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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Jack Walters-Coffey, Smith O’Brien Avenue, Kileely, Limerick and late of Coffey Memorials, Mulgrave Street, Limerick
On January 10th 2026, suddenly, but peacefully.
Beloved son of Fergal and Louise and much loved brother of David, Erin (Sheahan) and twin sister Rachel.
Jack will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, nephews Ben, Cathal, Tadgh and Alex, brother-in-law Seamus, Rachel’s partner Goce, Fergal's partner Miriam, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
May he Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, January 16th, from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Funeral will arrive Saturday, January 17th, at St. Lelia’s Church, Kileely Road, for Requiem Mass at 10am, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
Jack's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here
Jack’s funeral cortége will pass the family home in Smith O’Brien Avenue and will travel through Mulgrave Street en route to the Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cuan Mhuire Bruree in Jack’s memory.
Jack’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Paramedics, Gardai, Dr. Kieran Joyce also to his loyal friend Rachel (Knocklong) and to his many lifelong friends for their support over the years, in particular the last few days.
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The death has occurred of Michael Vaughan, Corbally, Mungret, Limerick V94 5F10 and formerly of Quarry Road, Thomondgate.
January 11th 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved husband of the late Veronica. Dearly loved father of Michael. Sadly missed by his cherished grandchildren Shane, Eliesha, Rhiannon, Adam, Jessica and Jason, his 13 great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday (13th January) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Wednesday (14th January) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Gerard Touhy, Richmond Park, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.
January 11th 2026, Unexpectedly but peacefully at his home.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jimmy and Bridie, and sister Mary.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters Ann, Catherine, Geraldine and Susan, brothers-in-law Pa, Seamus and Seamus, and Ann's partner Richard, nephews, nieces, gran-nephews, gran-nieces, aunts, cousins near and far, relatives, kind neighbours and his friends.
Rest in Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later
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The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Ryan, Killonan, Ballysimon Road, Limerick and formerly of Tipperary Town. Late of E.S.B. Rosbrien.
January 11th 2026 peacefully at St. Michael’s Nursing Home, Caherconlish, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of the late Chrissie. Dearly loved father of Con, Thomas, Patrick, Frank, Kevin and Christine.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters-in-law Joan, Lisa, Nora, Anna and Julie, his adored grandchildren and his three great-grandchildren, brothers Connie and Michael, sisters Kathleen and Lillian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Maureen and Carmel and brother Pat.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Wednesday (14th January) from 5.30pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen on Thursday (15th January) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery.
Tommy’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
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The death has occurred of Joan Roche, Ballinamona, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Formerly of Bottomstown, Knockainey, Co. Limerick.
Joan passed away peacefully in the professional and tender loving care of Terry, Sean and the staff at St. Anthony's nursing home Pallasgreen 10th January 2026.
Predeceased by her husband Michael, son Timmy and sister Anna Slattery (Dromin).
Sadly missed by her loving sister Dolores, nieces Margo and Aine, nephew John, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, family relatives, kind neighbours and good friends.
Joan will be lying in repose in St. Mary's Church, Knockainey this Wednesday evening (14th January) from 5pm until 7pm.
Requiem mass (click here to view) on Thursday (15th January) at 12.30pm with burial afterwards in Ardkilmartin cemetery.
May Joan's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
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The death has occurred of Clora Quinlan (née Connaughton), Shankill, Co. Dublin and formerly of Limerick.
January 11th 2026 peacefully after a long challenge borne with her trademark humour and fortitude.
Beloved wife of the late Sean, adored mother of Mark, Denise, Rory, Pearse and Shauna. An irreplaceable loss for her children, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended, relatives and friends. Habu Clora, Codladh sámh,
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Blackrock Hospice. To make a donation click on this link https://www.olh.ie
Funeral Arrangements Later
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The death has occurred of Margaret Jones (nee Hickey), Cappagh, Ballyhooly, Co. Cork. Formerly of Inch, St. Laurence, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick.
