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Limerick deaths and funeral details
The death has occurred of Helen Galvin, (nee Leahy) Carrigeen Castle, Croom, Co Limerick unexpectedly but peacefully on December 6, surrounded by her loving family.
Loved dearly by her husband John and children Shay, Liza, Sue, John Jnr. and Kate. Adored by her 14 grandchildren Chloe, Oisin, Sive, Jen, Eoghan, Siun, Alison, Freya, Holly, Ronan, Jesse, Theo, Alex and baby Emma.
Deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Liane and her sons in law Anthony and James. Treasured by her sisters Pauline, Betsy and brother Stevie. Beloved by her brothers and sisters in law, her nieces, nephews and cousins. A special mention for her cherished niece Marie.
Fondly remembered by her wide circle of amazing friends, her wonderful neighbours and all of her fantastic Croom community
Reposing at St Mary's Church Croom on Wednesday, December 10 from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 11 at 12 noon followed by Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
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The death has occurred of Bill Reidy (Liam Ó Riada), Alderwood Avenue, Caherdavin Heights, Limerick and formerly of Springfield, Dromcollogher on December 9, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Retired teacher and principal of John F Kennedy Memorial School, Ennis Road.
Beloved husband of Sheila. Dearly loved father of Bryan, Carol, Grace, David and Stephen. Bill will be very sadly missed by his loving sons-in-law John and Niall, daughter-in-law Ciara, Stephen’s partner Sinéad, his cherished grandchildren, brothers Neily, Mossie, Tommie and John, sisters Anna, Hannie, Nellie and Margaret, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and William.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday, December 11 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Christ the King Church, Caherdavin on Friday, December 12 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Catherine Connellan (née Burke), Rathgar, Dublin and formerly of Shelbourne Park, Limerick on December 7 peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross following a short illness.
Predeceased by her parents William and Kathleen, brother Hubert and son Paul.
Dearly missed by her loving children, Simon, Greg, Brian, Lisa and Claire, their father, Enda, daughters-in-law Michelle and Sarah, son-in-law Michael, Dave, her adored grandchildren Reuben, Malachy, Josh, Olivia, Kardelen, Tristan, Alex and Eoghan, siblings Pauline, Louise, Liam and Julie, brothers-in-law , sisters-in-law and her many relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Thursday, December 11 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, December 12 to Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Cremation afterwards at Mount Jerome Crematorium.
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The death has occurred of Nora Kinirons (née Collins), Corbally, Limerick and formally of Kilkee, Co Clare) on December 8, peacefully in the presence of her loving family at home.
Beloved wife of the late Tom and predeceased by her brother JD, sisters Marie, Sister Maria Goretti, Monica and Bernie and her sons-in-law Tom McMunn and John Reidy.
Very sadly missed by her children Tom, Mary, Sheelagh, Martin, Ninki and Stephen, her sister Sr Gemma Medical Missionary of Mary, her adored 15 grandchildren, daughters-in-law Mary and Sinead, son-in-law Paddy, Tom's partner Gráinne, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s funeral home, Thomas Street, on Wednesday, December 10, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, on Thursday, December 11, for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Kilmurray Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Lewis, 2 Meadow View, Kilrush Road, Kilkee, Co Clare, and formerly of Denmark Street, Limerick city and Coolamber Park, Knocklyon, Dublin 16.
Loving husband of Marie (Moll) and adored father of Corina, David, Clive and Kevin.
Previous to Joe's passing in Hospital he was in the loving care of the staff of St Theresa’s Nursing Home in Kilrush.
Joe will sadly be missed by his wife Moll, daughter Corina Hogan, sons David, Clive and Kevin, his adored grandchildren Jamie, Sasha, Daniel, Tom, Oscar, Oliver, Hannah and Isabelle, sister Ann, son-in-law Eamonn, daughter-in-law Aoife, sister-in-law Mona Walsh, brothers-in-law Gerry O’ Brien, Gerry Shaughnessy, Ger Connors and Timmy, Paddy and Stephen Walsh, his nephew Barry, his nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Cremation Service will take place in Shannon Crematorium (Eircode V14 PV30) on Friday, December 12 at 2pm.
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The death has occurred of Timmy O’Connor, Peterborough, England and late of Beheenaugh, Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry, peacefully in Peterborough on Wednesday, December 3.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Robert O’Connor and sister Helen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Phil, daughters Claire and Elizabeth, grandsons Ryan and Ciaran, Ryan’s wife Harriet, brothers Dan and Bobby, sisters Maryann, Sheila, Mags, Nora and Brigid, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Cremation will take place in Peterborough.
Memorial Mass in memory of Timmy will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Knocknagoshel on Sunday, December 14 at 11.30am.
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The death has occurred of Mary Hourigan (nee Dunne), Turagh, Cappamore, Co Limerick and formerly of Carnane, Fedamore and London, on December 6 peacefully at home.
Predeceased by her son-in-law John.
Sadly missed b her loving husband Patrick, her daughters Josephine and Pauline, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her loving niece Geraldine, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Arriving in St Michael’s Church Cappamore Friday morning, December 12 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Doon cemetery.
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Savannah Calvert’s sister Diana has enlisted help of Mike Daly in pursuing a complaint against the manner in which the garda probe into the death of her sister was handled | PICTURE: Adrian Butler
Council crews cleared fallen trees, branches, and debris from roads I PICTURE: Limerick City and County Council
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