RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, September 22

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William (Willie) Ryan (Ballinacurra Gardens, Limerick and late of Ryan’s Locksmiths)

On September 22nd 2025, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, supported by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Carmel and adored father of Sinéad, Deirdre, Eoin and Con.

William will be deeply missed by his family, cherished grandchildren Nicholas, Rebecca, Robert, Leo, Harry, Senan, Malachy and Caoimhe, brothers Fr. Damian and Joseph, sons-in-law Andrew Wallace and Gregg Fox, daughter-in-law Michelle Ryan, sister-in-law Ronnie, nieces Emma, Nicola and Laura, other relatives, friends, work colleagues and customers of Ryan’s Locksmiths.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road, Wednesday, September 24th, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, followed by evening prayers.

Requiem Mass Thursday, September 25th, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery (extension)

William's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here

House private, please.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre

William’s family would like to acknowledge the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of University Hospital Limerick, Milford Care Centre, Griffin Daly Medical Centre, St. John’s Square in particular Nurse Geraldine Ryan, for their exceptional care and support.

As a mark of respect Ryan's Locksmiths will close on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 5pm and will re-open on Friday, September 26th.

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The death has occurred of Donal O’Ceallaigh (O’Kelly), New Street, Limerick and Gorta Dubh, Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry.

September 21st 2025, peacefully in the care of Beech Lodge Nursing Home, Bruree, Co. Limerick.

Predeceased by his son Cormac, sisters Peggy & Joan and brother Seán. Survived by his loving wife Phyllis and sadly missed by daughters Brid and Anne, grandchildren Daniel, Rachael, Nick, Ruth, Eoin, Niamh, Lucy and Harry, great grandchildren Emma, Max, Ryan & Miles, daughter in law Helen, niece and nephews, neighbours and large circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Arriving at the Dominican Church, Glentworth Street, Limerick on Wednesday 24/09/25 for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards at Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Margaret (Peg) McCarthy (née Lenihan), Dromtrasna South, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Kilcara House Nursing Home, on Sunday, 21st September 2025, with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her husband Daniel Joseph (Dan Joe) and her recently deceased son-in-law, John Holland (Mallow).

Peg is very sadly missed by her loving son Joseph and daughter Anne Michelle, daughter-in-law Caroline, adored grandchildren Danielle, Fiona and Emma, sister Ann (Harnett) and the extended Lenihan family, nephews, nieces, all her other relatives and a large circle of friends.

May Peg Rest In Peace

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Tuesday, 23rd September from 6.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m. Requiem Mass for Peg will be celebrated in The Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday, 24th September at 11.00 a.m.

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.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence please click on Condolences at the foot of this page.

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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our dear Father & Grandfather John Leahy, Aherlow Close, Glenmore, Caherdavin, Limerick.

On September 18th 2025, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary in 1996.

John will be deeply missed by his daughter, sons, grandchildren, sister, brother, nephew, nieces, many friends and neighbours.

May He Rest in Peace.

Funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 25th, in Shannon Crematorium at 11am. All are welcome.

Cremation Service will be streamed live here (Live from 10:55am | Password: to follow)

We are deeply grateful to the staff at Milford Care Centre for the wonderful care given to John.

In line with John's wishes there will be no funeral home or Mass and attendees are asked to wear bright colours.

All are welcome to the Horse & Hound bar after the service for a celebration of John's life with his family.

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The death has occurred of Jim Hogan, Cratloe, Co. Clare, originally of Janesboro, Limerick and formerly Dublin and Jamaica.

Jim passed away peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, on 21st September 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply missed by his beloved wife Renee, children Rhys and Rylie, Graham, Jamie and Amanda, grandchildren Millie and Conor, daughter-in-law Katie, sisters Anne, Fidelma and Terry, mother-in-law Pauline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Predeceased by his sisters Mary, Majella and Philomena.

May he rest in peace.

Remembrance Service will take place at Kilmurry Arts and Heritage Centre, Castletroy, Limerick (Eircode V94 EH63), on Friday, 26th September, at 12 noon, followed by Burial in Stradbally Cemetery, Castleconnell.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Saint Vincent de Paul. Click here to donate online.

