Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, March 5 2026

Rose Brannock (née Kelly)

The death has occurred of Rose Brannock (née Kelly), Kilrush, Suncroft, Kildare.

Rose Brannock (née Kelly). Predeceased by her husband Oliver, parents and brothers and sister. Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, neighbour and friend.
Deeply loved and sorely missed by her loving children Ollie, Murty, Paddy, Kevin, Rose, Mary, Dessie, Dermot, Sean and Austin, daughters-in-law, her loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended circle of family and friends.

May Rose Rest In Peace

Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Thursday concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from her family home by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Suncroft for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Rose's funeral Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the following link:

https://livecamireland.ie/live-webcams/parish-of-suncroft-2/

Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to "The Friends of Naas Hospital".

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

For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

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Michael Hayden

The death has occurred of Michael Hayden, Allenview Heights, Newbridge, Kildare / Kildare Town, Kildare / Carlow Town, Carlow.

Michael passed peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. He will forever be remembered by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Aisling, son Elliot, son in-law Patrick, daughter in-law Paula, grandchildren Holly, Aaron, Jamie and Jane, sisters Patsy, Mary, Barbara, Vonny, brothers Ray and John, his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 5pm on Thursday concluding with Prayers at 7pm.

Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday to arrive at The Carmelites Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 1pm.

Michael's Funeral Mass will be live- streamed and can be viewed on the following link:

https://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare/

Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town.
Requesting family home to remain private at this time please.

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

Patricia (Pat) McHugh (née Leonard)

The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) McHugh (née Leonard)

Graigues, Robertstown, Kildare / Prosperous, Kildare / Mountbellew, Galway / Lucan, Dublin.

McHugh, (née Leonard), Patricia (Pat), Graigues, Robertstown, Co. Kildare and late of Killosolan, Mountbellew, Co. Galway and Lucan, Co. Dublin.

March 2 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted by her darling husband Ciarán, her loving children Trevor, Ronan, Helen, Fiona and Leo, daughters-in-law Erin, Elza and Hannah, sons-in-law David and Robin, her 11 cherished grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Friday (Mar. 6th) from 3pm, followed by removal at approx. 5:30pm to arrive at The Church of Our Lady and St. Joseph, Prosperous for 6pm Evening Prayers.

Funeral Mass on Saturday (Mar. 7th) at 11am, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery, Prosperous.

The Evening Prayers & 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://prosperousparish.net/webcam

Alan Murray

The death has occurred of Alan Murray, Duncreevan, Kilcock, Kildare / Ballyshannon, Donegal

The death has occured of Alan Murray late of Duncreevan, Kilcock, Co. Kildare and formerly of the Mall, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

Remains will repose in Val and Caroline's house, Killeen, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 X276 on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm with house private at all other times.

A one way traffic system will be in operation for the wake ; entrance off the Belleek/Ballyshannon road onto the Killeen road and exit via Station road.

Remains will arrive in St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon on Friday for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by interment in the Abbey. Assaroe Cemetery. Family flowers only please. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on St. Patrick's Church page on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Forever loved and missed by son Christopher and partner Catriona, parents Aidan and Jean, brothers and sisters Brian (Della), Anita (Brian), Val (Caroline), Jeanette (Colin), niece, nephews Lorna, Ciaran, Aidan and Niall and all his close friends. Alan is predeceased by Christopher's mum Rachel Harper.

David (Davy) Rushe

The death has occurred of David (Davy) Rushe, Ticknevin, Carbury, Kildare / Offaly.

Peacefully at Mullingar Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Nan, brothers Martin, John, Vincent, Ger, Michael and P.J. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family brothers Robert, Kieran and Des, sisters Ann, Moyra and Breda, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Davy Rest in Peace.

Davy will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry (Eircode R45 VK24) on Friday from 6pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

You can take part in Davy's Funeral Mass by clicking on the webstream link below.

Davy's family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this difficult time.

Family Flowers Only Donations if desired to Irish Wheelchair Association Clane.

Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. Patrick Larkin Funeral Director accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.carburyparish.ie/our-parish/webcam-derrinturn/