John O'Grady

John O’Grady (Ard Dara, Blarney, Cork & formerly of the Seven Stars Bar, Robert St, Limerick) passed unexpectedly but peacefully, in Portugal, on 23rd October 2025

John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Deirdre (née McAuliffe) his children Gillian, Claire and Seán, his sons-in-law Con and John, daughter-in-law Mairead, his stepchildren Emma, Ian and Kate, step-sons-in-law Kevin and Ken, step-daughter-in-law Katie, his adored grandchildren Eoin, Katie, Fionn, Holly, Jack, Alex, Sadie and baby Lily, and step-grandchildren Josh, Brian, Jack, Joey, Elijah and Ava.

Predeceased by his brothers, Paul Eddie and Eugene. Deeply regretted by his brothers Michael (Junior), Ger, Tony, Fergal and Ken, his sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.

May John’s beautiful and gentle soul rest in peace.

Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home Ballincollig (P31 W982) Monday (3rd) from 6.00pm with prayers at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon Tuesday (4th) in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Blarney which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/blarney Funeral afterwards to St Senan’s Cemetery Tower.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Kevin Bell Foundation https://kbrtrust.com/donations/