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SHANAHAN - Kate, peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family. Kate was a much-respected journalist, working over the years with the Irish Press, RTÉ and Hot Press, and later as an academic at TU Dublin. Predeceased by her beloved parents Tommy and Bridie Shanahan, also by her brothers Patrick and Thomas. Kate will be dearly missed by her beloved husband Johnjoe, adored son Luke and loving brother Jerry. Deeply regretted by her sister-in-law Aisling, niece Sadbh, nephews Aonghus and Liam, sister-in-law Anne and her husband Richard, nieces and nephews Liesse, Richard, John, Philippa, Siobhan and James, extended family, former colleagues, many, many friends and neighbours. Reposing at Corrigan & Sons Funeral Home, Lower Camden Street (D02 DF22) on Friday, 4th September, from 4.30pm until 6.30pm.

Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, on Saturday, 5th September, at 10am, and afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium for 11.30am.

“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”

MEAGHER - (Michael) (Rathgar, Dublin), August 31st, 2026, in the wonderful and gentle care of Blackrock Hospice. Deeply mourned by his wife and best friend, Olivia. Adored and adoring dad to Danielle, Philip and Jonathan. Sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Fiona and Marina, and grandchildren OJ, Elise, Abigail, Marianne and baby Isabella. Beloved big brother of Margaret and Anne. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (4th September) at 11.00 am at the Church of the Holy Name, Upper Beechwood Avenue, Rathgar, D06 Y176, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

PURCELL - (née Dempsey) Sheila Patricia (Stillorgan and Blackrock, Co. Dublin) 31st August 2026. Peacefully, with her family by her side, in the wonderful care of the Blackrock Hospice, after being lovingly cared for at home by her daughters Louise and Tracy. Beloved wife of Owen and loving mother of Owen, Justin, Marcus, Louise and Tracy. She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Gina, Catherine and Jennifer, grandchildren William, Nathalie, Rozanna, Alex, Jack and Elina, brother Edward, sister-in-law Teresita, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Saturday (5th September) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Blackrock Hospice

DWYER - Angela B. née O'Connor Late of Roselawn, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Angela passed peacefully with her loving family by her side. Sunday, August 30, 2026. RIP. Predeceased by her beloved husband James (Seamus), her son Michael and her sister Mary. Angela will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Mark and David; her adoring grandchildren Cordelia, Edward, Aisling, Diarmuid and Oisín; her daughters-in-law Franziska and Eimear. Angela will be fondly remembered by her brother and sisters Diarmuid, Anne and Ethna. Angela will be remembered always by all her nieces, her nephews, her extended family, relatives, neighbours, and many friends. May Angela rest peacefully. Angela’s reposal will take place on Friday, September 4 at Falconers Funeral Home, Tramore X91TW21 from 5pm to 6pm. All are welcome. Angela’s Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, September 5 at 10am in The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford, after which Angela will be laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.

Angela’s funeral cortege will walk from the Junction of Priest Road and Summerhill at approximately 9.40am to arrive for her Requiem Mass.

ROWAN -

Robert Alexander (Alex) (Clondalkin) 30th August 2026, peacefully at home.

Beloved husband of Pam and loving dad to Stephen and Jennifer. Alex will always be loved and remembered by his family, daughter-in-law Sharon, granddaughters Kirsten and Kiera, sister Dorothy, brother Ivan (deceased), extended family and friends.

Peace perfect peace.

Funeral Service will take place (tomorrow) Thursday (3rd September) at 9.45 am at the Garden Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

CURRAN - Sr. Máire, Religious Sisters of Charity - August 30, 2026. In the loving care of the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Anastasia, her sister Neans, her brother-in-law Pat and her niece Eilís. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, the Sisters of the Congregation, nieces Máire and Áine, nephew-in-law, grandnephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing on Wednesday (September 2) from 2.30pm, with prayers at 3.30pm, in Corrigan & Sons Funeral Home, 5 Lower Camden Street, D02 DF22. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday (September 3) at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Church, Sandymount, followed by burial in the community cemetery Donnybrook, D04 P7D0.

HENEBERY - Patrick Joseph, (P.J.) (Rathmines, Dublin and native Cork) Passed peacefully on the 29th of August, 2026, aged 61, surrounded by his loving family. He lived his life full of love and joy. Orlaith's one true love. Sam and Luke’s adoring and proud dad. Dearly loved by his parents Richard and Mary Rose, sisters Maureen and Annette, sisters and brothers-in-law and by so many friends and relations from Dublin, Cork, Mitchelstown and London. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home 92 Lower Kimmage Road (D6W N279) today (Tuesday) from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (Sept 2nd) to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines (D06 Y9C9) for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery. House Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research and or Our lady’s Hospice, Harold's Cross.

Rest in Peace

LEAHY - Joseph Ailbe (Clonskeagh, Dublin) August 29, 2026 peacefully, in St. Vincent's Hospital, surrounded by family, friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by his sister Mariel and brother-in-law Donal. Joe will be sadly missed by his adoring wife Lucia, daughters Nicki, Ali and Sinéad, siblings Christine and Austin, sons-in-law David and Paul, grandchildren Annabelle and Dylan, Leahy and Murphy families, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home today (Tuesday) from 4pm until 7pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation at the Garden Chapel Mount Jerome. Family Flowers only please, donation if desired to St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation.

Those who we have loved and lost,

are no longer where they were,

they are now wherever we are.

(St. John Chrysostom)

SMITH - (née McConnell) – Winifred Audrey (Sandymount, Dublin 4), 29th August, 2026, peacefully, in her 95th year, surrounded by love, after a long life well lived, beloved wife of the late Roy, much loved and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children and their families – Philip, Shirley, James, Matthew, Jessica and Caroline (Sandymount); Peter, Deirdre, Stephen, David and Andrew (Killiney); Olwen & Brian (Galway); Nigel (also Sandymount) and an enduring circle of extended family & friends. Winifred was blessed with great love, care and support from her close family and from Amanda, Marie, Sharon and team at Margaretholme, Sandymount. In line with her wishes, a Private Family Cremation Service has taken place. Donations if desired to Christ Church Sandymount.

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest.

Matthew, Chapter 11, Verse 28.

CUNNINGHAM - Michael (Dundrum, Dublin, formerly and proudly of Newbridge, Co. Galway). Peacefully, at home on 28th August 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a long life well lived and enjoyed. Predeceased by his son Michael, parents Dodie and Michael, and his five brothers. Forever loved and missed by his beloved wife Maree and his children Mark and Trevor, daughter-in-law Deirdre, his treasured grandchildren Mia and Sam, sisters in law, nieces and nephews. Very sadly missed by his extended family, friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Michael will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday 1st September. Funeral Mass to take place in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum at 10:30am on Wednesday followed by burial at Esker Cemetery, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Donations if desired to Blackrock Hospice.