St. Michael's Parish The death has occurred of Rea Kennedy Tivoli, Cork
January 3, 2026
KENNEDY (Tivoli, Cork): On January 3rd 2026, peacefully, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, after a long illness bravely borne, REA, dearly loved husband of Ruth (née Burkley), loving father of Sophie and dear brother of Ronan and the late Colleen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, brother, parents-in-law Anne and Phil, sisters-in-law Mary and Evanne, brothers-in-law Peter, Dougie and Barry, nephews, nieces, relatives, his Thomond Bar work colleagues and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Tuesday (January 6th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Wednesday (January 7th) in St. Michael’s Church Blackrock which will be live streamed
Funeral afterwards to St. Oliver’s Cemetery, Model Farm Road.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to
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“May he rest in peace”
The death has occurred of Jane Kirk (née Robinson) Blackrock Road, Blackrock, Cork / Bandon, Cork
January 2, 2026
KIRK JANE (née Robinson),(Blackrock Road, Cork / Hollymount, Lee Road and Bandon, Co Cork): On December 27th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Cork University Hospital, following a short illness. Jane, beloved wife of Owen and cherished mother of Bernard and the late Peter, daughter of the late Peter and Mary, sisters Breda and Mary.Sadly missed by her loving husband Owen and son Bernard, daughter-in-law Treasa, grandchildren Aoife and Cliodhna, grandson-in-law Bas, sisters-in-law Ann and Mary, brother-in-law John, her extended family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Imithe uainn, ach go deo inár gcroíthe.
In keeping with Jane’s wishes, a private family funeral will take place. The family kindly requests that the house remains private for the time being.
The family sincerely thanks the ambulance service and the CUH medical teams for their care, kindness and support.
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“Your love was like the dawn
Brightening over our lives.”
(John O’ Donohue)
Date Published:
Monday 29th December 2025
Date of Death:
Saturday 27th December 2025