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The death has occurred of Kathleen Lynch (née O'Donnell)
Of Mill Hill, Kilfinane
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her parents, Jack and Lizzy, her brothers, Liam, John, and Michael and her beloved husband of 40 years, Terry.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Liz, son Kenneth, son-in-law Pat, sisters-in-law Ann and Mary, her adoring grandchildren Paddy, Katie and Michael, and Katie’s partner Stephen. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Justin, Caroline, Antoinette, John, Sinéad, Mary, William and Kyran, as well as her grandnieces, grandnephews, and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephew. Sadly missed by her extended family and great circle of friends.
Ar deis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dilis
Kathleen will be reposing at McCarthy's funeral home, Kilfinane, V35 E791 from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, November 22. Requiem Mass at St Andrews Church, Kilfinane, on Sunday, November 23, at 11am, followed by burial in the local graveyard.
House private and family flowers only.
Donations to Milford Hospice if desired.
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The death has occurred of Joy Murray (née O'Callaghan)
Of Ballinacurra Close, Ballinacurra.
On November 18m 20025 peacefully, following a long illness, in the wonderful care of the team on the Cara Ward, St Vincent’s Private Hospital.
Joy will be sadly missed by her husband Martin, children Hilary, Orla and Brian, and grandsons Matthew, Tiernan, Diarmuid and James, sons-in-law Paul and John, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Joy will be at her home on Friday, November 21, from 3pm to 6pm. Joy's funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, November 22 in St Joseph's Church, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick at 11.30am followed by burial in Kilmurray Cemetery.
Joy’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/
Family flowers only.
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The death has occurred of Michael Dalton
Of Raheen
Passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025.
Deeply missed by his wife Eileen, daughter Marie (O’Brien), sons David, Michael, Paul and Stephen; by sister Marge, brothers Joe, and the late Seán; daughters-in-law Criona, Rahel, and Silvia and son-in-law John; by his loving grandchildren Emma, Vivienne, Romy, Cara, Caoimhe, Michael, Sadhbh, Sibéal, Canaan, Ines, Owen, Sean, Conor, Elsa, Liam, and Susie, nephews; nieces; cousins; extended family, his devoted carer Tessie and his many friends.
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Funeral Mass on Friday, November 21 at 12 noon, followed by burial at Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret, V94 452C.
The funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/raheen
Family flowers only please.
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The death has occurred of Mary Flynn (née Power)
Of Russell Court, Limerick City, ex-Clover Meats and Matterson’s.
On November 18, 2025, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Raymond senior and adored mother of Dawn, Damien, Eric and Ray Junior.
Mary will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family, cherished grandchildren Conor, Daniel, Shannon and Regan, daughters-in-law Trish and Christine, sister Patsy, brothers Jimmy and Noel, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Pre-deceased by siblings Gerard, William, Michael and Jean and parents Mary Ellen and Michael.
May she rest in peace
Funeral will arrive Friday, November 21, at St. John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for requiem Mass at 12pm, Funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
Mary's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral
House strictly private, please.
Flowers optional. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
Mary’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr John McManus, Aoife and Hazel all the staff of Ward 8D of University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care and support.
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The death has occurred of Ann Hogan (née Leavy)
Of Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Caherdavin House.
Following a short illness surrounded by her loving family while in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
Ann is mourned by her heartbroken daughters Sarah-Jane and Annaliese and her son Michael, grandchildren Katherine, Matthew, Hannah, Michael and Luke, daughter-in-law Jocilene, and son-in-law Gerard. Predeceased by her father Larry and sister Gabrielle. Ann is also deeply missed by her loving mother Anna Mary, sisters Marie, Catherine, Elizabeth, Muriel, Bernadette and Patricia, brother Laurence, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law Anne, and a wide circle of extended family, relatives and friends.
May Ann rest in peace
As per Ann’s wishes, a private family funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph Leonard
Of Meentulla, Murroe and Motherwell, Scotland.
On November 7, 2025. Retired Record Producer. Service will be held at St Athenasius Church, Carluke on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10am and continue at St Patricks Cemetery, New Stevenson, Motherwell at 12pm.
Pre deceased by his brothers John, Richie and sister Breda. Survived by sister Mary and Tommy
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The death has occurred of Luke McMahon
Of O'Callaghan Avenue, Kileely
Very deeply regretted by parents Martin and Liz, son Noah and his mother Maja, brothers Mark and James, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
May he rest in peace
A private funeral has taken place.
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The death has occurred of Marion Moloney (née Brosnan)
Of Dooradoyle
On November 19, 2025, peacefully in Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her parents Bridget and Tom, daughter Diane and brother Jim.
Sadly missed by husband Patrick, daughters Lizzy and Rosie, sons Thomas, Michael, Brendan, Joseph, Brian and Paddy, grandchildren, great grandchild Thomas, sister Rose and brother Tony, nephews, nieces, extended family, many friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, November 21, from 4pm to 6pm.
Funeral will arrive Saturday, November 22, to St. John's Cathedral for requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery Limerick.
Marion's family would like to sincerely thank the all staff, doctor's and nurses in University Hospital Limerick and Milford Care Centre for the exceptional care, compassion and support shown to Marion in her final days.
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The death has occurred of Maurice O'Brien
Of Spittle, Glenroe
Maurice passed away peacefully in St John’s Hospital, Limerick on November 18, 2025, following a very short illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Mary and siblings Biddy, Sr Francesca, Anna, Eily, Kathleen, Alice, Mikey, Dave, and Matt. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan, son Mike, daughters Mary and Lelia, daughter in law Mary, granddaughters Maeve, Anna and Muireann, nieces and nephews, brother in law, and sisters in law, extended family and friends.
May Maurice rest in peace
Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Kilfinane, V35 E791, on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Glenroe on Saturday November 22, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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The death has occurred of James (Jim) O’Riordan
Of Brookville Gardens, Old Cratloe Road and late of Banogue.
On November 18, 2025 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved husband of Terry. Dearly loved father of Shay and Sheila. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Louisa, son-in-law Diarmuid, his cherished grandchildren Eric, Charlotte, Pearse, Cian and Clodagh, brothers Pat, Eamon, Tadgh and Peter, sisters Sr. Betty and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Sean and sister Anne.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Friday, November 21 for requiem Mass at 1pm followed by private cremation.
Jim’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/web-cam/
House strictly private.
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May they all rest in peace. For information on the live-steam of funerals, if not stated above, or to leave a message of condolence, click here
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