RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, October 3

The death has occurred of Ger (Gerry) Collins

Of Feohanagh.

Peacefully surrounded by family, in the care of the staff of Beechwood House Nursing Home on October 2, 2025. Ger, predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, brothers Jack, Paddy, Jim, Billy and Tom, sister Hannah Mary, niece Niamh and grandnephew Brendan. Survived by his sisters Kathleen and Bridge, brother Tadhg, sisters in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Sexton's Funeral Home, Broadford on Sunday, October 5, from 6pm with removal at 8pm to St. Mary's Church, Feohanagh. Requiem Mass on Monday, October 6, at 11.30am. Burial in Aglish Cemetery.

Ger’s family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given to him by the staff of Beechwood House Nursing Home.

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The death has occurred of Bridie Hartnett (née Thornton)

Of Feohanagh and Dromcollogher

Bridie Hartnett (Nee Thornton) passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family at University Hospital Limerick on October 3, 2025. Bridie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, her beloved husband Sean, sons Michael and Jonathan, daughter Louise, daughter-in-law Katie, Jonathan's partner Amy and son Jackson, her adored grandchildren Shauna, Cara, Rohan and Lily, her brothers Mike and Myles, her sisters Joan, Mary and Kitty, brother-in-law Seamus, sisters-in law Joanie and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, North Road, Dromcollogher. P56 T624 on Sunday evening, October 5 from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at St Bartholomew's Church, Dromcollogher on Monday at 12.15pm for requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Aglish Cemetery.

Bridie's wish for those attending her ceremony is to wear bright colours to reflect her bright life! Flowers welcome. House private please.

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The death has occurred of Bridie O'Hanlon (née Sheehy)

Of Castlepook, Doneraile, Cork and Effin

In her 97th year,passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Kanturk Community Hospital.

Loving wife of the late Timmy.

Bridie was a devoted mother to Ann (Forde, Banteer), Mary (O'Keeffe, Churchtown) and Mikie.

She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, daughters, son, grandchildren;Ciara, Ted, Shirley, Darragh, David and Emer, great-grandchildren; Teddy, Joey, Casey, Nora, Keeva, Ina May and Cadhla, sons-in-law Pat and Michael, daughter-in-law Ann, nephews, nieces, relatives, carers, kind neighbours and her many friends.

May Bridie rest in peace

Bridie will repose in Hannon's Funeral Home, Doneraile P51HN30 on Saturday evening, October 4, from 6pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Doneraile.

Funeral Mass for Bridie will take place on Sunday, October 5, at 11am.

Bridie will be laid to rest after her Funeral Mass in Kilquane Cemetery,Effin.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.doneraileparish.ie

The O'Hanlon family would like to express their sincere thanks to those that supported and cared for Bridie in more recent years, her GP, Dr Aidan Kelleher (Mallow), Mallow General Hospital, and finally a very special word of thanks to the nurses, carers, and staff of Kanturk Community Hospital for the exceptional care given to Bridie in the final days of her life.

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The death has occurred of Margaret (Marita) Sheehy (née O’Shaughnessy)

Of Issane, Ballysteen, Askeaton

Late of Abbott Close Nursing Home Askeaton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 1, at University Hospital Limerick surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Pakie and brother Noel.

Marita will be deeply missed by her loving daughters and sons John, Birdie, Eileen, Liam, Annette, Michael and Noel, sons in-law Jerry, Tim and Pat, daughters in-law Marian and Marja, cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers John and Donie, sisters Bella, Mary, Philomena, Bernadette and Antoinette, aunt Josie, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Kieran Madigan's Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton V94 K598 on Saturday October 4, from 6pm to 7:30pm. Arriving at St Patrick’s Church Ballysteen on Sunday morning for requiem Mass at 9am. Burial afterwards at Beigh Cemetery Ballysteen.

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