Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, January 13 2026

William (Billy) Conway

The death has occurred of William (Billy) Conway, Lucan, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare.

CONWAY (Lucan, Co. Dublin and Leixlip, Co. Kildare) January 1 2026 (suddenly) whilst enjoying his final adventure abroad, William (Billy), beloved husband of the late Angela, née Gilligan; deeply mourned and sadly missed by his children Emma, Julie, Jeannette, Bryan and Annamarie, sons-in-law Rafael, David and Joseph, adored grandchildren Angela, Javier, Tadhg, Billy, Kaydence and Isabella, his good pal Peg, Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening (January 15) from 5pm to 8pm.

Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan on Friday morning (January 16) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by Cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Billy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Friday morning (Live only).

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Polio Survivors Ireland or Irish Kidney Association.

Webstream

https://lucanparish.com/our-parish/webcam/

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

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of William (Billy) Conway: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/WB80979777/donate.html

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John (Couchie) Doyle

The death has occurred of John (Couchie) Doyle, Old Road, Kildare Town, Kildare.

John (Couchie) Doyle, Old Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, January 11 2026, at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Peg, brothers Seamus, Joe and Michael. John will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Mary and Josie, brothers Anthony, Liam, Martin and Paul, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May John Rest In Peace

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town, on Wednesday (14th January) from 4pm - 7pm with rosary at 6.30pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town for requiem mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town. John's funeral mass will be live streamed through the webstream link below.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to "Kildare Town First Responders".

Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-brigids-parish-church

Angela Farrell (née Blaney)

The death has occurred of Angela Farrell (née Blaney), Firhouse, Dublin / Tallaght, Dublin / Kilcullen, Kildare.

Farrell (née Blaney), Angela (Late of Firhouse, and Tallaght, Dublin 24 and formerly of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare), January 9 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Frank and loving mam to Hilary, Grace, Fran and Sinéad. Predeceased by her sisters Patty and May. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, grandchildren, great grandchild, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village, on Wednesday (January 14) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday (January 15) at 10am, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Firhouse, following onto Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.churchservices.tv/firhouse

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

Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Angela Farrell (née Blaney): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AN28735707/donate.html

Eilish Fox (née Leonard)

The death has occurred of Eilish FOX (née Leonard), Naas, Kildare / Newcastle, Dublin.

Eilish Fox (nee Leonard) (Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Newcastle, Co. Dublin) - January 10, 2026, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at The Beacon Hospital.

Beloved wife of Tom and dear mother of Darren and Michelle; Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Christine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Poppy, Darcy, Phoebe and Leo, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, 55 South Main Street, Naas, W91 HX90. Removal on Thursday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass.

Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. House private please. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

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

“May She Rest in Peace”

Webstream:

Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Eilish FOX (née Leonard): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/EN29544192/donate.html

Kieran Groarke

The death has occurred of Kieran Groarke, Dublin 4, Dublin / Kilcock, Meath / Bohola, Mayo / Kilcock, Kildare.

Kieran Groarke, Dublin 4, formerly of Gallow, Kilcock, Co. Meath and Bohola, Co. Mayo.

Peacefully, in the care of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown surrounded by his loving family and previously in the care of Maynooth Lodge, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Predeceased by his parents, John & Kathleen, sister Hannah, and brother Raymond. Kieran will be sadly missed by his brothers Sean, Eamonn and Liam, sisters Maureen and Bridie, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and his numerous friends and neighbours.

May Kieran Rest in Peace

Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St., Kilcock (w23 xc90 - entrance at Books & Gifts) on Tuesday 13 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Funeral Mass at 11 am on Wednesday in the Church of the Assumption Coole, Summerhill, (w23 wac8) followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Dominic (Dom) Howe

The death has occurred of Dominic (Dom) Howe, Grangemellon, Athy, Kildare, R14 X880.

Dominic (Dom) Howe, Grangemellon, Athy, Co. Kildare, passed away peacefully on 12th January, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Howe, his brothers John, Paddy, Dan, Tony and Willie and his sisters Julia, Maisie and Joan.

Treasured husband of Ann, treasured father of Caroline, Sabrina and Shane, treasured grandfather of Finn, Oisín, Cian, Maxime and Louis, son-in-law Tom, daughter-in-law Amelie, his sisters Jennie, Kathleen, Lily, Nancy and Rita, brothers Michael and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Dominic will repose at his home Eircode R14 X880 on Wednesday 14th January from 5pm until conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Arriving to St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy on Thursday 15th January for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michaels (New) Cemetery.

House private at all other times please.

No flowers please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.parishofathy.ie/webcam/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Dominic (Dom) Howe: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/DD58189845/donate.html

Ciarán (Bob) Jolley

The death has occurred of Ciarán (Bob) Jolley, Naas, Kildare.

JOLLEY Ciarán (Bob) (Craddockstown, Naas Co. Kildare and formerly of Coolcarrigan) January 11 2026 (peacefully) at Tallaght Hospital.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary. Sadly missed by his family, loving son Rob and daughter-in-law Sineád, grandchildren Roisín and Orlaíth, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (W91 CDOK) on Wednesday the 14th of January from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral on Thursday, January 15 with Requiem Mass at 10.00am at The Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines followed by burial at Cruagh Cemetery, Rathfarnham.

Stephanie (Steph) McConville (née O'Connell)

The death has occurred of Stephanie (Steph) McConville (née O'Connell)

Leixlip, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin

McCONVILLE (née O’Connell), Stephanie (Steph) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin) January 10, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved wife of Cahal, much loved mother of Rory, Barry and Roisin, mother-in-law of Meriem, Caroline and Dave and a devoted grandmother to Eoin, Aidan, Cara, Charlotte and Fionn. Predeceased by her brother Peter.

Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Paul and David, sisters Yvonne, Hilary, Ann, Mary and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Tuesday evening (January 13) from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Stephanie will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium on Thursday morning (15th January) at 10am which may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to COPD Ireland.

May she rest in peace

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Donations to COPD Ireland: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/COPDSupportIreland