For, lo, the winter is past,
the rain is over and gone;
the flowers appear on the earth;
the time of the singing of birds is come.
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
Notices
January 25th, 2023
Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.
Thomas Holdcroft
January 24th, 2023
The deeper your love, the higher it goes;
every cloud is a flag to your faithfulness.
Soar high in the skies, O God!
Cover the whole earth with your glory!
Psalm 57:10-11
Carlow Rainbows Group
December 15th, 2022Carlow Rainbows Group offer a niine session Peer Support Programme for children aged 7 – 12 who have experienced loss through the death of a close relative or the separation of their parents. Programmes are free to participants. If you are interest, please contact Anne on 087 6636499. We are now offering similar programmes for teenagers aged 13 to 16. Programmes will commence on Monday, 3rd October 2022.
Val (Patrick) KEATING Beechwood Park, Pollerton, Carlow
December 14th, 2022Val (Patrick) Keating, December 14th 2022 peacefully, at home.
Beloved husband of Anne (nee Doyle). Sadly missed by his loving wife, sisters Colette and Rose, brothers-in-law Johnny and Peader, niece Aisling, nephews Ferghal, Kevin, Gavin and Liam-Anthony, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brother Liam.
May Val Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Kay SHANAGHY (née O’Sullivan) “St. Joseph’s”, 62 Highfield, Dublin Road, Carlow
December 13th, 2022Kay Shanaghy, December 13th 2022 (unexpectedly) at the Mater Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved wife of the late Liam and adoring mother of the late Daniel. Sadly missed by her loving daughters AnnMarie and Rosemary, son David, brother Michael, sisters Maureen and Peggy, sons-in-law Stephen and Nick, daughter-in-law Hazel, cherished grandchildren Eric, Andrew, Niall, Jane and Liam, brothers-in-law Noel, D.J and John, sisters-in-law Mary and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Michael KINSELLA Askea Lawns, Tullow Road, Carlow
December 5th, 2022Michael Kinsella, Askea Lawns, Tullow Road and formerly of Ballyhide, Carlow, December 5th 2022 (peacefully) in the tender care of Hillivew Nursing home, surrounded by his loving family with his Hillview family.
Beloved husband of Peggy and much loved Dad of Irene and Dermot.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, brother Pat, sister Sheila Amond, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Emily and Elliott, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Ann and by his parents, brothers and sisters.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 1pm in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Elizabeth (Betty) TIMMONS (née Byrne) Carlow
December 2nd, 2022Elizabeth (Betty) Timmons (née Byrne) “Mount Bernard” Quinagh, Carlow & formerly of St. Fiacc’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, December 2nd 2022 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving children.
Beloved wife of the late Declan and much loved mother of Linda, Caroline, Madeleine, Norah, Declan, Elizabeth, Michelle, Ciara, Aoife and Valerie.
Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, brothers Harry and Ger, sisters Bridie, Connie and Margaret, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by her grandson Seán and by her sisters Dorothy and Marie.
May Betty Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Tinryland. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Noel Nolan Fr. Byrne Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Friarstown, Carlow
November 28th, 2022Noel Nolan Late of Friarstown, Bennekerry.
28th November, 2022. Peacefully, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, in the compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at The District Hospital, Carlow.
Predeceased by his baby daughter Mary, beloved son of the late Joe and Ciss and brother of the late Helen, Jim, John and Donie.
Noel will be sadly missed by his loving wife Angela, daughter Sandra, sons Robert, Daniel and Jamie, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Katie and Jackson, aunt Breda, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours, friends and especially all his friends in the Classic Vintage Scene.
May Noel Rest In Peace.
Funeral on Thursday morning at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Church, Bennekerry, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Mary Hayles 5 Grange Court, Pollerton Big, Carlow / Graiguenamanagh, Carlow
November 27th, 2022Mary (formerly of 12 Tinnahinch) died peacefully at Beechwood Nursing Home, on 27th November.
Predeceased by her brother Henry and sister Stella and deeply regretted by her brothers Jim and Paddy and sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11am in Duiske Abbey and burial afterwards at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Tinnahinch.
Tom KEHOE 10 Millennium Court, Tullow Rd., Carlow
November 26th, 2022Tom Kehoe, 10 Millennium Court, Tullow Rd and formerly of 44 Avondale Drive, Hanover, Carlow, passed away on November 26th 2022 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Siobhan, Debbie, Thomas, Howard, Alan, Edel and Adrian.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Micheal, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Tom Rest In Peace
Requiem Mass at 10am on Thursday in The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (Victorian Chapel) to arrive for Cremation Service at 2.30pm.
Teresa BYRNE 9 Larkfield, Rathnapish, Carlow
November 19th, 2022Teresa Byrne, November 19th 2022 at home.
Beloved wife of the late Edward.
