RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Friday, October 23, 2026
May they all rest in peace
The death has occurred of Peter Hurley
Of Bishopstown, Cork and South Circular Road
On October 21, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Cork University Hospital.
Peter, formerly of SMA Wilton Parish and late of AIB, 66 South Mall, the loving father of Dermot, Nicole and Shelley and their mother Deirdre, dear brother of Carolyn, Jackie, Anne, Barbara, Jeanne, John and the late Richard and Henry, loving son of the late Breege and Dermot.
Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Martin and Dave, his adored grandchildren Isaac, Evan, Alannah, Jude, Leah, Mia and Theo, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Sunday, October 25 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Monday, October 26 in St. Joseph’s SMA Church, Wilton which can be viewed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/smawilton
Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock..
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The death has occurred of Carmel Keating (née Howard)
Of Garryowen Road, Garryowen, and Hospital
On October 23, 2026, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by mother Catherine, father Michael and brother James.
Very deeply regretted by husband John, son Colin, sister Geraldine, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Elizabeth, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Monday, October 26, from 2pm to 3.30pm
Funeral will arrive at Shannon Crematorium on Tuesday, October 27, for service at 12pm.
Cremation service will be streamed live at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming
(Live from 11:55am | Password: CCKL)
Carmel’s ashes will be interred in Manister Churchyard at a later date.
Attendees are requested to wear bright colours.
Carmel’s family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Limerick, for their care and compassion in Carmel’s final days.
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The death has occurred of David McNamara
Of Delmege Park, Moyross,
On October 23, 2026, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving mother Mary Falahee
Sadly missed by partner Kellyann, sons Calvin, Dale, Jordan, Leejay, David and Johnny, daughters Cianna and Chantellle, sisters Olivia and Louise, brother Johnny, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide community of friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, October 27, from 2pm to 4pm, followed by removal to Corpus Christi Church, Moyross.
Requiem Mass Wednesday, October 28, at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Ballycannn Cemetery, Meelick.
David's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.mcn.live/Camera/corpus-christi-church-moyross
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The death has occurred of John Moore
Of Roxboro Road and formerly of Barringtons Bridge, Lisnagry and Ex Dyno Rod.
On October 22, 2026, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by father Paddy.
Very deeply regretted by loving wife Ann, daughter Gillian, mother Breda, siblings, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street.
Funeral arrangements to follow later.
House strictly private, please.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre
John’s family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Milford Care Centre and community health nurse Joan for the care and compassion shown to John.
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The death has occurred of Marie O’ Mahony (née Russell)
Of Behenaugh, Kilbehenny (formerly Kiltankan, kilbehenny), Mitchelstown, Cork and Tipperary
At Tipperary University Hospital, Marie unexpectedly passed away surrounded by her family, Predeceased by her parents Will and Bridie Russell.
Loving wife of Patrick and dear Mam of Gerard and Clodagh and dear Nana of Garrett.
Deeply regretted by her brother Patrick and her sister Breda, daughter in-law Sharon and Clodagh's partner Aidan. Marie will be missed by her many relatives,neighbours and her close circle of friends.
Reposing at O' Sullivans Funeral Home Kilbehenny, P67 PK74 this Sunday evening, October 25, from 5pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St Joseph's Church, Kilbehenny. The requiem Mass will take place on Monday, October 26, at 11:30am followed by burial afterwards in the church grounds. Marie's Mass will be live streamed. www.churchcamlive.ie/kilbehennyAnglesboro
May Marie rest in peace
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The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Power
Of Byrne Avenue, Prospect, formerly of Sean Heuston Place and late Limerick and District League and Priory United.
On October 22, 2026, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by son Niall, parents Michael and Mary Ellen Power, brothers Gerard, Michael and William and sisters Jean and Mary.
Very deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary, daughters Jackie, Sabrina, Laura and Caroline, sons-in-law Dermot, Paul, David and Jonathan, grandchildren Dillon, Cian, Matthew, Caoimhe and Ava, brother Noel, sister Patsy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Monday, October 26, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Funeral will arrive at St John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, Tuesday, October 27, for requiem Mass at 12pm, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
James's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral
House strictly private, please.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre
Jimmy’s family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Milford Care Centre for their care and compassion in Jimmy’s final days.
Jimmy was deeply loved and will never be forgotten by his heartbroken family.
