RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, September 29

The death has occurred of Brigid Walsh (née Conway), Ballyvareen, Kildimo, Co. Limerick and late of Walsh Road Cargo.

September 29th 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff at Thorpe’s Nursing Home, Clarina.

Beloved wife of the late Pat and dear mother to Catherine and Sean.

Pre-deceased by her brothers Patrick, Tommy and Timmy.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her grandchildren Melanie, Barry, David, Harrison, Evan and Fintan, great-grandchildren Lauren, Oliver, and Freddie, Barry’s wife Susan, daughter-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing this Wednesday Evening (October 1st) at her daughter Catherine’s house in Ballycarney (V94CPH6) from 4pm with evening prayers at 6pm.

Funeral mass on Thursday (October 2nd) in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown at 11am, after which Brigid will be laid to rest in Kilkeedy Cemetery.

Brigid's funeral Mass will be live streamed Here

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The death has occurred of Mary (Maureen) Ryan (nèe Shanley​​​), Cosgrave Park, Moyross, Limerick.

September 28th 2025 peacefully, in the loving care of the Ennis Road Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Angela and Angela’s partner Michael, her adored grandchildren Alan, Dean and Sasha, her great-granddaughters Gracie and Eabha, brother John and sister Bridget, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Violet Shanley, sisters Elizabeth and Ann, brother Francie, and her baby boy Martin.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her daughter Angela’s home at 127 Cliona Park, Moyross, V94 H7TV on Wednesday (1st October) from 3pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at Corpus Christi Church, Moyross on Thursday (2nd October) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here

Mary’s family would like to express their thanks to Milford Palliative Care Team for their kind and wonderful care of Mary.

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The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) O’Dwyer, High Street, Croom, Co. Limerick.

September 29th 2025, peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff at Caherass Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by his parents Frances and Edmond and brothers Patsy, Eddie and Jimmy.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brothers Michael, Vincy and John, sisters Mary (Lynch) and Ann (Lynch), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing this Wednesday Evening (October 1st) at Daffy’s Funeral Home, Croom from 6pm with evening prayers at 7:30pm.

Funeral mass on Thursday (October 2nd) in St. Mary’s Church, Croom at 2pm, after which Christy will be laid to rest in Reilig Mhuire, Croom.

Christy’s funeral Mass will be live streamed Here

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The death has occurred of John Healy, Riverview, Ballyhahill and formerly of Carhubanemore, Loughill, Co. Limerick. 

John passed away peacefully, at home following a brief illness on September 28th 2025, in the loving care of his devoted family.

John is predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa, his parents Patrick and Bridget (née Mannix), his brothers Paddy Mannix, Mike and Jim and his niece Mary.

John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family Mary, Bridget, Joan, Patricia, Irene, Noreen and his son Patrick, his sister Mary (Florida), his son-in-law Seán, his grandchildren John-Christopher, Seán, Marie, Conor, Siobhán, Michael, Christina, Keith, Rebecca, Sarah, Jack and Chloe, nephews John and Michael, niece Maureen, great-grandchildren, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours, a large circle of friends and the finance committee of Gerald Griffins GAA Club, who will greatly miss his support and fundraising.

Rest in Peace.

John will repose at the Church of the Visitation, Ballyhahill on this Tuesday evening (September 30th) from 5pm until 8pm. John’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Visitation on Wednesday at 12noon followed by Interment at Loughill Cemetery.

‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis’

Anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy to John’s family may do so by availing of the option below.

Enquiries to Tomás Coolahan, Tarbert.

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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Patrick (Pat) Fayne, Oakland Drive, Greystones, Limerick and late of Thurles Co. Tipperary, Aer Lingus and the Racing Board.

On September 27th 2025, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-in-law Brendan and granddaughter Aoife.

Beloved husband of Marian and father of Paul, Ann,Tracy and Kate, grandchildren Aaron, Niamh, David, Avril, Sean and Blake, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Barry and Andrew, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, September 30th, from 4pm to 6pm.​​​​​​​

Funeral will arrive on Wednesday, October 1st at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, Limerick for Requiem Mass at 11am, funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret. The Mass will be live streamed here

No Flowers Please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

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The death has occurred of Paul Fergus (Fergie) Collins, Stripe, Furbo, Co. Galway and formerly of Nicholas Street, Limerick City.

In his family's loving arms on the morning of his beloved wife Brigid's funeral mass on 26th September 2025.

Pre-deceased by his wife Brigid, his brother Michael and sisters Celine, Kathleen, Maisie, Angela, Terry, Philomena and Vera.

Beloved husband of Brigid and dearly loved father of Catherine, Jennifer, Claire, Eamon, Fergus and Declan.

Fergie will be deeply missed and always remembered by his loving family, his grandchildren Chelsea, Robert, Nathan, Bruce, Alex, Meadhbh, Julia and Peter, great granddaughter Avery, daughters-in-law Sara and Corrine, partners Ales and Liv, sisters Precious and Geraldine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing in the Cillín within The Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna on Tuesday 30th September from 5pm until 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday October 1st at 12noon in Realt na Mara Church, Furbo. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery where Fergie will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Brigid.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://www.churchtv.ie/furbo/

Family flowers only by request, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

House private by request

The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this difficult time. If you would like to leave a personal message for the family, please use the condolence section below.

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The death has occurred of Padraig (Paudie) Chawke, Friarstown, Grange, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick and late of Feenagh, Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick and Bord Na gCon.

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Paudie, who died suddenly, at home with Marie by his side.

Pre-deceased by his beloved father Paddy.

Beloved husband of Marie (Barry) and doting dad of Chloe, Sophie, Noah and Oisín, mother Delia, brother Mike and sisters Kate and Mairead.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, parents-in-law Joe and Mary Barry, uncle, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, great neighbours and friends.

Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord.

Reposing at home in Friarstown, Grange (V35XH64) Wednesday, October 1st, from 4pm to 7pm.

Funeral will arrive Thursday, October 2nd, at St. Ailbe’s Church, Ballybricken (V35XD56) for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by private Cremation. The Mass will be live streamed here

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

House private please on Thursday.