RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, March 13, 2026

The death has occurred of Jerry Butler

Of Shauntrade, Adare. Peacefully at home on March 12, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, Jacko and Tom, sisters Kay and Nora and niece Katie

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne (née Scanlon), sons John, Brian and David, daughters-in-law Sandra and Mairead, grandchildren Adam, Emily, Jack and Anna, brothers Peter and Mike, sister Margaret, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues in Aughinish Alumina and many friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at the Holy Trinity Church, Adare, this Saturday evening March 14, from 7pm to 8.30pm. Arriving on Sunday for 2pm requiem Mass followed by a private family service in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

Mass can be viewed at https://www.adareparish.ie/webcam/

Condolences can be sent to O’Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry.

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The death has occurred of Anne Culhane (née Hough)

Of Sheelin Road, Caherdavin, and Woodview Park.

Originally of Belfield Park, Limerick.

Predeceased by her husband Tom.

Peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, on March 12, 2026, in the presence of her loving family.

Anne will be sadly missed by her beloved family, children Michael, Mary, John, Tony, Sarah, Emma and Lisa, her fifteen adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters Sheila, Carmel and Liz, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Milford Care Centre mortuary, on Sunday, March 15, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, on Monday, 16th March for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by Burial in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Milford Care Centre click here to donate or to the Irish Cancer Society.

Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Mary Cunningham (née Mullane)

Of Kilcoora, Broadford

On March 12, 2026, peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Wife of the late Michael. Survived by her daughters Bridie (Murphy), Mary (McAuliffe) and Margaret (Meehan), sons Michael and Pat, sons-in-law Paudie, Mike and Joe, grandchildren Marion, Eilish, Michael, Jimmy, Sarah, Emma and Brendan, great-granddaughter Cara, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Sexton's Funeral Home, Broadford, P56 PK73 on Sunday, March 15, from 6pm to 8pm. Arriving at St Ita's Church, Raheenagh (V42 FK51) on Monday, March 16, for requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial in Aglish Cemetery.

Traffic management system may be in operation in Broadford on Sunday night.

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The death has occurred of Cecelia Doorly (née McNamara)

Of Garrycastle, Banagher, Offaly and Mungret

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Cecelia, beloved wife of the late Ronan and much loved and adored mother of Gerard, Owen, Marése, Albert and Ronan. She will always be fondly remembered also by her son-in-law Colman, daughters-in law Maria, Caroline and Lorraine and by her grandchildren Geoffrey, Gregory, Méabh, Saoirse, Áine, Joseph, David, Maija, Rosie, Isabelle, Jack and Adam, by her much loved sister and brother Nora and Paddy, brother-in-law Tadhg, sister-in-law Josephine, nephews and nieces, many relatives, friends and neighbours.

May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Cecelia will lie in repose at Eliza Lodge Nursing Home, Banagher, R42 XP20 on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Cecelia on arrival at St Rynagh's Church, Banagher at 11am on Monday, March 16, 2026. Following Mass, she will be laid to rest with her beloved Ronan in St. Rynagh's Cemetery.

House private. Family flowers only

St. Rynagh’s parish church broadcast all funerals live on www.cloghanbanagherparish.ie and on Church Radio 106.6 FM.

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The death has occurred of Kevin Kiely

Of Bellefield Gardens, Ennis Road. Councillor, Limerick City Council. former Mayor of Limerick. Late of Treaty Bar,  Thomondgate.

On March 12, 2026 peacefully in the tender care of Milford Care Centre.

Loving husband of Doreen. Cherished father of Koreen and Kev and grandfather of Sam. Kevin will be very sadly missed by his loving siblings, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, March 15 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy's Strand on Monday, March 16 for requiem Mass at 9am followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Parkinson's Society of Ireland or Milford Care Centre.

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The death has occurred of Irene Loughman (née O'Shea)

Of Ennis Road, and formerly of Dromsally, Cappamore. On March 12, 2026, unexpectedly at University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by her parents John and Ellen and her brothers and sisters.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Martin, sisters Esther (New Zealand) and Kathleen Brophy (Mountrath), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace.

Arriving in Christ the King Church, Caherdavin Monday, March 16 for requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Doon cemetery. Family flowers only. House strictly private please.

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The death has occurred of Frank Morrissey

Of Maple Grove, Templeglantine

Passed away at home on Friday, March 13, 2026, with his son John by his side.

Predeceased by his parents John and Catherine, brothers Tom, John, James and Paddy, sisters Kitty and Bridgie.

Frank is very sadly missed by his loving son John, John's mother Marie, brothers-in-law Jim, Martin, Jeremiah and Con, sisters-in-law Helena and Margaret, nephews, nieces, all his other relatives and a large circle of friends.

May Frank rest in peace

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Sunday, March 15, from 5pm until 6.30pm. Requiem Mass for Frank will be celebrated in the Church of The most Holy Trinity, Templeglantine, on Monday, March 16, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in The Old Cemetery, Templeglantine.

Family flowers only please.

House strictly private please.

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The death has occurred of Eileen Nash (née Gleeson)

Of Mountshannon, Lisnagry

Died March 12, 2026 in University Hospital Limerick. Sadly missed by her son Seamus, daughter Anita, grandchildren Adam, Hannah, India, Sam, Rory and Shona, brother Paddy, sisters Angela, Mary, and Joan, sister in law, brother in law, nieces Imelda, Allison, Siobhan, Roisin, and Niamh, nephews Seamus, Conor, Owen, Anthony and Kieran, Darragh and Conor, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Meehan's Funeral Home, Castleconnell on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm with removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell. Requiem Mass on Monday, March 16, at 11:30am, which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie, burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.

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The death has occurred of Jane Quill

Of Ballyagran

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jane Quill, Ballyagran. On March 13, 2026, peacefully at her home, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Pat. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother in law Seamus Quill and his wife Siobhan, sister in law Monica and her husband Liam, all the Quill and O'Connell families, and especially her kind neighbours and her many friends.

May she rest in peace

Removal to arrive Tuesday, St Patrick's Day, for 2pm requiem Mass at St Michael's Church, Ballyagran, followed by burial; afterwards to Colmanswell Cemetery.

Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Ballyagran.

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The death has occurred of Dan Shanahan

Of Portnard, Cappamore and formerly of Foilaclera, Doon. On March 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his loving parents Mylie and Anne, brothers John, Paddy, Timmy and Tom and his sister Mary.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Lizzy and loving Dad of Margaret, Kathleen, Daniel, Mary, Ann and Claire.

Sadly missed by his grandchildren, brothers Mylie, Willie, Michael and Joe, sisters Winnie, Annie Mary and Margaret, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace.

Reposing at Lynch-Kelly’s Funeral Home Cappamore, V94C5H2, on Wednesday evening, March 18 from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving in St Michael’s Church Cappamore, Thursday morning for requiem Mass at 11.30 am with burial afterwards in Doon cemetery.

Requiem Mass will be streamed live at: http://www.churchcamlive.ie/cappamore

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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