RIP: Tributes pour in for Carlow lady who 'brightens up a room with her beautiful smile'

Tributes have poured in following the sad passing of a Carlow woman who will be missed greatly by many people.

Mollie Fitzgerald (née Kennedy) was from Seskin Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow and formerly of Kernanstown, Co Carlow.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on April 19th, 2026 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Beloved wife of the late Eamonn , and cherished sister of Betty, Clare and the late Nancy, Seamus, Michael, Liam and Bernie.

She will be sadly missed by her loving sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends, especially her good friend Pat.

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Mollie will repose at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq (R93 C863), on Tuesday April 21st, from 4pm until 8pm, pausing for Prayers at 7pm.

Removal from there on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. A private cremation will take place afterwards.

Kindly, Molly requested that only family flowers be sent, Donations if desired, To The Friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital and that Mass cards be omitted. Your understanding and support are deeply appreciated.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow for the compassionate and devoted care they provided to Mollie.

Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Molly, with one mourner writing,

"So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Mollie, what a wonderful lady, always caring for and looking after others, Our sympathies to all the family. May Mollie rest in peace".

Another message said, "Mol it has been my absolute pleasure to have cared for you. You'd brighten up a room with your beautiful smile and warm hugs. You will be missed so much. May your lovely gentle soul now Rest in peace".

"Was saddened to hear of molls passing. Such a kind lady with a good word for everyone she met. May molls gentle soul rest in eternal peace," another person said.