Death Notices

Breda Coffey (nee O' Connell)
May 18, 2026

40 Scanlon Park, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick who died peacefully on 18th May 2026 surrounded by her loving family after a long and difficult illness fought with extraordinary courage and strength. Finally reunited with her adored grandson Mason. Predeceased by her parents James and Nora, sister Madeline and Nephew Mikey. Beloved mother of Caroline, Roy, Jody, Danny and Elizabeth, son in law Ger and daughter in law Carolyn. Adored Nana and Nanana of Jordan, Dwane, Amber, Michaela, Aaron, Bonnie, Skylar, Eliza, Charlie & Jordan’s wife Emma. Breda will be sadly missed by her family, brothers Mike and Johnny, extended family, relations, neighbours and her friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Requiem Mass: in St. Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell on Saturday, 23rd May at 1 p.m. which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie

Wake and Cremation strictly private.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Ward 12B & all others involved in the care of Breda in University Hospital Limerick for their care and compassion over the last week.


Shane Dawson
May 17, 2026

Mountshannon Road, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick who died suddenly at his home on 17th May 2026. Member of An Garda Síochána Shannon. Predeceased by his loving father Pat. Sadly missed by his loving mother Kathleen (nee Cosgrave), brother Timmy, sister Syreeta, sister in law Fiona, brother in law Finbar, nephews and nieces Tara, Niamh, Donal and Cian, uncles, aunt, relatives, colleagues and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing: at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Castleconnell (V94 AWT7) on Wednesday, 20th May from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with removal: to St. Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell.

Requiem Mass: on Thursday, 21st May at 11.30 a.m., which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie followed by cremation: in Shannon Crematorium at 2 p.m.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Pieta House.


Rose Porter-Quinlivan
May 7, 2026

St. Patrick’s Villas, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick who died suddenly but peacefully at her family home on 7th May 2026. Predeceased by her husband Decky and son Noel. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing: at her home in St. Patrick’s Villas on Sunday, 10th May from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Arriving: on Monday 11th to St. Joseph’s Church Castleconnell for Requiem Mass: at 12.30 p.m. which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie

Cremation: in Shannon Crematorium at 3 p.m.


Joan Quirke
May 2, 2026

Late of “Tall Trees”, St. Vincent’s Lisnagry and Bohergar, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick who died peacefully on 2nd May 2026 at St. Vincent’s. Predeceased by her parents, Peg and Jack, brothers Seamus and Billy sisters Mary and Bernie, and brother in law Anthony. Sadly missed by her loving sister Helen, brother Brendan, sister in law Margaret, nieces Rowena, Máire and Róisín, nephew Séan, grandniece Sinéad, friends and staff of St. Vincent’s.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing: on Sunday, 3rd May in “Tall Trees”, St. Vincent’s until 7 p.m.

Reposing: again on Monday, 4th May at her sister Helen’s house (Sandylane Boher) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Arrival: on Tuesday 5th to Boher Church for Requiem Mass: at 11.30 a.m.,

Burial: afterwards to Ballinure Cemetery.


Michael (Mike) Meehan
April 3, 2026

Derryhasna, O’Brien’s Bridge, Co. Limerick and formerly of Hospital, Co. Limerick who died peacefully at his home on 3rd April 2026 in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents and his sister Rita.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Geraldine, daughters Melissa and Joanne, sons Michael, Donal and Gary, sons-in-law Colin and Dane, daughters-in-law, Grainne and Flavia, adored grandchildren Annie, Polly and Gerry, sisters Mary and Carmel, brother Seamus, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a large circle of relatives and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing: at Meehan’s Funeral Home Castleconnell on Tuesday, 7th April from 5.30p.m. to 7.30p.m. with removal: to St. Joseph’s Church Castleconnell.

Requiem Mass: on Wednesday, 8th April at 11.30 a.m., which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie

Burial: afterwards to O’Brien’s Bridge cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice.


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