The death has occurred of Mervyn Ambrose
Of Prospect, Ballinacurra
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Mervyn Ambrose late of Prospect, and formally of the 12th Battalion Sarsfield Barracks.
On October 23, 2025 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick ,surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his Loving wife Margaret.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters Jean, Laura, Lisa , Fiona and Son Dermot.
Mervyn's nine adored grand- children and nine great grand-children.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday October 26, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm.
Followed by removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road.
Requiem Mass Monday October 27, 2025 at 10am, followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium at 12pm.
Mervyn's cremation service will be streamed live at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming
Live from 2:55pm | Password: MB12
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The death has occurred of Peter Barry
Of Castletown Court, Celbridge and Farranshone
On October 23, 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Maynooth Community Care Unit. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Orla, children Donal, Peter, Susan and Niamh, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Anneke, grandchildren Emile, Sean, Irial, Niall, Eoin and Ronan, brothers Bryan and David, extended family and friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, October 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday, October 29 at approximately 10:30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Celbridge for 11am funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross crematorium at approximately 1pm.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on 045-868230.
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The death has occurred of Philomena (Phil) Crowley (née Thompson)
Of Glencairn, Dooradoyle and originally of Lenihan Avenue, Prospect.
Peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Milford Care Centre, on October 24, 2025, in the presence of her loving family.
Phil will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Desmond, cherished children David, Donna, Desmond and Sinéad, her adored grandchildren Omar, Zaiyan, Mavis, Liam and Avril, by daughters-in-law Iva and Laura, son-in-law Irshad, sisters Mary and Deirdre, brother John, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Sunday, October 26, from 3:30pm to 5pm. Arriving at St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen, on Monday, October 27, for requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 1pm service.
Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/raheen
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Milford Care Centre
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 John Irwin
Of Montpelier Park, Dublin 7. Formerly of Mountshannon Road, Lisnagry. A proud London-raised Irishman who passed away suddenly on the October 20. Predeceased by his father Oliver and his six siblings.
A man well known for his love of motorbikes and Dublin GAA who will be dearly missed by his beloved family, his mother Ellen (née Smyth), his wife Sarah and his children Emma and Nicholas.
Reposing in Massey Bros Funeral Home, 88 A New Cabra Road, Cabra, D07 ET92 on Tuesday, October 28, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 29, in the Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street, at 11am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.
To view the funeral Mass live, visit: https://churchmedia.ie/church-of-the-holy-family-aughrim-street-dublin-7/
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Cabra on 01-838 9774.
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The death has occurred of Hanna Keane (née O'Connor)
Of Barking, Essex, Britain, and late of Ballingaddy, Kilmallock. On October 23, 2025 at her residence.
Predeceased by her parents Anthony and Mary O'Conner, sisters Claire O'Shea, Winnie Enright, grandson Mikail.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Christy, daughters Maggie Russell, Caroline O'Donnell, Jackie Keane, sons-in-law, loving grandchildren Niamh, Liam, Rayyan, Inayah, Liyane, Sean, brothers Anthony and John, sisters Maureen Noonan and Jacqueline Tomkins, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace
Hanna's funeral will take place in Britain at a later date.
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The death has occurred of Michael John (Macca) Lane
Of Foynes
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Michael John (Macca) Lane, of 14 Dernish Avenue, Foynes who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital Limerick on October 23, 2025.
Pre-deceased by his loving parents, Paddy and Mary, his brother Denis and sister Margaret.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, sisters Eileen, Agnes, Martina, Bernadette and Marcella, brothers-in-law Paul, Mike, John and Tom, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, wonderful neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Michael John's gentle soul rest in peace
Reposing at St Senan's Church Foynes on Sunday, October 26, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, October 27, at 1pm, followed by burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Askeaton.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
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The death has occurred of Tom McCarthy
Of Clonteen, Cappamore, formerly of Carrigkettle, Kilteely and Limerick County Council.
On October 23, 2025, peacefully at Milford Care Centre, Limerick.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Laura, son-in-law Gareth, grandson Jamie, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Mikie O’Dwyer, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace.
Reposing at Lynch Kelly funeral home Cappamore, V94 C5H2 on Saturday evening, October 25, from 6.30pm with removal at 8 pm to St Michael’s Church, Cappamore. Requiem Mass Sunday at 12.30pm with burial afterwards in Doon Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live at: https://churchcamlive.ie/cappamore
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The death has occurred of George Murray
Of Curraghbeg, Adare
On October 23, 2025 peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the excellent care of Beaumount Hospital, St Peter’s ward and previously Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan and Charleville Nursing homes.
Predeceased by his son Alan and daughter Lisa. Beloved husband of Breege. Sadly missed by family Fiona, Michael, Noel, Ray, Dave, Pete, son in law Peter, daughters in law Jane, Audrey, Joyce and Kate. Grandchildren Conor, Philip, Daragh, Jordan, Liam, Scott, Cara, Sinead, Joe and Fiadh and great grandchildren, brothers Eamonn and Kevin, neighbours, extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, October 26 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Holy Trinity Abbey Church, Adare on Monday, October 27 for requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare.
George’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.adareparish.ie/webcam/
House private please and family flowers only.
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The death has occurred of Michael (Mike) Taylor
Of Ballyelan, Ballingarry
Peacefully at home on October 23, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Predeceased by his brothers Noel and Pat.
Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Mary (née O'Shaughnessy), son Edmond, daughter Geraldine, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Lorcan, grandchildren Eve and Louis, sister Maura (Crowe), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews with special mention to Patrick, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ballingarry, this Saturday October 25, from 3pm to 5pm. Arriving for requiem Mass on Sunday at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed at https://www.mcn.live/Camera/our-lady-of-the-immaculate-conception-church,-ballingarry,-limerick-ballingarry.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Condolences can be sent to O'Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry.
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