Death notices and funeral arrangements in Carlow - Thursday 28th September 2023




The death has occurred of Sadie O'Rourke (née O'Brien) of 77 Pairc Mhuire, Tullow, Carlow
Sadie passed away peacefully on 26th September 2023, in the loving care of all at Baltinglass Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family; predeceased by her loving husband Tony and sisters Nancy and Bridie. Sadly missed by her loving son Peter, daughters Josephine and Catherine, daughter-in-law Maria, sons-in-law Michael and Declan, brothers John and Tommy, sister Elizabeth, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren Cheryl, Darryl, Dwane, Paddy and Marita, wives and partners Linz, Joanne, Becky, Gerard and John, great-grandchildren Haley, Darragh, Charlie, Taylor, Leon, Evan, Toni, Ella and Jade, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May Sadie Rest In Peace
Reposing in Halligan’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Rathvilly (Eircode R93 C560), this Thursday and Friday evening from 5pm until 8pm.
Funeral arriving to The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Tullow, on Saturday morning for 11am Requiem Mass, after which she will be laid to rest with Tony in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow.
Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to Baltinglass Community Hospital. Donation box in church.
Sadie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE


The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Kavanagh of 24 Mountain View, Myshall, Carlow and formerly of Church Road, Myshall and Camberley, Surrey, England.
Joe passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on September 27th, 2023 at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his brothers Jack, Tommy, Mick and Pat. Joe, beloved husband of Carole and loving father of Claire, Noel and Russell. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughter, sons, son-in-law Farid, daughters-in-law Leanne and Clare, grandson Ziri, brothers James, Bill, Peter and Des, sisters Collette and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.
May Joe Rest In Peace
Reposing at Kearney's Funeral Home, Fenagh on Thursday evening from 6pm and Friday from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm.
Removal from his home on Saturday morning to arrive at the Church of The Holy Cross, Myshall for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Lismaconly Cemetery, Myshall.
Joe's Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE