RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Sunday, November 9

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Elsa) Shorten (née Greer), Caherdavin, Limerick.

In her 93rd year, passed away peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, in the presence of her family, on 9th November 2025.

Predeceased by her husband Jack and daughter Ruth.

Elsa will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, sons, John and Derek, daughter Tracy, daughters-in-law Ann and Mary, son-in-law Seamus, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Arthur, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, her kind carers, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Tuesday, 11th November, from 5pm to 6.30pm, followed by Removal to Christ the King Church, Caherdavin.

Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday,12th November, at 11.30 am.

Burial afterwards in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live here

House Private Please

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 Jeremiah (Jerry) Savage (retired Publican), Chapel Street, Tarbert, Co. Kerry and formerly of Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick.

Jerry passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at University Hospital Kerry on November 7th 2025.

Jerry is predeceased by his loving wife Joan (nee Naughton), his parents and his siblings.

Jerry will be fondly remembered and missed by his sisters-in-law, his brothers-in-law, his nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends and his former customers over the years.

Rest in Peace.

Jerry will repose at St. Mary’s Funeral Home, Tarbert, on this Sunday evening (November 9th) from 6pm until 8pm. Jerry’s Funeral Cortege will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Tarbert on this Monday morning at 10:45am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s New Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to leave a message of condolence to the family may do so by availing of the option below.

Jerry’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.stmarystarbert.com

‘Do my eyes deceive me, or is it but a dream, It’s the Golden Vale of Limerick, neath it’s coat of verdant green, A finer sight ne’er was seen, or never will again, It’s the Golden Vale of Limerick, you can view from Barna Hill’

Although domiciled here in the Kingdom, for over 40 years, Jerry’s loyalty for his native Treaty County never weaned. He was passionate about Limerick Hurling and relished the success of 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

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The death has occurred of Muiris Ó Floinn, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Limerick, peacefully in Tallaght University Hospital on the 28th October 2025.

Beloved husband of Toiréasa and loving father of Sorcha and Ciar. Very sadly missed by his wife and children Sorcha (Mike RIP) and Ciar, his brother Pádraig, sisters-in-law Rita and Pauline, his loving grandchild Kerrie-Jo, nieces and nephews, the wider family and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. May his gentle soul rest in the peace of God.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Tallaght University Hospital (Rehabilitation). Donations can be made on the link below. Reposing in Harringtons Funeral Home, Castletownbere on Wednesday 12th November from 5pm - 7pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 13th November at 11am in Saint Kentigern's Church, Eyeries followed by burial in Gortnabulliga cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed here

Funeral cortėge will leave the funeral home at approximately 10.15am.

For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, they can do so on the condolence section below.

Muiris Ó Floinn, Ráth Fearnáin, Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Cathair Luimnigh. Go suaimhneach sa Ospidéal Ollscoile Thamhlachta ar 28ú Dheireadh Fómhair 2025. Méala mór a bhás dá bhean chéile Toiréasa agus dá chlann Sorcha (Mike RIP) agus Ciar, a dheartháir Pádraig, a dheirfiúracha céile Rita agus Pauline, a gharchlann geanúil Kerrie-Jo, neachtanna agus nianna, ghaolta agus a chairde uile.

Ní imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Bláthanna teaghlaigh amháin. Tabharthais más mian chuig Ospidéal Ollscoile Thamhlachta (Athshlánú), tríd an nasc seo thíos. Beidh faire agus paidreacha do Mhuiris I dTeach Socraide Harringtons, Caisleán Béara ar an gCéadaoin 12ú Samhain ag 5pm – 7pm. Aifreann Socraide ag 11am ar an Déardaoin 13ú Samhain i Séipéal Naomh Kentigerns, Eyeries. Adhlachadh Socraide ina dhiadh san reilg Gortnabulliga.Aifreann Sochraide le fheiceáil beo ar nasc thíos. Fágfaidh an tSochraid an Teach na Socraide ag thart ar 10.15am.

Munar féidir bheith i láthair, is féidir comhbhrón a fhágáil ar an rannóg chomhbhrón thíos.

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The death has occurred of Sr. Mary Carmel O’Donoghue, Salesian Sisters, Cill Leala, New Road, Thomondgate, Limerick V94 R8YK and formerly of O’Connell Avenue. Late of St. Martin’s Centre.

November 8th 2025 peacefully at the Ennis Road Care Facility.

Predeceased by her brothers Tadgh, Conor and nephew Pat. Sadly missed by her loving sister Helen (Jones), brothers Sean and Tom, brother-in-law Liam, sisters-in-law Frances and Marie, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandnephews, grandnieces, close friend Sr. Vera Hehir, the Salesian congregation, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cill Leala, New Road, Thomondgate, Limerick V94 R8YK on Tuesday (11th November) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Wednesday (12th November) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

Sr. Mary's Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on (Link to follow)

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Phoenix Creative Arts Psychotherapy Centre (PCPC).

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The death has occurred of Gerard McGurk, Gilmartin Park, Murroe, Co. Limerick. 

6th November 2025 peacefully. Predeceased by his son Dion. Sadly missed by his loving parents Noreen and his dad Gerry, sisters Aoife and Charlene, uncles, aunts and his partner Danielle, step daughter Hailey, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday 11th November in Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Caherconlish at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium on Wednesday 12th at 11 a.m. House private please.

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Hannigan, Kells Dromcollogher, Co Limerick. Passed away at home on Sunday 9th November 2025. 

Fondly remembered by his wife Kathleen, son Noel, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren Joshua and Aliona, brother and sisters, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Mc Carthy's funeral home (P56T624), Dromcollogher on Tuesday November 11th from 6.30pm to 8pm. Arriving at St Bartholomew's Church Dromcollogher on Wednesday 12th of November at 12.15pm for Requiem mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in local cemetery.

If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please do so in the Condolence Book below.