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THE MINISTER for Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan has said that the beginning of production for George RR Martin’s Nightflyers in Limerick is “a great cause for celebration”.  Minister Madigan was joined by top producers, television executives, cast and crew at the launch of the new series, which commenced shooting at Troy Studios, in […]

The death has occurred of Margaret (Teresa) Barry, Good Shepherd Avenue, Pennywell Road, peacefully at her residence. Deeply regretted by her relatives and her close friends in Good Shepherd Avenue. Reposing at Good Shepherd Convent Chapel, Pennywell Road on Wednesday, Jan. 31st, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral on Thursday, Feb. 1st, after 11.30am Mass in Convent Chapel […]

A HEARTBROKEN man has written a letter to his Limerick wife, who sadly lost her battle with cancer just two days after their wedding in January. Ardagh woman Kathy Casey, 29, was diagnosed with cancer three weeks before her passing. The teacher and her partner Noel Byrne decided to bring forward their wedding date by […]

The death has occurred of Dan Dillon, Deerpark Road, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Grange, Bruff, Co. Limerick, peacefully at South Tipperary General Hospital.  Dan (retired Garda Siochana). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Una, son Paul, daughter Barbara, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Frances, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing […]

The death has occurred of Sean (Batt) Fitzgerald, Batt’s Bar, Athea, peacefully at his home. Sadly missed by his sisters, Julia, Helen, Nora, Kathleen and brother Bartholomew, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and his many friends. Reposing at Finucane’s Funeral Home, Athea, on Friday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, followed by removal to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea. […]

The death has occurred of Pat Daly of Newhaven, Old Cratloe Road, Redgate.  Late of Krups and Parnell Street. Pat died peacefully at the University Hospital. Beloved husband of Celia and dearest father of Richard. Deeply regretted by his brother Tom, sisters Teresa and Norrie, granddaughters Sadhbh and Iseult, Richard’s partner Naila, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, […]

The death has occurred of Mary Cooke (née Meehan) of Annagh, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick.  Peacefully at Milford Care Centre. Wife of the late Tony and mother of the late Anthony. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Rina, sons Martin and Liam, daughters in law, grandchildren, brother John, sisters in law, nephews, carers, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing […]

THERE is widespread sadness in Limerick following the death of a well-known figure on the rugby scene.  Cyril Downes, who was closely involved with Old Crescent RFC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday February 1.  Mr Downes was a former captain and president of Old Crescent RFC, and a former President of the […]

POIGNANT tributes have been paid to the late Cambridge scholar, Marist Father and proud Limerick man Rev Dr Brendan Bradshaw who has passed away at the age of 80. Reared in the heart of St Mary’s Parish, Father Bradshaw had deep rooted, widespread and ongoing family connections to his home city.  The late priest lectured […]