RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, May 16

THE death has occurred of Darren Cole

Of Mountshannon, Lisnagry, V94 H3A4

Formerly Cosgrave Transport, unexpectedly at his residence on May 15, 2025. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maria (nee Cosgrave), daughter Leanne, son Gavin, his parents Michael and Linda, sister Sarah, mother-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law Brian and Ciaran, and their spouses Una and Natasha, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home in Lisnagry, V94 H3A4 on Sunday, May 18 from 1pm to 4pm. Funeral on Monday, May 19 to Shannon Crematorium for 12noon. Family flowers only please. Rest in peace.

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The death has occurred of Helena (Lena) Desmond (née Lysaght)

Of St. Munchin's Street, St Mary's Park and formerly of Hennessy Avenue, Kileely.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael.

On May 15, 2025,unexpectedly, at home.

Very deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, nephews, nieces, the extended Desmond and Lysaght Families, friends and neighbours.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Monday, May 19 from 11am to 12noon, followed by removal to St Munchin's Church, Clancy Strand, for requiem Mass at 1pm, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Eoin Guerrini Hassett

Of Golf Links Road, Castletroy

Unexpectedly, at home, on May 15, 2025.

Predeceased by his father Jack.

Eoin will be dearly missed by his heartbroken mother Peg, loving siblings Michael – John, Cliona, Briona, Emer and Cormac, nieces, nephews, his dearest friend Aileen Clancy, Eoin’s sons Alexander and Nathan, relatives, and a wide circle of friends including the patrons of the Claughaun Bar, Dublin Road.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Monday, May 19, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving to Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen on Tuesday, May 20, for requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 1pm.

Mass streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/monaleen.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice in Eoin’s name.

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

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The death has occurred of Sean Quinn

Of Newgarden, Lisnagry

On May 15, 2025, peacefully at St. John’s Hospital, Limerick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Katie, sons David and Sean, daughter Miriam, granddaughter Aoife, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace. Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Newport, V94 A9Y5 on Sunday, May 18 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arrival to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford, Castletroy on Monday, May 19 for requiem Mass at 11.30am, burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.

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The death has occurred of MARY Ryan (née Walsh)

Of Dispensary House, Kilfeacle, Tipperary and Doon

On May 15, 2025 - peacefully surrounded by her family at Tipperary University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her parents Richard and Sarah and her beloved brothers John and Robbie, deeply regretted by her loving husband Jim, daughter Grace, son Brendan, daughter-in-law Akiko, sisters-in-law Mary and Maureen, grandchildren Luke, Sean, Christian, Peter, Julina and Noella, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends

May Mary rest in peace.

Reposing at Fogarty's Funeral Home, Blind Street, Tipperary Town, E34 VX40 this Sunday, May 18 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Arriving to St. Patrick's Church Kilfeacle on Monday at 12noon for requiem Mass at 12.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to a charity of your choice.

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The death has occurred of Eileen Byrne (née Ebbs)

Of Newtown, Monaleen and Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, on May 15, 2025, in the arms of her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Frank and dearest mother of the late Gregory and Stuart. Eileen will be deeply missed by her family, children Joanne and Debbie, grandchildren, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends including her ballroom dancing friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Sunday, May 18 from 3:30pm to 5pm. Arriving to Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen, on Monday, May 19, for requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 1pm service.

Mass will be live streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/monaleen

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.

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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May they all rest in peace. To leave a note of condolence, or for information on the live-streaming of funeral Masses, if not stated above, click here