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Captain E. Kevin Donnelly, Master Mariner, MIIMM, FNI, FCILT
Captain E. Kevin Donnelly, Master Mariner, MIIMM, FNI, FCILT, Retired Harbour Master: Limerick/Shannon Estuary. Limerick City and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow.
At the great age of 95, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the patient and gentle care of the staff of Ennis hospital on Wednesday 23rd July.
Devoted husband of the late Mary (neé McDonnell). Lovingly remembered by his children; Eamon, Brian, Níall, Barry, Ailbhe, Orla, and Shane. Their spouses Christina, Protima, Laurence, Laura, and Frederikke. Grandchildren Aisling, Sorcha, Barry, Kealan, Fionn, Lulu, Frida, and Patrick, and great-grandchildren Mary and Paddy. Fondly remembered by his nephews, sister-in-law Rhoda and brother-in-law Johnny, extended family, friends, neighbours, and carers.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday 27th July from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’ Connell Avenue on Monday 28th July for Requiem Mass at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here:
No flowers please, donations in lieu to the RNLI. Donations can be made here:
House private.
Date Published:
Friday 25th July 2025
Date of Death:
Wednesday 23rd July 2025