RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, October 17, 2025

The death has occurred of Christina (Tina) Keyes (née Herron)

Of Bettyville, Crecora, and formerly of Derry. Late of St. Endas School.

October 16, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Anna, and her brother Jim.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband Willie, daughters Anna and Eva, son Colm, sons-in-law Bjorn and Olly, daughter-in-law Dearbhla, adored grandchildren Oscar, Léo, Noah, Fiadh and Adam, sisters Una and Ann Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing this Sunday, October 19 at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Crecora from 5pm with evening prayers at 7pm.

Funeral mass on Monday, October 20 at 11am, after which Tina will be laid to rest in Crecora Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Community Cenacolo Ireland or Milford Care Centre.

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The death has occurred of Anne Mitchell

Of Baggotstown, Knockainey and formerly of London, Britain.

Anne passed away peacefully October 17, 2025 at University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Julia, brother Matt and sister Mary.

Sadly missed by her partner Tony (London), her loving brother Michael, sister in law Eileen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousin's, family relatives and friends.

May Anne rest in peace

Anne will be lying in repose at Davern's Funeral Home, Hospital, Co. Limerick this Saturday, October 18 from 5.30pm until 7pm.

Funeral cortége arriving at St. Mary's Church Knockainey, Sunday, October 19, for 12noon requiem Mass, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Catherine (Kay) Purcell

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Catherine (Kay) Purcell, The Square, Caherconlish formerly of Celbridge, Co Kildare and St James Hospital Dublin.

On October 17, 2025, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by parents James and Mary Purcell.

Very deeply regretted by her brothers Colum and John, sisters Patricia, Mary, Niamh and Majella, Aunt Monica, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, others relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Sunday, October 19, from 5.30pm to 7pm

Funeral will arrive Monday, October 20, at Archbishop Dermot O'Hurley Church, Caherline for requiem Mass at 11.30am after which Catherine (Kay) will be laid to rest in Caherconlish Cemetery.

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

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The death has occurred of Paddy Shanahan

Of Scart, Ballyneety

Formerly of CIE and honorary life-president of South Liberties GAA Club.

On October 16, 2025, peacefully, at Charleville Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his wife Nora (Nonnie) and son Patrick.

Very deeply regretted by his children sons David and Paul, daughters Rose Lenihan and Phyllis Nash, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers Wallie and Mikie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, neighbours and many friends especially those associated with St Liberties GAA Club passed and present and the wider GAA circle.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Saturday, October 18, from 5pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Knockea.

Requiem Mass on Sunday, October 19, at 12.30pm, funeral afterwards to Donoughmore Cemetery.

Paddy’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Charleville Nursing Home for their exceptional care and support.

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The death has occurred of Bridie Sheehan (née Beville)

Of Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge and formerly of Old Quarry Road, Thomondgate.

Very peacefully, in the loving care of her family, on October 16, 2025.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Eamonn and great-granddaughter Sadie.

Forever loved and remembered by her three devoted children Marian, Rosalia and Lorenzo, her sons-in-law John and Terry, grandchildren Emma, Sarah and Patrick and her cherished great-grandchildren Liam, Cara, Fionn, Joshua, Fiadh and Eva.

Also fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews especially her cherished niece Marie, grandsons-in-law Scott and Martin and granddaughter-in-law Laura.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home John’s Gate on Sunday, October 19, from 6pm to 7:30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Monday, October 20 for requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Mount St. Lawrence (Ext.) Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

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

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The death has occurred of Edmond (Eddie) O'Keeffe

Of Mortalstown, Ardpatrick

Late of Marina Heights, Dubai but born in Ireland and raised in his family home in Mortalstown, Ardpatrick, Kilmallock.

Eddie died suddenly but peacefully on October 9, 2025.

Beloved son to his broken hearted mother Catherine. Eddie will be forever missed by his devastated family including his father Tim, brother and best friend Timothy, sisters Belinda and Rosemary, heartbroken girlfriend Caroline, Tim's wife Marie, brothers in law Brian, Andrew and Timothy's partner Lyanna, adoring nieces and nephew Aoibhín, Réigha and Tiernan, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and many close friends, team mates and Amazon colleagues.

His family, his Amazon management team and his friends in Dubai, are currently trying to navigate the very difficult process of bringing Eddie home.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

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