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James Cooney Funeral Directors - New Ross, 4 Robert Street, New Ross (2026)

26/01/2026

The death has occurred of
William (Willie) Cottrell
34 Abbey View, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Willie passed away peacefully on Monday, 26th January 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kathleen, father of Colm, Karen, Sinéad and Shane, brother of Johnny and the late Andy and Denis.
Sadly, missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother, grandchildren Sarah-Jane, Jim, Evie, David and Luke, great grandchild Freddie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Tuesday, January 27th from 4pm concluding at 7pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 11am in St. James' Church, Horeswood, followed by burial afterwards in Horeswood Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on Thursday, January 29th at 11am on the following link https://horeswoodparish.ie/
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House Private Please
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25/01/2026

Statement from Bishop Ger:

I have been informed by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Montemayor, that Pope Leo XIV has appointed me Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory, to take effect when Bishop Niall Coll is installed as Bishop of Raphoe on Sunday 25th January. This new role will be in addition to my current position as Bishop of Ferns.

I thank Pope Leo for the trust and faith he has placed in me with this appointment and I resolve to carry out my pastoral and administrative duties in both dioceses to the best of my ability.

I very much look forward to working with the priests, diocesan staff and the people of the Diocese of Ossory. I know that there has been much change in the diocese over a short number of years but am confident that we can all work well together to build on the proud traditions of that diocese. The Diocese of Ossory is blessed to have many talented priests and others carrying out great work and I hope to be able to assist them in every way I can.

I am very conscious that this appointment also affects the Diocese of Ferns. I thoroughly enjoy my work and role as Bishop of Ferns and will continue to do so. I consider it a great privilege to be part of that diocese and have always felt a warm and genuine welcome. However, with this extra responsibility, I will not have the same time to devote to every aspect of my life and work in Ferns. I am very confident, though, that we have good strong systems in place in Ferns, a wonderful body of clergy, hardworking diocesan staff and no shortage of people willing to step up to the mark when called upon.

I thank Archbishop Montemayor for his courtesy in relaying this news to me and I know I can count on his ongoing support. I take this opportunity to wish Bishop Niall Coll every blessing and happiness in his new role as Bishop of Raphoe. He has been a kind and helpful neighbour during his time in Ossory and I know he will have much joy and fulfilment in his new position.

May we all continue to pray for each other and our dioceses, that God will continue to bless us with the abilities to spread his word, to proclaim his kingdom and to live in his peace.

+Ger Nash
Bishop of Ferns

ENDS

20/01/2026

*FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED*

The death has occurred of
Breda Byrne
(née McMahon)
20th January 2026
Upper Ballyhack, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Beloved wife of Larry, mother of Larry Jnr., Paddy, Jimmy, John, Michael, Eamon, Mary, Noel, Martha, Bridget, Theresa, Amy and the late Stella and Nicky.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Saturday, January 24th from 4pm concluding at 7pm.

Removal on Sunday, January 25th to St. James Church, Ramsgrange, arriving for funeral mass at 12noon followed by burial afterwards in The New Cemetery Ramsgrange.

Breda's Mass can be viewed on Sunday, January 25th at 12noon on the following link https://www.facebook.com/RamsgrangeChurch

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19/01/2026

The death has occurred of
Eamonn Martin
18th January 2026
Glentire Heights, The Ballagh, and formerly of Bree and Marley, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving son Conor, Conor's partner Emma and grand-daughter Chloe, parents Maurice and Elizabeth and brothers Mick, Nicky and Tony.
Sadly missed and remembered by his daughters Emma and Karen, son Nicky, grandchildren Nicole, Kelsey, Ryan and Molly, son-in-law Declan, Karen's partner Barry and Nicky's partner Katelyn, his good friend Carole and her family, brothers and sisters Peter, Mary, Gretta, Frances, Mossy, Breda, Johnny, Larry, Patrick, Brendan, Donal, Carol and Jacqueline, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Browne's Funeral Home, Enniscorthy, (Y21 H3K5) on Wednesday, January 21st from 4pm concluding at 7pm.
Removal on Thursday, January 22nd to The Church of the Assumption, Bree, arriving for his funeral mass at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Bree.

