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LYNCH - (née Flynn), Veronica (Clonskeagh, Dublin and late of Baltard, Co. Clare, retired teacher Kilmacud Boys National School and former Lady Captain of Lucan Golf Club and member of Hermitage Golf Club), 7th September 2026. Peacefully, in the care of The Little Sisters of The Poor, Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, in her 100th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Kevin. Very sadly missed by her children Brendan, Mary, Irene, and Kevin, her adored grandchildren Kevin, Brian, Fiona, Donal (deceased), Aisling, Emily, Zoë, Tim, Grace, Hilary, Emer, and Kristina, great-grandchildren Nora Beth and Heidi, son and daughters-in-law Tom, Catherine, and Siobhan, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday evening (11th September) from 6:30pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (12th September) to the Church of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Avenue arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

House Private.

MCLOUGHLIN - Jack (John Paul), Blessington, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Pearse Square, and Cabinteely, Dublin. 8th September 2026 in Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Beloved husband to Jackie, adored Dad to Lisa and Lorraine. Loving grandfather (Pop) to Cara and cherished brother to Geraldine, Elaine and Michele. Jack will be very sadly missed by his son-in-law, Tommy, brothers in law Ray and Sean, nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. Nothing gold can stay. Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 YN79 on Thursday 10th September from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel on Friday 11th September arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Burgage Cemetery,

Blessington.

May he Rest in Peace

MORAN - Desmond (Des), Bettystown, Co. Meath and formerly of Ringsend, Dublin. 8th September 2026, Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Loreto, son Des and grandson Jack. Loving dad to Alan, Sarah and Rachel. Des will be sadly missed by his son and daughters, daughter-in-law Marguerita, Sarah’s partner Anthony, grandchildren Louis, Sean and Conor, relatives and friends.

May Des Rest in Peace. A Private Service and Cremation will take place at a later date

McDONALD - Frank (late of Dublin, formerly The Irish Press and The Irish Times, founding member of the Living City Group, activist and prolific author) – 5th September, 2026, peacefully.

Beloved husband of Éamon and much-loved brother of Liam, Edel and Denis. Very sadly missed by his loving family, his nieces, nephews, extended family and a very wide circle of friends. A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be held in the Church of St. Augustine and St. John (John's Lane), Thomas Street, Dublin 8, on Thursday (10th September) at 2pm, followed by Cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Family flowers only, please. Donations would be greatly appreciated to Focus Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros. The Coombe (01) 4533333

May he Rest in Peace

COSTIGAN - Joseph (Joe) of Lacken Rise, formerly of Rathnapish, Carlow and Borris Road, Portlaoise. Joe passed away peacefully in the care of St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny on 6th September 2026 in his 91st year. Predeceased by his sons Joe and Paul, his brothers Donal and Paddy, and his sister Rita. Beloved husband of Kitty and much loved brother of Jackie, father of Carolyn, Neil and David and grandfather of Douglas, Alex, Grace, Leah, Abby, Klara, and Zoe. Deeply regretted by his son-in-law Norman, daughters-in-law Roisin, Viktoria and Olivia, brother-in-law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, his many friends and his former colleagues in Telecom Eireann and CareDoc. Removal today Thursday from R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Lions Club, Carlow

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MARSHALL - (née Crawford) Margaret (formerly of Rathmichael Parish Church and Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny) – September 6, 2026, peacefully, in her 93rd year, at Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Devoted and loving wife of the late William. Mourned and will be missed by her brother Billy, sister-in-law Ken, nieces Susan, Amanda and Wendy, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends and former parishioners. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service on Thursday 10th September at 11.00am in Rathmichael Parish Church, Ferndale Road, Shankill, Dublin 18, followed by Committal Service at 1.45pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Red Cross www.redcross.ie .

“My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart

and my portion forever” – Psalm 73:26

COSTIGAN - Joseph (Joe) of Lacken Rise, formerly of Rathnapish, Carlow and Borris Road, Portlaoise. Joe passed away peacefully in the care of St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny on 6th September 2026 in his 91st year. Predeceased by his sons Joe and Paul, his brothers Donal and Paddy, and his sister Rita. Beloved husband of Kitty and much loved brother of Jackie, father of Carolyn, Neil and David and grandfather of Douglas, Alex, Grace, Leah, Abby, Klara, and Zoe. Deeply regretted by his son-in-law Norman, daughters-in-law Roisin, Viktoria and Olivia, brother-in-law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, his many friends and his former colleagues in Telecom Eireann and CareDoc. Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow R93 H308 tomorrow Wednesday from 4.30pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Lions Club, Carlow

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HERR -

Conall, Mountway, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry and formerly Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. Conall died peacefully on 5th September 2026, deeply regretted by his wife Ella (Healy), his loving daughter Emma, sisters Eileen (McCrea- Wexford) and Eimear (Shanahan- Dublin), sisters-in-law Siobhan (Herr- Erie, Pennsylvania) & Julie (Chatoor- London). Sadly missed by his much-loved nieces & nephews, extended family and friends. Conall is predeceased by his brothers Padraic, Donncha & Micheál, sisters Maureen, Fiona & Mella and sister-in-law Angela (Corcoran, Dublin & Ballyheigue who died on 21st August). Requiem Mass for Conall will be celebrated at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue on Wednesday (9th September), streamed on (www.churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-ballyheigue-1). Interment afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyheigue.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Concern (www.concern.ie ), or care of The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

May He Rest in Peace.

KELLY WALSH - Ruth (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – September 5, 2026, in her 99th year. Journalist (RTÉ and Irish Press), style icon, animal rescuer, gardener, charity worker, beloved wife of the late Dick Walsh (The Irish Times), much loved mother of Francesca and Suzie, adoring grandmother of Millie and Sara, and mother-in-law of Jonathan. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, Millie’s partner Bartje and her many friends. In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, a private family cremation service will take place. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held on Saturday (September 12) at 2.00pm, in Christ Church, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.

“She did not go gentle into that good night”

SWEENEY - Nora Óg, Phoenix, Arizona and late of Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo,

September 4, 2026. It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our dear sister Nora who passed away peacefully in Phoenix. She was the beloved daughter of Denis and Nora Sweeney, sister of Denise, Peter and Noelle and aunt of Denis, Anna and Jane Sweeney and Kate, Beth and Jane O'Hara. She was a friend to many all over the world and will be missed and remembered. Nora donated her body to science. Rest now Nora, your love will remain with us always.

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