

Loving and much-loved husband of Linda (nee Pasley), and beloved father of Daniel and Joanne (Collins).

Grampa to Eoin, Dara and Jamie. Very sadly missed by Eugene, and by Jamie’s mom Tanya.

Loved and missed by his sister Anne and brother Noel, sisters-in-law Jean and Finnuala, brothers-in-law Ted and Terry, nieces and nephews, also by Maurine and Oyenka, and a very wide circle of neighbours, friends and colleagues.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 7pm.

A service to celebrate Frank’s life will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 3.15pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Cemetery followed by cremation.

"Until the end of time."

Funeral Mass: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

The death has occurred of Philip Moran

Leixlip, Kildare / Aughnasheelin, Leitrim

Moran, Philip, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Aughnasheelin, County Leitrim and formerly of ESB.

November 9, 2025, peacefully at home, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved brother of the late Michael.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, children Danielle, Jack and Niall, Jack's partner Caoimhe, cherished granddaughter Rosie, brothers Fintan, Brian, Phelim and Gerard, sisters Marita and Yvonne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

May Philip Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (22 Ryemont Abbey, Leixlip) on Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm, with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.

Those who wish to leave a personal message / condolence for the family, please visit the "condolences" section on RIP.ie.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity

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) 868 230.

The death has occurred of Bernadette O'Connor (née O'Halloran)

Churchview Lawns, Prosperous, Kildare / Shanballa, Knocknagree, Cork

November 9, 2025, peacefully at Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home, Naas.

Beloved mother of the late Sean and Tim.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, children Una, Owen and Eileen, grandchildren Antoinette, Tadgh, Hannie, Nora and John, great grandchildren Thomas and Jack, brothers Batt, Br Giles (O.S.A.) and Andy, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

May Bernadette Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Tuesday from 4pm, followed by removal at 7pm to arrive at The Church of Our Lady and St Joseph, Prosperous for 7.30pm evening prayers.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://prosperousparish.net/webcam

Those who wish to leave a personal message / condolence for the family, please use the "condolences" section on RIP.ie. 

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) 868 230.

The death has occurred of Peadar (Peter) McDonagh

116 Castletown, Leixlip, Kildare, W23Y3E7 / Kilfree Junction, Gurteen, Sligo

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 8, 2025.

Pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Mary, brother Josie and nephew Enda.

Beloved husband of Mary (née Costello) and much loved father of Michelle (Ceallaigh), Elaine (Bourke), Karen (Keane) and Damien.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers Matty (USA), Pat and Seán, sister Freda Connaughton (Lanesborough), sons-in-law Padraig, Geoffrey and Martin, grandchildren Pearse, Calbhach, Éblana, Conán, Caolán, Charlotte, Matthew, Amelia and Daniel, brother in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at the family home at 116 Castletown, Leixlip, Co.Kildare (W23 Y3E7) from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, November 10.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11am on Tuesday November 11 in the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip, County Kildare, followed by removal to Gurteen, County Sligo for burial in Gurteen Cemetery at 3.30pm.

Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via: https://churchmedia.tv/our-ladys-nativity

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Childhood Cancer Ireland via www.feehilys.ie/pay.

Condolences may be left privately at www.feehilys.ie, via RIP.ie or by traditional manner.

All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071 915 9999 / 087 241 1114.

The death has occurred of Giselle Mentos

Kilcullen, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving sister Denise and best friends Aisling and Catherine in the kind care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Pre-deceased by her loving parents Margaret and Peppe Suris Mentos and nephew Anthony Jordan.

Giselle will be forever loved and sadly missed by her sister, her best friend’s, brother-in-law Leo, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family and all who knew and loved her from around the world.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, (Eircode W91 CDOK) on Monday, November 10 from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 11 at 11.30am in Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid, Kilcullen (R56 R271) followed by Burial in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Kilcullen.

To leave a message of condolence for Giselle's family, please visit the Condolences section on RIP.ie.

Funeral Mass: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen

The death has occurred of Cissy O'Leary (née Kenny)

Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Kildare / Ardclough, Kildare

November 9, 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Naas Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Paddy, brothers, sisters and son-in-law Micheál.

Sadly missed by her sons & daughters Marie, Pa, Paul (Georgie) Siobhan, Declan, Grainne, Sean, Tina & Deirdre, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Thomas, sister Tess, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Cissy Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge from 4pm on Monday with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass.

Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.

Funeral afterwards to St Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.

House Strictly Private at all times please.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired to The Friends of Naas Hospital.

Donations box in the Church.