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The death has occurred of Joan AHERNE (née Larkin) of School Road, Carrigkerry, Limerick.
Joan died peacefully, on October 24 2023, at University Hospital Limerick.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jim, daughters Sandra, Martina, Patricia and Joanne, sister Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West, on Thursday, October 26, from 6pm to 8pm. Arriving at Carrigkerry Church on Friday morning, October 27, for 11.30am requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Newcastle West. Messages of condolence can be offered through the link below.
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The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) AYLWARD of Gortboy, Newcastle West, Limerick.
Formerly of Gortboy, Newcastle West, Margaret passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Beechwood House Nursing Home, Newcastle West, on Tuesday, October 24 2023. Deeply regretted by her sister Brid (Somers), sister-in-law Phil, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Margaret (Peg) Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Aylward family home, Gortboy, Newcastle West, on Wednesday, October 25, from 5pm to 8pm. Arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West, on Thursday at 11.15am for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Dromcollogher Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Messages of sympathy for the family can be left in the condolence book below.
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The death has occurred of James Patrick COLLINS of Drominboy Lower, Lisnagry, Limerick.
He passed peacefully on October 22 2023, peacefully after a short illness in the presence of his loved ones at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home, Newport. Sadly missed by his loving family, extended family, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Newport on Thursday, October 26 from 5.30 to 7 p.m. Arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Ahane on Friday, October 27 for Requiem Mass at 11 am. followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 2 pm.
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The death has occurred of Frank COLLOPY of Dunbane, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary and formerly of Limerick City.
Late of 19 Dunbane, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperay and formerly of Myle's Street, Limerick.
Frank passed away on October 23 2023.
Predeceased by his wife Dodo, deeply regretted by his loving children Susan, Sherry and Anthony, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Scott, Claire, Joe, James, Lauren, Chloe and Frankie, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Frank Rest in Peace.
Frank will be reposing at his home on Wednesday, October 25 2023, from 5pm to 7pm.
Frank will be arriving at St Nicholas' Church, Carrick on Suir, on Thursday, October 26, for requiem Mass at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery.
If you would like to offer your sympathy to the Collopy family please use the link below. If you would like to view Frank's Mass please use the link below.
House private on Thursday, please.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Dementia society of Ireland.
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The death has occurred of Mairéad GREENE (née Hayes) of Castletroy Heights, Castletroy, Limerick.
Former Lady Captain & President of Castletroy Golf Club.
Mairéad passed away peacefully, in University Hospital Limerick, on October 25, 2023.
Beloved wife of Tom (Tommy), dearest mother of Maria and the late Tommy and sister of Maura, Padraig, Liam, Michael, Tom and the late Sean & Una.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, siblings, grandchildren Ashley, Megan, Kate & Orlaith, great-granddaughter Riley, daughter-in-law Sandy, son-in-law Donal, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives & many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Wednesday, October 25, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford, on Thursday, 26th October, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only, please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section below.
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The death has occurred of Rose McMahon of Love Lane, Charleville, Cork and late of Mountblakeney, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.
Rose passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family in the University Hospital Limerick on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Paddy and much loved mother of Sarah and Sinead.
Deeply regretted by her mother, daughters, brothers Tony, Pat and Val, sisters Claire, Theresa, Helen and the late Angela, brothers-in-law Paddy and Martin, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
May Rose Rest in Peace
Reposing in Hawe - O'Keeffe's Funeral Home (P56 YY15), Bakers Road, Charleville, on Wednesday evening from 6pm to 7:30pm (Prayers at 6:00pm).
Reception into St. Patrick's Church, Garrienderk on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at noon, after which Rose will be laid to rest in Effin Cemetery.
The family would like to give thanks to the nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick for the care and generosity they showed to Rose during her time in their care.
Family Flowers only. Please, donations if desired, to University Hospital Limerick here.
If you would like to leave a message of condolence, please do so by clicking on the condolence section below.
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The death has occurred of Breda PORTLEY (née Guerin) of Glenview, Ballyneety, Limerick.
On October 24 2023, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Very deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Tracy and Tara, sons-in-law Michael and Mike, daughter-in-law Pauline, grandchildren Laura, Patrick, Cian, Anna, James, David and Ella, sisters Mary, Anne and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, parents John and Monica, brother Stephen and sister Bernadette.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Thursday, October 26, from 5pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Knockea. Requiem Mass on Friday, October 27, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Inch St. Lawrence Cemetery, Caherconlish.
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The death has occurred of Willie WALSH of Ballinacurra Gardens, Limerick.
Formerly of Leap, Co. Cork. Late of Shaws.
Willie passed peacefully on October 23 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at The Galway Clinic.
Beloved and cherished husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father of Kevin, David and Karen. Sadly missed by his loving son-in-law Austin, daughters-in-law Gillian and Áine, his adored grandchildren, Elise, Emily, Isabelle, Kate, Lotti, Sadie, Tess, Sam, Harry and Eve, sister Mary, brothers Michael, Martin, and Gerard, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother Seán and brother-in-law John.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, on Wednesday, October 25 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, on Thursday, October26 for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.
Willie’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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