Death Notices

Anne Byrne (née Fitzgerald)
October 20, 2025

The death has occurred of Anne Byrne (née Fitzgerald) Firmount West, Clane, Co. Kildare, October 20th 2025, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family, Beloved wife of the late Tommy, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Lorraine, sons Ian and Alan, daughters -in-law Siobhan and Michelle, son-in-law Dave, grandchildren Kyle and Sofia, sisters Mary and Cecilia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane, on Wednesday from 4pm – 8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Thursday at approx. 11:30am to arrive at St. Patrick and St. Brigid’s Church, Clane for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by burial in The Abbey Cemetery, Clane.


Kathleen Lawlor (née Gartland)
October 10, 2025

The death has occurred of Kathleen Lawlor (née Gartland), Park View, Clane, Co. Kildare, October 10th 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender loving care of the staff of Hazel Hall Nursing Home, Clane (Her Second Family). Pre-deceased by her loving parents John and Alice, brother Johnny and grand-nephew Craig. Deeply loved and forever remembered by her devoted husband Mick, adored children Josie, Alice, Michael and Gary, son-in-law Ger, cherished 15 grandchildren, precious 18 great-grandchildren, brother Matty, sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, extended Gartland and Lawlor families, neighbours and dear friends.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane on Monday (Oct. 13th) from 4pm, with concluding prayers at 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Tuesday (Oct. 14th) at approx. 10am to arrive at St. Patrick and St. Brigid’s Church, Clane for 10.30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.


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