James Cooney Funeral Directors - New Ross

25/02/2026

The death has occurred of
Ann Lavery
(née Quigley)
24th February 2026
Rathnageera, Gusserane, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Ann passed away peacefully in the Community Hospital, New Ross surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Seamus and mother of Jim, Pat, Pauline, Vincent, Kathleen, Arthur, Dan, Emmanuel, Denise, and the late Mary and Dominic.

Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law sons-in-law, brother John and his wife Roseanna, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Friday, February 27th from 5pm concluding at 7pm.
Removal on Saturday, February 28th to St. John The Baptist Church, Gusserane, arriving for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Carnagh Cemetery.

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Family flowers only please donations if desired to The New Community Hospital, New Ross.

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23/02/2026

The death has occurred of
Tommy Byrne
Camblin, New Ross. Co. Wexford.

Tommy passed away peacefully on Sunday, 22nd February in the excellent care of the staff at the New Houghton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in his 95th year.

Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen and their 3 infant children, brother Michael and sisters Mary and Catherine.

Sadly missed by his loving daughters Esther, Monica and Bridín, loved and missed by his grandchildren Katy, James, Tom, Alison, Olive, Claire, Ellie and Aidan, sons-in-law Declan, Michael and Pete, nephew, nieces, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Tuesday, February 24th from 5pm concluding at 7pm. Removal from the funeral home on Wednesday, February 25th to St. Mary & Michael's Parish Church, New Ross, arriving for 10am funeral mass, (please note the funeral home is private on Wednesday morning) followed by burial afterwards in Terrerath Cemetery.

Tommy's Mass can be viewed on Wednesday, February 25th at 10am on the following link https://newrossparish.ie/live-video/

House Private Please

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Donations if desired to The New Houghton Hospital, New Ross
(collection box at the funeral home and church)

22/02/2026

First Anniversary
Michael (Mick) Culleton, Ballyanne, New Ross.

Michael's first anniversary mass will take place on Sunday, 8th March at 10am in St. Anne's Church, Rathgarogue.

All are welcome.

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21/02/2026

The death has occurred of
John (Johnny) Kehoe
Ballybrazil, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
Died 20th February 2026 at Waterford University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Ethna.

Johnny you will be missed beyond words until we meet again.

Johnny will be sadly missed and remembered by his adoring family, wife Maureen, sons Brian, Paul, Adrian and Darren, daughters-in-law Mag, Paula, Mary and Jenny, grandchildren Dean, Dylan, Chloe, Callum, Bobby, Conor, Libby, Sean, Millie and Johnny, great grandchildren Sofia, Jessica, Laoise, Saoirse and Mylo, sisters Bernie and Barbara, brothers-in-law Dominic, Joe and Maurice, Dean's partner Chantel, Dylan's partner Hazel, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Monday, February 23rd from 3pm concluding at 7pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 24th at 11am in St. James Church, Horeswood, followed by burial afterwards in Duncannon Cemetery.
Johnny's Mass can be viewed on Tuesday, February 24th at 11am on the following link https://www.facebook.com/patkent.ie

House Strictly Private
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Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Palliative Care Unit, Waterford Hospice https://waterfordhospice.ie/

21/02/2026

Month's Mind Notice

Jimmy’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 15th at 12 noon in St. Mary & Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross.
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21/02/2026

********* Funeral Arrangements have been added******************

Kehoe, James, Palace West, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Formerly of Templeudigan, Co. Wexford. February 20th, 2026. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, his parents John (Johnnie) and Catherine, and his siblings Ned, Noreen, Kathleen, Noel, Sr. Maura and nephew John.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James (Jim), much loved by his sons Francis, James, Tom, Paul, Karl and his daughters Helen, Rose, Bernie, Carmel, Nicola and Mary. James will be deeply missed by his 29 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his brothers and sister, Billy, Sean, Anne (Curtis), his sons-in-law and daughters-in law, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Cooney's funeral home, New Ross, on Wednesday, 25th February from 4pm followed by removal at 7pm to St. Anne's Church, Rathgarogue. Funeral mass on Thursday, 26th February at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Jim's funeral mass can be viewed online on Thursday. 26th February at 11am https://www.facebook.com/patkent.ie

20/02/2026

The death has occurred of
Lee Furlong
13 The Bullawn, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
20th February 2026

Beloved son of Margaret Whitty and Michael Furlong. Sadly missed by his loving mother, father, his broken hearted son Charlie and his mother Karen, brothers Jeffrey and Rory, sister Julieann, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Sunday, February 22nd from 4pm concluding at 7pm.
Removal on Monday, February 23rd to St. Mary & Michael's Parish Church, New Ross, arriving for funeral mass at 10am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin, arriving at the Garden Chapel for a committal service at 2.15pm.

Lee's Mass can be viewed on Monday, February 23rd at 10:00 on the following link https://newrossparish.ie/live-video/

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Family flowers only please

House Private
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19/02/2026

17/02/2026

Eddie Poyntz’ First Anniversary mass takes place on Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 10am in St. Mary and Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross.

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17/02/2026

The death has occurred of
Frank O'Brien
16th February 2026
Abbeyview, Campile, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

(late of Frank's Dry Cleaners South Street, New Ross).

Beloved husband of the late Eileen and father of the late Nicky. Sadly missed by his brother Pat, siblings, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Wednesday, February 18th from 5pm concluding at 7pm.
Removal on Thursday, February 19th to St. James Church, Horeswood, arriving for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Kilmokea Cemetery.

Frank's Mass can be viewed on Thursday, February 19th at 11am on the following link https://horeswoodparish.ie/

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The family very much appreciates your support and kindness at this very sad time and would be grateful if you would express your messages of sympathy on the condolence link below

14/02/2026

The death has occurred of
Paddy Molloy
12th February 2026
Newbawn, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford.

Beloved husband of Anna, father of Brendan, brother of John, Brendan, Josie, Mena, Betty, Peggy and the late Phil and Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, on Sunday, February 15th from 3pm concluding at 5pm. Removal on Monday, February 16th to The Church of The Sacred Heart, Newbawn, arriving for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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House Private Please

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13/02/2026

The death has occurred of
V. Rev. Odhrán Furlong, P.P., V.F.
Parochial House, New Ross and Castleview, Adamstown, Co. Wexford.
12th February 2026
Beloved son of Tom and Angela, cherished brother of Niamh and Majella and predeceased by his beloved brother Tom.
Sadly missed by his loving parents, sisters, nieces and nephews Kate, Joseph, Alice, Thomas, Dara and James, sister-in-law Louise, brother-in-law Chris, aunts, uncles, cousins, Bishop Ger Nash and his brother priests of the Diocese of Ferns, extended family, wonderful caring neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing on Sunday, February 15th, at St. Mary & Michael’s Parish Church, New Ross, from 3pm concluding at 7pm with prayers.
Reposing on Monday, February 16th, at St. Abban’s Church, Adamstown, from 3pm concluding at 7pm with evening prayer.
Funeral mass on Tuesday, February 17th, at 12 noon in St. Abban’s Church, Adamstown, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral mass can be viewed on the following link

https://www.livestreamireland.ie/fof170226

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Family flowers only please, donations if desired to I.H.C.P.T. Lourdes Pilgrimage
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House Private Please
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