Sadly missed by her loving sons Ned and Joe, daughter Ciara, brother Jack, sisters Nellie, Jo and Agnes, son-in-law Kieran, daughter-in-law Andrea, adored grandchildren Colin, Rachel, Aoife, Evan, Conor, Niamh, Darragh, David and Aidan, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Teresa Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass at 2pm on Monday in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mary DOWLING Chapelstown, Carlow
November 17th, 2022Mary Dowling, Chapelstown, Carlow, November 17th 2022 at University Hospital, Waterford.
Predeceased by her parents Bill and Peggy, brothers, sister and daughter-in-law Sharon.
Sadly missed by her loving son Brendan, grandchildren Dearbhla and Darragh, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Mary Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday in St. Mary’s Church, Bennekerry. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Carmel Broderick (née Dowling) Palatine, Carlow
November 16th, 2022Carmel Broderick, Palatine Village, on 16th November 2022 aged 88.
In the loving care of the nurses and staff of Sacred Heart Hospital Carlow.
Predeceased by her Husband John, son Dennis and her daughter Bridget.
Sadly missed by her daughters Jane and Catherine, grandchildren Shakur, River, Shiam, Dakota, Latoya and Jayden, great-grandchild Mason, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends,
May Carmel Rest In Peace.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday, 18th, in St Mary’s Church, Bennekerry followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen Mullins (née Brown) Chaplestown, Carlow
November 15th, 2022Kathleen Mullins
November 15th 2022, Unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family; predeceased by her parents Sydney and Brigid, sister Anita and brother William.
Kathleen will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her heartbroken husband Fran, daughters Karen, Donna and Leah, adored grandchildren Ría and Conor, sons-in-law Billy, Damien and Niall, sisters Doreen Ryan, Jen Brown and Nuala Curry, brothers Seamus, Michael and Robert, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11a.m. in The Church of the Holy Family, Askea followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Kathleen DEERE (née Murray) 91 St. Mary’s Park, Carlow
November 13th, 2022Kathleen Deere, November 13th 2022 (peacefully) at Hillview Nursing Home in the arms of her devoted son Paul.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Clare and by her brothers Michael and Johnny.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken son, daughter-in-law Cheryl, brother Jimmy, sisters Bridie and Peggy (both UK), sister-in-law Dolores, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Kathleen Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday morning in the Church of the Holy Family, Askea.
Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Daniel Butler Castle Oaks, Dublin Road, Carlow
November 12th, 2022Daniel Butler, 7 The Crescent, Castle Oaks, Dublin Road, Carlow, 12th November, 2022, at St.Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, following a tragic accident. Age 13, Daniel is the cherished only son of Richard and Iwona, and greatly adored brother of Lucy. He is deeply regretted by his heart-broken grandparents, uncle, aunt, cousins, classmates and staff in Presentation College, friends in Carlow Karate Club, his kind neighbours in Castle Oaks along with extended family and friends in Ireland, Poland, Luxembourg and Jersey.
‘Safe forever in his heavenly home’
Requiem Mass at 10am on Wednesday in Cathedral of The Assumption, Carlow. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Rachel O’CONNOR 26 Cois Abhainn, Burrin Road, Carlow
November 8th, 2022Rachel O’Connor of 26 Cois Abhainn, Burrin Road, Carlow, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on November 8th, 2022, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Loving mother of Ronan, adored daughter of David and Bridget, cherished sister of Emma and Sarah, beloved partner of Adam and much loved granddaughter of Davy and Breda O’Connor and Anne Proctor.
She will be sadly missed by her loving son, parents, sisters, partner, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and her wide circle of friends.
May Rachel Rest In Peace.
Requiem Mass on Friday, November 11th, at 11am in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Philomena (Phil) LYTTLETON (née Hassett) Rathnapish, Carlow / Gortagarry, Tipperary
November 5th, 2022Philomena (Phil) Lyttleton (nee Hassett), Iona Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow and formerly of Gortagarry, Toomevara, Co. Tipperary, November 5th 2022 (peacefully) at the District Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.
Retired Deputy Principal Holy Family GNS, Askea.
Beloved wife of Gerard and much loved mother of James, Tomás, Gemma and Oliver.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, brothers Tom, Pat and John, sister Mary, brothers-in-law Donal Lyttleton and Liam Jones, sisters-in-law Patricia, Josie and Theresa, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Phil Rest in Peace.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Monday from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 10am in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow.
Burial afterwards in Bennekerry Cemetery.
Séamus MELIA, 32 Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road, Carlow
October 24th, 2022Séamus Melia, 32 Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Road and formerly Coal Market, October 24th 2022, at University Hospital Waterford.
Beloved husband of the late Joan and much loved father of Francis, Lizzy and Pamela.
Sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, sons-in-law Frank and Cyril, Fran’s partner Jarka, adored grandchildren Zach, Evan and Theo, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Séamus Rest in Peace.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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