RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, October 30, 2026
May they all rest in peace
The death has occurred of Nora Coll (née Ward)
Of Leixlip, Kildare and formerly of Abbeyfeale. Former nurse at Cherry Orchard Hospital. On October 29, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her family at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of Con, cherished Mother of Fiona, Sarah and Maurice; sister of Denis and the late Kathleen and Eileen; and loving daughter of the late Maurice and Kit Ward. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandchildren Chloe, Ruby and Annie, sons-in-law Rob and Eddie, brother, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday, November 1 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal to the Church of St Charles Borromeo, Confey, Leixlip on Monday morning, November 2 arriving for requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. Nora’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following: https://churchmedia.tv/confey-parish. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
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The death has occurred of Eileen Hartigan (née Healy)
Of Newbridge, Askeaton, and Kilfinane
Peacefully at home on October 29,2026 surrounded by her family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Patrick, daughters Michelle and Jacinta (Madden), son John, son-in-law Willie, daughter-in-law Deirdre, grandchildren Niall, Aoife, Caoimhe, Orla, Grace, Patrick, Lucy and Pearce, nephews, nieces, relatives, great neighbours and many friends.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at O'Grady's Funeral Home, Ballingarry, V94 TW13 this Saturday evening October 31 from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving on Sunday to St Kieran's Church, Coolcappa for 1.30pm requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Kilbradan cemetery.
Condolences can be sent to O'Grady's Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Lizzy O’Mahony
Of Cryle View Manor, Abbeyfeale
Passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Lizzy is very sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Billy and Kitty, adored children Ella, Luke and Annalise, their father Conor, sister Elanor, brother Richard, sister-in-law Jennifer, partner Ger, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and her many friends.
May Lizzy rest in peace
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale, V94 AK44 on Monday, November 2 from 6.00pm. until 8.00 pm. Requiem Mass for Lizzy will be celebrated in The Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale, on Tuesday, November 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-assumption-abbeyfeale
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The death has occurred of Donal Quinn
Of Woodview Park and Meelick
Late of Wilo Pumps and Element Six, Shannon.
On October 30, 2026 peacefully in the loving care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.
Loved and cherished husband of Dolores and adored father of Daniel and David. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Jennifer and Joanne, his beloved grandchildren Leah, Harry, Poppy, Willow and Lottie each of whom have brought immense joy, laughter, and pride to his life, brothers Philip, Paul and Johnny, sister Mary, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews. Nieces, extended family and friends.
“Loved beyond words and held closely in our hearts forever”.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, November 2 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Christ The King Church, Caherdavin on Tuesday, November 3 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by cremation service in Shannon Cremation at 1pm.
Donal’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/caherdavin
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
House private please.
Donal’s family would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Milford Care Centre for their extraordinary care and support.
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The death has occurred of Liam Ryan
Of Carrowmore North, Mullagh, Clare and Ballyneety
On October 30, 2026.
Liam passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, Lil and Jackie, his brothers, baby Stephen, Sean and Mike Power, and his brother-in-law, Pat Begley.
Deeply missed by his loving partner, Annette, and his children, Kieran, Seamus, Dara and Nessa, their mother, Norah, and Annette's son Michael. Adored grandfather of Bella, Oscar and Róisín, adored "Liamo" to Daniel and Conor.
Survived by his sisters, Maidie, Nancy and Bridget, his brothers, Mike and Steve, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and aunt Bridie.
Very sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law, Lacy, Kate and Eilís, Nessa's partner James, Michael's wife, Lisa, nieces,nephews, other relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Liam's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr Robert Magner, Prof. Maccon Keane, the oncology team at Galway Clinic, and the palliative home care team from Milford Hospice.
Funeral arrangements later.
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The death has occurred of Michael Ryan
Of Raheny, Dublin and Ballylanders
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband of the late Catherine, dear Father of Mary, Niamh (Lynch), Michael and Caitríona (Costello) and adored Grandfather of Rachel, Gavin, Shane, Dylan, Christina and Michael. Very sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Hilary, sons-in-law Nelius and Fergal, and Aidan, nephew Gerard, niece Maria, brother-in-law Johnny (USA), relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and John, brothers Paddy and John Joe, sisters Moira (Kelly) and Eileen (O’Sullivan) and nephew Kevin (Kelly).
Reposing at his home on Sunday, November 1 from 3pm to 6pm with removal to Church of Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace, Raheny on Monday, November 2 arriving for 10am requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. House private on Monday morning.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on November 2 at 10am via the following link: https://rahenyparish.ie/watch-us-live/
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The death has occurred of Rita Boland
Of Lynwood Park, Ballysimon Road and late of Clare Street, Garryowen and formerly of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Britain.
On October 28, 2026 peacefully in the loving care of the Castletroy Park Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Dearly loved mother of Gareth. Predeceased by her sister Cora, brothers Christy and Dermot. Regretted by her loving sister Maureen, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Lillian, nephews, nieces especially Cora and Darragh, nephews-in-law, nieces-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Funeral arriving at St John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place on Saturday, October 31 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial on Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.
