KIRBY, Sr. Joan Kirby- (formerly Convent of Mercy, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Glenview Strand, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick) Died (peacefully) at Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Limerick on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. Pre-deceased by her parents Batt and Mary, brothers John, Paddy and Batt and nephew James. Deeply mourned by her sisters-in-law, Cora and Helen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, Mercy Sisters, and many friends. May Sr. Joan rest in peace. Requiem Mass today Monday the 26th of June at 12 noon, in Church of the sacred Heart, Templemore, interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery afterwards. Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com