O'Connell Funeral Directors, Mallow

22/01/2026

Elizabeth (Lil) O’Shea (née Buckley), Ballyknockin, Ballyhillogue and formerly of Monaparson, Mourneabbey, peacefully on January 21st 2026 in the presence of her loving family and in the tender care of the Staff of the Dromore Unit, Nazareth House, Mallow.
Beloved wife of the late Jerry, dear mother of Teresa (Roche), Phil, Marion (Curtin) and Jerome, mother-in-law of the late Michael Roche and Dan Curtin, grandmother of the late James Fintan Roche and sister of the late Norrie (Coakley), Eily (Burke) and Sr. Raphael (Maureen).

Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Mary (O’Connor) and Hannah (O’Sullivan), adored Nannie of Sandra, Raymond, Leanne, Philip, Diarmuid, David, Gearóid, Seán, Eoin, Ruth and Brian, great-grandmother of Lily, Cillian, James and Saoirse, her sister-in-law Kay (Jones), nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives, wonderful neighbours, carers and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Lying in repose at Nazareth House Chapel, Mallow (P51 T889), on Friday (January 23rd) from 5pm with Prayers at 7pm.

Reception into St. Michael the Archangel Church, Analeentha (P51 WV97) on Saturday (January 24th) for Requiem Mass at 2pm which may be viewed on www.mycondolences.ie.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's, Cemetery, Mallow (P51 KP11).

**Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Lil’s Memory to Nazareth House, Mallow**

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17/01/2026

Funeral Arrangements are now updated for the late Eddie O'Connor, Hammond Place, Dromahane.

The death has taken place of Edmond (Eddie) O'Connor, Hammond Place, Dromahane,
who passed away peacefully on January 15th 2026 at Cork University Hospital.

Beloved son of the late Ned and Kathleen.

Sadly missed by his loving brothers Carl, Teddy and Brian, sister Nora, brother-in-law Donie, nephew Donal, niece Louise, uncle Michael, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, St. James’ Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Monday (January 19th) from 6pm with Prayers at 7pm followed by Removal to St. Peter the Apostle Church, Dromahane.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday (January 20th) at 2pm.

Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait’s Cemetery.


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16/01/2026

Joan Taylor (née Cronin) Dromdowney, Mallow,
passed away peacefully on January 15th 2026, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender and loving care of the Staff at Nazareth House, Mallow. Beloved wife of the late Jim, dear mother of Tadgh, Jerry, Matty, Paudie, Nan (Doyle), Denis, Bessie (Attridge), Mary, Eileen (Sr. Anthony Mary) and the late Trish (Kenny) and sister of the late Betty (O'Connell).

Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Catherine, Breda and Ann, sons-in-law Donal, Billy and John, her much adored 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Sunday (January 18th) from 5pm with Prayers at 8pm, followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Monday (January 19th) at 2pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.

*Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Nazareth House, Mallow.*

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16/01/2026

Una Nagle (née Nolan) of Upper Lacknalooha, Mallow, formerly of Monard and Rearcross, Co. Tipperary,
who passed away peacefully on January 15th 2026, surrounded by her family.

Una was the loving wife of the late Finbarr, a much loved and wonderful mother to John, Malachy and Siobhán (Roche), and an adored grandmother to Katie, Joey, Barry, Shauna and Gavin.She is reunited now with her beloved husband Finbarr, her brothers Eddie, Donie and Malachy, and her sisters Nancy (Hayes) and Mary (Fanning).
She leaves behind many people who loved her dearly – her sisters Phil (Buckley) and Tess (Mac Giola Ri), son in law Pat Roche, daughter in law Eileen (née Curtin), brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, extended family and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.


Una will be reposing at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, St. James’ Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Saturday (January 17th) from 6pm with Prayers at 7.30pm.

Her Funeral Mass will take place on Monday (January 19th) at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Mallow, and will be available to view at
www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Burial afterwards in St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow.


Una’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful carers at Bluebird Care, The Red House Family Practice, Peter Weedle Pharmacy, and to Orla, for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Mam in recent times and to Ann Higgins and the staff of Mallow General Hospital for their support and the wonderful care shown to Mam in her final days.

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15/01/2026

The death has taken place of Edmond (Eddie) O'Connor, Hammond Place, Dromahane,
who passed away peacefully on January 15th 2026 at Cork University Hospital.

Beloved son of the late Ned and Kathleen.

Sadly missed by his loving brothers Carl, Teddy and Brian, sister Nora, brother-in-law Donie, nephew Donal, niece Louise, uncle Michael, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, St. James’ Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Monday (January 19th) from 6pm with Prayers at 7pm followed by Removal to St. Peter the Apostle Church, Dromahane.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday (January 20th) at 2pm.

Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait’s Cemetery.


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13/01/2026

The death has occurred of Denis Murphy, Lavally, Mallow and formerly of Newmarket, Co. Cork,
who passed away peacefully on January 12th 2026 in the presence of his loving family and in the wonderful care of the Staff of Mallow General Hospital.

Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Ann, John, Emmet and Daniel.
Remembering at this time Denis' late daughter-in-law Marie.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, daughters-in-law Claire and Aisling, his adored grandchildren Emily, Andrew, Ava, Ella-May, Faye, Paddy, Donal and Donnacha, extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Wednesday (January 14th) from 5.30pm with Prayers at 7pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Thursday (January 15th) at 11.30am which may be viewed on
www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow

* Family flowers only please. *

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10/01/2026

Desmond (Des) Buckley, formerly of Rough Hill, Mallow and Tralee Bay Hotel, Castlegregory, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 9th 2026 at Cork University Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving children Nicola, Liam and Cara and their mother Vivien, his adored grandchildren Dylan, Chloe, Callum, Eliza and Niamh, his siblings Elizabeth (Liz), Richard, Lionel and Denis, son-in-law Ollie, Cara's partner Liam, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews Austin, Evan, Grace, Katherine, Eamonn, Louise and Mark, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Remembering Des' late niece Adele Buckley at this time.

May He Rest in Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. Jame's Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Monday (January 12th) from 6.30pm with Prayers at 8pm.

Reception into the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Doneraile on Tuesday (January 13th) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Funeral afterwards to Old Court Cemetery, Doneraile.


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31/12/2025

Irene Finn (née Bowens), Ballyellis, Mallow,
who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 31st 2025 at Marymount University Hospice and Hospital, Cork.
Beloved wife of the late Barry, dear mother of David, Karen, Ada and the late baby Desmond and sister of the late Brendan, Jimmy and Charlie.

Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Kevin, sister Maura Conroy and brother-in-law Pat Conroy, sons-in-law Michael Reardon and Ray Kenny, her much adored grandchildren Aisling, Jack, Carl, Fionn, Jaydn and Kyren, her 3 great-grandchildren Billy, Bella and Beau, brothers-in-law Tony and Dan, sisters-in-law Patricia and Ada, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Thursday (January 1st) from 5pm with Prayers at 6.30pm.

Reception into the Church of the Resurrection on Friday (January 2nd) for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice, Cork.

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26/12/2025

Barbara Willis (née Quaid) Spa Glen, Mallow,
who passed away peacefully after a brief illness borne with great courage, surrounded by her loving family on Christmas Day at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork.
Beloved wife of the late Dan, dear mother of Michael, Robert, Don, Margaret and David and sister of the late Michael Leo.

Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Nora and Bernie, daughters-in-law Anne, Niamh and Carla, Robert's partner Mags, her adored grandchildren Hannah, Millie, Liadain, Domhnall and Kaia, brother-in-law Dick, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue (P51 HH61) on Sunday (December 28th) from 2.30pm with Prayers at 4pm.

Reception into St. Mary's Church, Mallow on Monday (December 29th) for Requiem Mass at 2pm which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marymount Hospice, Cork.

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of both the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork and Marymount Hospice, Cork for the exceptional care shown to their mother in recent weeks.

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15/12/2025

The death has taken place of Timothy (Tim) Duggan, Ballymorisheen, Grenagh, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 15th 2025.
Beloved husband of Betty (née Spillane, Bantry), dear father of Sarah, Laura, Denis, Patricia and Paula and brother of the late Donal, D.D and J.J.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, brother Dermot, sister Mary (Smith), sons-in-law Davie O’Sullivan, Wally Ryan and Philip Ganly, daughter-in-law Anais Carrero-Duggan, his adored grandchildren Lucy, Katie, Julia, Ted, Róisín, Nora, Tadhg, Elena and baby Dan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May He Rest in Peace.


Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Wednesday (December 17th) from 6.30pm with Prayers at 8pm.

Reception into St. Lachteen's Church, Grenagh on Thursday (December 18th) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon which may viewed on https://corklivestream.com/funerals.
Funeral afterwards to the local Cemetery.


The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Catherine Kelleher, the Palliative Care team of Marymount Hospice and all those who tended to Tim over the last number of years.

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11/12/2025

Bridget (Bridie) O'Driscoll, Lisheen Row, Mallow
who passed away peacefully at home on December 11th 2025.
Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Ellen, sister of Michael, John and the late Billy and Donal.

Sadly missed by her loving brothers, sisters-in-law Mary and Maureen, nieces, especially Carolyn and Sylvia, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Friday (December 12th) from 7.30pm with Prayers at 8.30pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Saturday (December 13th) at 2.30pm which may be viewed on
www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.

The family would like to thank Dr. Aidan Kelleher and the Staff of the Town Centre Medical Practice and the long term Home Help care team who attended Bridie.

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09/12/2025

Lily Cronin (née O'Driscoll), Summerhill, Mallow and formerly of Waters Place, Mallow,
who passed away peacefully on December 9th 2025 at Fairyhill Nursing Home, Mallow.

Beloved wife of the late Tim Cronin, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth O'Driscoll and sister of the late Michael, Patsy and David.

Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O'Connell's Funeral Home, St. James' Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Wednesday (December 10th) from 6pm with Prayers at 7pm followed by Removal to St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Thursday (December 11th) at 11am which may be viewed on
www.churchservices.tv/mallow.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow.

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