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November 10th 2025 Peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff at Caherass Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Jethro (Pixie)
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving son Jethro, daughter-in-law Angela, grandson Ronan, brothers George and Ben, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and her friends.
Funeral arriving on Wednesday (November 12th) into the Adare Methodist Church for 1:30pm Service followed by burial in the Old Abbey Cemetery, Adare.
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The death has occurred of Helen (Lena) O'Dwyer (née Fitzgerald), College Park, Corbally, Limerick and formerly of Kilfinny, Co. Limerick.
November 9th 2025 peacefully at Riverdale House Nursing Home aged 94.
Beloved wife of the late Chris. Sadly missed by her loving son Brian and daughters Sinéad, Clodagh Mairéad, sons-in-law, her eight grandchildren, their partners, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Tuesday (11th November) from 6.30pm to 8pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Wednesday (12th November) for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.
Helen’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
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The death has occurred of John O’Brien, Rostrevor Park, Caherdavin, Limerick, and formerly of Castletown, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick.
Peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Milford Care Centre, on 9th November 2025, in the presence of his family.
Pre-deceased by his parents John and Nancy and his brother Eddie.
John will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Chris, son Alan, brother Ger, sisters-in-law Marie, Kathleen, Helen and Joan, brothers-in-law John, Mike and Liam, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends, and his adored dog Pudsy.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Wednesday, 12th November, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving to Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, on Thursday, 13th November, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Funeral Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
Mass will be live streamed, click here
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre, click here to donate.
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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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Cyril Meade, Cherry Villas, Crosbie Row, Limerick and late of Furniture Made to order Wickham Street, Limerick
On November 10th 2025, peacefully, at home in the loving care of his wife Rita and daughter Laura by his side.
Beloved husband of Rita and much loved father of Laura.
Cyril will be deeply missed and forever loved by his family, son-in-law Wayne, adored granddaughter Emma, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, November 12th, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Funeral will arrive Thursday, November 13th, at St. Michael’s Church, Denmark Street, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by service in Shannon Crematorium at 12pm.
House strictly private, please.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Limerick Animal Welfare
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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Mary McNamara (Nee Healy) more recently of Caherass Nursing Home, Croom, Co. Limerick and formerly of Skehanagh Cottage, Kilpeacon, Crecora, Co. Limerick and Edward Street, Limerick City.
On November 9th 2025, peacefully, at Caherass Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Tom McNamara and grandmother of the late David Enright.
Much loved mother of Helena Enright, William, Helen and Michael.
Mary will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family, cherished grandchildren, great grandson, daughter-in-law Mel, son-in-law John, brother Martin, sister Cathy, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May she Rest in Peace
Reposing at Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church Crecora (V94 EOC5) Tuesday, November 11th, from 6pm to 8pm.
Requiem Mass Wednesday, November 12th, at 10am, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
Mary's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here
Mary’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Management and Staff of Caherass Nursing Home for their exceptional care and kindness which Mary received.
Attendees are requested to wear bright colours in Mary’s memory.
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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of John Heffernan, Keane Street, Killalee, Limerick
On November 9th 2025, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken daughter Andrea, his partner Anne, loving brothers, wide circle of friends and neighbours.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, November 11th, from 4pm to 6pm.
Funeral will arrive Wednesday, November 12th, at St. John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 11am, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
John's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the wonderful medical teams at H.D.U. and I.C.U. in University Hospital Limerick for their outstanding care, love and compassion and attention shown to John, Andrea and Anne, during his illness.
Sincere thanks also to Dr. Peter Hayes and his team for their many years of incredible care to John, and to Koffigan, John's carer and friend.
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The death has occurred of June Hannan (née McNamara), Kilfinny, Adare, Co. Limerick formerly of Shelbourne Park, Ennis Road, Limerick and former Principal of Kilfinny National School.
Peacefully at Milford Care Centre on the 9th of November 2025.
Predeceased by her parents Sean and Eileen, brothers Brendan and Alec.
Beloved wife of Noel. June will be greatly missed by her children Justine, Paddy, Noel,Darina and Colm, her brother Seán, sisters Eilish and Frances, sons-in-law Conor and Tom, daughters-in-law, Anita, Josephine and Catherine, grandchildren Odhrán, Rían, Dáire, Jacob, Emma, Eoin, Markus and Elise, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Go ndéana Dia a mhaith uirthi.
Reposing at St Kieran’s Church, Kilfinny (V94 WF54) this Tuesday November 11th from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards at Ballinakill Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed here
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired to Milford Care Centre.
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 Bridget Guerin (née McCormack) Newtown, Clarina, Co. Limerick and formerly of Kilmurry Avenue, Garryowen.
November 9th 2025 peacefully at St. Paul’s Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Jimmy. Dearly loved mother of Tony, Karen and David. Sadly missed by her loving daughter-in-law Paula, Karen’s partner Andrea, her adored grandchildren Steven, Jake, Jamie, Danielle, Isabelle and great granddaughter Faye, sister Anna-Marie, her aunt Madeline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown on Tuesday (11th November) from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday (12th November) at 12 noon followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
Bridget’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
Bridget's Cremation Service will be live-streamed here Password: DGB2
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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Christopher (Christy) Grace, formerly of St. Ita’s Street, St. Mary’s Park, Limerick
On November 9th 2025, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by parents Robert and Kathleen.
Very deeply regretted by sisters Marion and Joan, brother Robert, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, November 12th, from 3.30pm to 5pm, followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street.
Requiem Mass Thursday, November 13th, at 11am, followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.
Christy’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the I.C.U University Hospital Limerick and to the Staff of Brother Russell House for their exceptional care and support over the years.
Attendees are requested to wear bright colours in Christy’s memory.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Brother Russell House
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It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved brother Leon Bourke, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, late Electrician and Construction Manager, Eastgate Engineering.
On November 9th 2025.
Pre-deceased by mother Eileen Bourke (née Hackett).
Sadly missed by his son Aaron and his mother Kathrina, Aaron’s grandmother Katherine and family, Leon’s partner Kara and her family, brothers Jason’s partner Noreen and Ross’s wife Christine, sister Shirley, nieces Chloe and Lauren and Chloe’s partner Eli, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, many colleagues and large circle of friends in Ireland, U.K. and worldwide.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, November 11th, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral will arrive Wednesday, November 12th, at St. John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 1pm, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.
Leon's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice or Hospice Ireland who Leon fundraised for and cared deeply about.
Leon’s family would like to sincerely thank the First Responders, An Garda Siochana and the National Ambulance Service for the care Leon received.
May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
The dog park in Caherdavin pictured on Thursday morning Picture: Adrian Butler
The scene of the violent incident in Ellen Street in Limerick city in 2020 I PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson
The child's stepmother, a woman in her 30s from the southwest of the country, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the boy's manslaughter in March 2021
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