Tributes paid to a Carlow man who had 'constant good humour and cheeky smile'

Tributes have been paid to Kieran McCarthy formerly of Cloydagh, Carlow on May 21st 2024.

Kieran passed away in the gentle care of the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Warterford.

Beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Ciaran, Catherine and Paul and adored grandfather of Kealy. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, granddaughter, brother Fr. Brian, sisters Sheila, Nora and Colette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Monica, brothers Paul and Austin and sisters Helen and Anne.

Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: "Heartfelt condolences to you Jean, Catherine, Kealy, Ciaran and Paul and Kieran's extended family. We thought the world of Kieran, his constant good humour and cheeky smile. He will be missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

Another reads: "Sincere condolences to Jean and all of Kieran’s families. Had the pleasure of working with Kieran many years ago in Braun. May his beautiful soul rest in peace "

A third tribute reads: "Our sincerest condolences to dear Jean, to Catherine, Ciaran, Paul, Kealy, all the McCarthy family & everyone who loves Kieran on his very very sad passing. May he rest in eternal peace."

Funeral Arrangements 

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow, on Thursday evening from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from 60 Ashfield, Carlow, on Friday morning to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballinabranna Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donation in lieu to RNLI

House private, please.