Celbridge Historical Society
2 September 2025
Jim Tancred
It is with great sadness that I share the news with you all that Jim Tancred died this morning in Tallaght Hospital.
Jim was exceptional. A truly fine local historian who knew the landscape and people intimately. He knew everyone! He was a very gentle, modest man – his greatest joy was in helping others in their research. He loved to visit the National Library and the Registry of Deeds and would delve into history with great enthusiasm. A native of Ardclough, he often spoke of his school teacher there, Mrs Maguire. It was she who inspired him and gave him his love of history.
Dear Jim was known and beloved by many, he will be so greatly missed. We will circulate details of his funeral when the information comes to hand.
May he rest in peace.
Penny Woods, Chairperson,
Nuala Walker and fellow committee members, Celbridge Historical Society
Below are details of Jim’s funeral arrangements, posted on RIP.Ie:
https://rip.ie/death-notice/james-jim-tancred-kildare-ardclough-604321
Reposing on Monday from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7pm, at Massey Funeral Home, Thornhill, Maynooth Rd, Celbridge.
Removal on Tuesday to St Anne’s Church Ardclough arriving for 12pm Mass.
Funeral immediately afterwards to the Lyons Estate Cemetery, W23 ENY2.
The funeral Mass can be viewed online.
“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”