Jim’s Remembrance Service will be streamed (Link to follow)

Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section (below), www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Sarah Gilbourne, The Bungalow, Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick.

Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on September 20th, 2025.

Sadly missed by her loving family, son Kyle, parents Pat and Margaret (nèe Carroll), brothers Ronan and Barry, sister Aoife (Leahy), partner Kevin, sister-in-law Laura, brothers-in-law Darren and Paudie, grandmother Sheila, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces Melaine, Kayleigh, Joshua, Holly, Callan, Rogan, Lottie, Quinn, Adam, Archie, Cian Bonnie, Emma and Cillian, extended family, neighbours, many friends and her beloved dogs Molly, Rosie and crew.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at the family home in Garbally, Kilmeedy, Co.Limerick (V42PD39) this Tuesday September 23rd from 2pm to 7pm. Arriving on Wednesday to St.Ita's Church, Kilmeedy for 12.30pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Donations if desired to Pieta House.

Sarah's family would kindly request wearing colourful outfits if attending the Funeral, in celebration of her life.

House private on Wednesday morning please.

Condolences can be sent to O'Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co.Limerick, or by clicking on the link below.

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Cronin (June 16th 2025) formerly of Mungret, Co. Limerick and of Corby, Northamptonshire, U.K.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Christina and sisters Mary and Fedelma. Deeply regretted by his brothers Tom, Felim and Gabriel, sisters-in-law Moia, Mary and Laura, nieces Emma, Hannah, Lorraine, Carol-Ann and Aideen and nephews Antony, Michael, Léo and Cillian.

May he rest in peace.

A Memorial Mass for Paddy will take place at St. Joseph's Church, Ballybrown on Sunday, (28th September) at 10am.

Paddy's Memorial Mass will be live-streamed here

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Boyce, Garryfine, Bruree.

Pat, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 21st 2025.

Predeceased by his parents William and Ellen.

Pat will be forever missed by his heartbroken wife and soulmate Patricia (née McIntyre - Banagher, Co. Offaly), his cherished children Darragh and Gráinne and their partners Rory and Ger.

His loving brother Michael, sisters Mary (Delee) and Diane (Mullane).

Deeply regretted by his loving wife, family, sisters-in-law Deirdre, Margaret, Helen and Mary, brothers-in-law Jerry, John, Michael and Eamonn, his aunt Peg (U.K), adored by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends, colleagues past and present at Murrays Charleville, Limerick and Bruree G.A.A. and his faithful dog Benny.

May Pat Rest in Peace

Reposing in Hawe - O'Keeffe's Funeral Home (P56 YY15), Bakers Road, Charleville, on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, followed by Prayers.

Reception into St. Munchin's Church, Rockhill on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12:30pm, after which Pat will be laid to rest in Colmanswell Cemetery.

House strictly private please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired via https://www.mwcf.ie/donate/

Pat's family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Hilary O'Leary and her team in ward 6B, UHL.

You are invited to leave a personal message or share a memory for the family on the condolence page below.

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The death has occurred of Gerald (Jed) Barry, Ballybane, Galway / Mervue, Galway, and formerly of Cratloe, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

Jed passed away peacefully in University Hospital Galway on the 21st of September 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Dan Joe and Maureen, daughter (baby) Margaret, and grandchildren Hailey and Joey Ryan (twin babies).

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Josephine, his five sons and five daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing in The Holy Family Funeral Home, Mervue (H91 FH52) on Wednesday the 24th of September from 5pm. Removal at 6:30pm to the adjoining church. Jed's Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday the 25th of September at 11am. Jed will then be laid to rest, in Rinville Cemetery, Oranmore.

Mass can be livestreamed via https://www.churchtv.ie/mervue/

Please Note: Access to the funeral parlour is through the front entrance of the main church. Wheelchair users can access the funeral parlour at ground level in the car park.

A Special Mention: A sincere thanks to Jed's GP, Dr. Niamh O'Brien and all in Mervue Health Centre for all their years of care and a huge thank you to The Palliative Care Team for looking after him so kindly in the last days of his life.

Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy, you are invited to leave a personal message in the condolences section below. The Barry family would like to thank you for the kindness and support that is being shown to them at this very sad time.