ROSE O'LEARY
(née McCARTHY)

O’LEARY (Hillview Estate, Tramore Road and formerly of Sarahville Place, Pouladuff): On January 6, 2026, unexpectedly, at Cork University Hospital, ROSE (née McCARTHY) (late of Cork Shoe Company). Beloved wife of Tony, dearly loved mother of Eimer, Anthony and Lisa, loving mother-in-law of the late Damian O’Sullivan and dear sister of the late Mary and Flor. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, son, her cherished grandchildren Laura, Katie, Tyrese, Allie, Jack and Nikki, daughter-in-law Sonia, Eimer’s partner Declan, brothers Mike, Ted, Sean and Gerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Turners Cross on Friday (January 9) from 2pm until 3pm.

Requiem Mass on Saturday (January 10) at 10am in Church of the Assumption, Ballyphehane which will be livestreamed HERE

Funeral afterwards to St James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Rose’s family would like to thank all the staff at the Emergency Department, Cork University Hospital and Ward GA Neuro for all the kindness and care shown to Rose and her family.

Messages for Rose’s family may be left on the condolence link below.