The accused who cannot be identified to protect the identity of a child witness in the trial, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the boy's manslaughter | FILE PHOTO
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The death has occurred of John Moloney of Moloney's Bar, Main Street, Buttevant and formerly of Clogher, Dromin-Athlacca.
John passed away, peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, in Mallow General Hospital, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Predeceased by his wife Teresa (née McEvoy), brothers Patrick and Ned and sister Breda O'Donnell.
Loving father of Sean, Eamonn, Kevin and Michael, cherished grandfather of John Aidan, Declan, Claire, Cormac, Áine and Aoife.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters-in-law Catriona and Eileen, sister-in-law Una, nephews Jimmy O'Donnell, Michael, John and Michael Moloney, niece Patricia Molyneaux, many cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing in O'Keeffe's Funeral Home, Bank Place, Buttevant (P51 N2NP) on Sunday evening, February 2 from 6pm to 8pm, followed by prayers.
Reception into St Mary's Church, Buttevant on Bank Holiday Monday morning, February 3, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, after which there will be a Service at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed via: Buttevant & Lisgriffin's Parish Pastoral Council Facebook page.
The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Mallow General hospital for the care shown to John.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired here.
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The death has occurred of Noel Heffernan of Colbert Avenue, Janesboro, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 30, 2025,.
Pre-deceased by his parents Terence and Kathleen and brother Terry.
Very deeply regretted by his son Greg and his mother Maureen, granddaughter Amanda, great grandchildren David and Aaron, sister, brothers, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
A sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 2C, University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care of Noel and for their kindness to his family.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Saturday, February 1, from 10am to 11am, funeral will arrive at Castlemungret Cemetery, for Committal Prayers at 12pm.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre here.
House private, please.
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The death has occurred of William McGregor of Newtown, Clarina, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at Thorpe's Nursing Home, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Kitty. Sadly missed by his loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousin Michael Byrnes, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at St Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown on Friday, January 31 from 4pm to 6pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 11.30am followed by burial in Kilkeedy Cemetery.
Willie’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
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The death has occurred of Fernando Custodio of 38 Carrig Desmond, Newcastle West, Limerick and formerly of Wexford Town, Wexford.
Fernando passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Deeply regretted by his daughters Dina and Jessica, relatives and friends.
Service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Saturday, February 1 at 3pm.
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The death has occurred of Bridget Foynes née Casey of Oakley Lawn, Caherconlish and formerly of Kilcullane, Co Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on Tuesday, january 28, 2025, in the presence of her family.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick and adoring mother of the late Stephen.
Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Ann and Mary, son Joseph, grandchildren Gemma, Nathan and Graham, great-grandson Jack, brother John and his partner Ann, brothers-in-law Harry and Ted, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Linda, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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