Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, June 30 2026
Death Notices for Kildare
Emmett O'Connor
Emmett O’Connor, Formerly of Kill, Kildare and Johnstown, Kildare.
Emmett passed away suddenly at home on June 26 2026.
Emmett is leaving behind a family who loved him deeply. He will be forever loved and cherished by this partner Lora, heartbroken parents, Mary and Noel, his sister Margaret, brothers Joe and Colman, brother in law Gavan, his niece Abby, nephew Louie, and his extended family and friends.
“May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you”
Reposing in his family home in Lahinch on Thursday, July 2 from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral mass on Friday July 3, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Lahinch. Co. Clare at 11am followed by cremation at Shannon crematorium at 2pm.
James (Jim) Galligan
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Galligan, Celbridge, Kildare / Mullahoran, Cavan.
Galligan, James (Jim), Celbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Mullahoran, Co. Cavan, June 29 2026, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home.
Pre-deceased by his loving parents Conor and Frances, brothers Peter and Brendan and sister Sr. Margaret.
Fondly remembered by his loving wife June, adored children Edward, Frances and Andrew, daughter-in-law Ewa, siblings Bridie, Mary, Connie and Tom, sister-in-law Jill, nieces, nephews, extended family, many good friends and former customers of the Celbridge Pottery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday (July 1) from 5pm - 7pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday (July 2) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at approx. 1pm.
The Funeral Mass and Cremation Service can be viewed live in the “webstream” section below
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in memory of James to the Irish Hospice Foundation via the “donate” section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Webstream
Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge
Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html
Donations to Irish Hospice Foundation in Memory of James (Jim) Galligan: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JJ98910666/donate.html
Basil Kennedy
The death has occurred of Basil Kennedy, Nurney, Kildare / Harold's Cross, Dublin.
KENNEDY, Basil (Nurney, Demesne, Co. Kildare and formerly of Westfield Road, Harold’s Cross) June 25 2026. Suddenly and unexpectedly at home.
Beloved and adored son of Larry and Catherine.
Basil will be loved and remembered always by his parents, relatives and friends including his past school friends from St. Mary’s College, Rathmines.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home 92 Lower Kimmage Road (D6W N279) on Tuesday evening (June 30th) from 5pm to 7pm.
A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday morning (July 1) at 11.30am in the Church of St. Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, Harold’s Cross (D6W H677).
The Funeral Service in Mount Argus may be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus
Reposing on Wednesday evening (July 1) in Egans Funeral Home, Youghal (P36 KN29) from 5pm to 6pm
Removal from Egans Funeral Home, Youghal on Thursday morning (July 2) for Funeral Mass at 11.30am in the Church of the Holy Family, Magnershill Youghal, Co. Cork followed thereafter by burial in North Abbey Cemetery, Tallow Road, Youghal.
The Funeral Mass may be viewed by selecting the Webstream below.
Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.
Geraldine MacManus (née Cummins)
The death has occurred of Geraldine MacManus (née Cummins), Blackrock, Dublin / Curragh, Kildare.
MacManus (née Cummins), Geraldine – Late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, on June 28 2026, in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved parents, Joseph and Margaret, and her baby brother Oliver.
Beloved wife of Michael and adored mother of Gráinne, Sinéad and Brian.
Geraldine will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, daughters, son, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Mary, cherished grandchildren Abigail, Lily, Isabelle, Ruby and Penny, sister Claire, brother Seán, sisters-in-law Joan and Anna Marie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May she Rest in Peace.
Geraldine will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock, on Wednesday (July 1) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Removal on Thursday morning (July 2) to the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, arriving at 9.40am for reception and words from the family, prior to the commencement of Requiem Mass at 10.00am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, the Requiem Mass may be viewed live by clicking the live-stream link below.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland (donate below).
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.
Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.
Webstream
Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Geraldine MacManus (née Cummins): https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/GN35090089/donate.html