'A true gentleman': The late James Johnston, of Shannon
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06 Apr 2026
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06 Apr 2026
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The death has occurred of Jim BURKE, Shelbourne Park, Limerick City, Limerick / Mullingar, Westmeath
Late of Mullingar, Shannon Development & Fanore Lisdoonvarna Fishing Club.
Jim passed away peacefully, in University Hospital Limerick.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Jean, daughters Dolores Sherlock & Brid, grandchildren Darren & Robert, son-in-law Vincent, sister-in-law Margaret Burke, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace
Arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Tuesday 21st February for Requiem Mass at 11am, live-streamed here. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.
Family Flowers Only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre. House Private Please
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The death has occurred of Brenda Fitzgerald (née O'Brien), Graigue, Adare, Adare, Limerick / Mungret, Limerick
Peacefully on February 19th 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Kieran and loving mother to Paul, John, Kieran, Declan, Evelyn (O’Brien), Denise (Hayes) and Mairead (Dowling).
Very deeply regretted by her brothers Patrick “Pa” (O’Brien), Denis (O’Brien), sisters Maureen (Rainsford) Teresa (O’Donnell) Peggy (Lenihan) and Sadie (Sparling), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives,neighbours & friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at O’Grady's Funeral Home, Ballingarry this Monday evening February 20th, from 5.30pm to 7pm arriving at The Holy Trinty Abbey Church Adare for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please.
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The death has occurred of Michael O'Grady, Mount Earl, Adare, Limerick
Michael, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St Ita's Nursing Home, Newcastlewest; beloved husband of the late Joan (Née Dannaher). He will be sadly missed by his loving sister Ita, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces in law, nephews in law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
MAY MICHAEL REST IN PEACE
Reposing at the Church of the Blesed Virgin, Patrickswell on Monday Feb 20th from 6pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.30 am which will be streamed on pwbbparish.com followed by Cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
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The death has occurred of Eileen Quigley (née Meade) Killanure, Brittas, Limerick
Eileen Quigley (nee Meade) Killanure, Brittas, Co. Limerick, February 18th 2023, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by her husband Dick.
Sadly missed by her loving sons & daughters, Pat, Mary (McKenna), Michael, Helen (Doyle), John and Ann, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brother John Meade, sister Annie O’Connor, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Whites Funeral Home Doon Monday evening (20th February) from 5.30 pm with removal at 7.30 pm to Boher Church. Requiem Mass Tuesday at 11.30 am and burial afterwards in the old cemetery Doon.
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The death has occurred of Joe SHEEHAN, Ballinacurra Gardens, Ballinacurra, Limerick
Formerly Sand Mall, Limerick, Bus Éireann & St. Mary’s Fyfe & Drum Band.
Joe passed away peacefully, at University Hospital.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Lily, dearest children Carol, Linda Jonathan & Aisling, his seven adored grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Wednesday 22nd February, from 5pm to 6:30pm. Arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Thursday 23rd February for Requiem Mass at 11am, streamed live here. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.
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The death has occurred of Deirdre (Dee) Slattery, Kilmurry Avenue, Garryowen, Limerick
Dee passed away Peacefully at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Cecilia and brother Jimmy. Sadly missed by her loving Brothers, Sisters, Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Cross's Funeral Home Tuesday from 4pm to 530pm
Arriving at St. John' Cathedral Wednesday 22nd February for 1pm Requiem Mass, Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.
House Private Please.
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