The death has occurred of John Meehan, Cappa, Kilrush, in the loving care of the Staff of Regina House, Kilrush and Ennis Hospital.

Husband of the late Mary (née Wallace), brother of the late Michael and grandfather of the late Jack R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Pauline, Mairead and Carmel, brother J.J., sister Mona, sons-in-law Kevin and Kevin, grandchildren Ashleigh, Shane, Orlaith, Cormac and Darragh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush on Monday 23rd December from 5 pm with Prayers at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) at 11 am

Burial afterwards in New Shanakyle Cemetery.

May He Rest In Peace.

The death has occurred unexpectedly at his home of John J. Moody, Ennis Road, Kilrush.

Predeceased by his loving wife Phyllis R.I.P.

Dearly loved father of Liam, Marian, Brid and Jacinta.

Sadly missed by his children, daughter in law Karin, sons in law Brian and Colm, his cherished grandchildren Padraig, Sean, Fiachra, Laura and Emily, his brothers in law, sisters in law, extended family and friends.

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church Kilrush on Thursday 26th December  from 4 pm with Funeral Prayers at 6pm.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 27th December at 11 am

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery Shanakyle, Kilrush.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) http://www.charityapp.ie search for SCAR.

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

House Strictly Private, Please

The death has occurred Peacefully of Maureen Quinn, nee Callinan, Pella Road, Kilrush.

Wife of the late Joe Joe Quinn R.I.P.

Maureen will be sadly missed by her daughter Mary Amelda, past work colleagues of Regina House, Kilrush, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church Kilrush on Sunday 1st December from 5 pm until 6 pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday 2nd December at 11 am.

Burial afterwards in New Shanakyle Cemetery.

May Maureen’s gentle Soul, Rest In Peace.

The death has taken place (suddenly) of Thomas Moloney, “Drogheeda”, Fort Road, Cappa, Kilrush, and formerly of West Street, Carrigaholt, husband of Helen (O’ Doherty)

Predeceased by his parents Martin and Mary Moloney his brothers Martin and Patsy and deceased members of the Moloney & O’ Doherty Families R.I.P.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, daughters Amy and Sarah son-in-law Dermot, Sarah’s partner Pat, his adored and treasured grandchildren TJ, Clodagh and Darragh, his brothers and sisters Michael, Maureen, Johnny, Jamsie, Bridget, Annie and Gerry, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on this Thursday evening 28th November in St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush from 5.30p.m. until 7.00p.m.

Requiem Mass on Friday 29th November in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Cross at 12.00 noon

Burial in Kilcrona Cemetery, Carrigaholt.

Family Flowers Only Please donations if desired to Clare Animal Welfare (CAW)

Thomas’ Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kilballyowen Parish Facebook Page

Please Note: Reposing on Thursday evening in Kilrush Church

Funeral Mass on Friday in Cross Church

May he rest in peace

Fr. Sean Sexton, Inagh/Kilnamona, A.P. Críocha Callan Pastoral Area.

Sean Sexton was born on 12th May 1940; he was a native of Lissycasey Parish. He attended St. Flannan’s College and in 1958 he began his studies for Priesthood in St. Patricks College, Maynooth. He was ordained in Maynooth on June 20th 1965. His first appointment was to Gort in Co. Galway.

In 1966 he was appointed to Birr Parish. In December 1967 he was appointed to Nenagh Parish. In the summer of 1968 he was sent to Swansea University to study youth ministry. On his return in the July 1969 he was appointed Chaplain to Ennis Vocational School and Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry. In that year he was an inaugural director of the Clare Regional Youth Council which would become the Clare Youth Service.

This marked the beginning of a four decade long term of service with that organisation. In 1974 he became fulltime director of youth ministry. In July 1995 he was appointed priest in residence in Kilnamona and in July 1999 he became Parish Priest of Inagh/Kilnamona. In 2008 he retired from Clare Youth Service. In the Diocesan restructuring of 2018, he became A.P. in Críocha Callan pastoral area.

