RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, December 19, 2025

The death has occurred of Philip Cotter

Of Pallaskenry, and formerly of Manchester, Britain and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam who died unexpectedly on December 16, 2025 in Vietnam.

Phil is mourned by his parents Sean and Chris, sister Tracey and brothers Denis and John, brother-in-law Owen, sisters-in-law Laura and Tríona, nieces and nephews, and his many friends and relations.

He was deeply loved and will be forever missed.

May he rest in peace

Funeral arrangements later

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The death has occurred of Paddy (Pat) Lenihan

Of Clonlara, Dromcollogher and Ashford, Limerick

Peacefully, after a short illness, in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff of Ward 6B, University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Hannah and Con, brothers Conor, John, Mossie and Richard, sister Mary and granddaughter Molly.

Paddy is remembered with affection by his devoted wife Margaret (née Neville), loving son John, daughters Yvonne and Fiona, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Paul, nine adored grandchildren, brothers Tom, Martin, Liam, Jim, sister Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Sexton's Funeral Home, Broadford on Saturday, December 20 from 6pm to 8pm.

Arriving at St Ita's Church, Feenagh on Sunday, December 21 for requiem Mass at 12noon.

Burial in the local cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Noel (Noddy) Lynch

Of Laurel Park, Patrickswell, Late of ESB

On December 19, 2025, Peacefully at University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents Kevin and Mary, sisters Marie and Teresa, and brother Kevin.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving sons Noel and Shane, their mother Helen, Noel’s partner Nicola, Shane’s partner Katie, his adored grandchildren Hallie, Hunter and Hayley, brothers Joe and Ger, sisters Ann and Kay, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, stepchildren, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing on Saturday December 20, at the Church Of The Blessed Virgin, Patrickswell from 3:30pm with evening prayers at 5pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, December 21, at 1pm with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Patrickswell.

Noddy’s funeral Mass will be live streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/patrickswellchurch

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The death has occurred of Sammy McInerney

Of Pepperd Lane, Rathkeale

On December 18, 2025 suddenly following a tragic accident.

Beloved son of Lizzy and Paddy. Dearly loved brother of Paddy and Josceline. Sadly missed by his loving, brother-in-law David, and his two nephews Pa and David, sister-in-law Annalise, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and his many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements later.

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The death has occurred of Drucilla (Drue) McMahon (née O'Donoghue)

Of Rossa Villas, Garryowe

Ex Dunnes Stores, Parkway and Golden Vale.

On December 19, 2025, peacefully, at Riverdale House Nursing Home, Blackwater, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by husband Edward and her siblings.

Very deeply regretted by children Anne Griffin, Jacqueline McManus, Gerard, Edward and David, grandchildren Ian, Louise, Ashling, Ryan, Laura, Ciara, Mckayla, Conor and Jack, great grandchildren Finn, Blake, Síofra, Paudie, Aoibhínn and Cole, daughter-in-law Shirley, sons-in-law Noel and Sean, sisters Catherine Hickey and Mary McCoy, brother Joe O’Donoghue, nephews, nieces, other relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, December 21, from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Funeral will arrive Monday, December 22, at St. John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for requiem Mass at 11am, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

Requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral

Funeral cortége will pass the family home after Mass to enable neighbours and friends to pay their respects.

House strictly private, please.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation

Drucilla’s family would like extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of Riverdale House Nursing Home for their exceptional care and kindness shown to Drucilla in her final weeks.

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The death has occurred of Donal (Donie) O'Leary

Of Knockeragh, Tullylease, Cork and Limerick

Peacefully on December 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving parents Dan and Kitty (née McSweeney), brother Sean and brother-in-law David Sheahan. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Ted and Peter, sister Mary (Sheahan) sisters-in-law Betty and Pauline, nieces Catherine, Christina, Martina, Aedin and Fiona, nephews Dee, Paddy, Danny and Jeremy, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Reposing at Sexton’s Funeral Home, Broadford on Sunday, December 21, from 6:30pm with removal at 8pm to St. Bericheart's Church, Tullylease. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 22 at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Clonfert Cemetery, Newmarket.

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The death has occurred of Tom Reidy

Of Brickhill, Cratloe, and Downey Street.

Late of SPS Shannon. On December 18, 2025 peacefully at home.

Deeply missed by his loving family, brother Seamus, sister-in-law Peggy, his life long friend Kieran, nieces, nephews, extended Reidy and Keane families, neighbours and friends.

May Tom's gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom will repose in St John's Church Cratloe on Saturday, December 20 from 5pm to 6:30pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, December 21 at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in Craughan Cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon Funeral Directors.

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