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The death has occurred of

Denis Drennan

Drennan, Denis (Din) – 20th December 2025 – Parksgrove, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by kindness and compassion, in the loving care of the Suir Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and John, sisters, Tess, Kit (Kelly), Madge (Carroll), Mary (Rochford), brothers Mick, Joe and Ber.

Beloved husband of Kathleen (Grey), loving father to Pascal, Damien, Dennis, Niall and Caitriona, proud grandfather to John, Lucy, Alice, Calum, Michael, James, Fiadh, Conor, Donnacha, Cillian and Kate. Sadly, missed by his sister Ettie (Kennedy) and his brother Tony, daughters-in-law Melanie (Ruiz), Blaithnaid (Kenny), Jane (Donohoe), son-in-law Niall (O’ Flaherty), sister’s-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence (eircode r95 n62c) this Monday the 22nd of December from 4 pm to 8 pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11 am in St. Brigid’s Church, Lisdowney, interment in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.

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  1. Sean and Catherine Duggan

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family and friends on the sad passing of Denis
    May he rest in peace

  2. Michael and Noreen Cregan.Cashel.

    Sincere condolences to Kathleen,and Family on the passing of Denis may his dear soul rest in peace.A real gentleman and good friend.Remembering the good times we had with Denis and Kathleen.

  3. Breda Campion [Dunne], Johnstown.

    Sincere sympathy Kathleen and family on the death of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  4. Aidan o neill chatsworth clogh

    Sincerest sympathy to the drennan family at this time din was a true gentleman and always full of advice may he rest in eternal peace you are in my thoughts and prayers

  5. Joe and Evelyn Murphy.

    Our sincerest condolences to you Kathleen,and to Pascal,Damien,Dennis, Niall and Catriona,and all of Denis family and friends.Thinking of you at this time, May Denis Rest In Peace

  6. Lisdowney Montessori play and learn

    Condolence to all the Drennan family at this very sad time , especially to Michael , James and Fiadh on the sad loss of their Grand Dad and to Niall and Blaithnaid . 🙏 🙏 🙏
    May Denis Rest in Peace 🙏

  7. North Kilkenny Coursing Club

    Deepest Sympathy to Pascal Damien Dennis Niall and Catriona on the death of your father a great stalwart for North Kilkenny Coursing Club down the years . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  8. Donie

    Sincere sympathy to all the members of the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  9. Jim Walsh, Staplestown, Carlow

    Deepest condolences to the Drennan family at this difficult time

  10. Donie and Catherine Walsh, Oldtown, Ballyragget

    Sincere sympathy to all the members of the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  11. Pa & Gráinne Mooney, Lisdowney

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the passing of Denis.
    May he rest in peace

  12. John and Catherine Brennan Crutt.

    Deepest sympathy to all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denisay his gentle soul rest in peace

  13. Richie and Anne McEvoy,

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the passing of Din. May he rest in peace

    Richie and Anne McEvoy, Kilkenny

  14. Lloyd & Niamh McGree

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the passing of Din. May he rest in peace

  15. Jim and Marie Sweeney.

    Sincere sympathy to the Drennan family on the sad passing of Din.May he rest in peace.

  16. Paddy and Claire O'Flaherty

    Our deepest sympathy to Kathleen ,Pascal, Damien, Danny, Niall and Catriona on the sad passing of Dennis He was a thorough gentleman and the soul of courtesy and always a pleasure to meet when we.used to talk and have great fun arguing about his beloved ” Blueshirt s” He is now enjoying the happiness of heaven after a long life as a progressive farmer. We will miss him greatly.

  17. Paula Murphy, Aylesbury

    Dear Caitriona and Niall, your Mother, brothers & extended family. Sincere Condolences on the sad loss of your Father. May he Rest In Peace.

  18. Ger and Hilary Murphy Ballydunne

    Sincere sympathy to the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis RIP our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time 🙏

  19. The Walshe family, Doninga

    Sincere sympathy to the Drennan family on the sad passing of Din. May he rest in peace.

  20. Richie Cleere. Tullaroan

    Sincere sympathy to Niall and the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. RIP

  21. Mary Bowden & Family, Balleen, Gathabawn

    Sincere sympathy Kathleen and family on the death of Din. May he Rest in Peace.

  22. Frank & Fidelma Bergin, Cullohill.

    Sincere Condolences to all the Drennan Family. Thinking of you all. Rest in peace Denis (Din). 🙏.

  23. Niamh FitzSimons

    Dear Kathleen, Caitriona and family,

    So sorry to hear of Din’s passing. A difficult loss at any time but all the worse at this time of the year; may he rest in peace.

    Caitriona, we’ll keep your Dad and all of you in our prayers.

    With love and sympathy,
    Niamh and Stephen Ward (FitzSimons)

  24. Joe and Mary Phelan Ballyragget.

    Sincere sympathy to all the family of Denis.May he rest in eternal peace.

