Desmond O’Connell

Thursday, 25 June 2026 16:44

By Emma O'Connor

Bellevue House, Castledermot, and formerly of Moyle Big, Kellistown, Co Carlow and Tralee, Co Kerry.

Desmond O’Connell of Bellevue House, Castledermot, and formerly of Moyle Big, Kellistown, Co Carlow and Tralee, Co Kerry, passed away peacefully, on June 24th, 2026, at Naas General Hospital, Kildare.

Beloved husband of the late Olive, much loved father of Adrian and Bryan, adored grandmother of Daniel and cherished brother of Daniel and Vera.

He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, grandchild, brother, sister, Bryan’s partner Katherine, sisters-in-law Annette and Patricia, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Desmond’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq (Eircode R93 C863) from 5pm on Sunday, July 29th, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Monday morning at 10.30am to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.

A private cremation will take place at a later date.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of Naas General Hospital