The death has occurred of Michael Kavanagh, Corner House/Clonagoose, Borris, Co Carlow.

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Michael Kavanagh, Corner House/ Clonagoose, Borris, Co Carlow.

Michael passed away peacefully on Sunday, 8th February 2026, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his parents, James and Gretta, his beloved sister Jo and nephew Jack. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Josie, his cherished children Marina (Rapley), Fiona (Cullen), James, Camilla (Drea), Liam and Michelle (O’Connor), his adored grandchildren Aidan, Hannah, James, Catherine, Claire, Martin, Michael, Áine, Orla, Jack, Sam, Emma, Amy, Eoin and Sarah, daughters-in-law Breda and Sorcha, sons-in-law David, Dave, Pat and Dylan, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Joyce’s Funeral Home, Borris, R95 DV76, on Tuesday, 10th February 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, pausing for prayers at 7:00 pm. Funeral will arrive at The Sacred Heart Church, Borris, for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 11th February 2026, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in The Sacred Heart Cemetery, Borris.

If you are unable to attend Michael’s Funeral Mass, it will be live-streamed from the Borris Parish webcam at THIS LINK.   Please note the live-stream is NOT archived and is not available afterwards.

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