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Of Rossa Avenue, Mulgrave Street
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved Jamie.
Predeceased by his infant brother Sean.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, parents Jim and Susan, brothers Alan, Robert, Daragh, Eoin and PJ, sisters Susan, Jennifer, Orlaith and Katie, his adored daughters Becky, Aylsha and Jamielynn and granddaughter Maya, sisters-in-law Deirdre, Lisa and Kelie, brothers-in-law Brian, Jason and Owen, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Sunday, October 25 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving to St John’s Cathedral on Monday, October 26, for requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral
‘You may be gone from our sight, but your love will stay forever in our hearts’
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Gerard Cummins
Of Limerick and formerly of Tipperary and Dublin.
Gerard died peacefully at home on October 21, 2026 after a long illness. Sadly missed by his children Laura, Paul and Liam, his sisters Mary and Anne and his brother Kevin and also by a large circle of relatives, friends and neighbours.
Requiem Mass Saturday at 11.30am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cappawhite. followed by private burial.
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The death has occurred of Robert Hoare
Of Rose Court, Keyes Park,
On October 22, 2026, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.
Very deeply regretted by his loving parents Joe and Sylvia, siblings Paulette, Mary, Troy and Joseph, nephews, nieces, grand nieces, brother-in-law Martin, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, October 25, from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Funeral will arrive at the Holy Family Church, Southill, Monday, October 26, for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by service in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/live/MofKp8XzusY
Cremation Service will be streamed live at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming
(Live from 12:55pm | Password: JHL1)
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
House strictly private, please.
Robert’s family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Oncology Unit University Hospital Limerick and Milford Care Centre and Siobhan, Sheila, Joan and Toni from Milford Day Centre and Southill Clinic.
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The death has occurred of Jim (James) Moore
Of Gardenfield, Monagea
Jim died unexpectedly on October 21, 2026. Predeceased by his brothers Pat and Johnny and his sister Bridget.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his daughter Catriona and his sons Stephen, Jimmy and Dan.
He will be fondly remembered by his adored grandchildren Tristian, Heather, Naoise, Éala, Rian, Lyanna and Daena, his sisters Maria, Margaret and Kay, his brothers Tommy and Stevie, his son-in-law Justin, daughters-in-law Marie and Desiree, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West, on Sunday, October 25, from 5pm to 7pm.
Arriving at Monagea Church on Monday, October 26, for requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Monagea Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Seamus O’Riordan
Of Scart, Ballyneety,
Former postmaster, Ballyneety Post Office and late of O’Riordan’s Filling Station, Ballyneety
On October 22, 2026, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by parents Dave and Liz, wife Eileen, brothers Michael, Denis, Patrick and Ben and grandson Liam McDonald.
Very deeply regretted by his children Fiona, Deirdre, Noel and Ailish, grandchildren Ella, Leah, Gwen, Esme and Dorothy, son-in-law Anthony McDonald, daughter-in-law Emma May Lyons, brother Dave, sisters Kay, Essie, Betty and Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Requiem Mass Saturday, October 24, at 12pm at St. Patrick’s Church Knockea. Funeral afterwards to Cahernorry Cemetery, Drombanna.
Seamus’s family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at Ward 9E, University Hospital Limerick and St. Anthony’s Nursing Home, Pallasgreen for their care and support.
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The death has occurred of Charles Daly
Of Marian Park, Patrickswell, late Cahills Homevalue Hardware, Kilmallock.
On October 19, 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved son of the late Connie and Gretta. Sadly missed by his loving cousins, relatives, friends, good neighbours and work colleagues.
May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, October 24 at the Blessed Virgin Church, Patrickswell at 11.30am followed by burial in New Cemetery, Patrickswell.
Charles’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/patrickswellchurch
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the high dependency ward UHL.
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The death has occurred of George Dixon
Of Kilmacanogue, Wicklow, Castlebar, Mayo and Askeaton
Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, in the exceptional and dedicated care of Wicklow Hospice. Loving husband of Eleanor, dearly loved Dad of Richard, Suzy and Zoë and lovingly remembered by their partners Gary and Ciaran, adored Grandad of Harry and Luke; George, Louis, Amelia and Martha; he will be sadly missed by his sister Dorothy, brothers-in-law Allen and Rodney, niece Edwina, nephew Simon, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his sisters June and Audrey.
