RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, October 19

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Patrick (Pat) Vaughan, Hogan Avenue, Kileely, Limerick and late of Henry Street. Ex An Post.

On October 18th 2026, suddenly, at his residence.

Predeceased by parents Paddy and Angela and brother Martin.

Very deeply regretted by son Mark, brother Danny, sisters Maura Thompson, Kathleen McMahon, Margaret Hehir and Phil Healy, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, close friend Geraldine, other relatives, dear friends and kind neighbours.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, October 23rd, from 4pm to 5.30pm, followed by removal to St. Lelia’s Church, Kileely Road.

Requiem Mass Saturday, October 24th, at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Castemungret Cemetery, Mungret.

House strictly private, please.

Patrick’s family would like to thank Greg and Bobby for their support over the years.

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The death has occurred of William (Bill) O’Shea, Lansdowne Park, Ennis Road, Limerick. Late former President of Shannon Rugby Club RFC. Late Treaty Sarsfields GAA and Limerick Golf Club.

October 19th 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Betty. Dearly loved father of David, Elaine, Niall, Karen and Billy. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his cherished 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Wednesday (21st October) from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road.

Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday (22nd October) at 11am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery

Bill’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here

Family flowers only please.

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The death has occurred of Carmel O’Connor (née Gavin), Ballymacashel, Mungret, Co. Limerick. Late Limerick City and County Council.

October 17th 2026 peacefully at home.

Beloved wife of the late Dermot. Predeceased by her father James and mother Anne, brother Declan, sisters Nuala and Brid, Sadly missed by her cousins, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace,

Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown on Thursday (22nd October) for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.

Carmel’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed here

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The death has occurred of Maisie O'Brien (née Cusack), formerly of Hyde Rd, Prospect, Limerick City / Tralee, Kerry.

Notice of the sad passing away of Mrs Maisie O'Brien, 17 May 1936.

Funeral took place 15th October 2026 at Our Lady and Saint Joseph's Church, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, England.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Eamon Kelly, Pineview Gardens, Moyross, Limerick and originally of Ardagh, Co. Limerick and late of the Country Club, Old Cratloe Road and the Golf Society.

On October 16th 2026, suddenly, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents Frances and Ned Kelly.

Very deeply regretted by wife Eileen, son Tony, grandchildren TJ and Ben, sisters Margaret and Norma, nieces, nephews, other relatives, dear friends and kind neighbours.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, October 21st, from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street.

Requiem Mass Thursday, October 22nd at 12pm. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium to arrive for 2pm.

Eamon's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre

Eamon’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick for their care and support.

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The death has occurred of Margaret Hickey (née Madden), Carragh Grove, Salthill, Galway / Grange, Limerick.

Margaret passed away peacefully at Galway University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Donal and much loved mother of Sinéad and Kenneth. Predeceased by her brothers Michael and James and by her sister Mary.

Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her daughter and son, son-in-law Conor, daughter-in-law Sharon, sister Patsy and brother John. Margaret will be fondly remembered with great love and affection by her grandchildren, Saoirse, Jack, Dara, Luke and James, sisters-in-law Brenda and Clodagh, brother-in-law Paul, the extended Hickey and Madden family, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Funeral Arrangements:

Tuesday 20th October, 2026 :

Reposing at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 5.00 p.m. with Removal at 6.30 p.m. to Christ the King Church, Salthill.

Wednesday 21st October, 2026 :

Requiem Mass - click here to view - will be celebrated for Margaret at 11.00 a.m. Following Mass she will be laid to rest with her husband Donal in Reilig Realt na Mara, Furbo, Co. Galway.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Margaret to Galway Hospice

Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please use the online condolence book below.

Entrance to the Funeral Parlour.

Please approach the funeral parlour on foot from Fr. Burke Park.

Parking - Street Parking.

Fr. Griffin Road, The Claddagh, Henry Street, Sea Road, The Crescent, Dr. Colohan Road and Presentation Road.

Car Parks in the area include The Bish, Spanish Arch, Claddagh Church and Mill Street.

There will be very few car spaces available on Munster Avenue. Please note that there are ongoing Road Works at Salthill Church

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The death has occurred of Joan Geary (née Reddan), South Circular Road, Limerick. Late of Beautiful & Big Fashions.

Died peacefully on the 18th October 2026 at St Paul’s Nursing home.

Beloved wife of the late Gould. Dearly loved by children Siobhan, Ailish, Cliona, Mary, Tommy and her brother, Pat.

Sadly missed by her loving sons-in-law Jim, Joe and Garrett, daughter-in-law Jean, cherished grandchildren James, Alan, Cillian, Valerie, Brian, Diarmuid, Emily, Mark, Katie, Jacob, great-granddaughter Éadhla, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Don, Michael, Brian and sister Maureen.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday (22nd October) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Friday (23rd October) for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

Joan’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Gavin Glynn Foundation or St. Vincent de Paul.

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It's with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paddy who died at home in his 89th year on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, very peacefully in the presence of his loving family under the excellent care of the Milford Hospice community care team, Limerick.

Beloved husband of the late Teresa and much loved father of Patrick, Michael, Donal, Vera and Kevin.

Predeceased by his son Matthew, parents Patrick and Margaret and brother of the late Kathleen, Peter, Denis, Mikey Joe, Rita and Mary Ann.

Cherished granddad of Emma, Padraic, Erin, Eoghan, Clodagh, Caoimhe, Holly, Freya, Paul Óg, great-grandchildren Jack and Clara.

Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughter, dear sister Eileen, brother-in-law Sean, daughters-in-law Breeda and Noreen, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Paddy Rest In Peace

Reposing in Hawe - O'Keeffe's Funeral Home (P56 YY15), Bakers Road, Charleville, on Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, followed by prayers.

Reception into St. Munchin's Church, Rockhill, Co. Limerick (V35 K880) on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, after which Paddy will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery, Charleville.

House private, please.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence, please do so by clicking on the condolence section below.

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