1927 Obituaries

We have compiled all notices of deaths contained in the Limerick Chronicle (and other local newspapers) from 1781 to 1951. The database consists of death notices, obituaries, funeral reports and news stories pertaining to the death of Limerick persons.

  •   Angley, John Godfrey, Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 08/10/1927, son of late William Ponsonby Angley, Limerick; death notice

  •   Barry, Mary, 2 Thomond Villas, Limerick Chronicle 18/06/1927, death notice

  •   Bourke, Alice, Beech Lawn, North Circular Road, Limerick Chronicle 01/11/1927, wife of John F. Bourke; death notice [obituary 01/11/1927] 

  •   Bourke, Joseph, Miltown-Malbay, Limerick Chronicle 27/08/1927, merchant; died while dining in Limerick restaurant; news report

  •   Bromell, John Benjamin, Limerick Chronicle 15/03/1927, official at Mullock’s shipping; death notice [obituary 15/03/1927] 

  •   Browne, Joseph, Peter Street, Limerick Chronicle 21/06/1927, accidental drowning; news report

  •   Browning, Thomas Wise, Carass Court, Croom, Limerick Chronicle 08/03/1927, magistrate; death notice [obituary 08/03/1927] [funeral report 10/03/1927]  

  •   Buckley, Thomas T., Essex, England, Limerick Chronicle 15/02/1927, son of late Thomas Buckley, Newenham Street, Limerick; obituary

  •   Burrowes, James Francis (Jim), 10 St. John’s Avenue, Limerick Chronicle 31/03/1927, post office official; obituary [death notice 02/04/1927] [in memorium 31/03/1928] 

  •   Caffry, Moses, Kilkee, Limerick Chronicle 02/07/1927, grocer, formerly of O’Connell Street, Limerick; death notice [obituary 02/07/1927] 

  •   Cantrell, Donat, Assembly Mall, Limerick Chronicle 01/03/1927, local politician; obituary

  •   Colbert, D. B., Kilmallock, Limerick Chronicle 31/05/1927, veterinary surgeon; traffic accident; inquest report

  •   Courtney, James, Old Francis Street, Limerick Chronicle 15/12/1927, labourer on Shannon Scheme; work accident; inquest report

  •   Creedon, Patrick, Clounsterick, Newcastle West, Limerick Chronicle 26/07/1927, farm accident; inquest report

  •   Cregan, Patrick, Dromcollogher, Limerick Chronicle 08/02/1927, native of Askeaton; homicide; news report

  •   Crowe, Mary Oliva, Sister, Chicago, USA, Limerick Chronicle 06/10/1927, daughter of Jeremiah Crowe, Newtown, Knocklong; obituary

  •   Dart, George, Ballingarry, Limerick Chronicle 29/03/1927, Rector of Ballingary; announcement

  •   De Vere White, Frederick Sutton, London, England, Limerick Chronicle 03/11/1927, nephew of Rev. Dr. White, Bishop of Limerick; obituary

  •   Deane, Aileen, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 12/11/1927, wife of T. S. Deane, former manager of National Bank, Rathkeale death notice [obituary 12/11/1927]

  •    Delmege, Kathleen, Greenpark House, Ballinacurra, Limerick Chronicle 27/09/1927, daughter of late John Christopher Delmege, Castle Park, Limerick, death notice

  •   Denny, C. E., Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Limerick Chronicle 01/09/1927, head of Denny’s bacon curers; obituary

  •   Doherty, Harry, Donegal, Limerick Chronicle 04/08/1927, accidental drowning at Limerick docks; inquest report

  •   Dore, M. Austin, Mercy Convent, Limerick Chronicle 29/10/1927, Mercy nun; former Mother Provincial; native of Newcastle West; obituary

  •   Duffy, James, 12 Cecil Street, Limerick Chronicle 10/08/1929, in memoriam notice, d. August 9th 1927, husband of Doris Duffy
  •   Finucane, John, Mount St. Vincent Cottages, Limerick Chronicle 22/12/1927, sudden death; news report

  •   Fitzgerald, Francis, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Limerick Chronicle 22/10/1927, traffic accident on Annacotty-Lisnagry road; inquest report [court report 10/11/1927] 

  •   Fitzgibbon, Maurice, Rev., Wellington, New Zealand, Limerick Chronicle 06/08/1927, Catholic clergyman; son of Maurice Fitzgibbon, New Street, Limerick; obituary

