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The death has occurred of Geraldine Costello
Of Donnellan Buildings, Rosbrien and formerly of Catherine Place.
On March 19, 2026 peacefully at Nenagh General Hospital.
Beloved daughter of the late Tom and Kathleen. Dearly loved sister of Mary. Sadly missed by Mary’s partner Michael, cousins, extended family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, March 23 from 4pm to 5pm. Funeral arriving at St Saviour's (Dominican) Church, Glentworth Street on Tuesday, March 24 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Higgins
Of Woodlawn Park, Ballysimon Road.
On March 19, 2026, peacefully at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents and brother Terry
Sadly missed by his wife Geraldine, daughter Louisa, son Trevor, brother Brian, sisters Betty, Lily, Bernice and Gwen, Trevor’s partner Joanne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends, "as well as his fellow members of the Shannon, Mulkear and District Anglers Association and Limerick and District Angling Association.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, March 22, from 1pm to 3pm.
Funeral will arrive Monday, March 23, at St John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for requiem Mass at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards to Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
Patrick's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral
Patrick’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Milford Care Centre, for all their care and support.
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The death has occurred of Josephine (Joan) Murray (née Dante)
Of Southville Gardens, South Circular Road. Late of RTV.
On March 19, 2026 peacefully in the loving care of St Paul’s Nursing Home.
Dearly loved mother of William. Sadly missed by her loving daughter-in-law Sandra, granddaughter Grace, sister Vera, nieces Suzanne, Joey, Helen, Emma and Alison, extended family, her former work colleagues and her many friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, March 23 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Funeral arriving at St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Tuesday, March 24 for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/
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The death has occurred of Kitty (Kathleen) Barrett (née O' Connor)
Of Meenahela, Abbeyfeale
Passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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.
May Kitty rest in peace
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 on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-assumption-abbeyfeale
Interment afterwards in Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
Family flowers only please.
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