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The death has occurred of
Willie (Billser) Callaghan
Formerly of Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Late of The Irish Naval Service and Crowley Engineering
24th January 2026
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of all at Cork University Hospital after a short illness
Beloved husband of Pat (nee Leahy) and loving father of Lisa, Billy and Darren, predeceased by his parents May and Owen, sister Carmel and granddaughter Megan.
Willie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, brothers Christy and Owen, grandchildren Amber, Jamie, Adam, Molly, Billy Jnr., Lucy and Jack, son in law Mattie, daughters in law Michelle and Maria, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Willie rest in peace
Willie will repose at Cahill’s Funeral Home, Newtown Rd., Cobh P24Y383 on Monday January 26th from 5.30pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday January 27th at 10.30am to St. Colman’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on https://mcn.live/camera/st-colmans
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Date Published:
Saturday 24th January 2026
Date of Death:
Saturday 24th January 2026