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It is with great sadness that the Taylor family announce the passing of their beloved Frances.
Frances died peacefully at home on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.
Pre-deceased by her parents Charles and Bridie Taylor, and her friend and brother-in-law Batty Meade.
She is survived by her brother Charles and his family, her sister Pauline, her nephew and godson Michael, her nieces and goddaughters Annemarie and Sarah, her grand-nephew Khai McMullan and his father Adam. Frances' passing is also mourned by her cousins and other relatives, her godchildren, her work colleagues and clients of Glen Vets, her devoted carers, especially Michelle and Helen, and her wonderful neighbours and many loyal friends.
Reposing at Ryan's Funeral Home Ballylanders V35A3F4, on Friday evening 9th January, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 10th January in St Joseph's Church, Knocklong, at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
May Frances Rest In Peace.
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The death has occurred of Sr. Margaret Mary Ryan, Sisters of Mercy, Charleville and Midleton Community Hospital, Co. Cork and late of Gurtavalla, Doon, Co. Limerick.
Sr. Margaret Mary died peacefully, in her 102nd year, in the wonderful care of the Sisters of Mercy and Staff of Catherine Mc Auley House, Old Dominic Street, Limerick on Sunday, January 4th 2026.
Predeceased by her parents Dan and Amy (nee Birrane), her brothers Dannie and Fr. Connie SCA, sister Nora, brother-in-law DJ., nieces Patricia and baby infant Julia.
Deeply regretted by her Mercy Community and the Sisters of Mercy Southern Branch, her nephews Tommy and Connie, nieces Mary, Josephine, Winifred and Teresa, niece-in-law Regina, nephew-in-law Tom, grandnieces Lisa and Mary Rose, grandnephew John, cousin Sr. Maria, relatives, extended family and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Reposing in O'Malley's Funeral Home, (P56 T184) New Line, Charleville, Co. Cork on Tuesday, January 6th from 5.50pm to 7.30pm with Evening Prayer at 5.30pm. Removal to Holy Cross Church, Charleville at 7.30pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 7th at 12 noon (Sr. Margaret Mary's Requiem Mass will be live streamed with a link to follow) followed by burial in the Convent of Mercy Cemetery Charleville.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Ryan, Balline, Bulgaden, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, January 5th 2026, in the kind care of all at the University Hospital, Limerick.
Beloved son of the late John-Francis and Alice, brother of the late Breda. Very deeply regretted by his brother Timmy, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing this Tuesday evening, 6th, from 6.30pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock, followed by evening prayers at 7.30pm. Removal to arrive Wednesday, for 12noon requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Bulgaden followed by burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
Messages of sympathy can be left in the Condolences section below, Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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The death has occurred of Serena O’Shea, formerly Lynwood Park, Limerick and Derry, peacefully on 25th December 2025.
Beloved daughter of the late Maurice. Sadly missed by her loving mother Mary, her children Charlie and Julie, sisters Julieanne, Claire, Rebecca and twin sister Grace, brothers Maurice and Patrick, sister in law Maura, brother in law Jim, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home Castleconnell on Tuesday 13th January from 5.30 to 7 p.m., with removal to St. Joseph’s Church Castleconnell. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 14th at 11.30 a.m.,which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie burial afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery Castleconnell.
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It is with great sadness we announce the death of Philomena O’Shea, Abbeyview, Tullylease / Kilmore, Granagh Co Limerick, on January 5th 2026 peacefully in the wonderful care of St. Martha’s Nursing Home Charleville. Co Cork.
Sadly missed by her partner Seamus, Theresa and Pat, her son in law and daughter in law, grandchildren Christopher, Abbie, Rachel, Darragh and Conor, brothers, sisters and their families, her many kind friends and neighbours especially Hannah Mary.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at McCarthys Funeral Home, Dromcollogher on this Tuesday January 6th from 5,30 to 7pm, Followed by removal to St Beircherts Church, Tullylease. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 7th at 12 noon. Burial afterwards to Tullylease Old Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Danny O’Mahony, Murroe, Co. Limerick, and Adhesive Research, Raheen, Limerick. Managing Coach of Murroe Ladies A.F.C.
Unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on 3rd January 2026.
Danny will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his heartbroken family, his adoring wife Ann, cherished daughters Zoe and Abi, his parents Ann and Donal, sisters Lyndsey and Siobhan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of colleagues and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Wednesday, 7th January, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Arriving to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Murroe, for Requiem Mass on Thursday, 8th January at 11.30 am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium, for 2pm.
Family flowers only please.
