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LANG - Sr. Teresa John, Religious Sister of Charity (Stanhope Street, Dublin 7 and formerly of Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo) September 5, 2026 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. Predeceased by her parents Christopher Thomas Lang and Mary Lang (nee Hoban), her siblings Fr. Mairtin, Christopher, Maura, Eileen, Sean and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her community in Stanhope Street, the Sisters of the Congregation, her sister-in-law Rita Lang, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her extended family and the staff in Holy Family Residence, Roebuck. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 on Tuesday, September 8 from 2pm to 4pm with prayers at 3:30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Followed by burial at the Community Cemetery, Donnybrook.

FALLON - Brian, former Literary Editor and Chief Critic of the Irish Times, late of Innisheer Manor Kilbride, Co Wicklow, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026 after a long, rich life. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marion and his brothers Gary, Conor, Niall and Padraic. Sadly missed by his children Aonghus, Catríona, Ruairí, Fionnuala, Emer, Oisín and Donal, his brother Ivan, his daughters-in-law Paula and Sarah, sons-in-law, Lasse, John and Richard, grandchildren, David, Liobhan, Mikaela, Oran, Laoise, Patrick, Fionnuala, Milo, Finn, and Etain, great-granddaughter, Ada, extended family and friends. A man of letters, he was a lifelong champion of Irish Art. Brian will be waked at his home from 4pm on Monday afternoon before being removed to St Brigid's in Manor Kilbride for funeral mass at 1pm Tuesday, September 8 followed by burial in the church graveyard. Family and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects.

BARRETT - (Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly of Castleknock) - September 4, 2026 at Blackrock Clinic. Brendan, loving husband of Hilda (née Ward) and devoted father of Margaret, Tom, Joe and Hilary. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, sons, son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Natalie, Tom’s partner Berni and grandchildren Gavin, Amy and Grace, nieces and nephews, cousin Jack, sisters-in-law, all his extended family, many friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brothers Jack, Jimmy, Joe and Frank and by his sisters Noreen, Madge, Gertie, Judy and Mary. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at home today (Monday, September 7) from 4pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday, September 8) at 11 am in Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook. Funeral thereafter to Shanganagh Cemetery.

McCARTHY - Sr. Patricia/Trish (Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) late of Labasheeda on September 4, 2026 in the loving care of the staff of Nazareth House Nursing Home, Dublin. Deeply regretted by her RSCJ community, her brother P.J., her sister-in-law Mary Agnes, nieces, nephews and many friends. Pre-deceased by her sisters, Mary, Catherine and Bridie. Funeral Mass at 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9 in Church of Saint Thérèse, Mount Merrion and afterwards to Mount Jerome crematorium.

Rest in Peace

WALDEN - (née Sherry) Maire, formerly of Dublin and Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Passed away peacefully, on 17th August, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of John and Hugh, and now reunited with her husband, Terry, who passed away in 2017. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters Áine and Nuala, extended family, friends, and neighbours. Requiem Mass and Funeral Service will be held at St Thomas More Church, Kidlington, Oxfordshire on the 18th September at 10.30am, followed by interment in Kidlington New Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

McGLYNN - (née Hanlon), Mary (Sandyford, Dublin) 3rd September 2026. Peacefully, in the care of the wonderful team at The Marlay Nursing Home with her two daughters, Rhona and Sinéad, by her side. Beloved wife of the late Daragh. Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Colin, grandsons Danny and Robin, her sisters, brother, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Sunday afternoon (6th September) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning (7th September) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Glencullen Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Requiescat in pace

O'BRIEN - Margaret (née McCabe) (Rathfarnham, Dublin) September 3, 2026. Peacefully, in the care of Gascoigne House Nursing Home, Rathmines, in her 88th year. Loving wife to her late husband Pat, loving mother to Karen, Graham, Nicola (Nicky), and Tracy, wonderful grandmother to Colm, Hugh, George, Enid, Keelin, Dillon, Daniel, and Matthew and great-grandmother to Laura and Emma. Margaret will be sadly missed by daughter-in-law Frances, sons-in-law John, Pearse, and Noel, granddaughter-in-law Fiona, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by her sisters Maureen, Patty and Lily and brothers Harry and Seamus. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 5/6 Lower Main Street, Dundrum D14 F3X2, on Wednesday evening (September 9) from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning (September 10) to the church of Sts Columbanus and Gall, Milltown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery. Donations in Margaret’s memory, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Rest in Peace.

HEENAN - Dr Anthony E. Ardeevin Lodge, Ballincar, Sligo September 2nd, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and his son Patrick. Steadfast father to Órla, Bróna, Antoinette, Patrick, Davnat and Rachel and dear Papa to Savannah, Ultan, Ana Li, Eimhin, Éowyn , Koah, Ayana, Kasper and Tait. Sadly missed by his loving family; sons-in-law Martin, Graham, Liam, and Christopher, life long friends Pat, Brian and Ronnie, his relatives, colleagues and all who knew him.

Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home today Saturday from 4pm to 7pm for family and friends. Private removal from his home tomorrow Sunday for family only to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo, for Mass of Christian burial at 2pm Burial to follow with Mary and Patrick in Cregg Cemetery, Rosses Point, Sligo. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/. Condolences can be left below or privately for the family on the condolence section of our website, seamusfeehilyandson.ie. Enquiries to Seamus Feehily and Son Funeral Directors, Upper John Street, Sligo on 0719171117.

House Private on Sunday Please.

KILROY - Raymond J. (Toronto, Canada and late of Athlone, Co. Westmeath) It is with deep sadness that we announce Raymond's peaceful passing in Toronto, his home for over 60 years, on August 31, 2026. Dearest husband of Minerva for 56 years and much-loved father of Carmen (Michael Kuske) and Olivia (Michael Homburger). Cherished "Abuelo" to his grandchildren Maeve, Oscar, Evan and Ella. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Peter, Mary (Miller), John and Hilda (Hall), and by his extended family and friends in Canada, Ireland and the Dominican Republic. A true gentleman and devoted family man, his warmth and kindness will be remembered by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

May he rest in peace

ATOCK - Martin Alexander (Alex) MRCVS, Sept. 3, 2026, peacefully, in his 94th year, at his home in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service and Burial in Dublin will take place at a date to be arranged. Enquiries to: Fanagans Funeral Directors, 29/31 Lombard Street, Dublin 2, D02 W207.