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.