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.

The death has occurred at his Residence of Eamonn Troy, Monmore, Kilrush and formerly of Kilferagh, Kilkee.

Brother of the late P.J. Troy and Martha Latimer and grandfather of baby Luke R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife Chrissie (nee Madigan), sons Gerard, Eamonn and Alan, daughters-in-law Blainagh, Elaine and Veronica, grandchildren Emma, Fiona, Roisin, Conor, Cillian, Shane, Ellie, Brianna, Alesha and Morgan, brother-in-law David Latimer, sister-in-law Mary Troy, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush, on Wednesday 30th October from 5pm with Prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 31st October at 11am.

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery Shanakyle.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to the West Clare Cancer Centre.

May He Rest In Peace.

The death has occurred of Patricia Carrig, The Glen and formerly of O’Gorman Street, Kilrush, after a short illness, at Limerick Regional Hospital.

Daughter of the late Jim and Patricia and sister of the late Thomas, Seamie, Michael, Senan and Cyril Carrig R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by her brother JoJo, sisters Mary (Finn) and Ann (Carmody), brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Concepta, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush on Wednesday 23rd October from 6pm with Prayers at 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 24th October at 11am.

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery Shanakyle

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Nancy Moynihan (nee O’Mahony), Cappa, Kilrush, in her 96th year.

Wife of the late John and mother of the late Gerry and Peter R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by her family Marguerite, John, Mary, Ann and Lyndon (Stride) and Michael and partner Beatta, grandchildren Oliver, Liam and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cusack’s Funeral Chapel Kilrush on Monday 21st October from 4.30pm with Removal at 5.30pm to St. Senan’s Church Kilrush.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday 22nd  at 1pm.

Burial afterwards in New Shanakyle Cemetery.

May she rest in peace

The death has occurred of Ellen (Nellie) O’Neill, Surrey, England, Shannon Heights, Kilrush, and formerly of Lehanagh,Courtmacsherry, West Cork.

Wife of the late Patrick (formerly of Shragh, Doonbeg, Co. Clare) R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by her son Michael, daughter-in-law Amanda, grandsons Matthew, James and Alastair, great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours in Shannon Heights and friends.

Reposing at Cusack’s Funeral Chapel Kilrush on Tuesday 22nd October from 9.30am with Removal at 10.30am to St. Senan’s Church Kilrush for 11am Funeral Mass.

Burial afterward in All Saints Cemetery, Shanakyle.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred peacefully at her home of Kathleen O’Brien (nee Hourigan), Frances Street, Kilrush, Knockerra and formerly of Kilmihil, Co. Clare.

Wife of the late Michael R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by her family Kevin, Paul, Aileen, Regina, Dermot and Grainne, daughters-in-law Jenny, Makiko and Andreanna, sons-in-law Paul, Tomas and Liam, sisters Jo and Lily, brother Sean, grandchildren Aishling, Matthew, Jake, Lucy, Adam, Fionn, Rachel and Aifric, great-grandchildren Micah and Evelyn, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church Knockerra on Sunday 13th October from 5pm with Prayers at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday 14th October at 11 am

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on the Killimer-Knockerra webcam.

May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Tom Daly, Shannon Heights, Kilrush and formerly of Kilmurry Ibrickane, Quilty, peacefully at the University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by his parents Mary Ellen (nee Morrissey) and Jimmy, brothers Michael, Paddy, John and sister Kathleen R.I.P.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, brothers Dan and Jim, sister Maura, children Aidan, Claire, and Alan.

His adored grandchildren Darren, Cian, Clíodhna, Shauna, Evan, Fergal, Mairéad and Aoibhe.

Daughters in law Amanda and Sharon, son in law Paul, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing on Friday 4th October in St. Senan’s Church Kilrush from 6 p.m. with Funeral Prayers at 8 p.m..

Requiem Mass on Saturday 5th October at 11 a.m.

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery, Shanakyle.

House Private Please.

May Tom’s Soul Rest In Peace.