The death has occurred of Josie (Johanna) Bolger, Shandon Park, Kilkenny / Formerly Ballymurphy, Borris, Co Carlow.

Josie (Johanna) Bolger, (Shandon Park, Kilkenny, and late of Ballymurphy, Borris, Co Carlow) died peacefully on 22nd July 2026 in the wonderful care of the staff at Castlecomer District Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Albert and infant daughter Kathleen. Much loved mother of Fionnuala, Stephanie, Mark and Damien. Josie will be deeply missed by her children, her siblings Lizzy, Stephen and Sister Kathleen, her adored grandchildren Conor, Beatrice, Ewan, Hugh, Órla and Justin, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Hehir’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny, (R95 FH90) on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, from 5:00 pm. with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6:30 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 10:30 am in St John’s Church, Kilkenny, followed by interment in St Kieran’s Cemetery.

House private please.

Josie’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed AT THIS LINK.

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