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The death has occurred of Geraldine Conroy (née Kirwan)
Of Greenfields, Rosbrien and Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare
Late of Conroy’s Curtains.
On April 24, 2025, peacefully at University Hospital, Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Achim. Dearly loved mother of Elaine, Lucy, Yvonne, Davina, Judy, Claire, Hillery, Pamela and Gillian. Predeceased by her grandson Darragh (O’Connell) and her brother John. Sadly missed by her loving sons-in-law and her daughters partners, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Michael, sister Maeve (Brennan), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, April 27 from 4.30pm to 6pm followed by removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, April 28 at 11am followed by burial in Lemenagh Cemetery, Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Geraldine’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://ololparish.ie/webcam/
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The death has occurred of Fr Patrick Currivan AP. Of Caherconlish and Thurles, Tipperary
Died on April 24, 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the University Hospital Limerick.
Pre-deceased by his parents Julia and Daniel and sisters Peggy Hennessy (Templemore) and Sheila Fogarty (Emly) and brothers-in-law Sean, Eddie and Michael.
Sadly missed by his loving sister Alice Cleary (Thurles), nephews, nieces, relations and a large circle of friends.
Also Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Archbishop Emeritus, Dermot Clifford, Fr. Roy Donovan P.P. and the priests of the Archdiocese and house keeper Kathleen.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Our Lady, Mother of the Church Caherconlish, on Sunday, April 27, from 6pm to 9pm.
Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, April 28, at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Wednesday Club in the Millennium Centre, Caherconlish.
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The death has occurred of James (Jim) Downes
Of Windsor Court, Castletroy View and late of Canon Breen Park, Thomondgate
Ex Looney’s Cash and Carry and BWG.
On April 24, 2025, peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Breda.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Ann and Marguerite, son Gerard, adored grandchildren, great grandchild, sons-in-law Pat and Gerard, daughter-in-law Maureen, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Ita and Breda, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Monday, April 28, from 4.30pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand.
Requiem Mass Tuesday, April 29, at 12pm, followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre (Home Care Team).
A sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick, Milford Care Centre, Dr. Michael Aherne and Dr Maurice Rowsome and Mairead Kelly for their exceptional care and support.
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The death has occurred of Jackie Moore Harnett
Of Lower Purt, Abbeyfeale
Passed away peacefully at Milford Care Centre, with his family by his side, on Friday, April 25, 2025. Jackie, loving husband of the late Eileen (née Riordan) is very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, daughters Nora, Margaret, Eileen, Marian, Sheila and Katie, sons John, Pat and Jimmy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a large circle of friends. (Jackie is predeceased by his grandchildren Ray and Leah).
Rest in peace
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale, on Sunday, April 27, from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral cortège will arrive at the Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale on Monday at 1.30pm for requiem Mass at 2pm. Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-assumption-abbeyfeale
Interment afterwards in Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
Family flowers only please. Donations please in memory of Jackie to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of David Stack.
Of Upper Athea, Athea. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Hannah and Phil, brother John, sisters Josie and Mary, brothers-in-law Bill Loftus and Leslie Wilson. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Philip (Limerick), sister Kitty (Cathy Wilson), sister-in-law Hannah, nephews and nieces - Philip and Yvonne (Stack), Carmel, Liam, Philip and Hilda (Loftus), other relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Rest in peace
Requiem Mass for David will be celebrated in St Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Monday, April 28, at 11am followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea. The requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/athea
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The death has occurred of Mark Woodland.
Of Lee Estate, Island Road, Limerick City
On April 24, 2025, suddenly, at his residence.
Beloved son of the late Johnny and the recently deceased Geraldine and brother of the late John.
Very deeply regretted by brothers James and Patrick, sister Marian, aunt Angie, the extended Woodland Family aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, April 29, from 4pm to 5pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street.
Requiem Mass Wednesday, April 30, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) Lynch (née O'Sullivan)
Of "Casa Pio" Belper, Tara, Meath, and Bruff
Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Peg, passed away peacefully aged 90, surrounded by her loving family after a sudden illness.
Pre-deceased by her devoted husband Maurice Lynch, parents Margaret and Thomas, sisters Eileen and Mary, and brothers Thomas, Patrick, John and Denis.
Peg is survived by her adored children; Gerry, Joe, Paul and Rosemary, daughters-in-law, grandchildren; Ciara, Barry, Ailbhe and Liam, great-grandchildren; Alexander and Theodore. She will be deeply missed by her sisters; Phylis and Noelle, brother Anthony and their families as well as her wonderful circle of neighbours and friends.
May she rest in perfect peace
Reposing at her home, Casa Pio (C15 FD6X) from 4pm to 8pm on Friday.
Requiem Mass at 12noon on Saturday in the Church of the Assumption, Dunsany, C15 N674 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, or for information on the live streaming of funerals (if not mentioned above), please click here
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