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The death has occurred of Christina Monica Boyle (née Bourke)
Of Hillquarter, Coosan, Athlone, Westmeath and Caherconlish
Peacefully in her 99th year on Thursday, January 1, 2026
Predeceased by her beloved husband Edmund, sisters Maidie and Kathleen. Sadly missed her loving family Jade, James, Maria, Celestine and Stephanie, in-laws, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends.
May she rest in peace
Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan, N37 XY95 on Thursday, January 8 at 10:30am with burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.
House private please.
The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
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The death has occurred of Mary McGrath (née Sheahan)
Of Duncummin, Emly, Tipperary, Castletownroche, Cork and St Anthony's Nursing Home, Pallasgreen
Mary passed away peacefully in the care of staff at St John's Hospital Limerick on January 2, 2026.
Predeceased by her parents William and Alice, son Thomas, brothers Rev Fr. Andy and John. Nieces Alice and Mary, son-in-law Tom Cummins.
Sadly missed by her loving family, adoring husband Dan, beloved mother to Patricia, Liam, Anne and Donal, sister to Hannah and Con, Son-in-law Paul Power, Daughters-in-law Patricia Cahill and Anne Sheehy, cherished grandmother to Serena, Mark, Zara, Zoe, Daniel, Anthony and Liam, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
May Mary's gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Mary will be reposing at Davern's funeral home, Hospital, Co. Limerick, V35 XV96 this Sunday evening, January 4 from 5:30pm until 7pm.
Funeral cortége arriving at St. Ailbe's church, Emly, Co Tipperary, Monday morning, January 5 for requiem Mass at 11.30am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private please. Family flowers only please.
Sincere thanks to all in St Anthony's Nursing Home, Pallasgreen for all the care Mary received.
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The death has occurred of Theresa Mullane
Brothers of Charity, Bawnmore and formerly of Emmett Place, off St. Josephs Street.
On December 31, 2025 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved daughter of the late James and Norah. Dearly loved sister of Don, Maura, Seamus, Margaret, Martin and Gere. Sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, her Bawnmore community, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady of Limerick Church, Bawnmore, Limerick, V94 HT62 on Monday, January 5 from 5pm to 6:30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, January 6 at 12noon followed by burial in St Nicholas Cemetery, Adare.
Theresa's requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/AG5qFdzvFEI
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The death has occurred of Mary Murphy (née Loughnane)
Of Ballymartin, Pallaskenry, and St Anthony’s Nursing Home, Pallasgreen
Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff of the University Hospital Limerick on January 1, 2026.
Predeceased by her loving husband Gerard (Gerdie) Murphy, her brother Dave Loughane, and her parents Jackie and Josie Loughnane.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, son Ian Murphy, daughter Georgina (O’Connor) Pallasgreen, daughter-in-law Catherine Cremin, son-in-law Padraig O’Connor, grandson Ben, granddaughters Roisin and Maisie, sister Margaret Loughnane, brothers Johnny and Jim Loughnane, Uncle Dave McMahon, Uncle-in-law Larry O’Connell, cousins, other relatives, kind neighbours and good friends.
May she rest in peace.
Mary will be reposing at St John the Baptist Church, Kilcornan, V94 K2V9 on Saturday, January 3, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 4, at 1.30pm at St John the Baptist Church, Kilcornan, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Kilcornan Cemetery.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the management and staff of St Anthony’s Nursing Home, Pallasgreen, for their exceptional care and attention to Mary over the last three years.
If you wish to view Mary’s Funeral mass, please click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/live/R_K8HdY1otU?si=3qs0jLN3g1z-k1hk
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The death has occurred of Carmel Magner (née Aherne)
Of The Rectory/Glebe House, Killeedy
Formerly of Glensharrold, Carrickerry, Co. Limerick.
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Carmel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after an illness borne with great dignity and courage.
Pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy and their beautiful baby, brothers Christy , Willie, Tony , Francy, Dan Joe and sister Lucy Barr , parents Tom and Margaret Aherne and daughter -in -law , Simone Magner.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, John, Gerard, Declan and Thomas and loving daughter Miriam , sisters Nuala Darcy and Imelda Higgins , adored grandchildren, Cian , James , Caoimhe , Ronan , Cormac , Anna, Anais , Tarquin ,Regina, James, Norah and Miriam, great- grand children , son -in -law, Don Flynn, daughter-in-law, Caroline Munds, brothers-in-law, George Barr and John Higgins, nephews, nieces, cousins,relatives and wonderful friends and neighbours.
The family deeply appreciates the exceptional care, kindness, and support provided by Dr Mary Woulfe, her GP, as well as the devoted public health nurse and nurses from the Milford Community Care team and the Irish Cancer Society. A special thank you goes to Carmel’s wonderful carers for their extraordinary love and dedication.
Funeral arriving at St Ita’s Church, Raheenagh, V42 N927 for prayers on Sunday, January 4 at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, January 5 at 12noon with burial afterwards in Killeedy Cemetery.
House private please.
Mass will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssV1qEtvWao
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Milford Community Care team.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a note of condolence, or for information on the live-stream of funerals, if not stated above, click here
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