The death has occurred of Joe Kealy, New Oak Estate, Carlow / Ballymartin, Borris, Co Carlow.

Joe Kealy, 175 New Oak Estate, Carlow, and formerly of Ballymartin, Borris, Co Carlow, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on 27th August 2026, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Beloved husband of the late Brigid (Biddy), much loved father of Pat, James and Joe, adored grandfather of Kelley-Anne, Graham, Craig, Jamie, Patrick, Roísín, and Maria Clare and adored great-grandfather of Cara, Joey, Maya, Leah, Jamie, Daisy, Shauna, Skyler and Ivey Grace.

Joe will be sadly missed by his loving sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Susan, Eileen and Sylvia, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Joe will repose at Carpenter Brothers Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) from 2:00 pm on Sunday, 30th August, with removal that evening at 6:30 pm to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Reception Prayers at 7:00 pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11:00 am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, at THIS LINK.

Please use the rip.ie online condolence link HERE, to offer your sympathies to the family and share memories of Joe.

If you are unable to attend Joe’s Funeral Mass, you may view it live at 11:00 a.m. on Monday morning at THIS LINK.

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Doran, Borris Road, Kiltealy, Co Wexford / Borris, Co Carlow / Waterford.

Formerly of Walshsetown, Ballymurphy, Borris, Co Carlow and Ard-na-Greine, Waterford. James passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on 25th August 2026. Pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and Michael Doran. Much loved father of Barry, Lorraine, Brian and Leanne, beloved grandfather of Josh, Dylan, Cara, Bonnie and Luca . He will be sadly missed by his children and their mother Mary, his grandchildren, his daughter-in-law Georgina and sons-in-law Paul and Cian. Deeply regretted by his brothers Tom, Mick and Justin and his sisters Breda (Spruhan), Mary (Skelton), Eileen (Ormond) and Nora (Wallace), sister-in-law Jacqui, brothers-in-law Eamonn Spruhan, Noel Skelton, Willie Ormond and Billy Wallace, and his dear friend Ann. Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, Aunt Ellie, relatives and friends and his four-legged friend Ned.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home Borris, Co Carlow (R95 DV76) from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, 29th August 2026, and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, 30th August 2026. Funeral will arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballymurphy for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon on Monday, 31st August 2026, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The family would like to thank the First Responders and the Emergency Personnel for their help and support at such a difficult time.

If you would like to leave a Message of Condolences for James’s family on the rip.ie website, you may do so at THIS LINK.