A note to advise on the death of Tony Holmes, past President of Naas RFC and father of former senior players Toss & Johnny.
Mark O'Loughlin, President Naas RFC, the Members and Executive members extend their sympathies to his wife Julie, his children Toss, Johnny and Julie, his grandchildren Tallulah, Louis, Stella, Frankie and Jordi, brothers Denis, Frank, William, Bernard and Finbarr, son-in-law Matt, daughters-in-law Jane and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Details below from RIP.ie
The death has occurred of Tony HOLMES Naas, Kildare / Celbridge, Kildare
Tony Holmes (Sallins Road, Naas and formerly of Sunnybank, Celbridge) - October 9, 2026, (peacefully), in the warm embrace of his loving family, at Tallaght University Hospital. Tony, beloved husband of Julie and adored father of Toss, Johnny and Julie. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Maureen, brother Seamus and sister Barbara; Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, his special grandchildren Tallulah, Louis, Stella, Frankie and Jordi, brothers Denis, Frank, William, Bernard and Finbarr, son-in-law Matt, daughters-in-law Jane and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. A special mention to his great friends from Naas RFC and Kavanaghs.
May Tony rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday 13th October from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday 14th October to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Down Syndrome Ireland Tipperary-Meitheal 21. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam
Date Published: Monday 12th October 2026
Date of Death: Friday 9th October 2026
