The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Quirke Blackrock, Cork / Castletownbere, Cork
January 22, 2026

QUIRKE (Blackrock and late of Rossmackeown, Castletownbere, Co. Cork);On January 22nd, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of St. Luke’s Home, Blackrock, Cork, THOMAS (Tommy), beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of David, Dermot, Tony and Finbarr and the late Theresa, brother to Joe, Theresa, Mary, Kay and the late Peggy, devoted ‘Pop’ to Ian, Ross, Colm, Adrian, Conor, Aoife, Aaron, Roisin, Aine, Ciara, Fiona, Tadhg and Ethan, great-grandfather to Thomas, Ava, Addison, Mila and Summer.
Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Irene, Ann, Marsee and Caroline, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and very special and wide circle of friends and neighbors.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Friday (January 23rd) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.Requiem Mass at 9.00am on Saturday (January 24th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed
Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork
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“May he rest in peace”
The death has occurred of Terence (Terry) Lee Blackrock, Cork
January 19, 2026

LEE (Blackrock, Cork): On January 19th, 2026, peacefully, in the presence of his loving family and in the tender care of Dr. Eileen Kelleher and the staff of St. Bernadette’s Ward, Bon Secours Hospital, TERENCE (TERRY), cherished husband of Marie, beloved father of Brian, Rosemary, Lisa and Jennifer, dear brother of Ann, Kathleen, Hugh, Mary, Carmel, Elizabeth and the late Phonsie, much loved grandad of Stephen, Keelan, Isabelle, Andrea, Lily, Benjamin and Sophie.
Sadly missed by his beloved wife and family, son-in-law Yannick, daughter-in-law Claire, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Wednesday (January 21st) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (January 22nd) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which can be viewed
Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.
The family would also like to acknowledgement the care and kindness shown to Terence by Dr. Jane O’Callaghan, Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre.
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“May he rest in peace.”
The death has occurred of Frank O'Shea Blackrock, Cork
January 6, 2026

O’SHEA (Blackrock, Cork): On January 6th, 2026, peacefully, at home, FRANK, beloved brother of Mary, Barry and Declan, his brother-in-law Michael O’Neill and sisters-in-law Karmen and Vida.
Sadly missed by his loving family, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Friday (January 9th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (January 10th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock which will be live streamed
Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery.
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“May he rest in peace”
Date Published:
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Date of Death:
Tuesday 6th January 2026
The death has occurred of Rea Kennedy Tivoli, Cork
January 3, 2026

KENNEDY (Tivoli, Cork): On January 3rd 2026, peacefully, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, after a long illness bravely borne, REA, dearly loved husband of Ruth (née Burkley), loving father of Sophie and dear brother of Ronan and the late Colleen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, brother, parents-in-law Anne and Phil, sisters-in-law Mary and Evanne, brothers-in-law Peter, Dougie and Barry, nephews, nieces, relatives, his Thomond Bar work colleagues and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Tuesday (January 6th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Wednesday (January 7th) in St. Michael’s Church Blackrock which will be live streamed
Funeral afterwards to St. Oliver’s Cemetery, Model Farm Road.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to
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“May he rest in peace”
The death has occurred of Jane Kirk (née Robinson) Blackrock Road, Blackrock, Cork / Bandon, Cork
January 2, 2026

KIRK JANE (née Robinson),(Blackrock Road, Cork / Hollymount, Lee Road and Bandon, Co Cork): On December 27th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Cork University Hospital, following a short illness. Jane, beloved wife of Owen and cherished mother of Bernard and the late Peter, daughter of the late Peter and Mary, sisters Breda and Mary.Sadly missed by her loving husband Owen and son Bernard, daughter-in-law Treasa, grandchildren Aoife and Cliodhna, grandson-in-law Bas, sisters-in-law Ann and Mary, brother-in-law John, her extended family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Imithe uainn, ach go deo inár gcroíthe.
In keeping with Jane’s wishes, a private family funeral will take place. The family kindly requests that the house remains private for the time being.
The family sincerely thanks the ambulance service and the CUH medical teams for their care, kindness and support.
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“Your love was like the dawn
Brightening over our lives.”
(John O’ Donohue)
Date Published:
Monday 29th December 2025
Date of Death:
Saturday 27th December 2025