  25. Sabrina & Eamon Grace Lisdowney

    Deepest Condolences to all the Drennan Families may Din rest in peace.
    Your father was such a gentleman.
    Treasure all the memories x

  26. Mary Moylan Bronx N.Y

    To Kathleen and family, Dins sister and brother. Ettie and Tony.
    Sincere sympathies in Dins passing
    A lovely quiet man.
    I remember many a year at coursing by avonmore and later in behind house.
    Good times.
    May he rest in peace.
    Rest now and look down on your loved ones.

  27. Anonymous

    My sincere sympathy to Catriona, Niall and all the Drennan families on the sad passing of your husband, dad and grandad. May Denis Rest in Peace.

  28. Anonymous

    Deepest sympathy to Niall and family at this sad time.May your father rest in peace

  29. Walter Tallis

    Sincere sympathy to Niall and family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace

  30. Helen (Brophy), Paul and Alex Corcoran, Ballyfoyle.

    Sincere condolences to Kathleen on the passing of your beloved Din, to Pascal, Damien, Dennis, Niall and Caitriona on the passing of your father, and to extended families and friends. We had some great chats and debates over the years about farming, politics, hurling, etc. many it goes without saying I lost when I worked in BOI. I had great time for him and likewise I think. “Wearing the same colour” helped I suppose.
    Rest in peace Din, a live well spent.

  31. Renehan Family

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on the death of Denis. May he rest in peace

  32. Caroline Hogan Cork

    Dear Kathleen, Caitríona, Niall, Damien, Dinny, Pascal and all your families. Thinking of you all at this extremely difficult time. May Din rest in eternal peace. I’ve so many fond memories of summers spent in Parksgrove. Sending our deepest condolences, sorry that we can not be there.
    Love Caroline, Richie, Jamie & Alison

  33. Seán Ivory, Ballyconra and Kilkenny

    Sincere condolences to Kathleen and family on the sad passing of Din.
    May he Rest in Peace

  34. Maunie Cregan, Cashel

    Sincere sympathies to Kathleen and the extended Drennan family on the passing of Denis, may he rest in peace.

  35. Annette Donegan Troyswood

    Sincere Condolences To The Drennan Family On The Sad Passing Of Denis Thinking of You At This Sad Time May Denis Soul Rest In Peace 🙏

  37. Tobias & Ann Marie White

    Deepest sympathy to Pascal and the Drennan Family on your sad loss.
    May your Dad Rest in Peace

  38. Trish & David Condon ,Freshford.

    Our sincere condolences to all the Drennan Family .Thinking of Michael ,James ,Fiadh & Conor on the passing of their granddad also Niall & Blathnaid .

  39. Mick and Michael Maher Sart Freshford

    Sincere condolences to the Drennan family, may Din rest in peace.

  40. Ian & Marguerite Buckley, Barna

    Sincere sympathy to Niall & the Drennan family at this difficult time. May Denis rest in peace.

  41. Jacob Burroughs

    Was sorry to hear of Denis’s passing on Saturday morning sincere condolences to the drennan family at this difficult time

  42. Neil and Paula kennedy Balleen freshford

    Deepest condolences to the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace

  43. Anne Flaherty

    Sending heartfelt condolences to Caitriona, your mam and all your family on the sad passing of your father. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May Denis rest in peace.

  44. John & Marie ( Lupton) Brennan .

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on the sad passing of your beloved Denis . He was always a pleasure to meet .May he rest in eternal peace.

  45. Jimmy Leahy

    Sincere sympathies to Niall and all the family on the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  46. Eymear Rochford

    My sincere condolences to Kathleen and family on the passing of Denis, a real gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  47. Colm/Sheila Finnegan Durrow

    Deepest sympathy to all Dins family on your great loss,he was a real gentleman and great character may he rest in peace

  48. Catherine & Kevin Healy(Nolan)

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and the Drennan Family. Very sad to hear of Dins passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time

  49. Bernie and Lil Quinn and Family Lisdowney

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on the sad passing of Denis May he rest in peace

  50. Kevin and Ann kavanagh and family Lisdowney

    Sincerely sympathy to all the Drennan family and extended family on the death of Din rip 🙏

  51. Ger Dunne .

    Sincere condolences to Pascal ,Damien and all the Drennan family on the passing of Denis.
    May he Rest IN Peace.

  52. David & Paula Stapleton

    Our deepest sympathies to Kathleen, Pascal, Damien, Dennis, Niall, Catriona on the sad passing of Din. May his suffering be over and May he rest in peace.

  53. Francis Hennessy, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and the Drennan family on the death of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  54. Michael and Rosemary Carroll,Clongour,Thurles.

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and all the Drennan family on the death of Din.May he rest in peace .

