'One of the nicest people' - Funeral details announced for young man killed in Kildare

Hundreds of people have expressed their sincere condolences for young man, described as warm, kind, and one of the nicest people.

Ryan Weir Gibbons died following a vicious assault in Kildare last week after what is believed to have been an altercation with a group of youths on a bus.

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Funeral details have now been announced on RIP.ie and a GoFundMe page has also been set up for his family to help ease the burden of the dark weeks ahead.

The message on the RIP.ie page reads,

Ryan Weir Gibbons, late of Connagh Green, Kildare Town, county Kildare and formerly Mulhuddart and Blanchardstown, Dublin, died peacefully on October 30, 2025, in the wonderful care of the staff at ICU, Naas Hospital, with his loving family by his side.

Pre deceased by his sister Katie and his grandparents Edward and Sally, Ryan will be sadly missed by his loving parents Elaine and Edward, brother Andrew and his partner Habiba, sister Nicole and her partner Jordan, nieces Lottie and Sadie, grandparents John and Betty, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

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Funeral details

Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 2pm on Thursday (November 6) concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday morning to arrive at St. Brigids Parish Church, Kildare Town for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation service afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at 1:45pm.

At the family's request could all flowers please be placed at the entrance to Magee Terrace, Kildare Town (just beside Kildare Town Garda Station).

Heartfelt messages were left on the condolence page from those who knew and fondly remembered Ryan, but also from hundreds of other people across Ireland who expressed their heartbreak for the young man who tragically lost his life.

One mourner said, 

"Sincere Condolences to all Ryan's family and friends on his tragic passing. Rest in peace Ryan and take care of all who mourn you. You were one of the nicest people. God only takes the best. My children attended KTCS with you and have very fond memories of times together."

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Another said,

"Terribly shocked and saddened to hear of your tragic loss. We only met Ryan once 4 years ago but he struck us as a warm, friendly, and open hearted young man. To Edward and Elaine and the extended Gibbons and Weir families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all over the coming weeks and months. May Ryan rest in peace and may your loving memories bring you comfort."

While another, signed from simply 'a mam', said,

"I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son x My heart is broken for you."

The GoFundMe page has already raised an incredible €17,881 of a €20,000 goal.

Set up by Mollie Gibbons Powell and Tony Gibbons, the message reads,

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"Since we received the shocking news about Ryan, we’ve all been feeling heartbroken and helpless, not knowing what we can do to make things even a little bit easier. It’s hard to put into words how much he means to us all, and we can only imagine that many of you in the wider community are feeling the same way.

"We’ve decided to set up a GoFundMe as a way for us all to come together and do something meaningful. The money raised will go towards supporting Ryan’s family through this incredibly difficult time, and any remaining funds will be donated to a cause that was close to Ryan’s heart — in his honour and memory.

"Please can you support in any way you and a share to your own communities."

You can donate by clicking HERE