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The death has occurred of Marie Collins of Moylish Road, Ballynanty Beg, Limerick
Passed away, peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, March 18.
Predeceased by her partner Pat O’ Connor. Sadly missed by her loving sister Anne, brothers Michael and Anthony, sister-in-law Mae, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, March 22 from 3pm to 4.30pm. Funeral arriving at St Lelia’s Church on Monday, March 23 for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Mabel Cooney née O'Rourke, late of Athlunkard St, Limerick city, of Lynwood Park, St Patrick's Road, Limerick and more recently of King's Park, New York, USA.
Mabel passed away, peacefully, in her 95th year, surrounded by her family, in New York, on Monday, March 16.
Predeceased by husband John Cooney.
Very deeply regretted by daughters Sheila, May and Kathleen, son John, son-in-law Ken, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral will take in St Joseph’s Church, King’s Park, New York, on Thursday, March 19, followed by cremation.
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The death has occurred of Kitty (Kathleen) Barrett née O'Connor of Meenehela, Abbeyfeale, Limerick.
Kitty passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family at home, on Wednesday, March 18.
Kitty will be very sadly missed by her devoted husband Jimmy (Seamus), son Steve, daughters Mary, Caroline and Gemma, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren Seámus, Kayleigh, Katie-Mae and Jack, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Friday, March 20 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass for Kitty will be celebrated in The Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale on Saturday, March 21 at 12.30pm.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed here.
Interment afterwards in Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
Family flowers only please.
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The death has occurred of Christine (Chrissie) O'Brien née O'Donnell of Fuengirola, Spain and late of Springfield, Clonlara, Clare and originally of Vizes Field, St Joseph's Street, Limerick city.
Chrissie passed away, peacefully, in Spain, after a short illness, on Tuesday, March 10.
Beloved wife of Jim and adored mother of Jennifer and Shirley.
Deeply missed by her loving family son-in-law Dave, grandchildren Adam, Jack, Mark and Alex, sister Marie Meagher, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Chrissie is now reunited with beloved parents and siblings.
Chrissie’s Funeral has taken place in Spain, there will be an opportunity to offer your sympathies to Chrissie’s family at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday, March 26 from 4pm to 5.30pm.
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The death has occurred of Christina (Chrissy) Morris née Lyons of Bisley, Surrey and Thomas Street, Rathkeale.
Predeceased by her ex-husband Peter.
Sadly missed by her son Paul, daughter Victoria, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Matthew and Tia, sisters Helen Williams, Nuala O Grady, Joan Callaghan, Sheila Murphy, brothers Sean and Seamus Lyons, brother-in-law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Chrissy will be buried in Surrey.
Mass will be offered for Chrissy in Newcastle West Church on Saturday, March 28 at 10am, at which her father and mother James and Nora Lyons will also be remembered, their anniversaries occurring at this time.
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Boutique owner Annette Mann outside her store on Adare’s Main Street I PICTURE: Arthur Ellis
Whoop opened at Gardens International Limerick city centre last year, providing facilities for 50 new staff
Accused man - Darren Mason - told gardai that the victim stabbed him first, the court heard
The heritage plaque was unveiled by Ann and Eve O'Kelly (centre) in honour of their father Professor Michael J (Brian) O'Kelly in Abbeyfeale
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