Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, February 9 2026

Frances Byrne (née Collier)

The death has occurred of Frances Byrne (née Collier), Coill Dubh, Kildare / Stamullen, Meath.

Byrne (née Collier), Frances, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare and late of Stamullen, Co. Meath.

Died, peacefully on February 7 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the tender and wonderful care of the staff of Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock.

Beloved wife of the late Tommy. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Patricia, Paula & Eileen, sons Kevin, Tony & Brendan, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Pat, sisters Kathleen and Jane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

May Frances Rest In Peace

Reposing at her daughter Eileen's residence (W91 YWC6) on Tuesday (February 10) from 4pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Wednesday (February 11) at 10.30am to arrive at Christ the King Church, Cooleragh for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Benignus Cemetery, Staplestown.

House strictly private on Wednesday morning please.

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://cooleraghstaplestownparish.com/webcam/

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Bridget (Bid) Clements (née Lambe)

The death has occurred of Bridget (Bid) Clements (née Lambe), Landanstown, Sallins, Kildare / Prosperous, Kildare.

Clements, (née Lambe), Bridget (Bid), Landanstown, Sallins and late of Kilteel, Co. Kildare, February 6 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital.

Beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and Thomas.

Sadly missed by her devoted husband Michael, adored daughter Michelle, siblings Tommy, Kathleen, Betty, Michael and Peter, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, god-daughter, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, many good friends and her four legged companions Patch and Luna.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Tuesday (Feb. 10) from 4pm - 7pm, with evening prayers at 6:30pm.

Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady and St. Joseph, Prosperous for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery, Prosperous.

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.

Family flowers only, please, donations can be made in memory of Bridget to the Asthma Society of Ireland & Arthritis Ireland by clicking on the following links : Asthma Society of Ireland: https://www.asthma.ie/donate/ and Arthritis Ireland: https://www.arthritisireland.ie/donate/donate/5/credit-card

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

Webstream

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

Mary (Máire) Keogh (née Joyce)

The death has occurred of Mary (Máire) Keogh (née Joyce), Kileen, Narraghmore, Kildare / Galway.

The death has occurred of Mary (Máire) Keogh nee Joyce Killeen, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Lettermullen and Hemel Hempstead, under the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and care workers in Naas Hospital.

Predeceased by her step-son Richard and brother Sean, mourned by her loving husband Willy (Bill) and sons Sean, Kevin, Steven and Owen their wives and her grandchildren.

Her Brothers Colum, Michael, Padraic and Martin and their wives and their children, her in laws Ellen, Jim, Mick and Tommy, neighbours, relatives and friends both in the UK, USA and Ireland.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence(R14 VA49) on Wedneday Febuary 11 from 4pm until 8pm with prayers at 7:30. Removal by Doyles Funeral Directors on Thursday to arrive at the Church of SS Mary and Laurence Crookstown for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Marys Requiem Mass may be viewed at the following link https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/

Condolences may be left at the link below

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/crookstown-webcam/

Peter Lynch

The death has occurred of Peter Lynch, Grangebeg, Kildare Town, Kildare.

Predeceased by his parents Peter (Pete) and Liz, brothers Michael and Tom and his sister Alice.

Peter will be deeply missed by his loving family; sister Mary, brother in law Paddy, sister in law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Peter's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Denis McGovern

The death has occurred of Denis McGovern, Naas, Kildare.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Naas Hospital.

Predeceased by his loving wife Clare. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving children Philip, Mary, Paul and Francis, grandchildren Simon, Mark, Andrew, Philip, Niamh, Martin, Niall, Amy, Louisa and Isabel, great-grandchildren Callum, Ben, Liam, Daniel, Aaron, Theodore and Alexander, daughters-in-law Antoinette, Gladys and Adele, niece Mary, nephew Damien, sister-in-law Maura, extended Family, neighbours and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Friends of Naas Hospital; Donate: https://naashospital.ie/about/friends/

Funeral Arrangements Later

James (Jim) Reilly

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Reilly, Athy, Kildare / Cavan.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James (Jim) Reilly of Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of Moher, New Inns, Co. Cavan who passed peacefully at home on February 6 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Betty, son Paul, daughter Michelle, son James, daughter-in-law Faith, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Breifni, grandchildren Emma, Kayla, Amy, Christopher, and Tia, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Jim Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount. Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Sunday, February 8 from 5pm - 7pm.

