RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Friday, November 6, 2026
May they all rest in peace
The death has occurred of Pat O'Dea
Of Vale Drive, Oola and Kilteely
Peacefully at his residence and surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, his mother Mary and father Pat (Congo) O' Dea.
Sadly missed by his son Jeremy, daughter in law Eileen, his adored grandchildren Amy and Seán brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
May Pat rest in peace
Reposing at O' Leary's Funeral Home, Hospital on Saturday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Oola on Sunday morning for funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in St Anthony's Cemetery, Oola.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of Mary Troy (née McGrath)
Late of Hartigan Villas, Moyross and formerly of Elm Place, Rathbane.
On November 6, 2026, peacefully, at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home, Newport, Co Tipperary.
Survived by her sons Dermot and Keith, grandchildren Kevin, Conor, Fionn and Willow, daughters-in-law Susan and Sarah, brothers Martin, Damien and Pat, sisters-in-law Ann McGrath, Anna Creagh and Martha McGrath, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Kevin, parents Thomas and Christina, brothers Gerard and Patrick (died aged two years), sister Bernadette and the deceased members of the Troy and McGrath families.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, November 8, from 1.30pm to 3pm, followed by removal to Corpus Christi Church, Moyross.
Requiem Mass Monday, November 9, at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Samaritans, a charity close to Mary’s heart.
House strictly private, please.
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The death has occurred of Dermot Dilger
Of Cooga Lower, Doon and Ennis, Clare
Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026 at University Hospital Limerick.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Nora (née McCarthy), his sisters, brothers and family members.
Dermot is survived by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at White’s Funeral Home Doon, V94 D450 from 10am on Sunday morning, November 8 to give family, friends and neighbours an opportunity to pay their respects and say their final goodbyes. Removal at 10.45 am to St. Patrick’s Church Doon for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in St Fintans cemetery, Doon.
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The death has occurred of Joan Lane (née Delee)
Of Churchview, Castlemahon and Newcastle West
Formery of Castlemahon Foods and late of of St Catherine's Nursing Home, Newcastle West, Joan died peacefully on November 4, 2026 at Nenagh Hospital with family by her side.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael.
Joan will be sadly missed by her two daughters Mary and Eileen, sons-in-law Mike and Tom, grandchildren; Emma, Michael, Hayley, William and Sadhbh and their partners Edward, Dwayne and Andrea, cherished great-grandchildren; Edward, Emily, Darcy, Michael, Camryn and Carson, nieces, nephews, extended family, beloved neighbours and friends.
May her gentle soul rest in peace
Joan's funeral Mass will take place on Saturday November 7 at 11.30am in St. John the Baptist Church, Castlemahon with burial afterwards in Castlemahon Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the exceptional staff of St Catherine's Nursing Home for their kindness and care during Joan's time there. Also to the staff of University Hospital Limerick and particularly the staff of medical ward 2 in Nenagh Hospital for their compassionate care and mercy.
Joan's funeral mass will be live streamed on: https://www.youtube.com/live/g3YEziIenlk
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The death has occurred of Ada Mortell (née Dennehy)
Of Straffan Road, Maynooth, Kildare and formerly of Ballycullane and Sycamore Drive, Kilmallock.
On November 3, 2026, very peacefully, in the kind and tender loving care of all at The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Eric. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters Anne (Foran) and Bernie (Ryneri ,USA), sons-in-law Mick and Justin, sister Angela Mulrooney, sister-in-law Kathleen Dennehy, her devoted grand-children Andrew, Lorna and Danielle, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and her many friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing this Saturday evening, November 7, from 6pm at Daffy’s Funeral Home, Kilmallock, concluding with evening prayers at 7pm.
Removal to arrive Sunday for 2.30pm requiem Mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Bulgaden, followed by burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
Mass cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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The death has occurred of Daniel O Connell
Of Meenmore, Dungloe, Donegal, F94 P215. Late of Maiden Street, Newcastle West.
Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Jim, Br Paddy, Billy, sisters Mary and Sr Rosario (Ita). Survived by his beloved wife Noreen (née McGee), sisters in law Mary O'Connell (Maryland), Mary McGee (Boyle), Maeve McGee (Meenmore), nieces and nephews, wider family circle and many friends.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am at St Crona's Church, Dungloe with interment in Dungloe cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://templecroneparish.ie/webcam/
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The death has occurred of Fachtna O’Donovan
Of Inismór, Fr Russell Road and Clonakilty, Cork. Late An Garda Siochana.
On November 5, 2026 peacefully at St John’s Hospital.
Beloved husband of Breda. Dearly loved father of Brendan and Fachtna. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Rose, brother John and sister Joan. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Maura, his cherished grandchildren Ian, Mark, Alex and Jack, great-grandson Harry, brothers Ted and Michael, sisters Eileen and Toni, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, November 9 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 11.30am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
Fachtna’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/
Fachtna’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of St John’s Hospital for their care and kindness.
