Death of Most Rev William Walsh

Most Rev William Walsh, Ennis, Co Clare and late of Roscrea; Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe, died peacefully at home on the 19th February 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Ellen and William, brothers Joe, Eddie and John and his sisters Maura and Catherine.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews; Karina, Michael, Emma, Willie, Miriam, Jim, Mark, Liz and Con and their families, sister-in-law Christine, his cousin Fr Laurence OCSO, Bishop Fintan Monahan and the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese of Killaloe and his wide circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements: Bishop Willie will lie in repose in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ennis, Co Clare, on Sunday (23rd February) from 3pm with evening prayer at 7pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Monday (24th February) at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the church grounds.

Cineáltas Chríost

(In the gentleness of Christ)

Family flowers only please.

Bishop Willie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live here: https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/

Live streaming is operated by a third party; the funeral home has no control over its functionality.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolences section below or sent privately to Kennedy’s Funeral Directors by post or emailed to info@kennedysfuneralhome.com