Deaths in Limerick - Friday, April 11, 2025

The death has occurred of Kerrie Hehir

Of Altamira Court, Quarry Road, Thomondgate, Limerick City

Peacefully, at home, on April 9, 2025.

Predeceased by her father Michael. Kerrie will be sadly missed by her loving children Kasey, Andrew and Ethan, her mother Marlene, brothers Anthony, Michael and Christopher, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Sunday, April 13, from 3pm to 4:30pm. Arriving to St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Monday, April 14 for requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 12noon service.

Family flowers only please.

House private please.

Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Gordon M Hewson

Of Askeaton, Limerick.

Passed away suddenly on April 9, 2025.

Funeral arrangements later.

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The death has occurred of Dolores Hogan (née Hourigan)

Of Muskerry Estate, Ballincollig, Cork and Lisnagry

On April 8, 2025, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dolores (nee Hourigan), beloved wife of Sean and loving mother of Ger and Marie Therese, daughter of the late James and Mona Hourigan and sister of Mary, Monica and the late Ann, Paddy, Katherine, Richard, Judy and Fr. Michael. Sadly missed by her husband, son, daughter, Ger’s partner Vivian, grandchildren Sean Michael and Michelle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace

Lying in repose at Crowley's Funeral Home, Ballincollig on Sunday, April 27 from 5pm followed by prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Monday, April 28 in the Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stmjballincollig. Funeral afterwards in St Oliver's Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Colman Murtagh

Of Longford Town and Curraghchase.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Patrick "Colman" Murtagh on March 29, 2025, in London, Britain, while staying with his daughters. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was 76 years old.

Born on March 10, 1949, to Elizabeth and John Murtagh of Dublin Street, Longford, Colman brought joy and warmth to all who knew him. He dedicated many years to his trade at the Murtagh Butcher shop, a multi-generational family business that served the Longford community with distinction.

A gentleman in every sense, Colman's warmth and character found a new home in New York City. There, with his beloved wife Breda of nearly 50 years, they spent over four decades building a beautiful life and raising two daughters who became the pride of his life. In 2020, Colman retired to Curraghchase, Co. Limerick, where he enjoyed his final years.

Colman leaves behind his devoted wife Breda Murtagh, his daughters Lisa FitzGerald and husband Brian, Sinéad Freeman and husband Ben; his brother Gerard Murtagh and his treasured grandchildren Tadhg, Maeve, Saoirse, Pearse, Caoimhe, Blaise, and Théa. He is also cherished by his nephews, nieces, in-laws, cousins, and the many friends whose lives he touched.

His quiet strength, generous spirit, and unwavering dedication to family created a legacy that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him.

May he rest in peace.

Colman will repose at Glennon’s Funeral Home , Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday April 14, from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, April 15 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11.00am , interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be streamed live. Please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made in Colman's honour to St. Jude Children's Hospital in New York City, an organisation he actively supported throughout his life or to Laura Lynn Hospice, Ireland's only children's hospice.

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The death has occurred of Jack O’Donoghue.

Of Clounreask, Askeaton.

Suddenly on 9th April 2025. Jack is predeceased by his grandparents and uncle Tommy Greed.

Jack will be sadly missed and always loved by his heartbroken parents Mary and Jimmy, partner Jane Fitzgerald, brother James, sister Anne and her partner Pádraig Fahy, aunts, uncles, cousins and a very large circle of friends.

Rest In peace

Jack will be reposing at his home, V94 YK4A on Sunday, April 13 from 4pm to 7pm. The Funeral Cortège will leave his home on Monday at 10am travelling via William Street to St. Mary's Church Askeaton for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire Cemetery Askeaton. The requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057134452769

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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The death has occurred of Paddy Ryan

Of Barrack Street, Kilfinane and Thurles, Tipperary

Paddy passed peacefully at Cork University Hospital on April 11, 2025. Very deeply regretted by his loving daughter Anne, sons Oliver and Finnan, grandchildren Tyrone, Kelsey, Syann, Gavin, Patrick, Niall and Arthur, son in law Pat, daughters in law Maura and Eimear, nieces, nephews, sister Angela, brothers in law Donie and Liam, relatives and dear neighbours and friends

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home (V35Y8P8) from 6pm-8pm Sunday April 13. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Andrew's Church, Kilfinane, at 11am on Monday, April 14th followed by burial in the local cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Evan Morrissey

Of Ballysheedy and Clonmel, Tipperary

Ex-Mary Immaculate College and Limerick Jazz Society.

Evan passed peacefully at his home on of April 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness borne with dignity and grace. Adored husband of Dorothy Morrissey and dearly loved father of Mark, Hugh, Paul, Ivan, Tara, Richell and Erin. Cherished grandfather to his 17 grandchildren. Evan will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters in law, his sister Nuala, many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his home, V94 KPY8 on Saturday, April 12 from 2pm-6pm. Funeral arriving at Donoughmore Church V94 V6T3 on Monday, April 14 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by a private cremation service in The Island Cork.

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