RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, April 10

The death has occurred of Anne Gallagher.

Of Dernish Avenue, Foynes, who passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2026.

Predeceased by her Mother Mary Gallagher (nèe Hennessy) and Father Alan Gallagher.

Anne will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Gillian (Frawley) and Laura (Collins), Brothers in Law Liam Frawley and Liam Collins, aunts, uncles, nephews Jack, Sam, James and Charlie, niece Libby, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Reposing at St Senan's Church, Foynes on Sunday, April 12, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass will take place in Foynes Church on Monday April 13, at 12noon followed by burial afterwards in Robertstown Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

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The death has occurred of Mary Giltenan (née Glynn)

Of Caherdavin

On April 9, 2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Sean. Dearly loved mother of John (Peter), Marion (Ronnie) and Derek (Michelle). Nana to Oilibhia. Sadly missed by her loving sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, April 12 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at Christ the King Church, Caherdavin on Monday, April 13 for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Rathkeale.

Marys’ requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/caherdavin

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The death has occurred of Marie (Bid) O’ Connor (née Wallace)

Of Plassey Avenue, Corbally

On April 9, 2026, peacefully at Corbally House Nursing Home in her 91st year, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Ted. Dearly loved mother of John, Therese, Ted, Brian and Kieran. Marie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters-in-law Charlene, Vera, Lena, Mimoza and Judy, sisters Ann, Delma, Clair, Catherine, grandchildren, great grandchildren brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Desmond, Dick, Austin, Paddy and Tony, beloved son-in-law Tom, granddaughter Joanne and grandsons Mark and Ronan.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, April 13 from 5.30pm to 7pm followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 11am followed by private cremation.

Bid’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmaryscatholicchurch

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The death has occurred of John O'Donnell

Of Main Street, Abbeyfeale and more recently of Good Shepherd Avenue.

Passed away peacefully at St. Camillus’ Nursing Home Limerick on Friday, April 10, 2026. John is very deeply regretted by his loving daughter Samantha, son-in-law David, grandchildren Jessica and David, all his neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

John’s cremation will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Sunday, April 12 at 3pm.

No flowers please. Donations if desired to The RNLI.

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The death has occurred of Norma O'Sullivan (née O'Donovan) of Kileely and formerly of DeValera Park, Thomondgate

Late staff of University Maternity Hospital Limerick.

On April 8, 2026, suddenly, at home.

Pre-deceased by father Patrick, sister Lillian and aunt Margie Clarke

Adored mother of Sarah and Ali.

Norma will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, mother Helen, brothers Declan and Patrick, sister Antoinette Clancy, nephew Conor, nieces Erin and Emma, Sarah and Ali’s father Eddie, uncle Harry, brother-in-law Ian, sister-in-law Gillian, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May her gentle soul rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Sunday, April 12, from 1.30pm to 3pm, followed by removal to St Munchin's Church, Clancy Strand. Requiem Mass Monday, April 13, at 1pm, Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium arriving for 3pm.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis.

House strictly private, please.

Norma’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the paramedics and gardai that attended the scene and Drs McNally and Thomond Pharmacy for their care and support.

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The death has occurred of Catherine Prendergast (née Hogan)

Of Highfield, Ennis Road

On April 8, 2026 peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin.

Darling wife of Eoghan. Adored mother of Eimhin, Anna and Grace. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Dermot and Edward, sisters-in-law Anne, Elaine, Orla and Aedin , brother-in-law Conor, nieces, nephews, extended family and a cherished wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her parents Patsy and Eddie and her sister Maura.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Tuesday, April 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Wednesday, April 15 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery.

Catherine’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/web-cam/

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland.

Catherine’s family would like to express their thanks to Dr David Fennelly and his wonderful team in St. Vincent's Private Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness they gave to Catherine.

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The death has occurred of Patricia Sadlier

Of Revington Park, North Circular Road

On April 9, 2026, at home.

Pre-deceased by parents Michael and Mary.