A funeral service in celebration of George’s life will take place on Wednesday, November 4 at 11.00am in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Wicklow Hospice.
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The death has occurred of Carmel Long (née O' Neill)
Of Ballysteen, Askeaton and Kildimo
On October 19, 2026.
Carmel is predeceased by her sons Mark and Richard.
She is survived by her children William, Harry, Michael, Carmel, Tina, Robert, Kate and Pearse, Grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, sons in law, daughters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Pat McAuliffe
Of Knockasarnett, Killarney, Kerry and Newcastle West
Pat passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Owen, Dearbhla, Fionnuala and Dympna. Sadly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Fidelis O'Shea, sons-in-law Emmet Ryle, Mike Doolan and Ted Healy, adored grandchildren Cian, Ciara, Clodagh, Amy, Sarah, Adam, Shane, Laura, Róisín, Edel, Leah and Cillian, his sisters Meta, Mary and Lily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, former colleagues in An Garda Síochána and many friends.
Pat is pre-deceased by his brothers John, Donal and Owen.
Requiem Mass will take place at 10:30am on Saturday morning at Prince of Peace Church, Fossa, followed by burial afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.
The requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://churchmedia.tv/fossa-parish
Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu if desired to Kerry Hospice Foundation (palliative care)
House private please.
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The death has occurred of Anne Reardon (née O'Brien)
Of Ballyneety, Pallasgreen, and latterly St. Anthony’s Nursing Home.
Died October 21, 2026.
Relict of Liam. Predeceased by her sons Patrick and Vincent.
Mourned by her sons Willie and Louis, daughter-in-law Ann, extended family, friends and former colleagues and past pupils. Former principal Garrydoolis National School where she taught for 34 years.
Devoted gardener, plantswoman and rosarian.
May she rest in peace.
Funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Margaret Browne
Of Ardkeohane, Bruff
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Ard na Rí Nursing Home, Bruff on October 19, 2026.
Sadly missed by her son Darren grandchildren Ryan and Scott, extended family, friends, neighbours and especially her neighbours Mossie and Chrissie Wrenn.
Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Arriving to Shannon Crematorium for cremation service at 1pm on Saturday, October 24.
Special thanks to Ard na Rí Nursing Home and Bruff Medical Centre for their care of Margaret.
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The death has occurred of William (Billy) Hickey
Of St. Joseph's Terrace, Hospital
On October 20, 2026 at University Hospital Limerick and in the loving care of the staff of St. Martha's Nursing Home, Charleville. Sadly missed by his brother Patsy, sisters Bunty (Ferns) and Geraldine (Cramp), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grandnephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
May Billy rest in peace
Billy's requiem mass will take place in St. ohn the Baptist Church, Hospital on Saturday, October 24 at 11.30am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
A special word of thanks also to the staff of ward 1D, University Hospital Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Seamus Mulcahy
Of Foxfield, Dooradoyle
Peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, on October 20, 2026, in the presence of his loving family.
Recently predeceased by his beloved wife Monica (Murphy), and by his parents Liam and Lily Mulcahy.
Seamus will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Liza (Smalle) and Jane (Clancy) their mother Marie (Storan), Shane and Niall Murphy, Fiona (Giltinan) his adored grandchildren Ciara, Emily, Sarah, Hannah, Dylan, Aoife, Saoirse, Amy, Conor, Ruairí and Cillian, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Bill, sister Elaine (Hennessy), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace
Funeral has taken place.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. House private please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Oliver Nash
Of Bawnmore, formerly of Kilbreedy House, Kildimo.
Oliver who passed away peacefully in the care of Corlann, Bawnmore (former Brothers of Charity) on October 22., 2026 was the younger son of the late John and Eileen Nash.
Oliver will be deeply regretted by his loving family: He will be sadly missed by his brother Sean, Aunts Rose Nash and Mary Coleman, his sister in law Nicola, his nephews Rory and Jamie, his nieces Sarah and Zoe, cousins, friends and all the staff of Corlann, Bawnmore.
May Oliver rest in peace
Oliver will repose in the Church of Our Lady, Bawnmore, V94HT62 this Sunday evening, October 25, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
His Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of Our Lady, Bawnmore, V94HT62 on Monday, October 26 at 11:00am followed by burial in Adare New Cemetery.
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