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KEELAN, (née CRONIN) Dr. Dorothy, 21st March 2025 in the outstanding care of the staff of Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount, her home for the last 3 years. Formerly of Cowper Road, Dublin 6. Predeceased by her husband Pat. Will be greatly missed by her sons Ted, Hugh and Paul, daughters-in-law Frances and Michèle, and grandchildren Luke, Evie, Anna, Patrick and Edward, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass today (Monday 24th) at 10:00 am. in St. Mary's, Star of the Sea, Sandymount, which may be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​sandym​ount/ followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

BUFFINI, Therese (née Moran), 94, peacefully on 20th March while in the loving care of the Four Ferns, survived by her beloved husband George; their children Louise, Gary, John, Brian, Dermot and Kevin; their daughters-in-law Beverly B. and Beverly C.; their grandchildren Anthony, Anna, Alex, Adam, Amy and Alysha; Harry and George; Kate and Jack; Conor and Eve; and their great-grandchildren Michael, Caden and Theo. Thanks to her wonderful Olivemount friends, the Newlands gang, and Frances Byron and her Four Ferns family. A celebration of Therese's life will take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025 in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross (D6W HY98) at 10am followed by cremation. All inquiries to Massey Bros. Goatstown 01 268 8828. Go Ndéana Dia Grásta Augus Trócaire Ar a Anam Dílis.

ROE C.S.SP., Paddy (Pádhraic) (Kimmage Manor and late of Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and Salthill, Co. Galway) Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday March 19, 2025. Missionary in Ireland and Kenya. Son of the late Brigid (née O’Halloran) and Patrick Roe. Sadly, missed by his sister, Sr Bríd OP, cousins and extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères. Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor (D12 WP44) on Monday (March 24). Burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.

HIGGINS, Moira – March 21, 2025 (Rathmines, Dublin, and formerly of Mullaghdun, Co. Fermanagh). Peacefully in Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Séamus Ó Cinnéide and sister Joan Higgins. Adored mother of Bríd, Áine and Caitlín Higgins Ní Chinnéide. Sadly missed by her brother PJ Higgins and wider family; her sons-in-law Hugh Denman, Matt Levell and Adrián Arceo Schravesande, her grandchildren Francis, Norah-Mae, Louis, Dubhthach and Mary Elena, her former colleagues and many friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines today (Saturday) at 14.00 which may be viewed on https://www.rathminesparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial in Glenties, Co. Donegal, on Sunday after 11.00 Mass. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

DINEEN, (Blackrock, Cork): On March 20th 2025, peacefully, after a long and happy life surrounded by his family, PAT (PJ), beloved husband of Colette and loving father of Peter, Linda and Roger and brother of Dick. Sadly missed by his wife and family, brother, son-in-law Harry, daughter-in-law Julie, grandchildren Jack, David, Sally, Alex and Charlie, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Friday (March 21st) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (March 22nd) in St. Joseph’s SMA Church, Blackrock. Funeral will take place privately afterwards. House Private Please. Family flowers only please. "May he rest in peace"

NICHOLSON, (née Crotty) (Booterstown, Co Dublin, late of Kilkee, Co Clare) March 19th, 2025 in the loving care of all the Srs and staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey, Breda, beloved wife of the late Charlie, loving mother of Carmel, Alf, Eleanor, Paul and Orla. Sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law Yvonne and Helen, her adored grandchildren Katie, Mark, Marie-Louise, Alfie, Julie, Séan, Karl and her recently born great-granddaughter Sloane, her brother Jack, sisters-in-law Mary and Helen, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends. Remembering also her late brothers Chris, Michael and Pat. Reposing today (Friday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/booterstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

RICKERBY, Veronica (Née Heffernan) (Glasnevin Dublin and Kildare) passed away peacefully 18th March 2025 in the tender care of the staff of John Sullivan Ward Mater Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Gordon and loving mother to Margaret and Gordon. Sadly missed and much loved by her daughter-in-law Suzanne, grandchildren Patrick, Andrew and Emma, her bother Eddie, cousin Phil, great-grandchildren Ava and Isaac, niece, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends and many dear neighbours. Requiem Mass to celebrate Veronica's life will take place in St. Columbus Church Iona Road, on Saturday 29th March at 10.30 am.

KENNY, (née Woulfe), Kathleen, 19th March, 2025, Dartry, Dublin 6. Retired NT, St. Anne’s Milltown. Late of Ardagh, Co. Limerick, Sandymount and Oranmore, (peacefully, after a long illness), in the excellent care of St. John’s House, Dublin. Predeceased by loving husband Donal and infant James, sisters Noreen, Margaret (Peggy) and brother Dick. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her children Bryan, Miriam, Yvonne, Conor, Ida and Norma Jean, their spouses Amanda, Donal, Hugh, Susan, Marc and Norma Jean’s partner Ultan, grandchildren Joshua, David, Isobel, Tara, Aoibhín, Cathal, Alice, Hannah and Helen, Kathleen’s brother Liam and sister-in-law, Mary Rose. She will also be sadly missed by her many nephews, nieces, extended Kenny and Woulfe families, wide circle of great friends and neighbours. Kathleen will repose in Massey Bros Funeral Home, Goatstown (D14 X348) on Friday 21st March from 6pm – 8pm. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday 22nd March at 10am in St. Columbanus, St. Gall and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Milltown followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham. Rest in Peace.

CAMPBELL, (née Jacob) Florence Beatrice (Howth, Co. Dublin, formerly New Ross/Duncannon, Co Wexford) -13th March 2025 (peacefully) at home, 98 years of age, with her daughter by her side; widow of the late Bill, and mother of the late Susan. Deeply missed by her daughter Avis, extended family, many friends and kind neighbours. Shed no tears for me but remember all the fun and laughter we shared in our mutual activities. Grieve for me, if you must, but give my daughter Avis, nephew, nieces, cousins and family members the love and caring you gave me.

GALLAGHER, Dr. Kevin, 16th March 2025, Templeogue, D.6W, formerly of Shelton Grove and Clontarf. Suddenly and peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband of Kay, loving and much-loved dad of Susan and Nuala. Kevin will be forever loved and dearly missed by his heartbroken wife and daughters, son-in-law Ian, grandchildren Amelia and Alfie, brother Jack (Waterford), sister Margaret (Ballinasloe), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, friends and his wonderful carers from Care at Home. Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village this (Thursday) evening from 5pm – 7pm. Removal from his residence tomorrow (Friday) morning to the Church of St. Jude the Apostle, Templeogue arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to a charity of choice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís