The death has occurred of Flan Breen, Chapel Drive, Kilrush, peacefully in the kind care of Staff of Ennis General Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Olive, son Leslie, daughter Vanessa, granddaughters Holly, Ava and Katie, sisters Shirley and Margaret, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church Kilrush on Friday 21st February from 5.30pm with Prayers at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday 22nd February at 11am.

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery Shanakyle.

May he rest in peace.

The death has occurred of John Carmody, Chapel Drive and High Street, Kilrush.

Deeply regretted by his brother Michael, sisters Nellie and Marie, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Cusack’s Funeral Chapel Kilrush on Friday 21st February from 12.30pm with Removal at 1.30pm to St. Senan’s Church Kilrush.

Funeral Mass at 2pm

Burial afterwards in New Shanakyle Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Niall Nelson, Frances Street, Kilrush, and formerly of Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Niall died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his sisters Mary and Ceireann R.I.P.

Deeply missed by his beloved wife Assumpta, his loving daughters Vicky and Elaine, sons-in-law Neil and Jason, adored granddaughter Angie, his brothers and sister, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Thank you to all the wonderful doctors, nurses and carers who looked after Niall during his illness.

Removal from his Residence on Friday 21st February at 10.30 am for Funeral Mass at St. Senan’s Church Kilrush at 11am

Followed by Service at Shannon Crematorium at 2 pm.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Eileen Lawson (nee Hehir) Brandon Mississippi and formerly of Cappa, Kilrush.

Predeceased by her husband John Lawson and her parents Michael and Bridget Hehir (Cappa) R.I.P.

Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends.

Funeral service will take place in St. Paul’s Catholic Church Brandon Mississippi on Thursday 13th February, followed by Cremation.

The Internment of Ashes will take place in Kilrush at a later date.

May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

The death has occurred peacefully of David Smyth, Cappa, Kilrush, and formerly of Smyth’s of Haddington Road, Dublin.

David will be deeply missed by his loving wife Madeleine, brother John and sister Sandra, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Arriving to St. Senan’s Church Kilrush (V15 NW42) on Tuesday 11th February for Funeral Mass at 11 am.

Burial in All Saint’s Cemetery, Shanakyle.

No flowers please.

House Private Please.

May his Soul Rest In Peace.

The death has occurred of Martin (Malley) Gilligan, Wilson Road, Kilrush, peacefully at Limerick Regional Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Christine, sons Darren and Martin, daughters-in-law Tina and Ann-Marie, brothers Jimmy, Josie, Michael, Peter and John, sisters Mary and Patsy, brothers and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral arriving at St. Senan’s Church Kilrush on Thursday 6th February for 11 am Funeral Mass.

Burial afterwards in All saints Cemetery Shanakyle.

May He Rest In Peace.

Gerard Hamilton (Gerry), Ennis Road Kilrush, is sleeping and has left this world and is now in heaven with Jesus who he loved.

He was surrounded by his loving family at home.

He will be missed by Mary his wife, His children, Tony, Maria, Martina, Dan, Gerard, Sean and Aisling.

His daughters-in-law and son-in-law.

Thanks to Mary Nagle and team for their kindness, the CIT Nurses, who all helped to keep Gerry comfortable.

Thanks to Dr. Marijke for her attending Gerry and his care.

Thanks to our great neighbours and the emergency services.

Gerry will be reposing at his home from 4 to 6pm, Sunday the 26th.

House private please.

Cremation at Shannon Crematorium on Monday the 27th at 12 noon.

Gerry is now resting in perfect peace. “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old things have passed away. Revelation 21:4. It’s a New Day.

The death has occurred of Anthony O’Donohue of Ballyconnoe, Lisdoonvarna, unexpectedly on 23 January 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Eileen and his brother John R.I.P.

Sadly missed by his loving brothers Kieran and Pat, sisters Mary and Anne, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Corpus Christi Church, Lisdoonvarna on Saturday 25th January from 4 to 6 pm.

Requiem Mass on Sunday 26th January at 11.30 am

Followed by burial in Toovahera Church Grounds.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to UNICEF.

May he rest in peace.