  55. Aoife Murphy & David O’Mahony

    Pascal, John, Lucy and Alice we are so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandad. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May he rest in peace.

  56. Liam Phelan (Ex. Glanbia)

    Sorry to hear the news of Din’s passing. Condolences to all. May he rest in peace.

  57. Pat Hally Ballacolla

    Sincere Sympathy to the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis.May he rest in peace.

  58. Emma Watters

    Sympathies to the Drennan family. Denis was an gentleman and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

  59. Phil hogan

    Sincerest sympathy to the Drennan family on the death of Din.
    May he rest in peace.

  61. Phil & Alice Maher

    Our deepest sympathies to you Kathleen Pascal,Damien,Dennis, Niall, Caitriona and to all the extended families on the sad passing of Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  62. Micheal Fitzpatrick, lr. Tubberboe, Durrow.

    Sincere condolences to Tony and the extended Drennan families on the death of Denis, may he rest in peace.

  64. Mary Jacob Ballyragget

    Deepest sympathy to Kathleen and family and the Drennan family on the death of Din may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

  65. Seamus and Vanessa Bergin, Blackwood, Freshford.

    Our Deepest Sympathies to Kathleen and the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace

  66. David Fogarty, Galmoy

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the passing of Din. RIP

  67. Seamus, Siobhan Healy & Family

    Sincere sympathy to Pascal, Niall and the Drennan family on the sad passing of Din, a gentleman. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  69. Tom and Pauline Malone (Dublin)

    Sincere condolences to Kathleen and family on the sad passing of Din. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    May he rest in peace.

  70. Pat Brennan, Noreside, and family

    Deepest sympathies on your loss. May he rest in peace.

  71. The staff of The Wishing Well Crèche & Afterschool

    Sincere condolences to Damien, Melanie & Calum and to all of the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis, may he rest in peace.

  72. Paul & Joanne Walsh

    Sincere sympathy to all the Drennan family on the passing of Din. May he rest in peace

  73. Mick McCarthy, Freshford

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on your sad loss, may Denis rest in peace.

  74. Madeleine, Martin, Marty and Gus.

    Condolences to Catriona and family on the passing of your Dad, may he rest in peace. Madeleine, Martin, Marty and Gus.

  75. Tom and Catherine Hickey Brookbridge urlingford

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on the passing of Denis may his soul rest in peace

  76. Mary Manning Westport

    Kathleen and family, Tony, Ettie and niece Ann Greany, I am so sorry to hear of Din’s death. May his gentle spirit be at peace now. It was always a joy to to meet Din in Bonnettstown all those years ago. He was so friendly and fun! I hope you all have lots of great memories of him to support you during these sad days. Rest in peace, Din

  77. Eamonn Angela and Christina Brennan castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to the Drennan family and the Grey family on the passing of Denis may he rest in peace

  78. Kay Foley, Formerly College Square Kilkenny.

    To Pascal, your mother Kathleen, your sister and brothers and children and extended family, I offer my sincere condolances on the death of your father Denis .
    May Denis Rest in Peace .

  79. Mary Walshe.

    Deepest sympathy to Tony and all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis.

    May he rest in peace.

    Mary Walshe.
    New York.

    .

  80. tom and ann keogh grovine

    Deepest sympathy to Tony and all the Drennan family at this sad time. May Dennis rest in peace

  81. Nuala and alan cuffe and family

    Deepest condolences on the passing of Denis may he rest in peace.

  82. Jimmy and Mary Ivory, Seskin.

    Sincere sympathy to the Drennan family at this time. May Dennis rest in peace.

  83. Peggy and Pat Gleeson, Barna, Templetuohy.

    Deepest sympathies to Kathleen and family on the passing of Denis.
    May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

  84. Timmy Hegarty & Geraldine DunneHegarty Carlow

    Our Sincere Sympathy to you Tony & all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Din .
    May his gentle soul rest in peace .

  85. Michael & Mary Drea Bagenslstown

    Sincere sympathy to all the Drennan family ,especially Tony and his niece Ann Greany on the sad death of Din , May he rest in peace.

  86. Brendan and Joie Burke

    Condolences to Catriona, Niall and all the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace

  87. Brendan and Mairead Rochford - Cork

    Deepest sympathy to Kathleen and the Drennan family on the death of Dennis. May he rest in peace.

  88. Sean McEvoy and family, Johnstown

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  89. Paddy Fitzpatrick, Garrydague, Gathabawn,

    Sincere sympathy Kathleen and family on the death of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  90. Willie & Brid Butler Lloyd, Loughmore, Templemore

    Deepest sympathy to Kathleen & family & to the Grey families on the death of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  91. Niall O’Gorman

    Sincere condolences to Pascal, Niall and all the Drennans on Denis’s sad passing, may he rest in peace.

