RIP: 'A real gentleman' - A man from Carlow has sadly passed away

Tributes have poured in following the death of a man from Carlow recently who is missed deeply within the community.

John (Sean) Kavanagh was from Ballinaguilkey, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow, 5th November 2026, , Carlow / Wicklow and formerly Coolmanagh, Hacketstown

He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was the beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Ann-Marie, Margaret, Tony and Fergal, and cherished grandad to Holly-Marie and Louise.

He is sadly missed by his loving wife, family, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Ciara, brother Martin, sisters Mary and Brigid, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Donations, if desired, can be made to St. Brigid’s Church, Hacketstown and the Simon Community.

A funeral was held for John in Carlow over the weekend last.

Messages of condolence have been left on RIP.ie from those who knew and loved John. One mourner said: “Deepest sympathy Mary, Annmarie, Margaret, Tony, Fergal and the extended Kavanagh family on the sad passing of Sean. May his gentle soul rest in peace”.

Another person said: “Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the family on the very sad passing of Sean. A real gentleman; may his gentle soul rest in peace”.

“Sincere condolences to Mary, Fergal and all the Kavanagh family on the sad passing of Sean. He was an absolute gentleman who always had time for a chat and cuppa while discussing all things about farming and nature. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace,” another tribute message reads.