Margaret passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of her loving family.
Beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Noreen (Geary), Stephanie (Purcell) and Michael, loving grandmother of Sinead, Kevin, Charolette, Fionn, Robert, Olivia, Conor, Brian and the late Lauren, dear sister of Jim, Lena (McNamara), Jane (Collins) and the late Mary (Connors).
Daughter of the late Michael and Nora Hickey. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, sons-in-law Maurice and Jim, daughter-in-law Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace.
Margaret will repose at Ronayne’s Funeral Home, Fermoy P61 WT21. Visitation Tuesday from 5.30.pm. until 7.30.pm.
Reception into the Church of the Nativity, Ballyhooly Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining new cemetery.
Margaret’s family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the Staff at Mercy University Hospital, Marymount Hospice Homecare, the Irish Cancer Society, Community Nurses, Public Health Nurses and our loyal and kind neighbours and friends, we are indebted to you all for your support to Margaret and to us.
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The death has occurred of Nora Healy (nee Byrnes), Community Houses, Gilmartin Park, Murroe, Co. Limerick and formerly of Newport, Co. Tipperary.
10th January 2026, passed away peacefully in the tender care of Milford Care Centre.
Wife of the late Martin. Survived by her daughters Martina and Michelle, sons in law Willie and John, extended family, neighbours and many good friends.
Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass on Thursday 15th January in the Holy Rosary Church Murroe at 1 p.m. followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 3 p.m. No flowers please donations in lieu to Milford Hospice
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The death has occurred of Veronica Garvey (nee Johnson) of Lower Meelick, Co. Clare and formerly Banagher, Co.Offaly. Retired teacher of Catherine McAuley School.
January 10th 2026 peacefully in University Hospital Limerick after a short illness.
Dearly beloved mother of Marie-Therese and Anne-Marie. Predeceased by her husband Peadar, parents Harry and Margaret and sisters Rosemary and Margaret. Sadly missed by her brothers Basil and Brian, son in-law Paul, grandchildren Rosie and Paddy, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilIs
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Reposing at Church of St. John the Baptist, Meelick on Wednesday (14th January) from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday (15th January) at 12 noon followed by private cremation.
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The death has occurred of Anne Cronin (née Breen), Ovens and formerly of Limerick.
On January 11th 2026, peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Curam Care Home, Carrigaline.
Anne (née Breen) (late of Boole Library U.C.C) beloved wife of Pat, loving mother of Don, Eoin, Rhoda (Allanic), Anita (Mullen), Iseult (O’Connor) and dear sister of Una.
Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Kerry, Sunni, Claire, Jack, Fred, Max, Lily and Finn, sons-in-law Paddy, Patrick and Arnaud, daughters-in-law Ruth and Linda, nieces Sarah, Holly, Aoife and Chloe, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Fordes Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Tuesday (13th) from 5:00pm until 6:00pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday (14th) at 12:00noon in Church of Our Lady and St. John, Carrigaline which may be viewed here (Link Here). Funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (Link Here).
Messages for the family may be left on the link below.
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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Philip (Phil) Collins, Woodlawn Park and formerly of Ballysimon Road, Limerick.
Phil died peacefully in the kind and compassionate care of the staff of St. Michael's Nursing Home, Caherconlish.
Predeceased by his loving wife Josephine, his parents Paddy and Margaret, his brothers Brian and Jack
Sadly missed by his loving family daughter Geraldine, son-in-law Adrian, granddaughters Clodagh and Áine, brothers Rick and James, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, January 14th, from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Funeral will arrive Thursday, January 15th, at St. Brigid’s Church, St. Patrick’s Road, for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Service at 1pm in Shannon Crematorium.
Philip's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here
Family Flowers only.
Phil's family wish to thank all the staff of St Michael's Nursing Home in Caherconlish for their kind care and attention to Phil for the last number of years.
May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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