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09 Jan 2026

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Thursday, January 8

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Thursday, January 8

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The death has occurred of John Nash of Glenshesk, Templeglantine, Limerick and formerly of Birmingham, England.

Passed away, peacefully, in the wonderful care of The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry on Tuesday, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, January 6.

Predeceased by his sister Mary Theresa.

John is very sadly missed by his sons Mason and Conor and their mother Keely, parents Nuala and John, partner Zoe, brother Maurice, aunts, uncles, all his other relatives and many friends.

READ MORE: 'Deep void': Limerick parish mourns sudden passing of a community man to his core

Reposing at his home on Monday, January 12 from 3pm for family and close friends only.

House private please at all other times.

Removal on Tuesday, January 13 to The Church of The Most Holy Trinity Templeglantine to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Reilig na Tríonóide.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry. 

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The death has occurred of Tess (Teresa) Geary née Cussen of Kilmeedy, Limerick.

Tess passed away at Milford Care Centre on Thursday, January 8.

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Elaine, Niamh, Grainne, John and Mari.

She will be dearly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Ciara, Sophie, David, Edith, Conor and Peter, sons-in-law Rod, Donal, Daniel and Grainne's partner Michael, brothers John, Mike and Joe, sisters Peg, Kathleen and Frances, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

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The death has occurred of Mary Morrissey née Collins of Newtown Village, Newtownshandrum, Cork and formerly of Church Sreet, Dromcollogher, Limerick.

Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her adoring family, after an illness fought with bravery, on Wednesday January 7.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, granddaughter Louise and grandson Brian.

Sadly missed by her sons Timmy, Pat, Christy, Ger, Eamon and Mike, daughter Nora and her partner Noel, daughters-in-law Breda, Kathleen, Juliet, Helen, Colette and Rhona, sister Kitty Galligan, brothers-in-law Michael and Chris, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

The family would like to extend special thanks for the exceptional care that Mary received in University Hospital Limerick, Cork University Hospital and Charleville Nursing Home.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

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The death has occurred of Josephine (Jo) Nolan Lynch née Grimes of Lisdeen, Kilkee, Clare and formerly of Killalee, Limerick city and Canada.

Passed away, suddenly, at University Hospital Limerick on on Tuesday, January 6.

Sadly missed and dearly loved by her husband John Joe Lynch, her sons Richard and Eamonn Nolan, daughter-in-law Victoria, her adored grandchildren Tarabh and Ceili, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral will arrive on Sunday morning, January 11 to St Senan’s Church, Kilkee for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by a private cremation.

Josephine’s Funeral Mass can be viewed here.

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The death has occurred of Michael O'Connor of Fleanmore, Glin, Limerick.

Passed away, surrounded by his loving wife Irene and family, in the kind and professional care of all the staff in UHL, on Wednesday, January 7.

Beloved son of the late Michael and Marie O'Connor. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife Irene, sisters Mary (O'Connor), Bernadette (Morrissey, Ennis), brothers Chris (Kinsale), Moss (Clonlara), Eddie (Barefield), Emmet (Ballyhahill), Gerard (Tralee), Joseph (Tulla), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin from 4.30pm until 7pm on Friday, January 9. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Saturday, January 10 at 11am followed by burial in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to Prostate Cancer Research.

Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.

Special thanks and appreciation to the emergency services, medical, nursing and staff of ED and Ward 8D Teams.

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The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) O'Dea of Norwood Park, Ballysimon and formerly of Kildimo.

Passed away, suddenly, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 7.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and John, his son Thomas, brothers Pat and John Joe.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Mary, sons William and Jonathan, daughter Joanne, daughter-in-law Hollie, grandchildren Ryan, Thomas, Ivan and Jacob, sister Mary, brothers James and Willie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, on Gerald Griffin Street, on Saturday, January 10, from 3.30pm to 5pm.

Funeral will arrive on Sunday, January 11, at Shannon Crematorium for service at 12 noon.

Cremation service will be streamed live here.

House strictly private please.

Family flowers only.

Michael’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the paramedics, gardaí and Canon Gerard Garett who provided explementary assistance in their time of need.

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The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Purcell née Kelly of St Francis Avenue, Askeaton, Limerick.

Bridget passed away, peacefully, in the loving care of Abbot Close Nursing Home, Askeaton on Thursday, January 8.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tom, sisters Mary and Kathleen, brother Noel and great grandson Tomas.

Survived by her daughters Ann and Helen, sons-in-law Brendan and John, grandchildren Maurice and Rebecca O’Connor, Desmond, Andrew, James, Gerard, Patricia and Elaine Quinn and partners, great granddaughter Sabhdh Quinn, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Kieran Madigans' Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton V94 K598 on Friday, January 9 from 5.30 to 7pm. Arriving at St Mary’s Church, Askeaton on Saturday, January 10 for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Kilcornan Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Noreen Browne née Hanly of Truagh Castle, Ardnacrusha, Clare and late of Herbertstown, Limerick.

Passed away, suddenly, at her residence, on Thursday, January 8.

Beloved wife of Michael and dearly loved mother of Sharon, Caroline, Noreen, Laura and the late Yvonne and Michelle.

Noreen will be greatly missed and forever loved by her family, adored grandchildren Megan and Séan, Yvonne, Afric and John, Ellen and Michael, Jack, Conor and David, sons-in-law, sisters Breda, Kathleen, Eileen and Mary, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by brothers Conor and Jerry and sister Betty.

Reposing at Church of Mary, the Mother of God Truagh, Co. Clare, V94 P799, on Saturday, January 10, from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Sunday, January 11, at 1pm, followed by service at 3pm in Shannon Crematorium.

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The death has occurred of Madeline Kelly née McDermott of Crodaun House, Ballincolloo, Bruff, Limerick, V35 YP08  and formerly of Twin Oaks B&B, Dublin Road, Limerick and Strokestown, Roscommon.

Predeceased by her husband Patsy.

Madeline passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 8.

Dearly loved mother of Gary, Suzanne and Therese.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter-in-law Monica, sons-in-law Micheál and Steven, her cherished grandchildren Eilish (and her husband Declan), Sarah, Paddy and Luke, great granddaughter Cliona, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Madeline will be reposing at her son Gary's residence in Bruff (V35 YP08) this Friday, January 9 from 5pm.

Funeral cortége arriving at St Patrick's Church, Lough Gur, Bruff for requiem mass at 12 noon on Saturday, January 10.

Cremation service will take place at Shannon crematorium on Sunday, January 11 at 2pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Asthma Society of Ireland in memory of Madeline.

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The death has occurred of William Lane of Ashfort, Crecora and formerly of Thurles, Co Tipperary. Late of CIE.

Passed away, peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 7.

Predeceased by his sister Bridget.

Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife Bridget (nee Hayes), sister Ena, brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing on Friday, January 9 at St Peter and Paul’s Church, Crecora from 6pm to 7pm.

Remains arriving on Saturday morning January 10 for 12 Noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private please.

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