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The death has occurred of James B (Jim) Ryan
Of Dispensary House, Kilfeacle, Tipperary and formerly Oola Hills, Limerick. On November 5, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Tipperary University Hospital.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Mary, his parents John and Ida and siblings John, Maureen, Kathleen and Eda, deeply regretted by his daughter Grace, son Brendan, daughter-in-law Akiko, sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren Luke, Sean, Christian, Peter, Julina and Noella, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours, carers and a large circle of friends.
May Jim rest in peace
Reposing at Fogarty's Funeral Home, Blind Street, Tipperary Town (E34 VX40) this Saturday, November 7 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Arriving to St. Patrick's Church, Kilfeacle on Sunday at 9:30am for requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to a charity of your choice.
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The death has occurred of Noreen Ryan (née Kennedy)
Of Old Church, North Circular Road, previously Clouncagh, Ballingarry.
Peacefully, in the care of Foxrock Nursing Home, Dublin, on November 4, 2026.
Beloved wife of late Michael and dearest Mother of Lisa, the late Susan and Gordon.
Deeply mourned by her loving children, sons-in-law Max and James, daughter-in-law Avril, grandchildren Jemima, Zach, Harry, George, Jeremy, Ben, Abigail and Isabelle, sister Rose (predeceased by her siblings Maura and William), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace
Funeral arriving to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Saturday, November 7 for requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare.
Mass will be live streamed at https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/web-cam/
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Eileen Daffy (née Neville)
Of Knockfierna, Ballingarry and formerly of Ballinaguile, Croagh.
On November 3, 2026
Peacefully in the excellent care of Caherass Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved Husband Michael and son Owen.
Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Joanne and Ann-Marie, sons John, Thomas and Michael, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her 13 adored grandchildren, sister Breda, sisters-in-law Mary Quaid, Mary Neville and Julia Neville, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace
Funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Geraldine Newman (née Cremins)
Of Midleton, Cork and formerly Limerick City
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the staff at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork.
Beloved wife of the late Billy, loving mother of Orla and Ciara, adoring Nan of Hannah and Sam, mother-in-law of Padhraic.
Sadly missed by her loving family, her remaining brother Tony and his wife Ann, all her extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice.
May Geraldine rest in peace.
Funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Desmond O’Connor
Of Hawthorn Place, Rathbane and formerly of Castlerea, Co Roscommon.
On November 3, 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Dearly loved father of Janet and Ian. Sadly missed by Karen, son-in-law Colin, daughter-in-law Emily, his beloved granddaughters April and Ava, brothers Bernard and David, sisters Fiona and Caroline, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Marie and Bernard and sister Philomena.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral arriving at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Roxboro Road on Saturday, November 7 for requiem Mass at 12pm followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
Desmond’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://churchcamlive.ie/queen-of-peace
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The death has occurred of Eoin Joy
Late of Limerick City and Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary
Deeply missed by his parents, Henry and Teresa, wife, Eve, sisters, Clare, Deirdre and Aoife, and all those who loved him.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Remembered as a great friend, lover of music and games enthusiast who was always ready for a laugh and a dance.
In ár gcroithe go deo
Memorial will be held privately.
Donations if desired to Pieta and your local Coast Guard Units.
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The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) Kenny (née Barrett)
Of William Street, Askeaton and Carrigkerry
Peacefully at home on November 3 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Francie, son Anthony (Seven), parents Katie and Tom, sister Eileen, brothers Patsy, Joe, Mike and Eugene.
Survived by her adoring daughters Tina (O’Keeffe) and Theresa (O’Connell), sons Tommy and Haulie, sister Betty, granddaughter Caoimhe, grandsons Cian, Cormac, Sean, Colm and Mícheál, sons-in-law Pat and James, Tommy’s partner Kate, Anthony’s partner Bríd, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Michael O’Callaghan
Of Farran, Tournafulla, formerly of Dairygold, the Farm Relief Services and Ipec, passed away peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff of the Aghadoe Ward, University Hospital Kerry, on Monday, November 2, 2026, with his family by his side.
Predeceased by his parents Nonie and Mike, sister Aileen and brother-in-law Sean Collins.
Michael will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Bridget (Bidsie), sons Ollie and Mark, brothers Seamus and Diarmuid, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Suzanne, daughters-in-law Helen and Amanda, grandchildren Kieran, Darragh, Emma, Jack and Kian, nephews, extended family neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at St Patrick’s Church, Tournafulla, V42 H224 on Wednesday, November 4, from 6pm until 8pm.
Requiem Mass for Michael will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Tournafulla, on Thursday, November 5 at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please.
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