The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Thomas O’Shea, PE, Ballylinan, Co Laois / Coolnamara, Borris, Co Carlow / Athy, Co Kildare

Fr Tommy passed away peacefully on Friday, 21st February, 2025. Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget, his brother Paddy and his sister Mary. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sister Kathy, his brothers Shem and Liam, nieces and nephews Derek, Barry, Rory, Patrick, Kevin, Anthony, Una, Marina, Alan, Fergal, Philip, Deirdre, Seamus, Paul, Niall, Edel, Ciarán and their families, Bishop Denis Nulty and the Clergy of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, his parishioners and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Fr Tommy will lie in repose in St Anne’s Church, Ballylinan, Co Laois, on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, from 2:00 pm with Funeral Reception and Mass at 7:30 pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interment immediately afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

If you wish to leave a Message of Sympathy on the rip.ie website for Fr Tommy’s family and friends, please click on THIS LINK.

If you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass for Fr Tommy, you may view it on the Church webcam at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of Frances Kenny, Palmerstown, Kilkenny City / Borris, Co Carlow.

Frances passed away peacefully at Borris Lodge Nursing Home on Wednesday, 19th February 2025. Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Funeral will arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Borris, for Requiem Mass at 11:00 am on Friday morning, 21st February 2025, followed by private cremation afterwards.

If you would like to leave a Message of Sympathy on the rip.ie website for Frances’ family, you may do so at THIS LINK.

If you are unable to attend Frances’ Funeral Mass, you may view it on the Borris Parish Webcam at THIS LINK.  The Funeral Mass is live-streamed only – it is not archived.

The death has occurred of Margaret (Maggie) Joyce (née Waters), Rathgeran, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co Carlow

Maggie passed away peacefully in Borris Lodge Nursing Home on 17th February 2025. Pre-deceased by her loving husband John and baby daughter Helen. Sadly missed by her daughters and sons Anne (Whelan), Mary (Kelly), Peggy (Ward), John, Michael, Patrick, Nicholas and Thomas, her daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, twenty-one grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by her sisters Stacia, Mary, Helen and brother John.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris (R95 DV76) from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, 17th February 2025, and on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. Funeral will depart from the Funeral Home at 6:30 p.m. and will arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballymurphy for Reception Prayers at 7:00 pm on Tuesday. Maggie’s Requiem Mass will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday morning, 19th February 2025, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

You may view the Funeral Mass at THIS LINK if you are unable to attend the funeral in person.

You may leave a Message of Condolences on the rip.ie website for Maggie’s family at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of Bridget Dalton (née Doyle), Goolin, Borris, Co Carlow.

Bridget passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, on Monday, 17th February 2025. Sadly missed by her husband Jim, sons Michael and Francis, daughter Triona, adored grandchildren Emma, Aoife, James and Tom, her son-in-law Paul and daughters-in-law Kathleen and Francesca, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Breen’s Funeral Home, Borris, (R95 Y6N9), from 5:00 pm today, Tuesday, 18th February 2025 until 8:00 pm. Also on Wednesday, 19th February 2025 from 2:00 pm with Removal at 7:00 pm to St Moling’s Church, Glynn, (R95 HY49), for Reception Prayers at 7:30 pm. Bridget’s Requiem Mass will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, 20th February 2025, followed by interment in Ballymurphy Cemetery, (R95 HR28).

If you wish to leave a Message of Condolences on the rip.ie website for Bridget’s family, you may do so at THIS LINK.

Family flowers only please.  Donations, if desired, to MS IRELAND at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Coady, Rathanna, Borris, Co Carlow.

Jimmy, beloved husband of Mary and adored father of Deirdre, Richard, Seamus and Francis, passed away peacefully at his home on 31st January 2025, surrounded by his heartbroken family. Predeceased by his daughter Colette, sisters Mary and Nan and brother Pierce.

