The death has occurred of Hugh Byrne, Spahill, Borris, Co Carlow / Tinahely, Co Wicklow

Hugh Byrne, Spahill, Borris, Co Carlow, and formerly of Rosbawn, Tinahely, Co Wicklow, passed away peacefully at home on 7th December 2025, in the loving care of his family after a long illness bravely borne with courage and incredible determination.

Predeceased by his father Paddy and mother Christine, and his brothers John and Nicholas.

Hugh’s passing is deeply regretted by his loving wife Bernie, his sons Colm and Hugh Paddy, daughter Katie, his cherished and adored grandchildren Noah and Kane, daughters-in-law Carmel and Aisling and son-in-law James. Also, his siblings Larry, Mary, Michael, Pam, Marcella, Paddy, Sinéad, Gonne, Colman, Eamonn and Donal, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of wonderful friends.

Rest In Peace

Hugh will repose at his residence in Spahill (R95 WY20) on Tuesday 9th December 2025 from 1:00 pm, concluding with prayers at 8:00 pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday 10th December 2025 to the Sacred Heart Church, Borris, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment in St Fortchern’s Cemetery, Rathanna.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on at THIS LINK.

House Private on Wednesday morning please.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Carlow-Kilkenny Homecare Team at THIS LINK.

The family would like to thank Hugh’s G.P., his oncology team in The Beacon Hospital, the Palliative Care and Homecare teams, and his carers, who gave Hugh such wonderful care in his final weeks. We are forever grateful for your kindness and support.

If you wish to post a Message of Sympathy on the rip.ie website to Hugh’s wife and family, please do so at THIS LINK.