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The death has occurred of Anne Fitzgerald née McGrath of Star Crescent Mitchelstown, Cork, and formerly of Kilfinane, Garryspillane and Kyleogues, Galbally, Limerick.
Anne passed away, unexpectedly, at her home, on Wednesday, April 15.
Beloved wife of the late Sean and dear sister of the late Kathleen Sheedy, Nora Hutchings, Bridie, Mary, Pat and Willie McGrath.
Sadly missed by her brother-in-law Joe Fitzgerald, sister-in-law Sr Mary Fitzgerald, nephews Thomas and Paul, nieces Mandy, Teresa, Maureen and Geraldine, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and dear friends.
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Reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Baldwin Street, Mitchelstown, P67 DX81 on Friday evening, April 17 from 6pm to 7pm.
Reception into the Church of Mary Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown on Saturday morning, April 18 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Brigown Cemetery.
Anne’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed here.
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The death has occurred of Fr Diarmuid O'Riain of the OFM, Franciscan Friary Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath and formerly of Galbally, Co Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham on Wednesday, April 15.
Predeceased by his sisters, Ann, Sister Kathleen and Sister Enda.
Fr Diarmuid will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister, Breda, brothers, Tim and Michael, nephews and nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, his Franciscan community and many friends.
Reposing at The Franciscan Friary Church, Multyfarnham on Friday, April 17, from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 18 at 12 noon and may be viewed on the live webcam here.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Mary Costelloe née Browne of Glenbrook, Old Singland Road, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Wednesday, April 15.
Predeceased by her parents Theresa and Thomas, sisters Gertrude, brothers Sam and Billy.
Mary will be deeply missed by her loving family, husband Tom, children Sonia and Elaine, grandchildren Sophie, Hollie, Scarlett and Finley, sons-in-law Alan and Joe, sisters Irene, Marie, Theresa, Catherine and Ber, brothers Tommy and Roy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro, on Friday, April 17, for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Mount St Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.
Mass will be live streamed here.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. Click here to donate.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed on www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Bridie Kennedy née Bourke of Kilmurry Avenue, Garryowen, Limerick and formerly of Newport, Co Tipperary.
Passed away, at Caherass Nursing Home, Croom, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 15.
Predeceased by her son Liam, husband Matthew, and in the last year by her daughter Denise (Clancy), brother Jimmy and sister-in-law Anne.
Greatly missed by daughters Noreen (Flaherty), Mary (Collins), sons Martin, Brendan, Matthew and Damien, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, on Lower Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, April 17, from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral will arrive on Saturday, April 18th, at St John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 1pm.
Funeral afterwards to Rockvale Cemetery, Newport, Co Tipperary.
Bridie's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
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The death has occurred of Ann Lane-Murphy of Farranshone, Limerick and formerly of Carey's Road and the Mart, Little Catherine Street, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on Wednesday, April 15.
Predeceased by sister Alice O’Donoghue and brother Francis Lane.
Very deeply regretted by loving daughter Miriam, grandchildren Jamie and Ellen, son-in-law Hugh McGrath, nephews, niece, extended family, friends and kind neighbours.
Funeral will arrive on Saturday, April 18, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium, arriving for 3pm.
Ann's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
Ann’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care and support.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
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The death has occurred of Joe Murphy of Killonan, Castletroy, Limerick and Dublin. Founding Partner of Michael Punch and Partners.
Passed away, peacefully, at Athlunkard Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, April 15.
Beloved husband of the late Mary. Dearly loved father of Judith and David. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Sam, daughter-in-law Maria, his adored grandchildren Zara and Logan, brother Jimmy (Nenagh), twin sister Sheila (Murroe), brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Alice, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Milford Care Centre on Sunday, April 19 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen on Monday, April 20 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
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