Death Notices

Moira O’Shaughnessy (née Costello)
September 12, 2026

The death has occurred of Moira O’Shaughnessy, (née Costello), Loughanure, Clane, Co. Kildare. On September 12th 2026, Moira passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply mourned and cherished by her devoted husband Frank, her children Oisín, Kerill and Aoife, her sister Anne, daughters-in-law Anna, Andrea, son-in-law Ciarán. Predeceased by her brothers Frank, Thomas, John, Fr. Patrick, Martin Joe, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Emerson. Sadly mourned by sisters-in-law Ann, Maureen and Siobhán, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Loved and greatly missed by her cherished grandchildren Charlie, Oscar, Toby, Hugh, Sam, Abi, Rosie, Kate, Bobby, Beth, Ada and Ted.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane on Monday (September 14th) from 4pm – 8pm. Removal from her residence by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Tuesday (September 15th) at approximately 11am to arrive at The Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, Clane for 11:30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.


Deirdre O'Connell
September 10, 2026

The death has occurred of Deirdre O’Connell, Gort na Manach, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and late of Clane, Co. Kildare. September 10th 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of the late John. Deeply regretted by her adored children Órla, Colm and Kate, Colm’s partner Dan, her loving mother Mary, sisters Marie, Nuala, Bríd, Úna and Ita, brother John, brothers-in-law, Uncle, Aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her sister Úna’s residence in Calverstown, Kilcullen on Sunday from 3pm-8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at St. Patrick and St Brigid’s Church, Clane for 12 noon funeral mass, followed by burial in The Abbey Cemetery, Clane.


Nora Maher (née Galvin)
August 23, 2026

The death has occurred of Nora Maher (née Galvin), Baltracey, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Haremount, Kilmichael, Macroom, Co. Cork, August 23rd 2026, peacefully at Tymon North, Community Care Unit, (TUH) surrounded by her adored family. Predeceased by her loving husband James, parents Michael and Nora, sister Lily, brother Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children Noirin, Seamus, Michael and Louise, daughter-in-law Deirdre, cherished grandchildren James and Niamh, brother Christopher, sister Mary (Loughman) nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her son Seamus residence on Thursday (August 27th) from 2pm – 6pm. Removal from sons residence on Thursday (August 27th) at approx. 6:30pm to arrive at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathcoffey for 7pm prayers. A funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathcoffey at 11am on Friday (August 28th) followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.


Lorraine Doran (née Keville)
August 8, 2026

The death has occurred of Lorraine Doran (née Keville), Ovidstown, Straffan, Co. Kildare, August 8th 2026, peacefully, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family at St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, children Martina, Adam and Kelly, son-in-law Tommy, daughter-in-law Roisin, granddaughter Bella-Rose, brother Mick, sisters Michelle and Jenny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and her beloved fur babies.

Reposing at her residence on Tuesday (August 11th) from 4pm – 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday (August 12th) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of St. Patrick and Brigid, Clane for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.


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