Arriving to St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, for Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday February 10. Followed by cremation service at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin (D6W HY98) at 1.45pm.

House Private Please

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.parishofathy.ie/webcam/

Marth Howard (née Rose)

The death has occurred of Martha Howard (née Rose), Newcastle, Dublin / Donadea, Kildare

HOWARD (née Rose), Martha (Newcastle, Co. Dublin and formerly of Donadea, Co. Kildare) February 5 2026.

Peacefully and comfortably at home after a long illness in the loving care of her children. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Dougie, and siblings Jean, Maggie and Josh, brothers-in-law Bertie, Darby and Frank and sisters-in-law Margaret and Olga.

Greatly missed by her children, Charlotte and Graeme, her nieces and nephews, brother-in-law Walter and wide circle of friends - and Mondello & Monza. With grateful thanks to Mary & Adele and all at Private Homecare, Primrose Medical and Kinsella's Pharmacy for all their support over the past three years.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Tuesday evening (February 10) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (February 11) to Christ Church, Church of Ireland Church, Celbridge arriving for service at 12:30 pm followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Martha's Funeral Service may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to PSPA Ireland.

“At Peace”

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.facebook.com/CSNLParish

James (Jim) McCarthy

The death has occurred of James (Jim) McCarthy, Celbridge, Kildare / The Lough, Cork

McCARTHY, James (Jim) Lt. Col. (Retd) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of The Lough, Cork) February 4 2026 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic.

Beloved husband of Audrey, much-loved father of Nicola, Ben, Alison and Sean and a devoted grandfather of Sam, Roxi, Conor, Holly, Olivia and Alex (Aki);

Predeceased by his wife Joyce, mother Mary, father Noel and brother John. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, stepson, grandchildren, sons-in-law Pete and Tom, daughters-in-law Gosia and Ami, brother Breffni, sisters Aileen, Jacinta and Michele, mother-in-law Teresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Celbridge on Sunday evening (February 8) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Removal on Monday morning (February 9) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Jim’s funeral mass may be viewed online (live only) at 11.00am on Monday by following the link below. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Webstream

Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge

Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Cancer Society in Memory of James (Jim) McCarthy: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JJ61353724/donate.html

Damien Turley

The death has occurred of Damien Turley, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly / Naas, Kildare. Formerly of Portarlington County Offaly and Naas County Kildare.

Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband and best friend of Lesley and beloved Dad of Robert, Laura, Sheila and Stephanie.

Sadly missed by his cherished grandchildren Leah, Ryan, Joe, Adam, James, Ella, Brandon, Lucia, Mia and Sophia, daughter-in-law Louise and son-in-law Keith.

Predeceased by his sister Breda and brothers Patrick, Tomàs and Andrew.

Deeply regretted by his sisters Ailish and Martina, brothers Mairtìn and Micheàl, all of his extended family and large circle of friends. 

Rest In Peace, Damien. 

Reposing at his residence Rathmiles Grove, Killenard, Portarlington (R32 HX72) on Sunday evening February 8 from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm.

Removal on Monday morning February 9 at 10:30am arriving St John's Church Killenard (eircode R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

House Private on Monday morning Please .

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association. Link below.

Damien's Requiem Mass will be streamed live

https://youtube.com/laoisfuneralslive/live

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Donations in lieu of flowers to ILFA - Irish Lung Fibrosis Association in Memory of Damien Turley: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/DT62350226/donate.html