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The death has occurred of
Esther CORCORAN
(née Dowling)
Esther Corcoran (nee Dowling)
Laurel Court, Loughboy, Kilkenny
and formerly of Finnan, Ballyragget.
Esther passed away on 25th January 2026, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital, in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of John and much loved mother of John, Marie, Michael and Robbie. Esther will be dearly missed by her loving family, brothers Martin and Michael, sisters Helen, Chrissie and Kathleen (UK), John's partner Catherine, Marie's partner Brendan and Robbie's partner Aoife, sister-in-law Gillian, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends
Predeceased by her parents James and Statia Dowling, brother John and sister Mary.
Esther's family would like to thank in a special way Dr. Bolger and the exceptional staff of the Suir Ward at St. Luke's Hospital for the care and kindness shown to both Esther and themselves during her time with them.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace
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Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Tuesday (27th Jan) from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers recited at 6.30pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 10.30am in St. Fiacre's Church, Loughboy. (R95DK88)
Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery.
House private please.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for Esther's family may do so below.
Date Published:
Monday 26th January 2026
Date of Death:
Sunday 25th January 2026