RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, February 13

The death has occurred of Martin Garvey

Of Mayorstone Court, Old Cratloe Road.

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home, on February 12, 2026.

Predeceased by his father Ignatius.

Martin will be sadly missed by his loving family, his heartbroken wife Emily, children James, Martin Jnr, Seán, Christopher and Chloe, grandchildren Karson and Leah, his beloved mother Kathleen, daughters-in-law Kerry and Emma, brother Paul, sisters Nicole and Linda, nephews James and Adam, uncle Gerard, aunt Francis, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Sunday, February 15 from 3.30pm to 5pm. Funeral arriving at St. John’s Cathedral, on Monday, February 16 for requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral

Messages of sympathy may be conveyed by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Mary Morrissey

Of Castleroberts, Adare, and formerly of Westchester, Chicago.

On February 12, 2026, Peacefully in the wonderful care of all at Caherass Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by her brothers Mick, Pat and JJ, and her nephew Michael

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sisters-in law, cousin Ned, relatives and her many friends in Chicago.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing on Sunday February 15 at The Holy Trinity Abbey Church, Adare from 4pm with evening prayers at 5pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday February 16 at 11:30am with burial afterwards in St. Nicholas’ Cemetery, Adare.

Mary’s funeral Mass will be live streamed at https://www.adareparish.ie/webcam/

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The death has occurred of Catherine O’Flaherty (née Downes)

Of Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, and formerly of Hospital, Co. Limerick.

On February 12, 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.

Beloved wife of the late Ambrose. Dearly loved mother of Catherine, Mary, Sandra, Michelle and Michael. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Tony and Michael, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Donie, sisters Eily, Bridie and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends especially her best friend Ena.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, February 16 from 5pm to 6:30pm. Funeral arriving at St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Tuesday, February 17 for requiem Mass at 11.15am followed by burial cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.

Catherine’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/

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The death has occurred of Nora Kennedy (née McDonnell)

Of Chapel Close, Newcastle West.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother Nora. On February 11, 2026, Nora passed away peacefully at home with family members by her side. Pre-deceased by her parents John and Maureen. Nora is very sadly missed by her loving family, sons Paul and Alan, their father Michael, daughters-in-law Eugenia and Elisa, her adored grandchildren Olivia, Leonardo and Ariana, brothers Paddy and John, sisters Marian, Lil, Ann, and Agnes, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Saturday, February 14, from 6pm until 7pm. The funeral service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Sunday, February 15, at 4pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to Milford Care Centre.

The celebration of Nora’s life will be live streamed on: https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming

Password: NK16

Donations in lieu of flowers to Milford Care Centre in Memory of Nora Kennedy (née McDonnell)

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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