Deeply regretted by his wife, daughter, sons, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Rénee and Áine, adored grandchildren James, Sean, Aidan, Sarah, Eimer, Darragh, Rían, Holly and Méabh, sisters Ciss and Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Breen’s Funeral Home, Borris, on Sunday, 2nd February 2025, from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Removal from his home on Monday morning, 3rd February 2025, to arrive at St Fortchern’s Church, Rathanna, for 12:00 noon Requiem Mass, followed immediately afterwards by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

If you wish to leave a Message of Condolences on the rip.ie website for Jimmy’s family, you may do so at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of Josephine O’Kelly (née Kavanagh), Clonagoose, Borris, Co Carlow.

Josephine died peacefully today, 21st January 2025, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and beloved son Jack.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Margot, brother Michael, sister-in-law Josephine, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Rebecca, Jordan and Ben, great-grandchildren Bonnie and Ezra, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris, (R95 DV76), from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025.  Funeral will arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Borris, for Requiem Mass at 2:00 pm on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, followed by interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Borris.

If you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, you may view it on the Borris Parish Webcam at THIS LINK.  The Funeral Mass is live-streamed only – it is not archived.

If you would like to leave a Message of Condolences for Josephine’s family on the rip.ie website, please CLICK HERE.

The death has occurred of Frank Murphy. Kilmison, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co Carlow.

Frank died peacefully on 21st January 2025 at home after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Geraldine, daughter Laura, sons Sean and Gavin, brothers Pierce, John and Seamus, sisters Patricia and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his house, Kilmison, Ballymurphy, (R95 YR94), on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. Funeral will arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballymurphy, on Saturday, 25th January 2025, for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on Friday morning please.

If you would like to leave a Message of Condolences on the rip.ie website for Frank’s family, you may do so at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lawlor (née Murphy), Barnahaskin, Rathanna, Borris, Co Carlow.

Lizzie died peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, today, 20th January 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom).  Pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters, Simon, Mary-Anne (Waters), Hannah (Caulfield), Catherine (Walsh), Bridie, Michael, Maggie (O’ Higgins) and Jim.

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sorrowing nephews, nieces, relatives extended family and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, 21st January 2025. Funeral will arrive at St Fortchern’s Church, Rathanna, for Requiem Mass at 11:00 am on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

If you would like to leave a Message of Sympathy on the rip.ie website for Lizzie’s family, you may do so at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) O’Keeffe (née Carson), Borris Lodge Nursing Home.

Peg O’Keeffe, in her 91st year, (formerly of Cluain Árd, Limerick Road, Roscrea, Co Tipperary) died peacefully on 13th January 2025 in the wonderful care of Joanna, Kathleen and all the Staff of Borris Lodge Nursing Home, Borris, Co Carlow, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her sons Denis and Michael.

Sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband Michael, daughters Aileen and Edel, sons Jimmy, Liam, Martin, Darragh and Conrad, son-in-law Kieron, and Conrad’s partner Martin, daughters-in-law Mary, Helen, Mairead, Anabel and Hayley. Grand-children, great-grand-children, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris, Co Carlow, Eircode R95 DV76, on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, 16th January 2025 at 10:00 am in The Sacred Heart Church, Borris, Eircode R95 H336, followed by interment in St Cronan’s Catholic Cemetery, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, at approximately 1:00 pm, Eircode E53 PK82.

If you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, you may view it on the Borris Parish Webcam at THIS LINK.  The Funeral Mass is live-streamed only – it is not archived.

If you wish to leave a Message of Condolences on the rip.ie website for Peg’s family, you may do so at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of Ann Holmes (née Cloke), Borris, Co Carlow

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ann Holmes (née Cloke) of Spahill, Borris, Co Carlow, who passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, on Thursday, 9th January 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Joe.

Rest in Peace

Ann will be deeply missed by her daughters Lorraine and Madelaine, her son-in-law Darragh, Lorraine’s partner Gavin, and her cherished granddaughter Harper. She is also mourned by her brothers Larry and Mike, her sister Mary, her nephews, nieces, and her many friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris, on Sunday, 12th January 2025, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, 13th January 2025, at 11:00 am in St Fortchern’s Church, Rathanna, followed by cremation at Newland’s Cross Crematorium on Tuesday at 1:30 pm.

If you wish to leave a Message of Condolences on the rip.ie website for Ann’s Family, you may do so at THIS LINK.