Deirdre McCarthy (née Boyd), Birr Road, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Birr, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 21st, 2026 in the exceptional care of Millford Care Centre Limerick having been previously cared for in St. Vincents Private Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by her parents Dan and Rita.

She will be forever loved and missed by her husband Ray, her sons Daniel, Brian and Thomas, daughter Kate (Collier), son-in-law Ciarán, daughter-in-law Claire , Brian and Thomas’s partners Lisa and Olivia, her cherished grandchildren; Heidi, Sonny, Síofra, Sophie and Lucy, her brothers Donal and Paul, sister Mary (Quinlan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many great friends and neighbours.

May her kind, fun and gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Deirdre will be Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42YF75) on Sunday evening from 5pm.-7pm.

Removal from her home on Monday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45am. for Funeral Mass at 11am., followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Millford Care Centre.

House Private please.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:

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