  •   Flanagan, Michael, 4 Fitzgerald’s Cottages, Limerick Chronicle 30/08/1927, accidental drowning; news report [inquest report 01/09/1927] [month’s mind notice 27/09/1927] 

  •   Foley, Michael, Singland Bridge, Limerick Chronicle 27/01/1927, railway accident; news report

  •   Furnell, Maria Leah (Minnie), Ballyclough, Limerick Chronicle 06/01/1927, widow of George C. Furnell; death notice [obituary 06/01/1927] [funeral report 15/01/1927] 

  •   Ganley, Peter, Limerick Chronicle 24/03/1927, post office official; death notice [obituary 24/03/1927] 

  •   Garry, D. J., Clare and Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 16/06/1927, former resident of Templemungret; buried in Mount St. Laurence; obituary

  •   Gentlemen, Benson E., Rev., Bray, Co. Wicklow, Limerick Chronicle 08/11/1927, Methodist clergyman; twice on Limerick circuit; obituary

  •   Gleeson, Patrick, 68 William Street, Limerick Chronicle 15/01/1927, obituary

  •   Gleeson, Thomas, No. 4, Garryowen, Limerick Chronicle 01/09/1927, mason; death notice

  •   Glennon, Peter, Mountrath, Co. Laois, Limerick Chronicle 17/11/1927, railway accident at Ballycummin, Patrickswell; report

  •   Goodbody, Geoffrey Ellis, Limerick Chronicle 11/01/1927, soldier; son of late J. Ellis Goodbody, Limerick; drowning in India [condolences 15/01/1927]

  •   Hartnett, John J., White Wine Lane, Limerick Chronicle 06/05/1927, work accident on Shannon Scheme; inquest report

  •   Hassett, Alice Baldwin, Templeville, Ballinacurra, Limerick Chronicle 17/09/1927, wife of Thomas Hassett; death notice [funeral notice 20/09/1927] 

  •   Hastings, Annie, 89 O’Connell Street, Limerick Chronicle 18/06/1927, daughter of late Stephen Hastings; death notice

  •   Hayes, Daniel, Galbally, Co. Tipperary, Limerick Chronicle 23/04/1927, accident on Shannon Scheme; inquest report

  •   Heffernan, Christopher, Patrickswell, Limerick Chronicle 29/01/1927, worker on Shannon Scheme; accidental drowning at O’Brien’s Bridge; news report

  •   Heffernan, Jeremiah, Drombane, Dromkeen, Limerick Chronicle 21/04/1927, traffic accident; news report [inquest report 23/04/1927]

  •   Herbert, Mary, Sallymount, Castleconnell, Limerick Chronicle 15/12/1927, death notice

  •   Hickey, John, Rev., Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 06/10/1927, Catholic clergyman; son of late James Hickey, Ballinatin, Knocknagoshill, Co. Limerick; funeral

  •   Highfield, Susan, 1 Killoran Terrace, Limerick Chronicle 15/03/1927, death notice [in memorium 16/03/1929] 

  •   Holland, Maria, 70 Catherine Street, Limerick Chronicle 01/02/1927, death notice (additional details taken from Mount St. Lawrence burial register)

  •   Hornby, Mary Ita, Sister, Mount Vincent Convent, Limerick Chronicle 10/03/1927, Mercy nun; announcement [funeral report 12/03/1927] 

  •   Horne, Richard, W., Castleconnell, Limerick Chronicle 26/07/1927, funeral report

  •   Howard, male, Limerick City, Limerick Chronicle 01/11/1927, sailor, drowned in heavy seas

  •   Humphries, J., Rev., Castleiney, Co. Tipperary, Limerick Chronicle 15/01/1927, Catholic clergyman; brother of Dr. A. Humphreys, RMO Limerick City Hospital; condolences

  •   Hunt, Edward Dillon, 5 Glentworth Street, Limerick Chronicle 05/07/1927, solicitor; son of late Edmond Langley Hunt, Curragh Bridge, Co. Limerick; death notice [obituary 05/07/1927] [funeral report 07/07/1927]  

  •   Ivers, Robert White, Tullovin, Croom and Quinville, Co. Clare, Limerick Chronicle 27/09/1927, county magistrate; death notice [obituary 27/09/1927] 

  •   Jennette, Mary, Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 28/04/1927, cook at Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare; accidental burning; news report

