RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details: March 3, 2026

The death has occurred of Michael (Mike) Ahern
Killea, Croagh, Limerick

Michael (Mike) Ahern.

Killea, Croagh, Co.Limerick.

Peacefully at home on March 2nd 2026, surrounded by his heartbroken family.

Predeceased by his father Ned and baby brother MJ born sleeping.

Sadly missed by his loving family, mother Josie (née Kenny), sisters Mary, Ann (O'Rourke), Teresa (Noonan) and Martina, brothers-in-law Oliver, Mike and Philip, nieces Erica, Emma and Sarah, nephews Michael, Robert and Aaron, their partners Zara, Natasha and Robyn, grand-nephews Killian and Rían, niece Saoirse, special friends Moll, Maggie and Niall, extended family, exceptional neighbours and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at O'Grady's Funeral Home, Ballingarry Co.Limerick (V94TW13) this Thursday evening March 5th, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Arriving on Friday to St.John the Baptist Church, Croagh, Co.Limerick for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Milford Care Centre and the Daffodil Nurses.

Condolences can be sent to O’Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.

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The death has occurred of Mary Bourke (née O’Connor)

Plassey Grove, Milford Grange, Castletroy, Limerick

March 3rd 2026 peacefully in the loving care of the Park Nursing Home, Castletroy.

Predeceased by her loving husband Thomas and baby son Joseph, her sister Rita, brother Tony and grandson Jamie. Dearly loved mother of Tony, Tom, Lorraine, Jean, Fiona and Mary-Jane. Sadly missed by her loving brother Jim, daughters-in-law Anna and Paula, sons-in-law Leonard, Kieran, Barry and Mark, her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Joan (Kelleher), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday (5th February) from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford Grange (V94 X832) on Friday (6th February) for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery.

Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the charity of your choice.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Halvey (née Bourke)
Garryowen, Limerick

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our beloved mother Kathleen Halvey (née Bourke) Garryowen Road, Garryowen, Limerick and formerly of Arthur’s Quay and Ex Mullaney’s Shop.

March 2nd 2026, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by husband Cecil, parents and siblings.

Dearly loved mother of Susan, Margaret, Sandra, Donald, Catherine, Deirdre and Paula.

Kathleen will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, nephews, nieces, other relatives, wide circle of friends and kind neighbours.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, March 4th, from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Funeral will arrive at St. John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, Thursday, March 5th, for Requiem Mass at 12pm, followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

Mass will be streamed live here.

Cremation Service will be streamed live here.

(Live from 1:55pm | Password: KB12)

Kathleen’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Finola Malone, Dr. Stephen Roche and their team and Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Ward 8D University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care in Kathleen’s final days.

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The death has occurred of Vincent Harte late of St Mary’s Terrace, Askeaton. Vincent passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of Ward 2C in University Hospital Limerick on 2nd March 2026.

Predeceased by his grandfather Charlie, grandmother Ellen and mother Jane.

Vincent will be sadly missed by his loving family Michael, Neilus and Helen, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and his many close friends.

May he Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Kieran Madigans Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton V94 K598 from 5.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday with removal to St Mary’s Church, Askeaton for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass Thursday at 11am, followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.

Family flowers only,

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The death has occurred of Bernadette Hourigan (née O'Donnell) 

Lismore, Killonan, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.

Passed away peacefully, on 3rd March 2026, at University Hospital Limerick.

Bernadette will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Declan, children Fergal and Tríona, her beloved labrador Ben, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Wednesday, 4thMarch from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen, on Thursday, 5th March, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount St. Lawrence (Ext) Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Limerick Animal Welfare, click here to donate online, or Bird Watch Ireland, click here to donate online.

House Private Please

Messages of sympathy may be conveyed by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Gertie McGrath (née Duggan) Colbert Park, Janesboro, Limerick and Ex Boyds Limerick

On March 3rd 2026, peacefully, at Adare and District Nursing home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Christy.

Dearly loved mother of Ger, Seamus, David, Ann Marie and Elizabeth.

Gertie will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family, brother Larry Duggan, grandchildren Stephanie, Andrew, Jack, Mark, Aoife, Cora, Louise, Niamh, Lauren, Christopher, great granddaughter Abbie, daughters-in-law Clare and Mary, sons-in-law Mark, Ivan and Ger, sister-in-law Frances Duggan, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, March 6th, from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Funeral will arrive Saturday, March 7th, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Roxboro Road, for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

Gertie's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.

Gertie’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Staff of Adare and District Nursing Home for their dedication and care shown to Gertie.

House strictly private, please.

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May they all rest in peace. 

Messages of condolence can be conveyed through the www.rip.ie website.