RIP: Tributes paid to a 'true lady' from Co Kildare

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “true lady” from Athy, Co Kildare who passed this week.

Jenny Delahunt (née Howe), St Patrick's Avenue, Athy, Kildare passed on July 9 2026.

Jenny is predeceased by her loving husband Billy.

She is deeply regretted by her loving children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Jennie will be reposing at her daughter Patsy's residence (R14CR97) on Friday evening (July 10) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm.

The removal will take place from St. Patrick's Avenue at 10.45am on Saturday morning (July 11) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

House private on Saturday morning please.

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Tributes paid to Jenny on RIP.ie this week include the following: “Deeply saddened to hear of Jenny’s passing. She was a true lady and will be remembered with great affection and respect. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.”

And: “My sincere sympathy to Angela, Patsy and all your extended family on the sad passing ofJenny. May she now rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Sincerest condolences to you and your family Patsy”

And another added: “So sorry to hear Aunty Jenny passed away, fond memories of her and Uncle Billy ,condolences to her family on her sad passing also to Howe families Rip.”