RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, March 27, 2026

The death has occurred of Noel Finn. Of Dun Aonghas, Monaleen Heights, Castletroy. Late of Salon Supplies, Ballysimon Road and formerly of Galway.

Died peacefully at Milford Care Centre on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the presence of his loving family.

Noel will be dearly missed by his loving wife Catherine, his children Chiara, Shane and Emma, sons-in-law Robert and Keith, his adored grandchildren Tadgh, Hazel and Cadhla, brothers Pat, Tom and Joe, sisters Marie and Ann, mother-in-law Nancy Bermingham, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, work colleagues, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Mattie and Ciss Finn and his father-in-law James Bermingham.

Rest in peace. Reposing at Milford Care Centre mortuary, on Sunday, March 29, from 4pm to 6pm.

Arriving to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford for requiem Mass on Monday, March 30 at 12noon, followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.

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

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.

The Finn family would like to thank the oncology team at University Hospital Limerick under Dr Umair Aleem, Dr. Robert Magnier, and the wonderful staff at Milford Care Centre for the exceptional care shown to Noel.

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 James (Jimmy) Lawlor

Of Dawn Court, Athacca, and formerly of Carnane, Fedamore.

On March 26, 2026, unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence.

Pre-deceased by son Michael, daughter Rachel Hennessy and parents Michael and Babby and sisters Peggy and Nan and brothers Joe-Pat and Mickey and wife Phil.

Very deeply regretted by son James, daughters Margaret, Angela and Annemarie, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, Monday, March 30, from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St John the Baptist Church, Fedamore.

Requiem Mass Tuesday, March 31, at 12pm, followed by service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre

The Lawlor family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff and fellow residents of Dawn Court and Adare Family Doctors for their care and support.

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The death has occurred of John McDonagh

Of Fanningstown, Crecora

Passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Nancy.

Sadly, missed by his heartbroken family, sons Neil and Cathal, daughter Sinéad, adored grandfather of Kyle, Cian, Ben, Aaron, Rían, Ellie and great grandchild Beauden.

Sister Margaret and her husband Wally, brother David and his wife Carol, son-in-law Patrick, daughters in law, Niamh McDonald, and Niamh O Mahony, sister-in-law Josephine and her husband Jimmy nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours, and countless treasured friendships

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Reposing at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Crecora, on Sunday, March 29, from 4pm to 5.30pm.

Requiem Mass Monday March 30, at 11.30am followed by burial to Taylor’s Cross Cemetery Fedamore.

The McDonagh family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Limerick, for their exceptional care, compassion and support shown to John in his final days.

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The death has occurred of William (Bill) Tracey

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our dear brother William (Bill) Tracey, of Sean Heuston Place, ex-Limerick Docks and retired painter and decorator.

On March 27, 2026, peacefully, at home.

Pre-deceased by parents Michael and Margaret, brother Frankie and sister Peggy.

Very deeply regretted by siblings Ann, Paddy, Mary, Nuala and Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, March 29, from 2.30pm to 4pm.

Funeral will arrive Monday, March 30, at St John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for requiem Mass at 1.30pm. Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

Bill's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre

House strictly private, please.

Bill’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr Peter Hayes, Nurse Mary, Hickey’s Pharmacy, carers and his kind neighbours in Sean Heuston Place, for all their care and support.

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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