Deaths in Limerick - Tuesday, December 26 2023

The death has occurred of James (Brian) Wood of Embury Close, Adare, Co Limerick. Late of Todd's.

Beloved husband of the late Audrey and dearly-loved father of Keith.

Sadly missed by his loving sister Deirdre, brother Donald, sister-in-law Susan, brother-in-law Ken and his wife Linda (Williams), nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral will arrive in Adare Methodist Church on Friday (December 29) for Funeral Service at 12 noon followed by burial in Ballingrane Methodist Church grounds, Ballingrane, Co. Limerick.

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The death has occurred of Agnes Greene of Shantraud, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Formerly of Ballinlough, Kilteely, Co Limerick. 

Reposing at Cill Bríde, Kilteely on this Wednesday (December 27) from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12pm in St. Patrick's and St. Bridget's Church, Kilteely.

Burial immediately afterwards in Ballinlough Cemetery. 

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The death has occurred of Mary Anne Hayes of Glenderough, Templeglantine, Co Limerick.

Deeply regretted by her son Maurice, daughter Mary, brother William, sister-in-law Maureen, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West this Wednesday (December 27) from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Funeral arriving at Templeglantine Church on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass.

Cremation service will take place afterwards in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice.

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The death has occurred of Catherine (Kitty) Keogh (née McLoughlin) of Clonlusk, Doon, Co Limerick. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, sister Josephine, brothers Paddy, John and Michael.

Sadly missed by her sons Tom, Pat and Michael; daughters Mary (Moloney) and Kathleen (Daly)' sons-in-law Paddy and Roger; daughters-in-law Karina, Mary and Amy, sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at White's Funeral Home, Doon (V94 D450) on Thursday (December 28) from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Doon.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Doon cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

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The death has occurred of Mary Leo (née O'Donoghue) of Woodview, Caherdavin, Limerick. Formerly of Hospital, Co. Limerick.

Beloved wife of the late Paddy and dearly-loved mother of Michelle, Gerard and Seán. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Graham O' Mara and daughter-in-law Rose Hannon, her cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, especially her pal Cathal, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass at 11:30am on Saturday (December 30) in Christ the King Church, Caherdavin. Burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Noreen McMahon (née Bugler) of Raheny, Dublin. Formerly of Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick  Beloved wife of Tom and predeceased by her sister Betty.

Very sadly missed by her loving husband, children Tom, Jim, Sharon and Elizabeth; daughters-in-law Kate and Victoria, sons-in-law Simon and Aidan; grandchildren Jack, Aoife, Ciara, Ewan, Jamie, Eve, Robbie, Conor, Sam and AJ; brothers Denis, Bernard and James, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

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The death has occurred of June O’Donovan (née O’Malley) of Charleville, Co Cork. Formerly of Bruree, Co Limerick and late of Late of Ballycullhane, Kilmallock. Ex. Publican.

Predeceased by her sisters Cynthia and Lily.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Carol and Tara, son Ed, son-in-law Dermot, sisters Julia Dowling (Kildare) and Kitty (Florida), brother Jimmy (Kilkenny), sisters-in-law, grandchildren Kurt, Brandon, Maeve & Ava, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing in O'Malley Funeral Homes, New Line, Charleville (P56T184), on Thursday (December 28) from 4.30pm with removal, at 6pm, to Holy Cross Church, Charleville.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards at Holy Cross Cemetery, Charleville.

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The death has occurred of Mary Barrett (née O'Connor) of Ashill, Kilmallock, Limerick. Formerly of Dromina, Cork.

Very deeply regretted by her husband Mike; daughters Geraldine and Lily; sons Pat and John; son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren James, Niamh, Aoife, Mícheál and Emily; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing this Wednesday (December 27),  from 5.30pm, at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock, followed by evening prayers at 7.30pm.

Funeral to arrive at Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Kilmallock for Requiem Mass on Thursday for 12 noon - click here for live-stream.

Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Pat Buckley of Boskill, Caherconlish, Co Limerick. Late of Kelly Travel and former chairman of Caherline GAA Club

Predeceased by his wife Winnie, son William, daughter Siobhan, parents Patrick and Maryanne and sister Nellie.

Sadly missed by his daughters Mary, Eleanor and Freda; sons Patrick and Conor; sons-in-law John, Ger and Paul, daughters-in-law Deborah and Majella, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephew Pat, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Cross' Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Friday (December 29), from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to Archbishop Dermot O'Hurley Memorial Church, Caherline.

Requiem Mass on Saturday (December 30) at 11.30am with burial afterwards at Caherconlish Church Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Gerard Histon of Ballinvirick, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Gerardine (née Bourke); daughters Gráinne (Noonan) and Debra (O'Keeffe); son Niall and partner Katie; sons-in-law Denis and Daniel; brother Pat, sister Kathleen, grandchildren Donnacha, Adam and Dara, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many great friends.

Funeral arriving at Cappagh Church on Wednesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family Flowers only - donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association.

House private please.

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The death has occurred of Maurice Murphy of Mulberry Apartments, Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon. Formerly of Kilcormac, Co Offaly  and Hospital, Co Limerick.

Predeceased by his father Johnny and his mother Isabelle.

Sadly missed by his daughter Orlene; grandchildren Elise, Brooke, Hope, Scarlet and Harper; his step mother Julie; brothers John, Larry, Michael and Thomas; sisters Sylvia, Maureen and Joanna, their partners and their families, all his extended family, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Thursday (December 28) from 6pm until 8pm.

Requiem Mass in S.S. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone on Friday (December 29) at 12 noon - click here for live-stream.

Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 3pm.

Family flowers only please.

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The death has occurred of Catherine Ryan (Guerin) (née Clancy) of Hartigan Villas, Moyross, Limerick city. Formerly of St. Francis Abbey and a former volunteer at Ballynanty Community Centre.

Very deeply regretted by her loving husband Neil; daughters Sharon, Sandra, Martina and Barbara; sons Philip and James and their partners; grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Michael and Emmanuel, sister Pauline, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Thomas, infant daughter Mary; siblings Thomas, Arthur, Kevin, Dermot and Vera.

Reposing at Cross' Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday (December 28), from 3pm to 4.30pm, followed by removal to St. Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street.

Requiem Mass on Friday (December 29) at 12pm with burial afterwards at Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

Catherine's Funeral Cortege will pass her family residence en route to the Cemetery.

House strictly private, please.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Limerick Feral Cats, Limerick Animal Welfare or a charity or your choice.

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The death has occurred of Tom Scannell of Gurrane, Donoughmore, Cork. Formerly of Limerick. Son of the late William and Elizabeth Scannell and brother of May (Kelly, Lismire) and Joe (Collopy, Kilmallock).

Sadly missed by his loving sisters, brothers-in-law Liam and David, niece Elizabeth, nephews Willie, David, Tommy and Joe, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Reception into St. Joseph's Church, Fornaught on Wednesday (December 27) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards at St. Lachteen's Cemetery, Stuake.

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The death has occurred of Frances Walsh (née Hayes) of Ballyhobin, Caherconlish, Co Limerick.

Predeceased by husband Johnny.

Very deeply regretted by her sons Michael, John and Rob; daughter Margaret, her sister Myra O'Connor, daughters-in-law Rachel, Karen and Valerie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Cross' Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Thursday (December 28), from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Funeral will arrive at Archbishop Dermot O'Hurley Memorial Church, Caherline on Friday (December 29), for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.

Burial afterwards at Inch St. Lawrence Cemetery, Caherconlish.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

May they all rest in peace