Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, January 20 2026

Alice Cronin (née Mellon)

The death has occurred of Alice Cronin (née Mellon), Millstream Park, Tuam, Galway / Dublin / Kildare.

Alice passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway, on Sunday January 18 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Gerry. She will be sadly missed by her sons David (Daithi), Derek and Paul, her daughters Geraldine, Jacqueline and Laverne, sons in law, daughters in law, partners, together with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Alice will also be fondly remembered by the extended Cronin and Mellon families and her dear neighbour and friends.

Funeral Arrangements

Alice will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 KX34) on Wednesday evening from 6.00 o’c until 8 o’c. Followed by removal to her home. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.30 o’c in Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam (H54 WP66) Funeral afterwards to Donaghpatrick Cemetery, Caherlistrane.

Livestream available at: https://mcn.live/Camera/cathedral-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-tuam

House Private By Request.

The Cronin family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time.

Rest In Peace.

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Barbara Dunne

The death has occurred of Barbara Dunne, Rahoonbeak, Colbinstown, Dunlavin, Kildare.

DUNNE Barbara (Rahoonbeak, Colbinstown, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare) - January 17 2026 (peacefully) at Naas Hospital.

Predeceased by her loving husband Gerald. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Katrina and Barbara Jnr., sons Shaun, Gerald Jnr., Justin and Robert, grandchildren Gerry, Kiera, Oisin, Josh and Emily-Joy, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Chloe and Lisa, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Barbara rest in peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Tuesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10am to arrive at St. Mary and St. Lawrence Church, Crookstown for 11am Mass.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/

Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving at approx 1.30pm and which can be viewed on

https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to The Friends of Naas Hospital.

Donations box in the Church.

Bridie Hunt (née Keeffe)

The death has occurred of Bridie Hunt (née Keeffe), Donore, Caragh, Kildare, W91XO1P.

Hunt (nee Keeffe), Bridie, Donore, Caragh, Co. Kildare. January 18 2026, peacefully in Naas General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Peter, daughter Rosemary, son John, daughter-in-law Caroline, son-in-law John, grandchildren James, Katie and Joey, great grandson Elliot, James's wife Petra, Joey's partner Jessica, sisters Ally and Nuala, brothers John and Dick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Bridie Rest In Peace

Reposing at her residence in Donore, Caragh on Tuesday evening from 3pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Wednesday at 10.30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Caragh for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial in Caragh Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://caraghparish.net/webcam

Joseph (Joe) Keogh

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Keogh, Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Kildare.

KEOGH Joseph (Joe), Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge (peacefully) in Willowbrook nursing home surrounded by his loving family - January 17 2026.

Predeceased by his brothers James & Michael & sisters Kitty & Patsy. Sadly missed by his loving wife Evelyn, his children Mary, Joseph, Patrick, Evelyn, Dymphna & Michael, grandchildren Laurance, Katie, Stephen, David, Rachel, Emma, Thomas, Rebecca, Sarah & Eva, sons & daughters in law & partners, great grandchildren Fiadh, Flynne, Adam, Noah, Joe, L.J., Robert, Patrick, Aoibhin, Ben, Donal, Jamie, Holly, Irala, Austin, Thomas, Cian, Zoe, Josh, Annabell & Jack, brothers in law Tommy & Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives & friends.

May Joe Rest In Peace

Reposing in Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge from 4pm on Wednesday with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church for 11am Mass. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Donation Box in Church.

House Private at all times please.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Joseph (Joe) Keogh: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JJ40993901/donate.html

John Trant

The death has occurred of John Trant, Barronstown Lane, Milltown, Kildare, W12 RP08.

John Trant, Barronstown Lane, Milltown, Co. Kildare. Formerly Kill, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, January 18, 2026, at home, with his loving family by his side.

John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Josie, son Sean, daughter Joanne, brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May John Rest In Peace.

Rosary for John will take place at his family home (W12 RP08) on Monday evening at 7.30pm for family and close friends.

Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Allenwood on Tuesday (20th January) from 5pm concluding with Rosary at 7.30.

Removal from his family home on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Milltown for Requiem Mass at 11am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Andrew (Andy) Walshe

The death has occurred of Andrew (Andy) WALSHE, Naas, Kildare.

Walshe (Naas) - January 15 2026, (suddenly), at Naas General Hospital. Andrew (Andy), beloved son of Jacqueline and stepson of John and loving father of AJ.

Predeceased by his father Jerry; Sadly missed by his loving mam, stepdad, son, brothers Barry, Seán, Jason and Daniel, sister Amy, uncles Liam, Kevin and Michael, aunts Noelle and Jenny, nephews Aaron, Shane, Jamie and Alex, cousins and friends.

Reposing at his mother’s home on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam

“Rest In Peace, Sweet Dreams Andrew, We All Love You”

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/