Rita’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral
Rita’s family would like to express their thanks to the wonderful staff of the Castletroy Park Nursing Home for their care of Rita and the Brothers of Charity Services for their care to Gareth.
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Of Raheen, Ballysheedy
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Elizabeth (Lil) Nash (Nee O’Brien), Raheen, Ballysheedy, and late of Knockbrack, Lisnagry.
On 28, October 2026, peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents and siblings, her beloved husband Michael and baby Oliver.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, Thomas, Noel, Michéal, Declan, Joseph, Gerard, and Elizabeth (Boland), daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, her brother Ken O’Brien, nieces, nephews, and relatives.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, Saturday, October 31, from 5pm to 7pm
Requiem Mass Sunday, November 1, at 12.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockea followed by burial in Raheen Cemetery.
Elizabeth's funeral Mass will be streamed live at youtube.com/live/sU8YVmQQhoc?is=gI7wA7DpHbMB3Xmb
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Palliative Care.
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The death has occurred of Lloyd Whelan
Of Mulberry Road, Mitchelstown, Cork and Oola
On October 23, 2026. Predeceased by his father Patrick (Paddy) and his brother baby John.
Lloyd was a loving father to his daughter Holly Mae and stepdaughters Ashley and Chelsea and stepson Daniel, a dearly loved son of Madeleine (née Morgan), and a cherished brother of Morgan, Howard and Madeleine Jnr.
Lloyd will be forever loved, deeply missed and fondly remembered by his daughters and son and their mother Jelena, his heartbroken mother, brothers and sister, his nephew Llewyn, uncles Henry, David, Cyril and Damien, aunts Betty, Pearl, Marie, Colette, Hilda and Sylvana, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Anastasiia, cousins Vera, Kevin and John and all the Morgan family cousins and extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends all over the world.
May Lloyd now rest in peace.
Arriving on Saturday, October 31st to St. Michael’s Church, Cappamore, for requiem Mass at 11.30am.
Mass can be viewed on www.churchcamlive.ie/cappamore . Burial afterwards in Ballinure
cemetery, Murroe.
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The death has occurred of Bob Browne
Of Ballingaddy North, Kilmallock
It's with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Browne, Ballingaddy North, Kilmallock, and formally of Bottomstown, Knockainey and Elton, ex-CIE and late of Mountcoote Stud, Kilmallock. On October 27, 2026. Unexpectedly but peacefully in the tender loving care of all at the University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Nora. Brother of the late Madge, Eileen, Mike, Paddy and David, and his brother in law Jimmy. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters Teresa and Mary, sons Robert and Maurice, son in law Barry, daughters in law Maria and Caroline. His sister Gemma. Adored grandchildren Cormac and Darragh, great grandchild Lottie, sister in Law Francis and her husband Tommy, their sons Thomas and Brian and their partners and their children Oillie, Tom and Isla, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Mary Cunningham (née Hogan)
Of Finian Park, Shannon, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Bruff
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Cunningham nee Hogan. Peacefully, in Carrigoran nursing home surrounded by her loving family, and the incredible staff of St Theresa’s on October 28, 2026.
Mary is predeceased by her loving husband John Cunningham and her beloved son Brian, son in law Mac, her brothers Eamon, Liam and Paud and by her sisters Kit and Anne.
Mary will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family: daughters Laurie and Geraldine, Geraldine’s partner Peter, sons Tommy and Alan, daughters in law Martina, Sharon and Sally. Her sisters Peggy, Phil and Tess, and brother Jackie. Her adored grandchildren; Kelly, Aaron, Jack, Tara, Lucy, Harry and Ella, her great grandchildren Tiarnàn, Seadna, Freddy and Lyra, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends
May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary will repose in Mc Mahon's funeral home Shannon on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30pm to 7pm followed by removal to SS. John and Paul Church. Funeral Mass on Sunday, November 1at 10:30am followed by burial afterwards in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at https://www.shannonparish.ie/web-cam/
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Theresa’s Dementia unit Carrigoran House.
Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon Funeral Directors.
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Gaughran
Of Woodland Heights, Newmarket-on-Fergus Shannon and Hospital
Pat passed away peacefully at University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his loving family on October 28, 2026.
He is predeceased by his parents Nora and Jim Gaughran, and his brother Bill.
He will be greatly missed by his daughters Jacqueline (O’Connor), Karen (O’Brien), Suzanne (Stritch), and Gwen (O’Connell), sons Paul and Philip and his wife Ann. Daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and his grandchildren Luke, Ross, Adam, Melissa, Sarah, Eli, Laura, Chloe, Isaac, Kim, Jason, Paul and Tiernan, as well as his great grandchild Frankie.
His sisters Mary (Fagan) and Ann (Brennan), and his brother Rupert, sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Pat's gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral has taken place.
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More to follow
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