CORCORAN, Desmond (Des)

CORCORAN -

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Desmond (Des) Corcoran, of Ashville, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick, and formerly of Banagher, Co. Offaly, former Radio Officer with Irish Shipping and Proprietor of the Shannon Hotel, Banagher.

Des passed away peacefully on 15th October 2026 at University Hospital Limerick, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Carmel and granddaughter Aoife, and cherished father of Tom, Niall, Serena, and Sue.

Des will be deeply missed by his family, adored grandchildren Malie, Conor, Cadhla, Róisín, Ruairí, and Cormac, daughter-in-law Christine, sons-in-law Declan and Keith, brother John, sister Phil Roche, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, dear friends, and kind neighbours.

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, Co. Limerick (V94 A7Y3) Saturday, October 17th, from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church Donoughmore (V94 V6T3) Sunday, October 18th, for Requiem Mass at 3pm, followed by Cremation service on Monday, October 19th, at 12pm in Shannon Crematorium (V14 PV30)

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

Des's family would like to extend their appreciation to the carers who spent time with him during his final months, and the staff at St. Catherine's Nursing Home, Newcastle West who were so kind to him during his brief stay there.

May he Rest in Peace