  •   Johnstone, Stanley, Shelbourne Cottage, Limerick Chronicle 10/05/1927, seed merchant; obituary

  •   Keays, Samuel, Dunlaoghaire, Co. Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 12/11/1927, surgeon; son of late John Keays, Dromkeen and Abington, Co. Limerick; death notice

  •   Kelleher, Daniel, 55 Edward Street, Limerick Chronicle 10/11/1927, death notice

  •   Kelly, Mary, 14 Mallow Street Upper, Limerick Chronicle 21/06/1927, death notice

  •   Kennedy, James, Rev., Parochial House, Clonlara, Limerick Chronicle 23/04/1927, Catholic clergyman; obituary

  •   Kenny, Thomas Hugh, Donore, Bray, Limerick Chronicle 05/04/1927, lawyer; obituary

  •   Lalor, Mary, Laurel Hill Avenue, Limerick Chronicle 29/03/1927, wife of Martin B. Lalor; death notice [obituary 29/03/1927] (additional details taken from Mount St. Lawrence burial register)

  •   Lane, Patrick, Quinpool, Limerick, Limerick Chronicle 30/07/1927, farmer; obituary

  •   Lavelle, Owen, 44 Henry Street, Limerick Chronicle 25/10/1927, insurance official; funeral report

  •   Ledden, James, 49 William Street, Limerick Chronicle 20/01/1927, T.D.; death notice [obituary 20/01/1927] [funeral report 22/01/1927] [in memorium 19/01/1928] 

  •   Lloyd, Thomas Edward,  Heathfield, Ballingarry, Limerick Chronicle 22/03/1927, obituary [condolences 24/03/1927] [funeral report 26/03/1927]

  •   Lyons, May, 4 North Strand, Limerick Chronicle 13/09/1927, aged 2; daughter of Josephine Lyons; scalding; inquest report



  •   McCormack, Edward, Curry Lane, Limerick Chronicle 17/05/1927, traffic accident; news report [inquest report 19/05/1927] 

  •   McCormack, John, Mount Kennett, Limerick Chronicle 08/01/1927, son of late Denis McCormack, grandson of Peter Tallon of Limerick; death notice

  •   McCoy, Mortimer, Rev., Parochial House, Ardpatrick, Limerick Chronicle 01/10/1927, Catholic clergyman; parish priest, Ardpatrick; native of Kilcolman; obituary [funeral report 04/10/1927] 

  •   McGrath, Timothy, William Street, Limerick Chronicle 29/09/1927, wine and spirit merchant; obituary

  •   McMahon, female (Ms.), Limerick Chronicle 27/01/1927, wife of James McMahon, National School Teacher; expression of sympathy

  •   Mulcahy, William J., Rev., Parochial House, Croagh, Rathkeale, Limerick Chronicle 08/12/1927, Catholic clergyman; parish priest, Croagh; obituary

  •   Mullane, John, Croom, Limerick Chronicle 21/04/1927, suicide; news report

  •   Mullins, John, Shanagolden, Limerick Chronicle 23/08/1927, farmer; suicide; news report

  •   Mulqueen, Mary Bridget, 3 Augustine Street, Limerick Chronicle 12/02/1927, death notice

  •   Murphy, Margaret Mary, 80 O’Connell Street, Limerick Chronicle 08/09/1927, wife of Thomas Murphy, drapery manager; death notice

  •   Murray, Archibald, Portland, North Circular Road, Limerick Chronicle 01/11/1927, businessman; death notice [obituary 01/11/1927] [funeral report 03/11/1927] 

  •  Myles, Sarah, 3 Annie Terrace, New Street, Limerick Chronicle 27/01/1927, widow of William Myles; death notice

  •   Nolan, John P., Tournafulla, Limerick Chronicle 26/05/1927, kick from a horse; news report

  •   Nolan, Mary Austin, Sister, Convent of Mercy, Ennis, Limerick Chronicle 20/01/1927, Mercy nun; daughter of late Captain Nolan, Bloomfield House, Castleconnell; funeral report

  •   O’Brien, Josephine, Limerick Chronicle 31/05/1927, wife of Patrick O’Brien, pig buyer; death notice (additional details taken from Mount St. Lawrence burial register)

  •   O’Connor, Jeremiah A., Rev., Parochial House, St. Mary’s, Limerick Chronicle 15/10/1927, Catholic clergyman; parish priest, St. Mary’s; obituary [funeral report 18/10/1927]

