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21 Jan 2026

Deaths in Limerick: Wednesday, April 30

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Deaths in Donegal

Deaths in Limerick

The death has occurred of Shay Bedford, Abbeylock, Corbally, Limerick and late of ​​​​​Kilmurry Avenue, Garryowen, Limerick on April 29 peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his wife Geraldine, daughter Shauna, son Ian, brother Pa and sister-in-law Pauline. 

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Geraldine, daughter Shauna, son Ian, grandchildren Dion, Faye, Darcie and Daisey, Ian’s partner Kirsty, Shauna’s partner Calvin, brother Pa, sister-in-law Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours. 

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, May 2, from 4pm to 5.30pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street.

Requiem Mass Saturday, May 3, at 12pm, funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.

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The death has occurred of Cathriona Clifford, The Village, Castlemaine, Kerry / Kilmallock, Limerick peacefully at Cork University Hospital on April 29.

Predeceased by her beloved mother Rhona 

Sadly missed by her loving partner Bryan and her dearly loved daughter Alanna, father Donie, sister Ramona, grandmother Anna (Day), aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral Service for Cathriona will be celebrated at 11am on Friday morning, May 2 at St. Cartach's Church of Ireland, Castlemaine (V93CK63).

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Paschal Gavin, Keane Street, Killalee, Limerick and late of the Parkway Shopping Centre and Ranks on April 30, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Brian, brother Seamus and sister Marie

Very deeply regretted by son David, daughters Jean and Linda, grandchildren Nicole, Niall, Alex, Ashlee, Isabelle and C.J., sons-in-law Michéal and Conor, daughter-in-law Gillian, brothers Richard, Jackie and Paul, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, May 2, from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral will arrive Saturday, May 3, at St John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 11am, funeral afterwards to Mount St Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Robert (Bob) Heuston, Doonass, Clonlara, Co Clare and formerly of Oola, Co Limerick on April 29, unexpectedly.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and John. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna, daughters Emma, Caroline and Cora, brothers Pat and Sean, sisters Breda, Maura, Margaret and Annette, grandchildren Isabelle, Adam, Freddie and Mollie, sons-in-law Patrick and Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

Reposing at St Senan’s Church Clonlara (V94 A7N5) Saturday evening, May 3 from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass Sunday at 11 am with burial afterwards in Doonass cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Catherine Holmes , Lickdadoon, Ballyneety, Co Limerick on April 29 peacefully, after a very brief illness, at Cork University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Late staff of Limerick City & County Council and Uisce Eireann

Beloved daughter of the late Paddy and the recently deceased Rosie.

Very deeply regretted by her brothers Tom and Michael, sister-in-law Lola, niece Lucy, nephew Ian, aunts Leisha, Kathleen and Ann, uncles Paddy and Jimmy, cousins, work colleagues in both Limerick City and County Council and Uisce Eireann and friends. 

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, Thursday, May 1, from 5pm to 7pm.

Humanist Service will take place on Friday, May 2, at Shannon Crematorium at 11am.

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The death has occurred of Bernadette (Bernie) O'Donnell (née O'Brien), Creagh Avenue, Kileely, Limerick on April 29 peacefully, in her 90th year, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy and son Peter. 

Very deeply regretted by her sons Gerry, Jaygo, Christy, Noel, John and William, daughters Mary, Caroline, Michelle, Sharon and Antoinette, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours. 

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Griffin Street, Friday, May 2, from 4.30pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand.

Requiem Mass Saturday, May 3 at 10.30am, funeral afterwards to Mount St Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

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