RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The death has occurred of Tom McNamara (Stenson Park, Farranshone, Limerick and late of Spaights and Joe McKenna’s, Parnell Street).

January 18, 2026, peacefully in the tender care of Milford Care Centre surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of Frances. Dearly loved father of Siobhan, Ciara and Eoin. Sadly missed by his loving grandchildren Aaron, Tommy, Zachary, Robyn and Harry, son-in-law Eamonn, daughter-in-law Leeanne, brothers Pat and Frank, sisters, Eileen, Peggy and his twin sister Phyllis. Pre-deceased by his brothers Eamonn and Christopher.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday 22nd January from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Friday 23rd January for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Mary McNamara (née Fitzgerald) St. Ita’s Street, St. Mary’s Park, Limerick

On January 19th 2026, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, in the presence of her loving family.

Very deeply regretted by husband James, daughter Margaret, brother Terry, grandchildren Jamie, Darren, Lauren and Hayley, daughter-in-law Megan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May she Rest in Peace

Funeral will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, Thursday, January 22nd, for Requiem Mass at 1pm, followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.

Mary's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre. 

Mary’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Ward 4C at University Hospital Limerick for their care and support in Mary’s final days.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Moran (née Barry) Gouldavoher, Limerick.

Kathleen was the most loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-grandmother.

She will be sorely missed by her daughters, Mags, Rhodie, Stella, Fiona, sons-in-law, Pat, Alfred, brother Pat, her cherished grandchildren Seonad, Aisling, Aoife, Finola, Brandon and great-grandchildren Finn and Faye and Alfreds children Chantal and Joël, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Reposing at St. Pauls Church, Dooradoyle on Wednesday (21st January) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday (22nd January) at 11am followed by burial in Kilkeedy Cemetery.

Kathleen was given excellent care by UHL and Milford Care Centre and passed away peacefully surrounded by her heart broken family.

House strictly private.

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The death has occurred of Mary Murphy 

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Mary Murphy, Singland, Ballysimon, Limerick.

On January 19th, 2026, in St. John’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. 

Pre-deceased by her loving husband Arthur.

Mary will be deeply missed by her son Tony and daughter in law Sinéad, grandchildren Karen, Jack and Lorna, Karen's husband Dave, Jack’s partner Olivia, great grandchildren Oisín and Cillian, her beloved companion (Sutty) other relatives and a large circle of friends.

May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday January 21st from 5pm to 6:30pm.

Funeral will arrive at St John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, Thursday, January 22nd, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount St Lawrence (Ext) Cemetery.

The Murphy would like to extend their deepest thanks to their family friend Mary for always showing her warmth and care, always checking in on Mary, her home help, Margaret and Diolet, public health nurses Rita and Marie.

All the wonderful staff in St. John’s Hospital for their care, compassion and support shown to Mary in her final days.

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The death has occurred of Sr. Madeleine Normoyle FMA
Clonmel, Adare, Limerick
Sr. Madeleine Normoyle FMA , formerly of Adare, Limerick and England. Late of Salesian Sisters, Larchwood Ave., Caherdavin, Limerick.

Sr. Madeleine passed away peacefully in the care of Milford Care Centre on January 19th, 2026.

Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth, her sisters, Baby Helen, Agnes and Anne, her brother Gerald and nephew John. Sadly missed by her sister Marie, brothers Tony and Conor, sisters-in-law Phyllis, Brenda and Mairéad, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Deeply regretted by her Salesian Sisters in Ireland and England.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Milford Care Centre, Castletroy on Wednesday (21st January) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Castletroy on Thursday (22nd January) at 11.30am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

‘In iothlainn Dé go dtugtar sinn’

Sr. Madeleine’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen O'Riordan (née O'Callaghan)

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Kathleen O’Riordan (née O’Callaghan) Rockstown, Fedamore, Co. Limerick

On January 19th 2026, peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family

Pre-deceased by husband Joe O’Riordan and son Joe.

Very deeply regretted by children Catherine, Mary, Philomena, Brian, Fiona and John, adored grandchildren Charlene, Christopher, Keelan, Amanda, Natanya, Jack, Chloe, Jordan, Chelsea, Alan, Louise and Lorraine, great grandchildren, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Siobhan, Thomas, John and Denny, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, Thursday, January 22nd, from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral will arrive Friday, January 23rd, at St. Ailbe’s Church, Ballybricken, V35XD56, for Requiem Mass at 11am, Funeral afterwards to Fedamore Cemetery.

Kathleen's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.

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The death has occurred of Claire Reidy (née Mangan) Castletroy, Limerick / Kilmallock, Limerick

The Park Nursing Home, Castletroy and formally of Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Peacefully in the excellent care of the Park Nursing Home, on 18th January 2026, in the presence of her loving family.

Beloved mother of the late Don.

Claire will be sadly missed by her adoring family, children Billy, Sallyann, Donnacha, Joseph and Keith, her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sisters Angela and Betty, brother Peter, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Arriving to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford on Saturday, 24th January for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral service will take place in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

Mass will be streamed live here.

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 (Jim) Sadlier
Dooradoyle, Limerick

James (Jim) Sadlier (Dooradoyle, Limerick) 19th January 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband, father and friend. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary, brother Joe (Claire), daughters Patricia (John Halford), Corinna (Eric Kelleher) and Muriel (Barry McCarthy), sons James and Gerard, extended family and friends. Adored by his eleven grandchildren Evan, Laura, Ornaith, Kate, Mary, Jane, Siún, Clíona, Michael, James and Iseult.

Go lonraí solas na bhFlaitheas ort. Coladh sámh.

Reposing at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle on Thursday (22nd January) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday (23rd January) at 11am followed by burial in St. Nessan’s (Old Mungret) Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. John’s Ward, Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

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May they all Rest In Peace. Condolences can be left here.