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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Michelle Whelan (nee Culhane) Clareview Avenue, Dublin Road, Limerick.
On January 3rd 2026, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her Dad Tony.
Beloved wife of Richard and adored mother of Katie, Chloe and Ben, their partners, son-in-law Dean. Deeply loved daughter of Eileen.
Sadly missed by her sister Sharon, brothers Dean and Anthony, her best friend Brenda, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.
May Michelle Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, January 6th, from 5pm to 7pm
The Funeral Cortege will leave the family home, on Wednesday, 7th of January, at 11.15am en route to Shannon Crematorium for Service at 12 Noon.
Cremation Service will be streamed live here. (Live from 11:55pm | Password: to follow )
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of Mary Quane (née Daly) Good Shepherd Avenue, Pennywell, Limerick. Late of Bell Tavern, Broad Street.
January 3rd 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Mick, daughter Mary and son Fergus. Regretted by all of her loving family, neighbours and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Tuesday (6th January) from 4.30pm to 6pm followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday (7th January) at 11.30am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.
Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
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The death has occurred of Lily Maher (née Ryan) Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Cappamore, Co. Limerick.
Peacefully, after a short illness, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, parents Elizabeth and John. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Paul and Colm, daughters-in-law Tricia and Siobhan, grandchildren Emma, Aisling and Aoife, sisters Bridget and Marie, brothers Tommy and John, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Connie and Dick, cousins, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Tuesday 6th January from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Wednesday 7th January at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Click here to view.
Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Thurles.
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The death has occurred of John (Johnny) Jordan, Corbally, Limerick and formerly of Wicklow, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Greenhills, Loughlinstown.
We are sorry to announce that the death has occurred of John (Johnny) Jordan. John died suddenly, at Athlunkard House Nursing Home, on Saturday 3rd January 2026.
John was a much-loved husband of 63 years by his loving wife Bridie, (recently deceased), his sons Albert, Paul, Brian, Mark, daughters-in-law Heather, Sorcha, Desiree, Suzanne, grandchildren, Glen, Lee, Kim, Latisha, Hazel, Caoimhe, Eadoin, Eoghain, Sam, Aliya and Jake.
He will be much missed by his surviving brothers, Jim and Micheal, sisters-in-law Rose, Pauline, Rita, Chrissie and Biddy, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, relatives, friends and all the staff in Athlunkard nursing home.
May Johnny Rest in Peace.
Johnny will repose at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443) on Wednesday, 7th January 2026 from 10am.
Funeral Prayers at 11.15am followed by removal to The Church of the Assumption, Callan (Eircode R95 VK82), arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in Kilbride Cemetery, Callan.
The Requiem Mass may be viewed live on the following link: churchmedia.ie (Callan Parish)
Messages of sympathy and support for Johnny’s Family may be left on the condolence section below.
May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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