Death notices and funeral arrangements in Carlow - Monday 21st August 2023




The death has occurred of Brendan (Sandy) Hawe of St. Brigid's Crescent, Bagenalstown, Carlow.
Sandy passed away peacefully, aged 58 yrs, in St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his father Bob and mother Esther, brothers Tommy and Patrick and nephew Aaron.
He will be sadly missed by his son Cian Kent, his brothers and sisters Jimmy, Mary, Robert, Ann, Esther and Nichola, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Sandy's Soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at His Home 38 St. Brigid's Crescent on Monday from 12 noon to 8pm.
Removal on Tuesday 22nd August arriving at St. Andrew's Church Bagenalstown for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the Cemetery of the Assumption.
Sandy's funeral Mass may be viewed HERE.


The death has occurred of Christy Deere of JKL Avenue, Carlow Town.
Christy (Christopher) Deere, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on 17th August 2023.
Beloved father of Albert. Sadly missed by his son, brothers Tommy and Noely, sisters Patty, Susie, Betty and Anne, Albert’s brother Danny, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Christy Rest in Peace
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle on Monday evening from 5pm concluding with words of farewell at 7pm.
A private cremation service will take place at a later date.


The death has occurred of Eilish Hogan (née O'Toole) of Rathrush, Rathoe, Carlow.
Eilish Hogan (neé O'Toole), Rathrush, Rathoe, Co. Carlow and formerly of Tomduff, Borris, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, 20th August 2023.
Eilish, dearly loved wife of Jim and loving mother of James, Kate and Padraic.
Beloved daughter of Kathleen and the late Pat O'Toole, she will be sadly missed by her sister Maura, brothers Pat and Michael, parents-in-law Seamus and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, her many cousins and a large circle of friends and neighbours.
May Eilish's Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at Kearney's Funeral Home, Fenagh on Monday from 3pm to 8pm and Tuesday from 2pm to 5pm.
Removal to Saint Patrick's Church, Rathoe to arrive for 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family Flowers only please.
Donations if desired, to Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford.
Funeral home private on Tuesday from 5pm.


The death has occurred of Anne Farrell of Ballinkillen / Bagnelstown, Carlow
Anne died peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on 19th August 2023.
Sadly missed by daughters Ann, Una, Kate and Fynn, son-in-law Paul and Ger, & daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Chloe, Anthony, Brooke, Amy, Makayla, Carly, Jessie, & Kaycee, predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy.
May Anne Rest in Peace
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, for all of their kindness and care.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later on RIP.ie


The death has occurred of Jim (James) Kirwan of Sandymount Road, Sandymount, Dublin / Tullow, Carlow
Jim passed away peacefully on 20th August 2023 in the tender loving care of the staff of Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount, and St. Vincent's Hospital.
Loving husband of Mary and devoted father of Mary Patricia, David, Anne, Clare, and Rita.
Will be dearly missed by his family, sons in law Donal and Henry, grandchildren Ciara, Daniel, Hugh, James and Matthew, brother Billy, sister Nancy, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Emily and Jack, brother John and sister Babsie.
May Jim’s Soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, 22nd, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Funeral to the St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount on Wednesday, 23rd, arriving for 10am funeral mass, followed by burial in Rathoe Cemetery, Tullow, Carlow.
Jim's funeral can be viewed HERE.