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The death has occurred of Eilish Cooney (née Keays)
Of Abington, Murroe
On December 11, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Tommy. Sadly missed by her son Thomas, daughter Breda, daughter in law Grace, son in law Michael, grandchildren Aoife, Tom, Katie and Ellie, sisters Mary, Eileen, Josephine, and Teresa. Brothers John, Paddy and Richard, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Newport on Monday, December 15, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Arrival on Tuesday, December 16 to the Holy Rosary Church, Murroe for requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Abington Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Anne Foley (née Tobin)
Of Thomastown, Kilmallock and Feakle, Clare
On December 11, 2025, very peacefully in her 97th year in the tender and loving care of Niamh and Anna, and all at Maria Goretti Nursing Home, Kilmallock. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Sonny), and dearest mother of the late Fr. Joe. Very deeply regretted by her loving daughter Kay (Meade), sons Mike, Pat and John, Kay's husband John, Mike's partner Orla, Pat's partner Grainne, John's wife Susan, her devoted grandchildren Michael, Declan, Shane, Jack, Emma, Patrick, Clare and Ethan, great grandchildren Jessica, Michael, Hakhim, Sophia, Lela and Ben, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, very kind neighbours and her many friends.
May she rest in peace
Reposing this Saturday evening, December 13, from 5:30pm at St Patrick's Church, Garrienderk, V35 Y688, concluding with evening prayers at 7pm. Concelebrated requiem Mass Sunday, December 14, at 1pm, followed by burial afterwards to Effin Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in Anne's name in lieu to a charity of your choice.
Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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The death has occurred of Val Geary
Of Castleview, Newcastle West
On December 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of St Ita's Nursing Home. Val will be forever missed by his loving wife Nancy, his sons Sean, Thomas, Trevor and Aaron, daughters Trish, Ciara, Valerie and Karen, brother Ray, sister-in-law Renee, his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, niece, nephews, relatives and friends
May he rest in peace
The family would like to extend a special thanks to St Ita's Nursing Home, Newcastle West for their exceptional kindness and care to Val.
Reposing at Riedys Funeral Home, Sheehan's Rd, Newcastle West, V42 CD52 on Sunday, December 14 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Arriving at The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West on Monday morning, December 15, for the funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards at Calvary Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friend's of St Ita's Nursing Home.
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The death has occurred of Paddy (Patrick) Gleeson
Of Ardnacrusha and Dooradoyle and late of Ballynanty.
Ex 12th Infantry Battalion, Sarsfield Barracks and Seanchoill, Mens Shed, Parteen.
On December 10, 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by wife Tessie, infant son Thomas, partner Emily, parents Maureen and Tommy.
Much loved father of Liz. Paddy will be greatly missed by his daughter, son-in-law Keith Higgins, adored grandchildren Sam, Joe and Séan, brothers Michael and Declan, sisters Chris, Myra and Annette, nephews, nieces, other relatives, the extended O’Regan family and many friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Monday, December 15, from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Funeral will arrive Tuesday, December 16, at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Stand, for requiem Mass at 10.30am, funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
Paddy's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://sites.google.com/view/life-is-a-river/home
Paddy’s family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the paramedics that attended Paddy and to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick for their care and support.
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The death has occurred of Helen Keane (née Bourke)
Of Granville Park, formerly of Hilltop, St Patricks Road, and the Well Road, Limerick.
Peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on December 11, 2025 in the presence of her family.
Helen will be sadly missed by her loving family, son Alan, daughter Phila, grandchildren Karl, Ephron, Ollie and Lola, daughter-in-law Leanne, son-in-law Mark, brothers Michael, Jamsie, John and Dan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and kind friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Sunday, December 14, from 3.30pm to 5pm. Funeral arriving at St. Brigid’s Church, St. Patrick’s Road, on Monday, December 15, for requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount Saint Oliver Cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/singland.
House private please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Sean (John) Kelly
Of Marian Place, Roxboro
On December 12, 2025, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents Bridget and John Kelly, sisters, Monica and Kathleen.
Very deeply regretted by his loving sister Breda, her partner Fergus, nieces, Melissa and Jacqueline, grandnephews Shaun and Callum, grandnieces Esmee, Matilda and Felicity, all other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, December 14, from 2pm to 3.30pm. Funeral will arrive Monday, 15th December, to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Mount St Lawrence Cemetery (Extension)
The Kelly Family would like to thank the Staff of 9E and 1C in University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care, support and kindness shown towards Sean (John) in his final days.
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