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The death has occurred of
Mary McDermott
(née O’Keeffe)
The death has occurred of Mary McDermott (née O’Keeffe) late of St. Brendans Villa's and Newbridge St. Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Mary died peacefully on March 2nd, 2026, in her 88th year, in the care of The Clonmacnoise Ward, Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was also cared for by the excellent staff of the Laurel Suite, Birr Community Nursing Unit where she resided for the last three years.
Predeceased by her loving husband John and her son Ger.
Mary will be sadly missed by her daughters Deirdre, Mary and Elaine, her sons; Andrew, Noel, Colm and Ian, also by her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her brothers and sisters and her many neighbours and friends.
May she Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Boyd's Funeral Home, Birr (R42YF7) on Thursday evening from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am. in St. Brendan's Church, Birr followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr.
House Private Please
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:
https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr
Facebook page: Brendan Birr
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Birr Community Nursing Unit.
Date Published:
Monday 2nd March 2026
Date of Death:
Monday 2nd March 2026