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19 Jan 2026

Tributes paid to Kildare 'true gentleman' who passed recently

Kevin (Keggy) Brennan, Ryan's Field, Newbridge, Co Kildare passed on January 17 2026

Tributes paid to Kildare 'true gentleman' who passed recently

The late Kevin (Keggy) Brennan

Tributes have poured in following the recent passing of Kildare 'true gentleman', Kevin (Keggy) Brennan, Ryan's Field, Newbridge, Co Kildare who passed on January 17 last.

Kevin – formerly Liffey View, Newbridge – passed peacefully in the wonderful care of Tallaght Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin is predeceased by his parents Willie and Anne, brothers Tommy, his twin Peadar and Liam.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, sisters Mary and Anne, brother Anthony, brothers and sisters in law (especially Brigid), nieces and nephews (especially Anita, Sandra and Shirley), extended family, neighbours and friends (especially his best friend Noel).

May Kevin (Keggy) Rest In Peace.

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Kevin will be reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Monday, January 19, concluding with Rosary at 7pm.

The removal will take place on Tuesday morning to arrive at St.Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Requiem Mass at 12 midday.
Burial afterwards in St.Conleths Cemetery, Newbridge.

Kevin's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed through the webstream link below.

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

Funeral service: https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Tributes paid to Kevin on RIP.ie include: “Deepest Sympathy to all Family, Extended Family & Friends on the sad passing of Keggy. Always up for the banter and was a true Gentleman. Rest in Peace Keggy.”

And: “Condolences to Shirley and all the Brennan family on the passing of your uncle Kevin. May he rest easy now. RIP.”

While another mourner wrote: “Deepest sympathy to Catherine and all the Brennan family, on the sad passing of Keggy. Fond memories of him. He was a real gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

And another added: “Dear Catherine. So sorry to hear about your lovely husband and best friend Kevin. You always spoke so lovingly about him to us. He'll watch over you now ..your special angel. Look after yourself dear Catherine.”

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