  •   O’Donovan, William, Mill View, Shanagolden, Limerick Chronicle 22/12/1927, obituary

  •   O’Grady, Mary Isabella, Brighton, England, Limerick Chronicle 03/12/1927, sister of late William Francis O’Grady, Ballybrenoge, Patrickswell; funeral report

  •   O’Malley, M. Benedict, Mother, Sunderland, England, Limerick Chronicle 01/11/1927, Mercy nun; native of Murroe; obituary

  •   O’Mara, Joseph, Dublin, Limerick Chronicle 06/08/1927, singer; brother of late Senator Stephen O’Mara; obituary [funeral report 09/08/1927]

  •   O’Shea, James, Parochial House, Kilmallock, Limerick Chronicle 19/02/1927, Catholic clergyman; obituary [funeral report 22/02/1927] 

  •   Quinlivan, John, Griffith’s Row, Limerick Chronicle 06/09/1927, aged about 60, gas worker, sudden death; inquest report

  •   Redding, Elizabeth, 1 Rutland Villas, South Circular Road, Limerick Chronicle 18/06/1927, acknowledgement

  •   Rice, Thomas Mulholland,  Limerick Chronicle 12/02/1927, death notice [obituary 15/02/1927]

  •   Riddell, John, Cornwall, England, Limerick Chronicle 29/11/1927, distiller; formerly of Limerick Distillery, Thomondgate; death notice [obituary 29/11/1927] 

  •   Ryan, James, Patrick Street, Limerick Chronicle 01/11/1927, draper; obituary [funeral report 08/11/1927] [acknowledgement notice 15/11/1927] 

  •   Ryan, James W., Cappanuke, Murroe, Limerick Chronicle 23/07/1927, gored by a bull; news report

  •   Ryan, John, The Tontines, Castleconnell, Limerick Chronicle 24/02/1927, doctor; obituary

  •   Ryan, John, Monaco, Limerick Chronicle 15/11/1927, son of late James Thomas Ryan, building contractor, Waterford and Limerick; death notice [obituary 15/11/1927] 

  •   Ryan, John, Rev.,  Ballingarry, Limerick Chronicle 12/03/1927, Catholic clergyman; parish priest, Ballingarry; announcement [funeral report 15/03/1927]

  •   Shaughnessy, John, Limerick Chronicle 17/03/1927, work accident at Moig, Shanagolden; news report

  •   Sheehan, William, Hospital, Co. Limerick, Limerick Chronicle 13/08/1927, aged 6; son of William Sheehan, labourer; traffic accident [inquest report 01/09/1927] 

  •   Sparling, Eric, Amigon Castle, Croagh, Limerick Chronicle 28/07/1927, son of Harry Sparling; road accident; news report [inquest report 01/09/1927] 

  •   Thornhill, Bridget, Beechlawn, Kilmallock, Limerick Chronicle 15/03/1927, funeral report

  •   Tidmarsh, Elizabeth, Lota, North Circular Road, Limerick Chronicle 28/06/1927, widow of David Tidmarsh of Cannock’s; death notice [obituary 28/06/1927] 

  •   Tristram, Catherine A., Hall’s Buildings, Limerick Chronicle 19/03/1927, death notice

  •   Trousdell, Handel Francis, 26 Barrington Street, Limerick Chronicle 20/09/1927, obituary [funeral report 22/09/1927] 

  •   unknown female, Limerick Chronicle 10/11/1927, newly born found dead in field in Kilmurray; news report

  •   Walsh, Bridget, 9 Davis Street, Limerick Chronicle 26/11/1927, widow of Patrick Walsh, Foynes; death notice

  •   Walsh, Richard, 20 Thomas Street, Limerick Chronicle 21/05/1927, son of late George Walsh, Clarina; death notice [funeral report 24/05/1927] 

  •   Walshe, Thomas, Ballyvoureen, Murroe, Limerick Chronicle 10/09/1927, farmer; drowning; inquest report

  •   Webb, Alice, Limerick Chronicle 14/06/1927, wife of William Walpole Webb; death notice

  •   Westropp, Ellen, 6 Verona Villas, Limerick Chronicle 04/01/1927, daughter of late Richard Westropp, Ballysteen; death notice

  •   White, Sarah, 84 Henry Street, Limerick Chronicle 07/06/1927, wife of Michael White, builder; death notice