The death has occurred peacefully of Mary Howard, 58 Pella Road, Kilrush.

Deeply regretted by her husband Tommy, daughter Patricia, son Thomas, son in law John, daughter in law Katriona, sisters in law Nancy, Eily and Bridie, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in St. Senan’s Church Kilrush, on Monday 20th January from 5.30 pm. with Funeral Prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday 21st January at 11 am

Burial afterwards in All Saint’s Cemetery Shanakyle.

Family flowers only please,

Donations if desired to West Clare Cancer.

May her gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

The death has occurred of William O’Donnell, peacefully at his Residence, Dooneen Park, Kilrush.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Michael and Frank, sisters Maureen, Peggy, Noreen and Catherine, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Funeral arriving at St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush on Saturday 18th January for 11 am Funeral Mass,

Followed by Service at Shannon Crematorium at 1 pm.

May his gentle Soul rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Fintan Keating (Paul Keating & Sons), Cappa, Kilrush, formerly of Frances St. and Moore St., Kilrush, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving Family.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Gemma (nee Young), his children Fintan, Fiona, Meabh and Morgan, grandchildren James, Conor, Oisin, Orla and Caoimhe,daughters-in-law Nicola and Niamh, son-in-law Richard, brother Michael, sister Aine (Carroll),

Predeceased by his brothers Patrick and Francis R.I.P.

Lovingly remembered by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his wide circle of friends.

Reposing at St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush on Wednesday 15th January from 5 pm with Prayers at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 16th January at 11 am

Burial in New Shanakyle Cemetery.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to Kilrush RNLI and Milford Hospice.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Fr. Seán Murphy P.E. Miltown Malbay Parish & Críocha Callan Pastoral Area

Fr. Seán Murphy was born on 4th of February 1951 in Clooney/Quin Parish, Co. Clare.

He attended Quin National School and St. Flannan’s College, Ennis.

He began his studies for priesthood in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth in 1969. He was ordained in Quin by Bishop Harty on 11th June 1978.

His first appointment was as Curate to Mullagh/Kilmurry Ibrickane Parish where he served from 1978 to 1981. He undertook a Licentiate in Theology in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth from 1981 until 1983.

In July 1983 he was appointed as Curate in Shannon Parish. In July 1990 he was appointed as Curate in Miltown Malbay parish, he became Parish Priest there in July 2004. He retired in 2018.

He died on January 8th 2025.

May He Rest in Peace

Reposing in St. Josephs Church, Miltown Malbay, on Thursday January 9th from 5pm with prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday January 10th at 12 Noon

Burial in Church grounds.

The death has occurred of Valerie (Val) Flanagan, Glen Court, Kilrush who passed away peacefully under the exceptional care of the HDU staff, surrounded by her loving family in University Hospital Limerick after a short illness.

Predeceased by her mother Eileen, father Michael, sister Theresa and brother Mick R.I.P.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Hayley and son Chris, her 11 adored grandchildren, sisters Maureen, Ellen and Sheila, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Reposing at O’Sullivan’s Funeral Home Kilrush on Wednesday 8th January from 5 pm until 6 pm.

Funeral Mass in Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Church, Doonbeg on Saturday 11th January at 11 am

Followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 2 pm.

The Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the Doonbeg Church Webcam: http://www.doonbegparish.com/webcam

Family flowers only, donation if desired to the Oncology Department, UHL.

May her Soul Rest In Peace.

The death has occurred of Ann Walsh (nee Taylor) 27 Pella Road, Kilrush.

Predeceased by her daughter Ann R.I.P.

Deeply regretted by her husband Stephen, daughter Mary, sons Stephen, Paul and Michael, son in law Matthew, daughter in law Emma, grandchildren Jordan, Ann, Matthew, Jack, Ava and Jessica, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence in Pella Road (V15DY71) on Tuesday 7th January from 4pm with removal at 6.30 pm to St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush.

Funeral Mass in St. Senan’s Church Kilrush, on Wednesday 8th January at 11 am.

Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery Shanakyle.

House strictly Private until Tuesday at 4 pm, please.

May her Soul Rest in Peace.

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May his gentle Soul rest in peace.