05-05-2025
Reverend Doctor Kevin Cahill was a kind and gentle man who battled his illness with patience
Reverend Cahill was of Avenue Court, Gorey, and late of Enniscorthy. He was the beloved son of the late Nancy and Kevin, brother of Tom, Gerard, Mary and the late John.
Reverend Cahill's funeral mass took place on Monday, April 28 at St. Michael's Church Gorey, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Enniscorthy.
Reverend Cahill retired three and a half years ago due to his long battle with cancer which he battled with patience and resignation. He endured a long career in the priesthood which he offered his life generously to.
Reverend Cahill began studying for the priesthood in Maynooth in 1975. In the years after that, he served in many parishes across Wexford such as Gorey, Ferns and Rathangan. In 1993, he moved to Rome to study and obtain a doctorate in Canon Law. He had a great appreciation of the Italian culture and their way of life.
It was said at his funeral that he would have loved watching the footage of the ceremonies which took place in honour of Pope Francis' passing recently. Reverend Cahill used his Law skills while working in the Marriage Tribunal in the Dublin Diocesan Offices and was also a dedicated chaplain to a number of schools.
Tributes poured in after his death with one mourner writing: 'Condolences to the Cahill family on the passing of Fr Kevin , a kind and gentle servant of the Lord . The conservations were varied and interesting , he loved the life of the church and was a proud son of Enniscorthy .May he rest in peace in the hands of our blessed mother Mary.'
Another mourner wrote: 'He was very thoughtful, kind and spiritual - a thorough gentleman inside and out. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace after a life well lived.'
Another tribute read: 'I remember him from our childhood days in Gorey and later reunited with him as Father Kevin in Ballyfad as our Curate. May his gentle soul rest in peace.'
He will be deeply regretted by his brothers, sister, sisters-in-law Mary, Breda and Caroline, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, Bishop Ger, Bishop Eamon Walsh, fellow Priests, parishioners, extended family, relatives and friends. Reverend Cahill's long friendship with Father Jim Nolan was acknowledged during the funeral mass.
