Parish Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths

Martin Dunne, Canterbury, Kent, England died December 31st 2019 in Kent.

Son of the late John and Kathleen Dunne, 89 St. Killian’s Crescent, Carlow. Sadly missed by his wife Jenny, sons Justin and Michael, daughter Sarah, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Fuenral arrangements to be confirmed.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Mary Walsh, Killenora, Bennekerry, Carlow died December 31st 2019 aged 97years at Sonas Nursing Home, Tullow. Sadly missed by her son John-Joe, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Thursday (Jan 2nd) from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private, please.

Patrick J. (Pat) COMERFORD

Pat Comerford died December 29th 2019 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, formerly of Loughinny, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny, Retired Teagasc, Oak Park. Beloved husband of Anne and much loved father of Gerard, Mary, Anne, Teresa and Brian. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers Eamon and Phil, sister Alice, sons-in-law John, Brian and William, daughter-in-law Siobhán, grandchildren Sinead, Ronan, Gemma, Brian, Andrew, Aoife, Conor, John, Ian, Anna, Alex, Gavin, Orla and Morgan, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at his home (R93A2T4) on Monday from 3pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Holy Family, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.

Patrick Mulligan died December 24th 2019 at University Hospital, Waterford, formerly of Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan. Retired Psychiatric Nurse. Predeceased by his son Fergal. Beloved husband of Joan and much loved father of Mary and Dermot. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, brothers Seamus and Eamon, daughter-in-law Grace, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to NCBI, Carlow Branch. House private please.

Eileen Delaney, Leatherhead, London, England and formerly of The Moate, Tinryland, Carlow and Calverstown, Co. Kildare.

Cherished sister of Celia.

She will be sadly missed by her loving sister, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Eileen Rest In Peace

Funeral Mass on Thursday, 19th December, at 11a.m in St. Joseph’s Church, Tinryland, Carlow, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

William Kennedy, Sandhills, Carlow and formerly of Greenhills, Dublin, December 13th 2019 in the loving care of Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow. Sadly missed by his loving wife Angela, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing on Sunday morning (Dec 15th) from 10am in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow followed by removal at 11.45am to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea, to arrive for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Ger (Slaw) Brennan of 116 J.K.L Avenue, Carlow, passed away peacefully, at his home, on December 12th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Tina and adored father of Aaron, Jamie and Lar.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter-in-law Hannah, brothers Jimmy, Larry and Murt, sisters Mary, Geraldine and Teesy, mother-in-law Josie, father-in-law Dave, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Ger Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Barrack St, Carlow from 3pm on Friday with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Saturday at 10.30am to The Holy Family Church, Askea arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen and Capuchin Friary, Carlow.

The death has occurred of Bridie LAMBERT (née Doyle), Sharon Avenue, Brownshill Road and Dublin Street, Carlow

Bridie LAMBERT

Bridie Lambert died December 8th (peacefully) in the loving care of Hillview Nursing Home in her 96th year. Predeceased by her loving husband John Joe, sons Baby Francis and Leo and son-in-law John. Sadly missed by her loving sons Matthew and J.J., daughters Áine, Teresa, Julie and Beatrice, sister Anne, sons-in-law Michael, Shem and George, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Monday from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Stephen O’DRISCOLL, 21 The Laurels, Carlow

Stephen O’DRISCOLL

Stephen O’ Driscoll of 21 The Laurels, Tullow Rd, Carlow, passed away, on December 7th, 2019, after a tragic accident. Beloved son of Barry and Julie, cherished brother of Chloe, much loved father of Cáil and adored grandson of Paddy and Anne O’Driscoll, Tom Kelly and the late Sheila Kelly. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, son, sister, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Stephen Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St, Carlow from 5pm on Tuesday with Prayers at 7 pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday in The Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in Skeoughvosteen Cemetery, Skeoughvosteen, Co. Kilkenny.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

Stephen O’ Driscoll of 21 The Laurels, Tullow Rd, Carlow, passed away, on December 7th, 2019, after a tragic accident. Beloved son of Barry and Julie, cherished brother of Chloe, much loved father of Cáil and adored grandson of Paddy and Anne O’Driscoll, Tom Kelly and the late Sheila Kelly. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, son, sister, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Stephen Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St, Carlow from 5pm on Tuesday with Prayers at 7 pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday in The Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in Skeoughvosteen Cemetery, Skeoughvosteen, Co. Kilkenny.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

The death has occurred of Veronica (Vera) O’CONNOR, McGamhna Road, Carlow

Veronica (Vera) O’CONNOR

Veronica (Vera) O’Connor, McGamhna Road, Carlow, died December 5th at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by her family, relations, friends and neighbours.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Sunday morning from 10.30am followed by removal at 11.45am to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Michael CORCORAN, London and formerly of Laburnum Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow

Michael CORCORAN

Michael Corcoran, London and formerly of Laburnum Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow Died December 4th in London. Eldest son of the late Jimmy and Helen Corcoran. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margareta, daughter Corrina, son Cody, son-in-law James, Cody’s partner Rachael, father-in-law Alf, granddaughters Helaina and Elsa, sisters Gertrude, Paula, Avril, Regina and Sandra, brothers Jimmy and Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Michael Corcoran, London and formerly of Laburnum Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow, died December 4th, in London. Eldest son of the late Jimmy and Helen Corcoran. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margareta, daughter Corrina, son Cody, son-in-law James, Cody’s partner Rachael, father-in-law Alf, granddaughters Helaina and Elsa, sisters Gertrude, Paula, Avril, Regina and Sandra, brothers Jimmy and Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Funeral Service on Thursday, January 2nd 2020 at 3.30pm in Kemnal Park Cemetery & Ceremonial Park, Chislehurst, London BR7 6RR followed by cremation.