RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The death has occurred of Patrick Behan

Douglas, Cork and formerly of Ballybrown, Co. Limerick

On September 7th, 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, surrounded by his loving family, Patrick (Retired Garda Siochána & St. Paul’s Garda Credit Union), beloved husband of the late Ann (née Flannery), much loved father of Mike, Tom, Deirdre and Shane, cherished grandfather of Anna, Leah, Emily, Aoibheann, Jane, Fionn, Cormac and Patrick, dear brother of Marie, Lily and the late Beatrice, Mikey, John and Nessan.

Deeply missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Helen, Gwen and Deirdre, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Wednesday (September 9th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 12.00noon on Thursday (September 10th) in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas which can be viewed on Cork Live Stream.

Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society

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The death has occurred of Michael ‘Chuck’ O’Connor

Windsor Court, Castletroy View, originally of Ballynanty, Limerick.

Late of Irish Rail and Celtic Ramblers.

Peacefully at St. James Hospital, Dublin on 5th September, 2026, in the presence of his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Paul and Annette.

Chuck will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Deirdre, sons Greg and Gary, his beloved grandchildren Sadhbh and Dáithí, Greg’s partner Natalie, Gary’s partner Chloé, his sister Sheila, brothers Ger, Paddy and Kieran, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home John’s Gate, on Wednesday, 9th September from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Thursday, 10th September for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in Mount Saint Oliver Cemetery.

Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation. Click here to donate online.

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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May they Rest in Peace.

Messages of condolence can be conveyed on www.rip.ie.