RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, September 28
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, September 28
The death has occurred of Lowell Shier, Ballychane, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick.
27th September 2026, peacefully at Tullamore Hospital.
Beloved son of the late Harry and Ruby.
Dearly loved brother of Ann and the late Jacob and Trevor. Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Henry, sister-in-law Rosemary, nephews Gordan and Roy, nieces Pamela, Orela and Lorraine, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Castletown Church, Pallaskenry (Eircode: V94EA24) on Tuesday 29th September from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Funeral Service on Wednesday 30th September at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Bridget 'Breda' Robertson (nee Roche) of London and of Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, who died peacefully at home on August 15th 2026 at the age of 101.
Breda emigrated when she was 21. Ireland remained her first and beloved home. Earlier this year she was Centenarian Ambassador in the recent release of the 1926 Census.
Breda is deeply missed by her surviving family members: her children Clive, Laura and Breda; her daughter-in-law Lynette and son-in-law Mark; her grandchildren who adored her for being such as big part of their lives including Richard, Daniel, Isabella, Alex and Lulu; her granddaughters-in-law Sophie and Ariadni; her nieces Marie and Maureen and nephew Sean as well as their spouses, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and many cousins and friends; and family through marriage to whom she was very dear including Martine, Linda, Bob & Betty.
Breda is predeceased in death by her beloved husband Sam, her parents Mathew and Maria Teresa (nee Fitzgerald), her brother Paddy and sister Maura, her Uncles Jim and Mick, her Aunts Nance and Nell, as well as her much missed cousins Jimmy and Nellie.
Rest in Peace
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The death has occurred of Derry (Dermot) O' Meara, Knockainey and Derry's Bar, Bruff, Co. Limerick, who passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday 26th September 2026.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Kate, sister Marian and parents Nellie and Michael.
Dearly missed by his son Richard, daughter Claire, son-in-law Matt and his grandson Evan. His sisters Elaine and Maired, brothers Eddie, Seán, Mike and Noel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and his many dear friends and neighbours.
May Derry Rest in Peace
Reposing in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Bruff on Wednesday 30th September from 5pm to 7pm.
Derry will leave St. Peter and Paul's Church, Bruff on Thursday 1st October at 11.15am and make his way to St. Mary's Church, Knockainey for 12 O' Clock requiem Mass which can be viewed online through the webstream link to follow. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Derry's family would sincerely like to thank the staff at Tralee General Hospital, the ambulance crew that were on duty last Saturday night, the Gardaí in Ballybunion and the first responders for everything they did that night.
To the staff of Kilcooley's Hotel, we will be forever grateful to you all who went above and beyond to help Derry.
Expressions of sympathy can also be submitted through the "Condolences" link below.
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The death has occurred of Marie O’Connor, (née Woodland), Janesboro, Limerick.
Peacefully at Thorpe’s Nursing Home, Clarina, on 28th September 2026, in the presence of her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim.
Marie will be sadly missed by her loving children Susan, David, Brian and Jason, her ten adored grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Jean and Geraldine, brother Tony, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews,relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Wednesday 30th September, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro, on Thursday, 1st October, for Requiem Mass at 11am, with Burial afterwards in Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.
Mass will be live streamed here
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section (below), www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Joanne Murphy, (Nee Pedlow), Shanacloone, Bilboa, Cappamore, Co. Limerick.
27th September 2026 peacefully at Milford Care Centre.
Predeceased by her husband Andy. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Shauna, sons Andy, Shane and Jamie, daughter in law Holly, grandchildren, mother Olive, sisters Mary, Una and Jacqueline, brother Robert, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Cappamore on Tuesday 29th September from 5.30 to 7. 30 p.m.
Arrival on Wednesday 30th to St. Michael’s Church, Cappamore for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. which can be viewed on www.churchcamlive.ie/cappamore
Burial afterwards in Doon Cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. House Private please.
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The death has occurred of Michael Murphy, Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly Macroom, Co. Cork and Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.
26th September 2026. Peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Kinvara House Nursing Home, Bray.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, adored dad of Alan and Orla and brother to the late Maura and Una. He will be sadly missed by his children, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Owen, James and Harry, brother-in-law Colman, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing on Wednesday (30th September) from 5pm to 7pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28).
Funeral Mass on Thursday (1st October) at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/
Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section below.
Family flowers only please.
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The death has occurred of Donal McSweeney, Garranboy, Croagh, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick.
Suddenly, 26th September 2026.
Beloved son of the late Kevin and Eileen. Dearly loved brother of Terence, Jerome, Carmella and Michael. Sadly missed by Carnella’s partner Kemal, extended family, cousins, good neighbours and friends.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at Holy Trinity Abbey Church, Adare on Wednesday 30th September from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass Thursday 1st October at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Old Cemetery, Adare.
Family flowers only.
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The death has occurred of Hilary Kinneen, Corbally Rd., Limerick, formerly Retreat Rd., Athlone.
Our much-loved and loving sister Hilary, died peacefully on Sunday morning, 27th September, under the care of the staff of Milford Hospice with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her parents Kin and Blanaid and brother Mike.
She will be sadly missed by her siblings John, Libby, Barbara, Andrew, and Jeanne, their partners Mary Frances, Anthony, and John, and sister-in-law Caroline. She will be greatly missed by her 15 nieces and nephews and 13 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Her presence will be deeply felt by her wide circle of friends and all who knew her.