The mass can be viewed online through the Bree Parish page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067044005699

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Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Hope Centre, Enniscorthy. https://www.hopesupportcentre.ie/

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18/01/2026

Month's Mind Notice

Aidan’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, January 25th at 12 noon in St. Mary & Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross.
All are welcome

15/01/2026

The death has occurred of
Mary Carroll
(née Valentine)
15th January 2026
Carrollstown House, Coole, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Predeceased by her loving husband David and son Damien, sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters Lyn, Dáithí, Úna and Enda, grandchildren Aoibhinn, Aodhán, Sarah, David, Dana, Ollie, Will, Caoimhe, Freya, Halle, Heidi, Indie and Jessie, sons-in-law Dara and Jon, daughters-in-law Teresa and Sandra, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Saturday, January 17th from 4pm concluding at 7pm
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, January 18th at 12 noon in St. James' Church, Ramsgrange, followed by burial afterwards in Ramsgrange Cemetery.

Mary's Mass can be viewed on Sunday, January 18th at 12 noon on the following link https://www.facebook.com/RamsgrangeChurch

House Private Please
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Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/

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The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful staff at SignaCare, New Ross, for their kindness, care and attention to Mary during her time with them.

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15/01/2026

The death has occurred of
Johnny Hynes
The Ball Alley, Marley, St. Mullins, Co Carlow and late of Coolhill, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny.

Johnny passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 13th January 2026.

Beloved and adored husband of Noreen, loving father of Elle and Dylan, cherished brother of Tom, Martin, Bridget, Kathleen, Joe, Anne, Carmel, Lizzy, Pauline, Trisha and Mary.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, brothers, sisters, Billy Cushen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home (eircode: R95 T2C8) on Sunday, 18th January, from 12 noon concluding at 8pm and again on Monday, 19th January from 12 noon concluding at 8pm.

Removal on Tuesday, 20th January to St. Moling's Church, Glynn, arriving for his funeral mass at 2pm, followed by burial afterwards in St. Mullins Cemetery.

House Private on Tuesday Morning Please
Johnny's mass can be viewed online on Tuesday at 2pm https://youtube.com/live/gI_33q8o44A?feature=share

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Family flowers only please donations if desired to Pieta House and First Responders
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13/01/2026

The death has occurred of
Joan Kehoe (Née Murphy)
12th January 2026
Charleton Hill, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Beloved wife of the late Paddy. Sadly missed by her loving son Kevin, daughters Mary and Julie, grandchildren Dave, Steve, Lee, Bec, Bryan, Jennifer and Adrienne, great-grandchildren Sam, Joni, Lyla, Joey, Josh, Isaac, Wyatt, Remy, Noah, Sophie and Saoirse,
great great grandchild Jay, sons-in-law Tony and Jackie, daughter-in-law Mairead, extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Wednesday 14th January from 4pm concluding at 7pm.
Removal on Thursday, January 15th to St. Mary & Michael's Parish Church, New Ross, arriving for funeral mass at 10am, followed by burial afterwards in St. Stephen's Cemetery.

Joan's Mass can be viewed on Thursday, January 15th at 10am on the following link https://newrossparish.ie/live-video/

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Family flowers only please donations if desired to The New Ross Community Hospital https://nrch.ie/

12/01/2026

Month’s mind notice

Marian’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Sunday, January 18th at 11am in The Church of the Assumption, Rosbercon. All are welcome

12/01/2026

Month’s Mind Notice

Betty‘s month’s mind mass will be celebrated on Sunday, January 25th at 12noon in St. Mary & Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross. All are welcome.

12/01/2026

The death has occurred of
Margaret (Margo) Dunne (née Byrne)
11th January 2026 Springpark, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Beloved wife of the late Larry.
Predeceased by her mother Abina, her father Michael, her brothers Billy and Dick and brothers-in-law Matthew and Pat.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Emma, son Michael, grandchildren Hayley and George, son-in-law Matt, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Thursday, January 15th from 4pm concluding at 7pm
Removal on Friday, January 16th to St. Anne's Church, Rathgarogue, arriving for her funeral mass at 12noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Strictly Private Please
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Family flowers only please donations if desired to The New Ross Community Hospital https://nrch.ie/

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12/01/2026

The death has occurred of
James (Jimmy) Flynn
11th January 2026
Bosheen, and formerly of Mylers Park, Terrerath, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Predeceased by his sisters Nell and Mary. Beloved husband of Margaret, father of Mary, Thomas, Annette and James.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, his 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sister Margaret, sons-in-law Frankie and Dennis, daughter-in-law Noelle, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home privately for family and close friends only please. Removal on Wednesday to St. Mary & Michael's Parish Church, New Ross, arriving for funeral mass at 10am, followed by burial afterwards in St. Stephen's Cemetery. New Ross.

Jimmy's Mass can be viewed on Wednesday, January 14th at 10am on the following link https://newrossparish.ie/live-video/

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