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The death has occurred of Mary Begley (née Cleary)
Of Pineview Gardens, Moyross
On December 5, 2025, peacefully, at St John's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and son Patrick
Very deeply regretted by her sons Michael, Albert, Thomas and Anthony, daughters Ina, Mary, Michelle, Lucia, Christina and Philomena, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended relatives, friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, December 9, from 4pm to 6pm, with removal afterwards to Corpus Christi Church, Moyross. Requiem Mass Wednesday, December 10, at 11am, with funeral afterwards to Ballycannon Cemetery, Meelick.
Mary’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at St John's Hospital, for their exceptional care and support.
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The death has occurred of Marie Hickey (née Fitzgibbon)
Of Ballinlough, Kilteely and Murroe
On December 5, 2025 peacefully in the presence of her loving family. Daughter of the late Martin Fitzgibbon. Sadly missed by her loving mother Mai Fitzgibbon, partner John Hart, son Liam, grandson Tiernan Hickey, daughter Shauna Hickey and her partner Darragh and their father Padraig Hickey, brothers Michael, Noel and Kieran and broken hearted sister Siobhán Ryan (Cregaun), brother in law Ger, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Cappamore on Sunday, December 7, from 4pm to 6:30pm. Arrival to the Holy Rosary Church, Murroe on Monday, December 8, for requiem Mass at 11:30am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium on Tuesday, December 9, at 1pm. No flowers please donations to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
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The death has occurred of Seamus (James) Keane
Of 18 John Paul Ave, Cavan Town and formerly Watergate.
On Thursday December 4, 2025, peacefully in the loving care of his partner Martina, his family and the wonderful staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his beloved son John and his sister Pauline. Seamus will be very sadly missed by his partner Martina, his children, James, Noel, Geraldine, Teresa, Lorraine, Deirdre, Jason, Sean and Ciara and their partners, Martina's children Thomas, Sabrina, Hughie and their partners, his adored grandchildren, his brother and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, all his extended family and his many friends.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements later.
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The death has occurred of Cornelius (Connie) McMahon.
Of Convent Street, Abbeyfeale
Passed away peacefully, at home on Thursday December 4, 2025.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary, sister Marie, brothers Cyril and Hugh.
Connie is very sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, his children Toddy, Hugh, Mairead, Conor, Helena, Anna and Morgan, sons-in-law Alan and Hugh, daughters-in-law Sinead, Tara, Martina and Julette, adored grandchildren Rachel, Owen, Kilty, Nancy, Nell, Connie, Elara, Lauryn, Aleece, Elayna, Cormac, Oran and Ardan, brothers Tom and Barney, sisters Alicia and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, all his other relatives and a large circle of friends.
May Connie rest in peace
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Sunday, December 7, from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass for Connie will be celebrated in the Church of The Assumption Abbeyfeale on Monday, December 8, at 11am, followed by private cremation.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-assumption-abbeyfeale
Family flowers only please.
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The death has occurred of Noel O'Brien
Of Knocklong Road, Ballylanders
Noel, passed away peacefully after an illness bravely fought.
It is with great sadness that the O'Brien family announce the passing of Noel, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend. Noel faced his illness with the same quiet strength,resilience and good humour that shaped his entire life.
Pre-deceased by his parents Andy and Rita and brother Joe. Noel is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife and best friend Mary, his children Caroline (Mc Grath) James and Edel.
He will be dearly missed by his son-in-law Noel,daughter-in-law Áine,and by the grand-children that brought so much joy to his days, Patrick, Eoin, James, Paul, Róisín and Andrew.
Noel is also mourned by his sisters, Pauline and Margaret, brothers, Andrew and Vincent. sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, a wide circle of neighbours and friends whose lives he touched with kindness, with generosity and a lifetime of quiet deeds.
Noel will repose at his home (V35 W935) this Saturday evening, December 6, from 4pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Sunday at 10.30am. 7th in the Church of The Assumption, Ballylanders .
Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Noel's funeral Mass will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/29LftpZZFH4?feature=share
May Noel's gentle soul rest in peace.
Family flowers only please,
Donations in lieu of flowers to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of Connie O'Keeffe
Of Cregan, Charleville and late of Boherbue, Co Cork
On December 5, 2025, peacefully, at St John's Hospital,Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre deceased by his wife Peggy, daughter Margaret Mary, son-in-law John McSweeney, brother Denis, sisters Noreen and Betty.
Sadly missed by his son Neilus, daughters Ita and Noreen, grandchildren Darragh and Abbie Fitzgibbon, Cialan Mc Sweeney, Niall, Aoife and Amy Murray, sons-in-law Moss Fitgibbon and Gary Murray, Neilus partner Nympha, brother BIlly O'Keeffe (America) sisters Margaret O'Keeffe (America) and Sheila Breen, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Funeral will arrive Sunday, December 7, at the Holy Cross Church, Charleville, ror Requiem Mass at 12 Noon, Funeral afterwards to Coleman's Well Cemetery, Charleville.
Connie's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at St John's Hospital, Limerick, for their exceptional care and support.
House private please.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a note of condolence, or for information on the live-streaming of funerals (if not stated above), click here
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