William (Billy) Kirwan

The death has occurred of William Kirwan (Billy) of Donnycarney Dublin, and formerly of Ringstown Mountrath, Co Laois.

William passed away unexpectedly on 15th August 2025, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Devoted husband and forever missed by his loving wife Sheila. Loving father to Fiona, Antoinette, William, Anthony, Mark and special grandfather to Christina ,Christian , Isabel , Emily, Jessica and Éabha.

So sadly missed by daughters-in-law Sandra and Ciara. Sons-in-law Bill, Marcus and Quirinus. Treasured by Brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brother-in- law, nieces, nephews, extended family, many close friends and neighbours.

May Willian’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing on Tuesday 19th August at his family home in Dublin (D09 YH11) from 16:00 with rosary at 20:00. Removal on Wednesday morning 20th August to St Fintan’s Church Ballyfin, Co. Laois for requiem mass at 12pm with burial afterwards at St Fintan’s Cemetery.

The Mass will be live streamed on https://mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin

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