Very deeply regretted by sisters Geraldine and Liz, nephews Sean, Ciaran, Laurence and Patrick, niece Fiona, cousins the O’Shea and Sadlier families, kind neighbours in particular the Buckley family, beloved pet Kearmit, kind carers in particular Sylvia in Carebright and friends.

May she rest in peace

Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, Tuesday, April 14, at 6pm. Requiem Mass Wednesday, April 15, at 12.30pm, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (old) Cemetery.

Patricia's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/our-parish/web-cam/

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The death has occurred of Ann Barry (née Kelly)

Of Minnetonka, Dooradoyle Road. Formerly of Tír na Nóg, Castlemungret.

On April 9, 2026 peacefully at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Eddie. Dearly loved mother of Edmond (RIP), Ian, Rachel, Nicky and Jeannie. Sadly missed by her loving sister Veronica, daughters-in-law Mary and Simmuí, sons-in-law Pat and Donnchadh, her cherished 17 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Saturday, April 11 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St Oliver Plunkett Church, Mungret on Sunday April 12 for requiem Mass at 1pm followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

Ann's requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/nLtqE-C0SGM

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The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Hartnett

Of Boherroe, Old Pallas, Pallasgreen

On April 9, 2026, peacefully at Milford Care Centre, Limerick.

Predeceased by his father Thomas and his sister Rose Fahey.

Sadly missed by his mother Bridie, partner Caroline, daughter Erica, son-in-law John, grandson James, brothers Tom, Patrick, Martin, Kieran and Marcus, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace.

Reposing at Ryan and White's Funeral Home, Pallasgreen, V94 VYH6, Sunday evening from 5.30pm until 7pm. Arriving in St Patrick and St Brigid’s Church, Kilteely, on Monday morning at 11am for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Old Pallas cemetery. House private please.

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The death has occurred of Ann Hayes (née Noonan)

Of Church Street, Rathkeale

Ann passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Denis, her parents, brother John and sister Pat.

Ann will be sadly missed by her loving children James, Denny, Davey, Mike, Eva and John Paul, sister Marie, her 11 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, her cherished daughters-in-law Teresa, Olivia, Lorraine, Mags, Kay, Eva's partner Stephen, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Suaimhneas síorai i leaba na haingeal.

Reposing at Magner's Funeral Home Rathkeale, on Saturday April 11 from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Funeral arriving at St. Mary's Church, Rathkeale, on Sunday for requiem Mass at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in Holy Trinity cemetery Church Street, Rathkeale.

House private please.

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The death has occurred of Eda Hession (née Duggan)

Of Loghill East, Newcastle West, V42 D962

Eda passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 in the presence of her loving family at University Hospital Limerick.

Loving wife of Owen (Sonny) and devoted mother of Majella, Mariaetta, Paul and Mark.

Sadly missed by her son in law Kieran and daughter in law Mait her adored grandchildren Sive, Mary Alice, Harry, Frankie and Matilda, her brothers Brendan and Leo and sister Theresa and her lifelong friend Betty.

May she rest in peace

Eda will be waked at her home, eircode V42 D962) on Saturday, April 11 from 5pm to 8pm.

Arriving at St Munchin’s Church, Knockaderry, on Sunday April 12 for requiem Mass at 12noon.

Cremation afterwards at Shannon Crematorium.

The Hession family would like to express their extreme gratitude to all the medical staff in ward 9E , ICU and HDU of University Hospital Limerick.

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The death has occurred of Patricia Nolan (née Reilly)

Of "Ashleigh", Ardnacrohy, Newcastle West, and Mohill, Leitrim

Patricia passed away peacefully in her 89th year, surrounded by her loving family in University Hospital Limerick on April 9. 2026. Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Catherine, brothers PJ and Bernie and sisters Mary and Phyllis. Patricia is deeply missed by her loving husband Richard, son Jerome, daughter Catherine, brother in law Joe, sisters in law Mary, Lily and Jane, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Sheehans Road, Newcastle West, V42 CD52 on Sunday, April 12 from 6pm to 7:30pm.

Arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West for 11.30am requiem Mass on Monday, April 13. Followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Funeral mass will be live streamed on: https://youtube.com/live/O0LBmUTDkMg?feature=share

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