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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Moloney, Athlacca, Limerick
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Moloney, Clogher House, Athlacca, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, April 21 2023, very peacefully in the tender and loving care of all at Mallow General Hospital. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Nancy (nee Walsh), son Michael, sister Breda (O'Donnell), brothers Ned and John, sister in law Una, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing this Saturday (22) from 6.30pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock followed by evening prayers at 8pm. Removal to arrive Sunday for 12.30pm Requiem Mass at St John the Baptist's Church, Athlacca, followed by burial afterwards to Bulgaden Cemetery.
Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be traditionally posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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The death has occurred of Willie Weekes of Poulatagle, Gort, Galway / Knockainey, Limerick
Willie Weekes of Poulatagle, Gort, Galway and formerly Knockainey, Limerick.
Peacefully in the care of UCHG on Friday 21 April.
Predeceased by his wife Pauline, father Tom, Mother Johanna and sister Antoinette. Sadly missed by his daughter Gillian, partner Tommy, sisters Nuala, Carmel and Mary, grandchildren Cora and Kristen, all his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing from Mullins funeral home Gort on Sunday evening the 23 from 5pm. Removal at 7pm to Tierneevin church. Burial after 12pm mass Monday to Kilmacduagh cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Colette Sims of Circular Road, Kilkee, Clare / Ballynanty, Limerick
Colette died peacefully, in University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved partner of Tony and mother of Suzanne, David, Gareth & Mary.
Sadly missed by her loving family, her beloved grandchildren Jack, Saoirse, Reuben, Dolly & Lyra, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Sunday 23 April from 2pm to 4pm.
At Colette’s request, her body will be donated to science.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, to West Clare Cancer Centre, Kilkee, Co. Clare
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The death has occurred of Martin O Shaughnessy of Hillview Drive, Caherconlish, Limerick
Martin died peacefully in University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by Marian and Christy. Pre-deceased by his parents Mary and John.
Sadly missed by Marian, Christy, James, Daniel and family, cousins, good neighbours and many friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Monday evening (April 24) at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety from 5pm to 7.30pm. followed by removal to Caherconlish Church. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (April 25) at 11.30am, funeral afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Theresa (Tessie) Halpin (née O'Donoghue) of Abbeyvale , Corbally, Corbally, Limerick
Formally Hyde Road, Ballygrennan Road Ballynanty
Theresa (Tessie) Died peacefully at Milford Care Centre on April 21.
Pre-deceased by Son Stephen.
Very deeply regretted by her loving Husband Stephen, Daughter Elaine, Son Mark, granddaughter Alma, brother and sisters, daughter-in- law Pauline, relative neighbours and friends .
May she Rest in Peace. House strictly private, please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
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The death has occurred of Dolly (Mary) O'Neill (née Reidy) of No 8, The Laurels Avenue, Adare, Limerick
Peacefully in her 101 year at her home on April 21 2023, in the loving care of her family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Michael, brothers Danny and Jimmy, sisters Kitty and Peggy.
Sadly missed by her loving family Liam and Betty, Mary and Donal, relatives, neighbours and many in her circle of friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at The Holy Trinity Abbey Church Adare this Sunday evening April 24,2023 from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St.Nicholas cemetery.
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