Canon David Herlihy

The death has occurred of Canon David Herlihy, Freemount, Co. Cork and formerly of Killabraher, Dromina, Co. Cork.

On the 26th of January 2026, peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital.

Predeceased by his loving parents John and Ellen, his brothers Noel, Michael and his niece Joanne.

Canon David will be deeply missed by his brothers, John, Patrick, Kevin, Joseph and Donal, sisters Mary (Falvey) and Noreen (Sheedy), his beloved nephews and nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, Bishop Wlliam Crean, the priests of the Diocese of Cloyne and elsewhere, his many relatives and a large circle of friends.

Canon David gave generously of his life in service to God and to the communities he served, offering support, guidance and friendship to the people he served in the parishes of Mallow, Carriganima, Banteer, Kilcorney, Macroom, Cloyne, Meelin, Newmarket and Youghal. He held each parish close to his heart and was grateful for the faith, friendship and welcome he received throughout his priesthood.

May Canon David Rest in Peace.

Canon David will repose in O'Malley's Funeral Home, Newline, Charleville (P56T184) on this Thursday evening January 29th from 5pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork. Requiem Mass on Friday at 1pm (Canon David's Requiem Mass will be live streamed and can be viewing BY CLICKING HERE) followed by burial in Newtownshandrum New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Milford Care Centre.

Messages of comfort and condolences may be expressed on the condolence link below or post to John O' Malley & Sons, Funeral Directors, Newline, Charleville, Co. Cork.