House Private Please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section (below), www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) O’Donnell, London and formerly of Devon Road, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family: Timmy, Theresa, Leo, Mary, Tommy and their spouses; his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia (Mullane), siblings Jim, Timmy and Eileen; niece Miriam and brother-in-law Tim. Sadly missed by his dear brothers and sisters and their spouses: Jackie and Maura (Cappawhite), Larry and Judy (Killarney), Mary (Abbeyfeale), Sr. Christine (Derby), Anne Kelly (Ballincollig), Bridget and James Joy (Abbeyfeale), Theresa O’Donnell (New York), Tom Minogue (Scarriff) and brother-in-law Greg Mullane (Ennistymon).
Lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended O’Donnell family.
Requiem Mass from Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Arnos Grove, London will be live streamed on Friday, 9th January at 10.00 a.m. on this link. If you would like to leave a message of condolence please click on Condolences at the foot of this page.
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Together we honour and celebrate the life of Patrick 'Tony' Mulqueen, Ballynanty, Bruff, Co. Limerick, 16th February 1947 - 10th August 2025. Beloved father of the late Janice (June 2025). Very deeply regretted by his heartbroken daughters Deborah and Ciara, his devoted grandchildren Éabha, Jacob, Blake, Josh, Dylan and Lani, nephews, nieces, cousins relatives kind neighbours and his many friends - both at home and in Australia.
May He Rest in Peace
A service to remember Tony will be held on Friday 9th January at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, Meanus.
The family welcomes you afterwards to Clancy's Bar, Bruff, for refreshments
Your presence, thoughts and prayers are warmly appreciated.
Messages of sympathy can be left in the Condolences section below, Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Denis Mullane, Ardnamoher, Galbally, Co. Limerick.
Denis passed away peacefully in his 92nd year on Sunday, 4th January 2026.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (née Boyle), his parents Bill and Mary Anne, and his brothers and sisters.
Denis will be sadly missed by his loving son William (Thurles), daughter Anne (Galbally), son-in-law Jerry Noonan, his cherished grandchildren Gayle, Danny, Lisa, Emma, Alan, Claire, Aidan, Liam, Áine and Denis, his 15 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May Denis Rest in Peace
Reposing at Chapel of Peace, Fraser’s Funeral Home, Galbally on Tuesday, 6th January, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by Evening Prayers.
Reception on Wednesday, 7th January, into Church of Christ the King, Galbally for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in the local cemetery.
If you wish to leave a personal message of condolence for Denis’s family, please use the Condolence Section below.
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The death has occurred of Helen Griffin (née Moore), 66 Raheen Gardens, Raheen, Limerick. V94 XV8A.
January 4th 2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after an illness fought with bravery and good humour.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Denis. Dearly loved mother of Karen, Andrew, Mark, Grainne and Stuart. Sadly missed by her son’s-in-law, daughter’s-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Helen will repose at her family home on Tuesday (6th January) from 6pm to 7pm followed by a cremation service in Shannon Crematorium on Wednesday (7th January) at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre and the Irish Cancer Society.
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The death has occurred of Wendy Fair of Dublin and formerly of Limerick, passed away suddenly at home, on New Year’s Day.
She will be sadly missed by her brother Richard, twin brother Tim, sisters-in-law Martine and Gedingka, nephews Julian and Shane, nieces Jennie and Debbie, grandnieces and grandnephews and by her extended family and large circle of good friends.
Funeral Service on Thursday 8th January at 11.00am in Whitechurch Parish Church, Rathfarnham, D16 YN27, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
“At Peace”
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The death has occurred of Bríd Clancy (NicFhlannchadha), Monaleen Heights, Castletroy, Limerick and formerly of Corbally Road.
January 5th 2026 peacefully in the loving care of Milford Care Centre.
Beloved daughter of the late Dom and Bríd. Dearly loved sister of Áine, Máire and Helen. Sadly missed by her sisters, niece Cliodhna, nephews Cian and Fionnán, brothers-in-law Pat and Oliver, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Bríd will be reposing at Milford Care Centre on Wednesday (7th January) from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday (8th January) at 11am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.
Bríd’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
Fuair Bríd bás go suaimhneach ar an 5ú Eanáir 2026 in Ospís Milford.
Cúis mhór bhróin a bás dá deirfiúracha Áine, Máire agus Helen, dá neacht Cliodhna dá naíanna Cian agus Fionnán dá deartháireacha céile Pat agus Oliver dá garnaíanna agus dá garneachtanna dá muintir uilig agus dá cairde.
Beidh Bríd á tórramh I marbhlann na hOspíse idir 5 agus 6:30 ar an gCéadaoin beag seo. Aistreofar a corp go dtí Séipéal Naomh Mhuire I ndiaidh an tórraimh.
Léifear aifreann na marbh ar a son ag 11am ar Déardaoin 8ú agus cuirfear í I gCré na Cille I Reilg Nua Cnoc Shan Labhráis.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam I measc na bhfíréan atá imithe roimpi.
May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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