Mystery as two teenage girls go missing on remote Irish island amid garda appeal
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26 Feb 2026
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The death has occurred of Stephen Cowhey of Richmond Park, Corbally. Ex Krupps Engineering, Tanyard Soccer Club and Shannon R.F.C.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 25.
Beloved husband of Geraldine and adored father of Conor, Eílis, Joanne and Martha.
Stephen will be deeply missed and forever loved by his family, cherished grandchildren Calum, Aaron, Lola, Mollie and Ruby, son-in-law, partners, brother Pat, sister Nancy and Robertha, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, lifelong friend Pat Reales, other friends and neighbours.
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Predeceased by parents Denis (Denzie) and Elsie and sister Tracy.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, on Sunday, March 1, from 3.30pm to 5pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street.
Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, March 2, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for Service at 1pm.
Stephen's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Stephen’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the I.C.U. Department of University Hospital Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Michael Clancy of Greenmount Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston and originally of Hyde Road, Prospect, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at home, in the presence of his loving family, on Thursday, February 26.
Michael will be sadly missed by his family, his heartbroken wife Caroline, his loving partner Sandra, children Ian, Colin, Carolanne, Aaron, Sarahlee and Callum, his 13 adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers Christy and Eugene, sister Sabrina, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Friday, February 27, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving to St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, on Saturday, February 28, for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm followed by Funeral Service at Shannon Crematorium for 3pm.
Mass will be live streamed click here to view.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
Click here to donate online.
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The death has occurred of Eugene Quane of Hurlers Cross and Boston, Massachusetts.
Passed away, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, on Tuesday, February 24.
Predeceased by his parents John and Esther.
Eugene will be deeply missed by his loving family, sons Owen and Robbie, daughter-in-law Stefanie, sisters Pauline and Christine, brothers-in-law Harry and Barry nieces Ellen, Grace, and Cassie, nephew Kieran, extended family and friends.
Arriving to Shannon Crematorium on Saturday, February 28 for Funeral Service at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
Click here to donate online.
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The death has occurred of Dolores (Dolie) Quinlivan née Costelloe of Granville Park, St Patrick's Road and late of Wallers Well, Roxboro and Rathbane, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her three loving children, at Milford Care Centre, on Wednesday, February 25.
Beloved wife of the late Jack.
Dolie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Mary, Jane, and John, her ten adored grandchildren, Ciarán, Róisín, Conor, Seán, Niall, Liam, Sarah, Cathal, Rory and Aogán, sons-in-law Brian and Brendan, daughter-in-law Carol, close niece Carole and daughter Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Sunday, March 1 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St Brigid’s Church, St Patrick’s Road on Monday, March 2 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by Private Cremation.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
Click here to donate online.
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The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Sweeney née Kirby of Rylane, Duagh, Kerry and Abbeyfeale, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Kerry on Wednesday, February 25.
Predeceased by her husband James (Frin), parents Catherine (Cassie) and Timothy (Taidín), brothers and sisters.
Peggy is very sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, all her other relatives and large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass for Peggy will be celebrated in St Brigid’s Church, Duagh on Saturday, February 28 at 12pm.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed here.
Interment afterwards in Springmount Cemetery.
No flowers please.
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