'His time with us was too short' - Funeral of Tadgh Farrell hears heartbreaking tributes
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13 Dec 2025
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13 Dec 2025
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Mary Evelyn Burson (née Whelan)
The death has occurred of Mary Evelyn Burson (née Whelan), Leixlip, Kildare / Westport, Mayo.
Mary Evelyn Burson (nee Whelan) Leixlip / Westport / Melbourne
It is with great sadness Maisie has passed away peacefully on the 11th February surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late David and loving mother of Colin, Trevor, Audrey and Gwen.
Daughters-in-law, Carolyn and Sharon, sons-in-law, Darren and Arnoud.
Her adored grandchildren David, Rebecca, Andrew, Katie, Isabelle and James and great grandchildren Dean, Emelyn, Hailey and Dara, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and relatives.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Ireland and Australia.
Reposing at Tobin Brothers Funeral Home, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 16th February at 11pm Ireland time.
Family flowers only please, don
Gerry (Nobby) Clarkeations if desired to Peninsula Home Hospice https://peninsulahospice.com.au/donate/
https://tobinbrothers.com.au/tribute/mary-burson-2501142/
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Gerry (Nobby) Clarke
The death has occurred of Gerry (Nobby) Clarke, Campion Crescent, Kildare Town, Kildare
Peacefully, February 13 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving sister Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Gerry Rest In Peace
Reposing at his residence, Campion Crescent, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare from 4pm - 7pm on Saturday and Sunday with Rosary Sunday evening at 6pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Monday (February 17) to arrive at The Carmelite's Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town.
Gerry's funeral mass will be live streamed and can be viewed on the webstream link below.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to "St. Brigids Hospice, The Curragh.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Webstream: https://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare/
Benny (Brendan) Duffy
The death has occurred of Benny (Brendan) Duffy, Kilcullen, Kildare
Who died on February 12 at Tallaght hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of the late Breed, deeply regretted by his loving daughter Maeve, sons Brendan Jnr and Dermot, daughters-in-law Maura and Tarina, sister-in-law Ann, son-in-law Peter, brother James, grandchildren Jackson, Ella, Luke, Ben, Molly, Donnachadh, Caitlin and Erin, relatives and friends.
"May Benny Rest In Peace"
Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home, Ballymount (Eircode W91 RX37) on Friday February 14 from 6pm until 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm removal from there on Saturday morning to the Church Sacred Heart and St Brigid, Kilcullen arriving for 9.30am funeral mass which maybe viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-and-st-brigid-kilcullen
followed by funeral to St Conleth's cemetery, Newbridge via Sunnyhill.
Family Flowers only Please.
Donations if desired to the Irish cancer society.
Donation box in funeral home and church.
John L. Kealy
The death has occurred of John L. Kealy, 6 Red Houses, The Swan, Laois / Kildare, February 11 2025.
John passed away in his Home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret (née Gallagher), parents Jim and Helen Kealy, sisters Ann, Margaret, brother James and infant sisters.
Devoted father of Helen, Marguerite, James, Catherine and Michele.
Dearly loved grandfather to Darren, James, Emmah, Sophie, Nathan, Colin, Helena, Stephanie, Ruby, Meghan, Owen and Philip.
Great grandfather to Eydon, Finn and Aisling. Brother of Peter and Chris. Sons-in-law Danny, Ambrose, and Richard, daughter-in-law Anna, sisters-in-law Agnes and Marion. He'll be greatly missed by his family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbours, and his dogs Chappie and Ella.
MAY JOHN REST IN PEACE
Reposing in Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Friday (February 14) from 4pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Removal to St. Abban's Church, Doonane, Crettyard on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon.
Mass can be viewed Here: https://www.youtube.com/@allisonritchiechurchsinger
Patricia Kearney (née Ennis)
The death has occurred of Patricia Kearney (née Ennis), Leixlip, Kildare / Dunboyne, Meath
KEARNEY (née Ennis), Patricia (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dunboyne, Co. Meath) February 10 2025, passed away, at St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh.
Beloved wife of the late Denis (Ski) and much loved mother of Alan and Bryan.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, grandchildren Chloe, Kaia, Josh and Zack, daughters-in-law Corrie and Edel, sisters Eileen, Therese and Caroline, brothers Michael and Padraic, sister-in-law Maura, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday (16th February) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral service to celebrate Patricia’s life will take place on Monday afternoon (17th February) at 3pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Patricia’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.
“May Patricia’s gentle soul rest in peace”
Hugh McGinley
The death has occurred of Hugh McGinley, Glen Easton Lodge, Leixlip, Kildare / Kimmage, Dublin.
McGinley, Hugh, Glen Easton Lodge and late of Oaklawn West, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and Kimmage, Dublin 12.
February 13 2025, peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Beloved father of late Edwina, deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, children Gwen, Hugh, Jimmy and Nigel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Richie, daughters-in-law Annemarie, Corrie and Susan, sisters May and Dorris, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23 V99E) on Sunday from 3pm - 5pm.
Removal from the Funeral Home on Monday at approx. 10:30am to arrive The Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross for a Celebration of Life Service at approx. 11:30am, followed by cremation.
The Celebration of Life 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 if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown which can be made by clicking on the donation section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
Webstream: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Make a donation to St. Francis Hospice
If you would like to make a donation to the chosen charity please click on the following link: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/HM08427545/donate.html
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