Reposing at Griffin's Funeral Home, John's Gate, Limerick, V94 Y2W4, on Tuesday evening, September 29th 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 30th of September, in St. Mary's Church, Limerick, V94 T9R3, at 12:00 noon, followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at Shannon Crematorium at 2:00 p.m.
Webcam: Mass may be viewed online via https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmaryscatholicchurch
Service at Shannon Crematorium may be viewed via https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming Password HCK2
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice to support their wonderful work at https://milford.champdonate.ie/Donation/Milford/onceoff
Condolences to the family can be left in the section below or sent in the traditional manner.
Hilary’s family deeply appreciates your kindness, loyalty, and support at this difficult time
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The death has occurred of Joan Kelly (nee O’Connor), Kelly Travel, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, unexpectedly at her home on the 27th September 2026.
Predeceased by her parents Timmy and Josie O’Connor, Ballinakill, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick.
Joan is very sadly missed by Mike and her three beloved sons Jonathan, Tim and Mikey, and her heartbroken daughter Dara, her daughters-in-law Sarah and Debs, son-in-law Garry, her six grandchildren whom she treasured, Chloe, Katie, Jack, Sam, Lily and Sadie, her sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Owen, sister-in-law Noreen, niece, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace.
Reposing at Ryan & Whites Funeral Home, Pallasgreen (V94 VYH6) Thursday evening (1st October) from 5.30 pm until 7.30 pm.
Arriving in St. John the Baptist Church, Nicker Friday morning at 11 am for Requiem Mass at 11.30 am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 3 pm. House strictly private please.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live at: https://churchcamlive.ie/nicker-parish/
If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for the family you may do so in the Condolence Section below.
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The death has occurred of Dolores Foley (Nee Walsh), Milltown, Askeaton, Co. Limerick and formerly of Pallaskenry.
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, in the wonderful care of all the staff of University Hospital Limerick, with her family by her side.
Pre-deceased by her parents, Bobby and Josie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband John Joe, daughters Clara and Paula, son Declan, grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, sisters Pat, Geraldine, Bernie and Áine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kieran Madigans Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton. V94K598 on Wednesday, 30th of September 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Arriving at St. Mary's Church, Askeaton on Thursday, October 1st for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards at Lismakeera Cemetery, Askeaton.
Messages of sympathy can be expressed by using the condolence link below.
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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Kevin Dunne, East Singland Road, Garryowen, Limerick and late of Cook Medical.
On September 27th 2026, suddenly, at his residence
Predeceased by parents Mary and Alfred and brothers Michael and Anthony.
Very deeply regretted by brothers Gerard, Desmond and Alfred, sisters Ann, Catherine, Patricia, Bernie and Geraldine, nephews, nieces and their respective families, friends and neighbours.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, September 30th, from 3.30pm to 5pm.
Funeral arriving Thursday, October 1st, at St. John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
Kevin's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here
House strictly private, please.
Kevin’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Emergency Services that attended Kevin and to the team at Park Lodge Medical Centre and Cross’s Funeral Directors for their care and compassion.
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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Teresa Cantillon, Fatima Avenue, Ballysimon Road, Limerick and formerly of Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick and late staff of St. Camillus Hospital.
On September 28th 2026, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of St. Cecila’s Ward, St. John’s Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by parents, brothers Joe Boland, Anthony, Fr. Joseph, Gerard and Thomas and sisters Bernie, Martha, Mary-Frances and Kitty.
Very deeply regretted by nieces, nephews and their respective families, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and kind neighbours.
May she Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, September 30th, from 4.30pm to 6pm, followed by removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road.
Requiem Mass Thursday, October 1st, at 12pm. Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live here
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
Teresa’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the management and staff of Doon Moon Medical Centre and Widdess Fitzgibbon Pharmacy for their care and support over the years.
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The death has occurred of Austin Byrnes, Riverlane, Sandmall, and originally of Athlunkard Street, Limerick.
Peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on 27th September 2026, in the presence of his family.
Austin will be sadly missed by his loving family, son Daryl, grandchildren George, Maggie, Shannon, Curtis and Leon, his adored great grandchildren, niece Michelle, sisters Doley, Carmel and Trudie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Thursday, 1st October from 4pm to 5pm. Arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, on Friday, 2nd October, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 1pm Service.
Mass will be streamed live here
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice in Austin’s name.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section (below), www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Rory O'Connor, Templeathea, Athea, Co. Limerick, who passed away tragically on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Pre-deceased by his grandparents, Jim Herbert, William O'Connor, Kathleen O'Connor, Aunt Maura O'Connor and Gran-Uncles and Gran-Aunts.
Rory is very sadly missed by his heartbroken mother, Mary Herbert and his heartbroken father Pat O'Connor and partner Natasha, along with his sister Becky and brothers Dwayne and Brian. Grandmother Mary Ann Herbert. Uncles Connie, Seamus and partner Maura, Sean, TJ. and partner Marie. Aunts Julie, Lorraine and husband Gary, Caroline and husband Michael. Cousins, Emma, Conor, Megan, Rachel, Emily, Jack, Holly, Jayden, Vayda, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea V94 HP92, Wednesday, September 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Bartholomew’s Church, October 1st. at 10:45am where the Requiem Mass for Rory will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Click here to view.
Internment afterward at Holycross Cemetery, Athea.
House strictly private please.
Enquiries to Finucane Funeral Directors, Moyvane
May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here