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Michael Bridgett
The death has occurred of Michael Bridgett, Kilcoo, Athy, Kildare / Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny.
In his 95th year, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy on April 21 2026.
Predeceased by his wife Ellen, parents Andrew and Anne, brothers Sonny, Jimmy and Morgan, sisters Maggie, Maureen, Bridie and Sarah.
He will be deeply missed by his loving son Andrew Gerard, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home Athy R14TX26 on Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm.
Funeral to arrive at St Michael's Church, Athy for prayers at 6 pm. Requiem Mass at 11 am on Thursday followed by burial in St. Mullins Cemetery, Co. Carlow.
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Ian Farrell
The death has occurred of
Ian Farrell, Connagh Close, Collaghknock Glebe, Kildare Town, Kildare. Peacefully, April 21 2026, at Tallaght University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his father Pat and mother May.
Ian will be sadly missed by his loving wife Majella, daughters Sorcha and Natasha, sister Lisa and her husband John, nephews Jack and Harry, Sorcha's partner Dewet, work colleagues, neighbours and friends.
May Ian Rest In Peace.
Glennons Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.
For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Funeral Arrangements Later
John Harrigan
The death has occurred of John Harrigan, Hawkfield, Newbridge, Kildare.
HARRIGAN John (Hawkfield, Newbridge) April 20 2026 (peacefully) at Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his sisters Cora and Anne. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, son Colm, daughter Joan, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Siobhán, Séamus and Chris, sister Eileen, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May John rest in peace.
Reposing at Anderson and Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass.
Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church
Funeral afterwards to Milltown Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Clover Lodge Nursing Home.
Donations box in the Church.
Michael Hogarty Snr.
The death has occurred of Michael Hogarty Snr., Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home, Naas, Kildare / Caragh, Kildare.
Hogarty Snr., Michael, Late of Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home, Naas and formerly of Caragh, Co. Kildare and Luton, UK.
April 21 2026, peacefully in the loving care of staff and nurses of Naas General Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Patrick and brother Laurence. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Eileen (Dunne), brother-in-law Pat, nephews David, Michael, Patrick and Shane, nieces Diane and Keara, dear friend Elizabeth and all relatives and friends.
Ar dheis de go raibh anam
*Funeral Arrangements will be updated at a later date*
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Funeral Arrangements Later
David Nolan
The death has occurred of David Nolan, Rinville West, Oranmore, Galway / Kildare Town, Kildare.
David Nolan, Rinville West, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Kildare Town.
Predeceased by his parents Florence and Michael, his sister Kay, his brother Michael, his nephews David and Paul, niece Suzanne and brother-in-law Denis.
David passed away on the April 21 in the tender care of his loving family and wonderful staff of Galway Hospice.
Beloved husband of Ann and dearly loved father of Aisling and Leanne.
David is survived by his sisters Anne, Frances, Patricia and Marian, brother James, sister-in-law Sandra, Patricia's partner Malcolm, sisters-in-law Bridie, Mary and Bernie and brothers-in-law John, Liam, Eamonn and John, nieces, nephews, extended family.
He will be sadly missed by his neighbours, a large circle of friends and all those who cared for David over the last number of years.
Tomorrow is never promised, rest in peace David, gone but never forgotten.
Reposing at Maree Pastoral Centre (H91 KOY9) on Thursday April 23 from 5pm to 7pm followed by funeral service and cremation on Friday the April 24 at 1pm in Shannon Crematorium. All are welcome to attend the funeral service.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice. House private on Friday morning by request.
Donations to Galway Hospice in Memory of David Nolan: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/DN63310244/donate.html
Bernadette (Bernie) Plunkett (née Eyre)
The death has occurred of Bernadette (Bernie) Plunkett (née Eyre), White Abbey Lawns, Kildare Town, Kildare / Bilboa, Carlow.
Bernadette Plunkett, White Abbey lawns, Kildare and formerly Gurtahile, Bilboa, Co. Carlow passed away peacefully, on April 19 2026.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, parents Henry and Mary and her sisters Rosemary and Mary.
Sadly missed by her loving sons Sean and Declan, their partners Christina and Maria, grandchildren Oisin and Saoirse, brothers Richard, Harry, John and Christy, sisters Theresa, Kathleen, Helen and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and her many friends.
“May Bernie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace”
Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town on Wednesday (April 22) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday morning to arrive at The Carmelites Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 12pm. Burial afterwards in St. Conleths Cemetery, Kildare Town.
Bernie's Funeral Mass will be live- streamed through the webstream link below.
Family flowers only, please.
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://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare/
Michael Reilly
The death has occurred of Michael Reilly, Barrogstown, Maynooth, Kildare, W23 E036.
Reilly, Michael, Barrogstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, April 20 2026.
Beloved son of the late John and Julia and brother of the late Trevor. Beloved husband of Bridget, loving father of Jenifer, Amy, Johnny and Louise, adoring grandfather to Harry and Tom, Michael and James.
Will be sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Quito, daughter-in-law Susan, sisters Audrey and Pamela, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends in rugby and sailing.
May Michael Rest In Peace
Reposing at his residence on Thursday (Apr. 23) from 4pm - 8pm, with evening prayers at 7:30pm. Removal on Friday morning (Apr. 24) to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth, (W23N663) for 11:30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Grangewilliam 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.
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul which can be made in the "donate" section below.
House private at all other times please
“Death is the starlit strip between the companionship of yesterday and the reunion of tomorrow”
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Webstream
Funeral service: https://maynoothparish.org/webcam-2/
Donations to SVP in Memory of Michael Reilly: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MR17381636/donate.html
Norah Valentine (née Sharpe)
The death has occurred of Norah VALENTINE (née Sharpe), Flemingtown, Naas, Kildare.
Wife of the late Roland James Valentine. Loving mother of David, Basil, Ivor, Heather, Roger and Hazel.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, her eight grandchildren, brother Ivan, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law Ruby, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home (Eircode W91XD93) on Thursday at 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Service on Friday in St. David's Church, Naas at 12 noon (W91D7XY) followed by burial in Maudlings Cemetery, Naas.
"THE DAY THOU GAVEST LORD IS ENDED"
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