  92. Marie Mooney Carpenter

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan families especially Niall and family on the death of your Father. May he rest in peace.

  93. Fionnuala Mulroe.

    Deepest sympathies to Caitríona, Niall and all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Dennis. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.
    Fionnuala Mulroe.

  94. Pierce Malone 25 Brookfield, Ballyragget

    My sincere sympathies to the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  95. Bertie and Mary Stanley

    So sorry to hear of the death of Dennis
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

  96. Bertie and Mary Stanley Glashare

    So sorry to hear of the death of Dennis
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

  97. Anto Cregan

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

  98. Graine card club

    On the death of Denis we send our deepest condolences to his wife Kathleen and family especially his brother Tony. Denis was a valued member of our club for many years until health issues forced him to retire. Rest in eternal peace Denis.

  99. Noel and Oona Dowling. Balleen.

    Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and all the Drennan family on the passing of Din.May he rest in peace.

  100. Kieran and Kathleen Mooney Attanagh

    Condolences to the Drennan Family on Denis passing may his rest in peace 🙏

  101. Michael John Delaney, Ballykealy

    My deepest Sympathy to Niall, Catriona, Pascal, Damien, Denis and Kathleen at this time on the passing of Din.

  102. Stokes family, Holycross

    Our sincere condolences to the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  103. Josephine O'Kelly

    Sincere Sympathy to the Drennan Family on the sad passing of Denis. He was a very nice sincere man. May he Rest in Peace. Josephine O’Kelly Galway

  104. John Sheila & Paul Minogue

    Deepest Sympathies to the
    Drennan family on the sad passing of Din.
    May his gentle soul
    Rest in Peace
    John Sheila & Paul Minogue

  105. Mary Walshe

    Deepest sympathy to Tony and all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis, I just watched his funeral on Webcam, it was very nicely done.

    May he Rest in Peace.
    Mary Walshe, New York.

  106. Mary Walshe, New York.

    Deepest sympathy to Tony and all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis, I watched his funeral on Webcam, it was so nicely done.

    May he Rest in Peace.
    Mary Walshe, New York.

  107. Mary Walshe

    Deepest sympathy to Tony and all the Drennan family on the sad passing of Denis, I watched his funeral on Webcam, it was so nicely done.

    May he Rest in Peace.
    Mary Walshe, New York.

  110. Patricia Delehanty

    I offer my sympathy to the Drennan family, to his siblings Ettie and Tony , to his niece Ann Greany – also remembering Kit and Marie (Bonnettstown) at this time . Ar dheis De to raibh a hanamacha

  111. Donald & Mary Daly Tipperary Town

    Our sincere sympathy to you Kathleen and all the family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  112. Billy and Liam Brennan

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan families on the sad passing of Denis always a gentleman RIP

  113. John&Ciara Fennelly

    Deepest sympathy to Niall and all the family on Denis passing,
    John&Ciara Fennelly

  114. Shane & Lisa Kavanagh

    Sincere condolences to Paschal and everyone in the Drennan Family on your sad loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam”

  115. David and Catriona Dunne

    Caitriona,Niall & family, and the Drennan family. Sincere Condolences on the sad loss of Denis. May he Rest In Peace

  116. Catherine and John Murphy. Johnswell.

    Sincere condolences to the Drennan family on the passing of Denis, may he rest in peace.

  117. Mary Rooney, Kilkenny

    My sincere condolences to you Caitriona, your Mum, brothers & all your family on the passing of your beloved Dad Dennis.
    May he rest in heavenly peace.

  118. Denise Foran , Aurora Kilkenny

    Sincere condolences to Caitriona and your extended family on the passing of your Dad.May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

  119. Jimmy & Frances Dunne, Dublin.

    Sincere Condolences to Kathleen and Family on Din’s Death.
    May He Rest in Peace

  120. Maggie Mooney Lisdowney

    Sincerely sympathy to all the Drennan family on the death of Din 🙏

  121. Pat Marian Seamus and Padraic Hally Lower Conahy Ballyragget

    Sincere sympathy to The Drennan family. May Denis R.I.P

  122. Bridie Lynch, Slieverue

    Deepest condolences to all of Din’s loved ones on behalf of the Lynch families of Aharney & Parksgrove.

  123. O'Shea Family, Freshford

    Sincere sympathy to the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  124. Rita Tynan

    To Kathleen, Pascal,Damien, Denis, Niall and Catriona and all the family,
    Sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved husband and father. May Denis rest in peace. He was a lovely man.

  125. Maurice & Marian Horgan

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the passing of Denis. He was such a lovely person. Marian & Maurice Horgan

  126. Michael and Michelle Rochford

    Sincere condolences to all the Drennan family on the passing of Din may he rest in peace

  127. Cahill family balleen

    Deepest sympathy to the drennan family on the passing of denis

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