RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The death has occurred of Helen Cotter (née Lane)

Clonmel Road, Mitchelstown, Cork / Anglesboro, Limerick

On September 27th, 2026, unexpectedly, at home, Helen (nee Lane), Clonmel Road, Mitchelstown and formerly of Anglesboro, Co. Limerick.

Beloved wife of the late Pa and loving mother of Tara, Chloe (English) and Nicole and loving granny to Zoe, Amy, Micheal and Tadhg.

Sadly missed by her loving family, her mother Kitty , son-in-law Colin, Tara’s partner Martin Kirby, Nicole’s partner Micheal Tobin, sisters Celine (Masterson), Kathleen (Vallence), Mai (Scully), brothers Camillus and John, brothers-in-law Michael, Willie & John, sister-in-law Mary, John’s partner Anne, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Helen Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Chapel of Rest, Baldwin Street, Mitchelstown, P67 DX81, on Wednesday (30th September) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Reception into The Church of Mary Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown for Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday (1st October) followed by burial in Brigown New Cemetery Mitchelstown.

Helen’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed here.

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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Noreen Mackey (Nèe Brennan) Roo East, Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare and formerly of Lisnagry and Pennywell, Limerick.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2026.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jim

Noreen will be deeply missed by her loving daughter Anne-Marie and her partner Liam, son Jamie, daughter-in-law Jeyne, her grandchildren Stuart, Conor, Jake, Liam, Stuart and Michael, her brother John, her sister Mary, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, and her friends.

May Noreen's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Noreen will repose at Mc Mahon's Funeral Home Blackwater (V94 V326) on Sunday October 4, from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass at St. Senan's Church Clonlara, on Monday October 5th at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.

Cremation service can be viewed live (Link to follow)

Messages of sympathy can be sent to Mc Mahon Funeral Directors.

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The death has occurred of Joan O’Brien (née Heffernan)

Barnakyle, Patrickswell, Limerick / Donohill, Tipperary

Joan O’Brien (née Heffernan), Barnakyle, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, native of Donohill, Co. Tipperary, formerly of Tony O’Brien’s Pharmacy.

September 28th 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and devoted carer Diana.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Tony, her parents Richard and Mary and her brother baby Michael. Sadly missed by her loving family, her children Mary, Margaret, Maeve, Deirdre, Tony, Finbar, Siobhán, Fiona and Pádraig, her brothers Billy, Rodger and Michael, her sisters Breda and Mary, her cherished 25 grandchildren, her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patrickswell, Co Limerick (V94 X5D2) on Wednesday evening September 30th from 5pm with evening prayers at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 1st October at 11.30 am. Burial afterwards in Crecora cemetery (V94 E0C5).

Family flowers only please.

Condolences can be sent to Thompson’s Funeral Directors, 40 Thomas Street, Limerick. House private.

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The death has occurred of Michael Ranahan, Ballycanana, Ballysteen, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at University Hospital Limerick, on 28th September 2026.

Michael will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Ellen, son Brian, daughters Laura (Collins), Elaine (Clark) and Claire (Corkery), daughter-in-law Eibhlin, sons-in-law Willie, Tom and Diarmuid, his adored grandchildren Liam, Aoibh, Ciara, Èanna, Finn, Mollie, Mèabh, Darragh and Fiadh, his sisters Mary (Finn) and Margaret (McAuliffe), brother Noel, brothers-in-law Michael Ryan, Michael Finn and John McAuliffe, sister-in-law Frances, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and dear friends.

Also remembering today his deceased parents, Tom and Lily, his sister Betty (Ryan) and his brother John.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St Patrick’s Church, Ballysteen (V94 T2W9), this Wednesday, 30th September, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Ballysteen, on Thursday, October 1st, for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm, followed by burial in Beagh Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, can be made to Parkinson’s Ireland.

House private.

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The death has occurred of Denny Shanahan

Cahermore, Kilmeedy, Limerick

Denny Shanahan, Cahermore, Kilmeedy, Co.Limerick.

Peacefully in Milford Care Centre on September 28th,2026.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Ted, sister Margaret (White), brother-in-law Pat, nephews Mark and Alan, nieces Michelle, Carol, Jean and Sarah, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May he Rest In Peace.

Arriving on Friday October 2nd,2026 to St.Ita's Church, Kilmeedy for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by a service in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

Sympathies can be shared with the family after Mass on Friday in St.Ita's Church, Kilmeedy.

Donations in lieu to Milford Care Centre can be made here.

Condolences can be sent to O'Grady's Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co.Limerick.

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The death has occurred of Frank Shortt

Baunacloka, Mungret, Limerick

September 27th 2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving children Claire, Alison, Cathy and Frank and their mother Ailish.

Regretted by his sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his 10 adored grandchildren, his friend and companion Majella, brothers Brendan, Michael and Ger, sisters Marie, Carmel, Deirdre and Vera, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Anne.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Mungret on Friday (2nd October) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday (3rd October) at 12pm followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

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May they Rest in Peace.

Condolences can be expressed on www.rip.ie.