He Died on 17th of November 2024

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh, on Wednesday 20th Nov. from 3 pm with funeral prayers at  7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 21st Nov at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh, at 2 pm.

Burial afterwards in the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church, Kilnamona.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal”

The death has occurred of Paudy Eustace, School Road, Lahinch, County Clare and formerly of Henry Street, Kilrush, 13th November 2024, peacefully after a short illness, at home surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the Milford Palliative Care Unit,

Predeceased by his loving partner Pauline, his infant sister Teresa and his parents Michael and Teresa R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by his son Tom, Tom’s fiancée Ciana, his sister Maura (O’Loughlin) his brothers Michael, Joe and Gerry.

Paudy will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Helen, Mary and Bernie, brother-in-law Pat, Pauline’s brothers Eamon and Brendan and her sister Rosaleen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and his many friends in Lahinch, Kilrush and further afield.

Reposing at his home in Lahinch on Friday evening 15th November from 5:30pm until 8:00pm.

Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Lahinch on Saturday 16th November for Requiem Mass at 11 am.

Cremation service will take place at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

Interment of Paudy’s ashes at the family plot at All Saints Cemetery, Shanakyle, Kilrush at a later date.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu to Milford Hospice if desired.

May he rest in peace.

Joe McMahon was born on 14th January 1949 in Miltown Malbay Parish. He attended St. Flannan’s College from 1961-1966. In 1966 he undertook his studies for Priesthood in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

He was ordained on the 16th of June 1973, in Miltown Malbay by Bishop Michael Harty. After ordination he undertook a Higher Diploma in Education and was appointed to St. Flannan’s College, this began a four decade long association with St. Flannan’s.

In 1982 he undertook a career guidance course in U.C.D. He worked as a guidance councillor and taught Irish and
Latin among other subjects. In July 1994 he was appointed Vice President of St. Flannan’s College. In 2005 he was appointed President of St. Flannan’s College. In September 2014 he became PP pro-tem of Scariff, Feakle and Killanena/ Flagmount.

In the Diocesan Restructuring of 2018, he was appointed Co-PP of Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area and in 2021 he became Vicar Forane. In 2024 on reaching his 75th Birthday he became A.P. in Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area.

He Died on the 10th of November 2024

Reposing in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Scariff on Wednesday 13th November from 3pm until 7pm.

Funeral mass on Thursday 14th November at 2pm

Burial immediately afterwards in the church grounds.

May he rest in peace

The death has occurred unexpectedly of Jimmy Halpin, Willow Green, Kilrush

Predeceased by his father Chris and sister Jackie R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by his mother Sue, his heartbroken sisters, Bridget, Philomena, Marie, and Ruth, niece Louise, nephew Ezekiel, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Kilrush on Wednesday 13th November from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Islamic Funeral Prayers at the Mosque, in Place De Plouzane, Kilrush on Thursday 14th November at 1 pm.

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery, Shanakyle.

May Jimmy’s soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

The death has occurred of Maurice Roche, Shannon Heights, Kilrush, and formerly of Tralee, Co. Kerry peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Maurice, loving husband of his late wife Marian R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Noreen and Christine and sons John, Seamus and Maurice.

He will be sadly missed by his brother Seamus, sisters Mary (deceased), Margaret and Kathleen, sons-in-law Michael and David, daughters-in-law Marie, Barbara and Mary and sister-in-law Norrie.

Adored grandad to David, Jennifer, Mark, Gary, Jamie, Alan, Paul, Karen, David, Seonaidh, Ally, Oisin, Fionn, Colm and Aine and great-grandad to Milo

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush on Friday 8th November from 5pm until 7pm

Funeral Mass on Saturday 9th November at 11 am

Burial in All Saints Cemetery, Shanakyle.

House strictly private.

Family flowers only and donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation.

May He Rest In Peace.