Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, August 3 2026
Death Notices for Kildare
Sheila Foster (née Kelly)
The death has occurred of Sheila Foster (née Kelly), The Orchard, Kildare Road, Athy, Kildare / Ballylinan, Laois.
Predeceased by her husband Willie. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Alice, Frances, Ann and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Monday evening (August 3) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning (August 4) to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.
John Hayden
The death has occurred of John Hayden, Clonroe, Gorey, Wexford / Shillelagh, Wicklow / Coill Dubh, Kildare.
John passed away peacefully, at home, on August 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved son of the late Matt and Kathleen. Will be very sadly missed by his partner, Mary, brothers Donal and Richie, sister Pauline, brother-in-law Gerry, sisters-in-law Benny and Marian, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
May He Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey (Y25 K122) on Sunday 2nd August from 3 p.m until 6 p.m. Funeral arriving to St. Peter and Paul's Church Kilanerin (Y25 HF25) on Monday 3rd August for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. followed by Burial in Limbrick Cemetery Kilanerin.
Noel McGarvey
The death has occurred of Noel McGarvey, Shangarry, Myshall, Carlow / Newbridge, Kildare.
Noel McGarvey, Shangarry, Myshall, Co. Carlow and formerly of Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, following a long illness, surrounded by his heartbroken wife Elaine, daughters Rhona & Niamh, on August 1 2026.
Predeceased by his granddaughter Alex, parents James & Peg, brother Bernard, sister Chris.
Noel, retired National School Principal, deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, grandchildren Amy, Oli, Wilfie, Ella & Arlo, sons-in-law Pete & Joe, brothers Bill & Seamus, sisters Teresa & Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours, past pupils and his many close friends.
May Noel's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kearney's Funeral Home, Fenagh on Sunday from 3pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal from his home on Monday morning to arrive at the Church of The Holy Cross, Myshall for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by private cremation.
Noel's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired to Carlow Hospice.
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Funeral service: https://livecamireland.ie/live-webcams/church-of-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross-myshall/
Andrew Paul Sheedy
The death has occurred of Andrew Paul Sheedy Bishopsland, Kildare Town, Kildare
Formerly of Swansea, Wales.Sadly missed by his brother Mick, sister in law Sian, his nephews and niece, extended family, neighbours and friends.May Andrew Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Andrew Cowley
The death has occurred of Andrew Cowley, Bishopland, Ballymore Eustace, Kildare.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home.
Predeceased by his mother Kathleen, father Andy and his uncle Hubert Jackson.
Beloved brother of Margaret, and her husband Eddie Kilbane, Noel and his wife, Virginia, Hubert and Declan.
Loving uncle of Louise, husband Fergal Fearon, Adam, wife Katie, Laura, husband Luke Madden, Emma, husband Goncalo Kilbane-Lourenco, Eric, Joseph, wife Amanda, Glynnis, husband Kshitij Bhatnagar, Luke, Rebecca, Aaron and Kieran.
Andrew will be sadly missed by his family, extended family, neighbours, friends and his four legged pals Jill and Wally.
"Farewell wherever you may fare.”
Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (eircode W91 CD0K) on Tuesday 4th August from 5pm to 7pm.
A celebration of Andrew’s life will take place on Wednesday 5th August at 1:30pm at The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society. DONATE HERE
To leave a message of condolence for Andrew’s family, please click on the Condolences button below.
Bríd Curran (née Lohan)
The death has occurred of Bríd Curran (née Lohan), Kill, Kildare / Creggs, Galway. July 31 2026.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her sister Maureen and brothers Michael, Pat and Tom.
Beloved wife of the late Séamus and loving mam of Áine, Aileen, Theresa and Carmel.
Adoring nana to Shay, Cian, Cara, Aoibhe, Ruth, Aoibhinn, Oran, Tom, Laragh, Rían, Erin and Keelin.
Bríd will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving daughters, grandchildren, sisters Peg and Eileen, sons-in-law Keith, Aidan, Joe and James, her lifelong best friend Eileen, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May Bríd's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Monday August 3 from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral on Tuesday August 4 with Requiem Mass at 12 noon at St. Brigid’s Church, Kill, followed by burial at St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.
To leave a message of condolence for Bríd's family, please click on the condolences button below.
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Funeral service: https://churchmedia.tv/test
Glen Hansard
The death has occurred of Glen Hansard, Celbridge, Kildare / Ballymun, Dublin.
The death has occurred of Glen Hansard, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Ballymun, Dublin, July 29 2026.
Predeceased by his beloved parents James and Catherine. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Maire, his cherished son Christy, his brothers Gary, Dylan, Richard and David, his sister Martina, his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, lifelong friends, fellow musicians, neighbours and by the many people throughout Ireland and across the world whose lives were touched, inspired and enriched by his music, friendship and generosity.
May he Rest in Peace.
A public wake will take place in the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 on Monday, 3rd August between 11am and 4pm. Glen will lie in repose for those wishing to pay their respects.
Glen's funeral will take place at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin 8 on Tuesday, August 4 at 1:30pm. The funeral will be open to the public, however access inside the Cathedral will be extremely limited given the numbers expected.
Music at the funeral will be provided by Glen's friends and family.
To view the Funeral Service live, please click the link below.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family have asked that donations be made to:
Ukrainian Action Ireland: https://www.ukrainianaction.ie/donate
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
All enquiries to Massey Bros., The Coombe on (01) 453 3333.
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